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26/12/6

The week before Christmas was very Christmasy. On the Tuesday we went to Miramar, El Roble, and Puntarenas. Some normal errands and a bit of Christmas shopping, we thought. Everything went normal until we got to Jamie’s. She was going to find out about a euthanasia drug for Raz, in case we needed to have something done over the holidays. A small party ensued, and we went on to Bill and Linda’s. We were supposed to return in an hour or so, to find out about the drug. A short visit with Linda, and we went into Puntarenas central to do some more shopping. It was very crowded, like any city the week before Christmas. I met a few people from Punta Morales, and while Linda was in a store, I met a buddy from Puntarenas who was shopping with his family. We gave them a ride home, and another small party erupted. Before it was over, Jamie had showed up, and two new ex-pats I hadn’t met. Jamie invited us back to her place, and since she was unable to obtain the euthanasia drug, we stopped into her vet’s office. She explained everything to him, and he assured me he was open every day except Christmas, and that he would bury Raz, not put him in the garbage. When we got to Jamie’s, we had a couple more, and about 6 other people showed up. One more party. We ate in the new restaurant on the way home, it’s not very good, and ended up at home about 8 p.m. This is just the sort of day I might have had in Bracebridge. I have gone out shopping for an hour or so, and, especially around Christmas, taken all day to do it.

Before Christmas, two neighbours had parties, another one had a pig roast yesterday, and another one is having a pig roast today. Jim came with us yesterday, and will come here for New Year’s dinner, if plans don’t change. Jim is also having a New Year’s Eve party. Linda has gone with Jim on the bus today, looking for Boxing Day sales in Puntarenas. All in all, it was a very good Christmas.

Perhaps, best of all, Raz is doing a lot better. He is eating more, and seems to be adjusting to the weakness in his hips. I don’t think he will last much longer, but it sure is nice to seem him happy for a while again.

 

 

 

 

 

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