On Friday night Katie called. We had been texting back and forth about what she could use for a second monitor as she works online with her students (in Worcester). Peter was able to hook up an old flat screen TV to our computer, so it was all set to give her. We made plans to meet in Sturbridge, at a park there. We weren't quite sure what the park was like, but we each packed our own lunches and met at noon. She brought Dogmatix with her, but left Uhtred home because it would be too difficult to watch both dogs in a park. (Uhtred is the puppy.)
It was nice! The Westville Lake Recreation Area wasn't officially open, but you could still park in the parking lot and walk around. Just as good, it seemed. We had lunch at a picnic table, then packed up our trash and went to walk the 1.8 mile trail around the lake. It was well groomed, and the weather was absolutely fabulous. Here is a picture:
The basement bathroom saga continues. After five days, Peter didn't think the boiling water routine was working and decided to pull up the toilet to get a better handle on the situation. (All the while continually expressing how he hates this job....) So yesterday he pulled it up, and I tried to be nearby to help when possible, like grabbing old towels for the floor or getting some paper towels and cleaner. He put insecticide in the hole and we left it open, but plugged up, overnight. So far so good.
