October 20, 2023. Madison, Mississippi. Departure.

 My helper Britany, will have an increased work load after today because David is going home to Liverpool.  He had been looking after me, making all our meals and generally just been looking after my needs.  In addition, he has had a wonderful time , visiting the museums and the crafter center.  And he had two unexpected birding excursions.  

Yesterday Britany, David and I took a drive around the reservoir where we stopped to look at the birds.  David saw 1welve white Ibeses, one of which was busily eating a whole live snake.  When we first planned his trip her we did not know if he should stay for two or three weeks.  We booked the three but I was fearful that by the third week he would get bored.  But he was not and he enjoyed himself enormously.  Now he goes home to see his dog.  I will miss him.

October 19, 2023. Madison, Mississippi. The History Museum.

 FOR THE RECORD, THE MID SIZED DOG WAS KILLED BY A GREAT WHITE SHARK NAMED ROSE.  THE OWNER Of the dog was out duck hunter, well in front of port Medway.  His dog retrieved the duck after the owner shot the duck.  The  the dog clambered back into the back of the boat.  The sharks eat the seals and he thought the dog was just another seal.

David spent a delightful few hours at the Mississippi History Museum this morning.  He said it was just like walking down through the years of History in Mississippi.  He said it was well worth a visit.  And as he was at the Civil Rights Museum juat a few days ago, they did not charge him a second payment, which pleased him.  So David was impressed.

)October 18, 2023. Madison, Mississippi. Sharks.

 Sharkes have been spotted all along th coast of the South Shore in Nova Scotia.  Over they years, many have ben tagged so people who have the ap can track them as they cruise along the South Shore.  David'daughter lives in New Brunswich and she has been good to report to David.  While I was there, sharks have been spotted in Mort Mouton, Moose Harbor, the mouth of the Mersey River along with Port Medway.  Up until now, there were no reports interacting with people.  At least not until now.

Today, at Port Medway, a little dog was killed by a shark.  Evidently, the dog went into the water  at the boat ramp.  When the dog swam out to retrieve a stick, the dog disappeared and was drowned by a shark.  Not good.  And the first time this had ever happened.  Interesting but true.  

October 17, 2023. Madison, Mississippi. The Civil Rights Museum.

 The  Museum is wonderful.  We attended  when it first opened a few years ago.  The powers that be did a great job.  They did not sugar coated anything.  And it ends on a joyous note.  David was appalled  It made him ashamed.  Britain dropped him off and picked him up after 2 and a half hours.  He enjoyed every minute.

It starts with slavery and continues through the years.  Finally, relief was in sight and it ends with the songs of the whole modern world with all the background of the marches.  Everyone needs to see that story.  Neither Britany or Portia had been to visit.  Too painful they said.  The story has been told for all to see and here.  Well worth a visit.  

October 16, 2923. Madison, Mississippi. Vr,nbes''''''' at night. So I can not sleep.. Finally in finally. Troubles.

 My legs are giving me troubles.  The hurt all the time.  And I have the restless legs syndrome.

Finally in desperation, I took a sleeping  pill  which made me droseynall yesterday.. Not good.

Next is my vin which seems to deteriorates every day.  

Finally are my legs which are unstable.  Fortunately my walkers hold me up.

And my back hurts a lot.  So I finally asked for some pain pills, which I thinker making me nauseated,  

Not easy these days being me.  

)October 15, 2023. Madison, Mississippi. Another Excursion.

 David has good use of his time in Mississippi.  This afternoon, he was invited to go birding.  Chris drives for a man to work every day of the week.  And he drives him hone too.  His name is Ray and he is a birder.  Last week he invited David to go on a birding trip, which Chris drove.  And today, Ray invited David to another good spot, this time in a cypress swamp..  Again, Chris drove.

They had a great time.  David saw lots and lots of interesting birds.  Chris does not go on the long walks.  His foot is still not healed from his diabetic ulcer.  After the trip, Ray invited David back to meet his wife and to have a glass of eggnog.  David was pleased and got home at 6:00.  Now this week he will visit the Civil Rights Museum.  He has had a good time.  

October 14, 2023. Madison, Mississippi. Solitary Saturday.

 No more.  David has been here for two weeks any my Saturdays are no longer solitary.  But he leaves next Saturday on the 21st so I must soon revert to my old ways.  Nut I am enjoying hhis company.  And I appreciate all his help.  He prepares my meals and fortunately he is a good cook.  I will miss him when he leaves.

Today we had no plans so mid morning we contacted Christ to take us out for lunch.  David suggested  Shaggys, a new restaurant just across the causeway that David enjoyed.  But I suggest that Chris find us a new place.  Fortunately , when we contacted him did morning he was available so he picked us up at 1:00.  He suggested that we go to Georgia Blue,  I place I had not gone to.  The food was great and we all enjoyed our lunch.  I brought one of my shrimp tacos  which I ate at supper.  So we had a little excursion, which we enjoyed.

In addition, David sat outside on the deck, which he enjoyed.  So we had a pleasant Saturday, and my day was definitely not solitary.