Good morning! As expected, last night was dinner at the expensive Chinese place with DDnow16. Then, we picked up the remaining two cats. Stratton's death did not hit home for me until I picked up his empty crate. We are going to have his body necropsied in hopes of determining what may be wrong with Briggs, who had similar symptoms. After not eating, Stratton's face took on the same odd shape as Briggs, so they are likely related in some way. Last night was hard, because he was very much an attention seeking cat.
I emailed the xBFF that I have a delivery for her and her daughter from my traveling companion friend. She wants to get together for drinks to celebrate my birthing day. I suggested meeting at my house, so I can actually have one of those drinks, but have not heard back. If we meet at her house, I have to drive home, so tea or coke for me. Of course, except for my beautiful kitchen, the rest of my house needs some serious work. And it needs to be done before Dad arrives in late March. I also need to plan/reserve our Sedona excursion. Mom is not coming, but it is not because of $$$ or cousin shuttle duty. She hurt her knee and hiking or even walking around town or shopping has no appeal whatsoever. (When Mom does not want to shop, you know it's bad).
I did not sleep well last night. It could have been due to Stratton's absence, but it could also be that I had caffeine at the Chinese place and I no longer need the Benadryl which helps me sleep. I certainly can relate to CathyS with medication induced taste changes. I have a constant bitter taste right now. However, I still prefer these antibiotics because I don't have to worry about allergy induced ER potential. Sulfa drugs are now verboten.