spoke too soon

Well, the hematoma swelled, eventually being a major swelling on my right thigh. Maybe it was not wise to get on the plane to Minneapolis, but Madi had her new driver's license and we really wanted to see her. She has a 'new' car, a Jeep Liberty with 22,000 miles. Is she proud! And a very good novice driver, not too timid, and not too aggressive. We 'trucked' all over the place, when I wasn't napping (and that story has to do with the leg damage). Great fun

Madi has a schedule not unlike that of other members of this family -- gone by 7am for band, seven major classes during the day, and dance practice from 5:30-8:00pm, every day. She is at a dead run, not exactly panting from the exertion, but certainly looking a bit mobile.

Coming home, Jenny insisted on upgrading me (at no mean expense) so my leg had some 'legroom' so to speak. It was nice, actually. And then, I stayed home the next couple of days too, just to keep a heating pad on the spot (especially after they tried to 'aspirate' the wound on Monday and that didn't work very well).

Meanwhile, the patio off the living room has been surfaced, w Connecticut Blue Stone (hauled by covered wagon from CT, I think, judging from the price). It is gorgeous, might even be ready for the neighborhood Holiday party December 6th.

Otherwise, about back to normal here