Smudge went for a check-up today, and as soon as we put the carrier up on a chair, Bud went in it. None of the cats are afraid of the carrier, in fact, it's out all the time in the corner beside the couch. Smudge or Roxie spend a lot of the time in it sleeping. We put it on the floor after taking Bud out, and Smudge walked right into it, and off to the vet. He's doing really good for his age (16) bone mass is good, pulse is steady (they just love him, he's so good and calm, and doesn't flinch when they take blood out of his neck). They did blood work and a urine sample. His thyroid is noticeable though, and I'm expecting to have to increase his thyroid meds. He does need to have his molars pulled, so that's scheduled for next week. He's a good candidate for having anesthesia. Major bucks though ($1200). Maybe I'll start a go-fund me page!

Looking back, the road does not look like it is as hilly, as it felt, coming to the top of the hill.

Should it be necessary to abandon a cruise ship, the passengers and crew would have one of these to get away from the situation. This vessel is one of Royal Caribbean's humongous monstrosities and the life boat is built to contain 370 passengers. Everyone would be sitting with their arms in front as there would not be any room to put your arms at your side. You are allowed less than 24" per person.

Great pix today...thanks for sharing. Glenda, I thought you were wearing a giant pair of white earrings until I took a second look at the picture. :-) Rosie