Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tux's Eyes, etc.

 Good news from the vet. Tux's eyedrops are working and the pannus is in retreat. There is still some blood spotting visibile in the corners but it is not advancing and may recede further over time. She'll need the drops twice a day for the rest of her life as even a few weeks without and the pannus will rapidly return. Tag and Hooper are scheduled for a visit later this week to go over their meds. They are all on basically the same stuff just different dosages and keeping it all straight is sometimes a challenge for my aging brain.





 We stopped at the Cosmic Kitchen for lunch. When they say Salmon Burgers they mean a real hunk of salmon. Delicious! The corn chowder was wonderful too. It had a nice zippy flavor that tasted like ginger.

Salmon burger and corn chowder

We're able to buy local eggs and have found a source for duck eggs. My favorite ducks are the Indian Runners, of course, but these are close: Khaki Campbells, a cross between Runners, Mallards and Rouens. We gave turkey eggs (below) a try too. Living dangerously. They were very good.

Turkey eggs

My favorite place to shop: Redden Marine. They have the most helpful staff...

Bob at Redden Marine



Tractor

 What is it about tractors that is so exciting? Bob is giddy with excitement and the neighbors are begging to take selfies on it. But the wi...