Last night Otto let me know he had a massage at 8:00am and asked if we could take the bus a little later or he could drive. I said I would leave here on the bus at 9:30 instead of 9:00. Parking can be a real problem in that area so I didn’t want him to worry about driving. Today’s treats were no bake oatmeal coconut cookies. I had lots so everyone along the way got them. Otto got on in Orosi and off we went.
Again the chemo room was very busy and so many young people. Otto took one container and handed cookies out to the patients and I took the other one and handed them out to the staff. When that was finished he took the men’s hats and I took the women’s. When we had packed up and said our goodbyes we headed out. I always check the area outside the chemo room to see if there is anyone who can use a hat. There was a woman in a wheelchair with a turban on and an attendant. As we got close Otto said I can explain and I said thank you. The attendant said would you like to speak English. She has lived in the US for 11 years so I was able to explain to her about Chicas Buenas and the other lady gratefully took one of the hats.
At the front door I gave the 2 guards cookies and there was a second stand set up with 2 ladies working it. One lady said what about me so they got cookies too. Otto had time so we stopped for coffee and a bite to eat at the same place Emilio and I stopped on Wednesday. The same waiter helped us. They must wonder about me and my men but I don’t think they care. I gave them cookies too. The owner is German and speaks English and remembers me and the story of the hats.
Monday I am going to Paraiso to pick up some hats and I will have a massage in the afternoon. I also hope to get 2 men’s hats crocheted between now and Tuesday. I have enough ladies hats but I am short on men’s.
Have I told you about the construction going on here? It is very quiet construction. Behind me is the bodega. Kind of a workshop/storage area. It is being turned into a house. It won’t be a problem having someone else back there as there is lots of greenery between my deck and the bodega. The road back there is off to the side and I may plant something that grows like a hedge along the road to block my view. I don’t know how long it will take to get it done. 1 or 2 people have been back there working almost every day. I met one of the workers and he said there are lots of mosquitoes so hopefully the house will be well sealed. I, of course, gave him cookies for him and his family.
It’s raining, again. Still. No flooding news lately. I think next week will be a big week for Rain (the kitten). It’s time to have her fixed. I wanted to wait until I didn’t have anything scheduled so I could stay home with her. Every time she goes out I am concerned she will come back pregnant.
Oh, and, I have a raccoon that comes up on the deck and eats the cat food I put out for pretty kitty, the stray that hangs out here. Life is never boring here in Rio Macho!
Hats to pick up on Monday
So many smiling faces today.
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