The Border's Open!

      We've returned to Birch Bay and are thrilled that the border into Canada is open for many reasons. The most important of these is that our dear friends live in White Rock and now we can visit freely following nearly two years of remaining apart. Also, we really enjoy the quaint little White Rock space and its shops and restaurants. We're crossing into Canada daily to attend our all-time favorite workout place, Grandview Aquatic Center. Because I'm over seventy, it costs me about 75 cents per visit.  Because Steve is still a kid, it costs him more.  The Center has everything we want plus a whole lot more! Also, on our way back to Birch Bay, we discovered a really fantastic restaurant in White Rock called Cilantro Indian Cuisine. I chose several keto-friendly menu items, and each was absolutely delectable! Today is Steve's birthday, and I think I'll treat him to another fabulous lunch there. We celebrated his birthday on Saturday with his brother and wife. They live in the Seattle area and visit here occasionally. We always have a great time together and are happy to have them over. Of course, there was cake, and I enjoyed a tiny sliver but passed on the ice cream. Even the small piece of cake was more than I should eat, but that's okay. I've not done any damage, and my weight is still going down incrementally.
​     So, it's that time of year.  I'm gearing up for all of my medical stuff this month and next. Steve and I are getting our skin checked on Thursday because of thoroughly enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian for several months. Sunscreen cannot fully protect us, so we're checking in with a dermatologist. Hopefully, all is well. Then, we have our yearly medical exam when we return from Tortola, BVI. I hope my numbers are better given my weight loss. However, I'm still twenty pounds overweight, so it's unlikely. Next, I get my front teeth capped because they are both cracked, and inevitably, I'll face problems with them if I don't do something. Then, I'll have to go through another colonoscopy because of last year's issues and my sister's colon cancer. So, lots to look forward to through May, but grateful for my health and progress. Finally, we're getting ready to go to Tortola and Anegada BVI. We leave on Saturday, so it won't be long. I was dreading the long plane ride, but it's in chunks. I just discovered that it is layovers I need to dread because it these are several hours at each stop. Ugh! I'll survive.