Yesterday was a strange day. We had all gone to the Toronto Billy Elliot production the night before. It got a standing ovation and the Billy Elliot character played by Cesare Corrales was outstanding. There are 4 different Billies in the cast and I think they must all be very good if last night was any example. The dance numbers were fantastic, and the storyline was weaved in seamlessly.
We got home and M discovered that there was a bat in the basement sink. We were so tired, we decided to go to sleep and address the problem in the morning with a clear head. So the next morning, I did some google research, called a pest/wildlife control number and got some advice. The man said we could throw a wet towel over the bat and put him outside. He wasn't concerned about rabies. After all that, it turned out the bat was still lying in the sink and was dead, stiff with rigor mortis. It was kind of sad. M cleaned the droppings and disinfected the area with some pinesol. The bat may have gotten into the house through a furnace vent. We've had birds down there before.
In the middle of all this, L wakes up complaining that her neck was hurting more than it had been the past 3 days. It sounded like a herniated disc (never a dull moment with L). So we found a nearby walk-in clinic with a doctor available as her new doctor wasn't at work that day. He told her to take some Robaxa muscle relaxant as the problem wasn't serious. It helped enough that she felt able to attend her friend's birthday party that evening. At this point we are starting to miss her as she will be away at school again in a few days. But life goes on. Her brother got a decent 71% in his first math quiz of the semester, so there's a lot to be happy for.
Not to mention, the afternoon turned nice and sunny. And it was reasonably mild outside (3C). Don't forget to watch the Academy Awards Sunday night, although I think 'The Amazing Race' is also on.
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3 comments:
Amazing Race real interesting. Would love to participate one day! LOL!
You commented about the bat over at my blog Christine and now I have come over here to read it is dead.
It would have been a bit "hairy" throwing a wet towel over it and putting it outside but it is a pity it died.
In Australia we have lots of possums in our roofs making a racket at night running up and down. Luckily my possums live in my avocado tree in the back yard.
I also didn't realise bats are thought to bring good luck. I know very little about bats, I must read up on them.
Peggy xxxx
The Amazing Race wears me out as an observer! I can't believe some of the tasks that must be accomplished. It makes me wonder 'Who thinks up this stuff?
Good to hear that the bat is RIP. Bats get a bad rap. They eat gazillions of bugs!
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