Eyjafjallajokull

This volcano that erupted in Iceland is going to be a trouble maker I think. International flights are practically at a stand still. If things don't settle down it will mean transporting of goods and services will be a huge problem. The global economy will be on it's knees. But, something still unknown is whether it will wreak havoc with weather all over the world. If so, this may be the year to begin a garden. We may be back to eating local foods for a while. Looks like my trip to Africa may be problematic also. Yeesh, it is always something.


Today, May 15, more closures. At least once a week this thing has been making mischief. So far it hasn't affected Michigan climate too drastically.

Batley the Catley lives another day.

Remember Batley from a few posts back? Well, she is allowed to live here for a bit longer. Last night Matt and I carefully, very carefully, dismantled the heating vent enough to dislodge the things the cat had sent flying down the hole while she was playing. Sure enough the tiny box holding the camera disks was in there. 4 disks and one of them had everything from Africa which the family over there was having a heart attack over. I was never so happy to see something in all my life.
So I feel like I am complete once again and yes, the disks are being stored in a larger box. Not only that but the hole will be filled in a way that she can't lose things down there anymore. Lesson learned.