the pup and i went for a walk with four sloughi girls we've found only 10 km från here. it was great fun seeing the pup run with friends who were able to keep up with his speed. after the walk i was wet to my knees, and even my so called "water proof" shoes were soaked. we're going back there tomorrow.

when we came home again the husband was building a sofa/bed in the doggy house. i (finally) carried in the plants (that have probably frozen to death) from the garden. they might still be alive, though. so far the've managed to survive frost, no water for weeks, burning sun, too much water etc. they are tough, my plants. i also started sawing down a couple of trees, but my husband took over after a while. he didn't think it was a good idea to stand on my knees in the wet grass as i'm still coughing. he was probably right. speaking of that, i wonder if two weeks would be considered a "long time" in doctoral circles? i went to a doctor two weeks ago for the coughing, and he said i should come back if it continued for a long time. i'm coughing more than ever, but i don't feel as tired as i did two weeks ago. so i think i'll be ok in a few days. his drug medicine didn't work, though. probably good. i guess that reducec my risk of becoming a coughing syrup addict :)  ¶ 7:50 PM