It's hard to believe that we actually left the Doubletree as it felt like our second home. Mum and I had decided that we needed to get out fast as we were starting to get quite institutionalized . We noted all the comings and goings of new guests , commented on the lunch specials in the restaurant and wondered what the lobby would look like once the upcoming renovation was complete !We cleaned up the hotel room as if we were moving house . We filled a garbage bag with old magazines and left over stuff from the refrigerator and empty pill bottles . We grabbed our last stash of hotel shampoo and soap and headed for home .
On the way, we stopped at Joseph Brant Hospital to see Doug who is finally having his bypass operation on Saturday. We bumped into his daughter Cindy as well as Janet and Marilyn . Doug was in great spirits and looked strong and well .
We saw Colin very briefly . He is growing like a weed and now is starting to tower over his grandma. Charlie jumped over mum and hasn't left her side and he curled up in bed bedside her like a cat . It's great to be back and wonderful to see my mother looking relaxed and well .
