We're getting ready for winter though it's still in the 50's and 60's.  We bought our flu shots at a pharmacy on Sunday and stopped by the mother-in-law's place so she could shoot us up!  Most families have a shot-giver amongst them as doctors don't give shots unless requested and paid.  (It's not part of their explicit duties.)  The elderly and infirm can have nurses come to their homes but most people find a friend or kin.  Amalia is popular.  She injects people all over town.  Years ago when she took on the responsibility she would practice on grapefruits. She especially likes bums.  She gives them a good slap before the needle goes in and says you don't feel a thing.  (I get mine in the arm.)  She's pretty good, though she did get my bone this time and I have a painful lump.  Tonight we put on our snow tires which are real overkill as it maybe snows an inch a year here.  We only need them if we go in the mountains.  By law however, we have to have them on by November 15th so there you go.  Other winter plans include planning where to go for the holidays.  Christmas day will of course be spent with Amalia but we still have 10 days off after that.  Last year I chose Morocco so this year the choice is GP's.  That means cold.  Damn.  Good thing we have snow tires... 
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My new cuckoo clock!