Mother is in the home.

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Apparently, she did get in to see her doctor, and was given access to the nursing home.  So far from both myself and my brother.  I don't even think the town has a hotel.  Further, they are on complete covid lockdown.  No visitors, no getting out, no going anywhere, nothing.

Both my brother and my mother called, about midafternoon.  I was still asleep, and remained so until... 18:00?  Nearly 19:00?  Somewhere in there.  She left a message.  My brother called twice, but did not leave a message.  I did call my mother back, but her phone was off, went directly to messaging.

I have a suspicion her guy will end up in a home, soon, too.  There, or elsewhere, I can't say.  They seem to have a lot of room in the nursing home.  But that could change in a moment.  Though, as locked down as they are, I suspect a lot of older folks are just avoiding being in prison.  Better to die at home, with some options, then to be stuck in a place where no one can even visit?  If they have a lot of room, probably so.  Mother just had no choice.

Another duck, at least, has returned.  I haven't been out to do chores yet, so I don't know if any others have returned.  I now have three indian runners, unless they were dead.  I haven't seen the muscovy.  I... am nervous about checking.  They have plenty of food and water, even from feeding yesterday.  They eat quite little, with so few and all adults.  Perhaps shaken, as well?

I haven't called about giving the muscovys away, but will.  I can't eat the named ones.  Won't.

Dinner is about ready.  A taco salad.  I've been making it spicy.  The first time, it was a bit hot even for me.  The second a bit mild.  This time, I am hoping, it will be just right.  Still, enjoying some heat, back on the menu.  Even if I can't use more than half the salad box, I am still coming out well ahead.  And, just about any protein, from leftover chicken, to fresh burger crumble, to grilled pork, goes very well with the lettuce.  Sometimes I don't even use dressing.  Actually, usually I don't use dressing.  Plus, the cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes, and even carrot shreds, really add a little something something to what would be a very plain meal otherwise.  Worth every cent.

I best eat, then get to chores.  Later.