update

[ramblin_phyl]

The bu flug is winding down. Mostly the cough has abated--with the help of antibiotics and codeine. Blessed, blessed codeine. Without the incessant jarring and straining my back can begin to heal. I think all the muscles between hip bones and first rib are shredded. I can't sit in one position very long and bending over is... not advisable. Actually it's not the bending, it's the getting back up that hurts.

At least I slept last night.

Expect to be mostly coherent by weekend. The back may take longer.

Thanks to everyone who sent good wishes. They really do help.