We got to meet Fiona the vet. S rang around noon to say she was worried about Em who seemed to have had a mild seizure and was unable to walk. Even taking her to her favourite place - the shower - produced no result. She was also lethargic. Or was until S made an appointment with the vet and as she hung up (although it may not have been as dramatic as this) Em bounded out of bed and started vacuuming up cookies. By the time I arrived home she was pretty much back to normal although she seemed to be slightly "off" - she'd go to do something and the message didn't quite seem to be getting through. Much worry, a vet visit and blood tests later, we're fairly sure it was a hypoglycemic event caused by low blood sugar. So before we inject her now, she will have her sugar levels checked. There was "no glucose" in her system yesterday, amazing given she was a little stressed for the blood test, which in itself is enough to elevate glucose levels. Poor Em - but as Sooz said, as soon as she gave her a drink of sugar water - as recommended by young Fiona - she was back to her normal self. Who knew? I still don't understand what could have changed so dramatically to cause the hypo - but we are going to look at her cookie combination and be even more vigilant about Pearl who is able to eat cookies noiselessly - it is only her drinking that betrays her presence says S.
Moves are again afoot to bring Schapelle Corby home to Australia. As her Uncle is quoted as saying: "It's not about whether she is innocent or guilty now. It's beyond that - it's about saving her life." Reports suggest she is in a bad way - delusional, uncomprehending and no longer able to write her own name. PM JG has expressed concern: "I support, the Australian Government supports, her plea for clemency." Also rating a mention: "convicted Bali Nine drug mule Renee Lawrence was in charge of administering her (Corby's) drugs" was a rumor denied by a Malaysian prisoner who has taken over her medical care.
Sad news today for A-M and all the other Aldi lovers. Theo Albrecht, one if the two reclusive brothers who founded the chain, has died at the age of 88. He is survived by his brother Karl, 90, who is ranked as the 10th richest person in the world in 2010. Not bad considering they grew the business from a single store handed down by their mother. But what does the word "Aldi" mean? And who was it that attacked a police car parked at PacFair tonight, smashing the windows with what a witness described as "something red"?
These were not questions asked and/or answered at Trivia Night which was on at the Local. What is the name of the actor who used to be married to Julia Roberts ... and, no, "all of them" is not the answer. We didn't stay for the 2nd round but, as always, can recommend the steak dinner (not to be confused with a steak dinner you can get at a chippie in Scotland - deep fried Spam),
The iPhone 4 will launch tonight. Just as well I don't have my heart set on being an early adopter as I would have been at the store 24 hours too early. 11.59pm Thursday = almost Friday morning. Time slips away yet again.
Who are Sophie Lowe and Sarah Snook? Australian actors who are now on the Lisbeth Salander (not so) short list. Rooney Mara and Lea Seydoux are also there - not sure who they are either. And is it true that "... played With Fire" has already been made into a movie in Europe?
Junior MasterChef is still months away so it will be some time before we know if the rumours that Callum will be involved in that program are true. But we do know that it's going to be pretty tough to do Friday night dinners in September with F and M if M is off traveling. We don't yet have all the details but know she has been in contact to discuss. Dinner this Friday is off - we're doing a day trip to K to see S's family Saturday so will have an early night and this suited them. Markets Sunday though.
J came today and was "very chatty" but also very kind. She offered S that if ever she needed a lift somewhere or just wanted to get out, to give her a call. But at least we now know that I can do a trip home at lunchtime and fit in a vet visit and a side trip to the chemist - as long as it's a 3-hour lunch! But I was still back in time for an excellent meet with the Auditors.
Wonder what tomorrow will bring.
