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I was in San Antonio all day yesterday servicing an account, so it was easy to keep my mind busy. Yesterday was the 6th anniversary of my grandfather's death. I was in Northern Ionian/Southern Adriatic when I received the Red Cross message. I have the worst headache this morning... a combination on too much wine and too little sleep. I felt miserable when I arrived at the house after a 15 hour day. I wasn't even good company for my wonderful wife. A leak developed in a small section of copper piping about the kitchen ceiling. It wasn't more than a pinhole, but due to insulation absorption, had become quite messy by the time EL discovered the visible moisture. With no attic access that far outboard, it required cutting into the sheetrock to isolate. Our plumber was a piece of work. I wouldn't even know where to begin describing this man. Anyhoo, $140 later, the pipe is healthy, but the gaping hole remains. Mother's Day is right around the corner. I was hoping my mother and grandmother would come visit us this weekend, but it looks like we're probably going there instead. Getting my grandmother out of her comfort zone is more difficult that herding cats. I have a lot of work to do... don't forget to eat some refried beans with your margaritas. It's Cinco de Mayo!