Just checking in to let y'all know what's going on with me. A good friend left the country recently for three months. I am taking care of his dog while he is gone. I asked him before he left if I could take care of his house too. He gladly agreed. It's been about a week and a half now and I'm loving the peace and tranquility.  I have been ¨rotating ¨ dogs (his one, and my own two). I keep one with me and leave the other two at home to amuse each other. I've been going home evrey few days to spend time with the animals left at home, work in my garden, and switch dogs. A continues to drink, has been drunk every time I've gone home. The other day he fell down and hit his head on a rock-this seems to be a regular pattern now, fourth time in six weeks. I don't know how long he can continue like this. But at least I don't have to see it all the time now. I can walk away and go to my ¨vacation home¨ in the next village. Fortunately my good friend and neighbor has been checking on the animals at home while i'm away to make sure they're fed and have water. Anyway, things are the same with A, but have much improved for me. He seems to be continuing his self destructive ways. But I'm enjoying my time away from all of the chaos.