Gary McDonald "inRefinement" by A. McPope

  The title of this post reads as if I was an old used car that I have decided to keep, spend some money on, and drive it for many years to follow. The thought came to me after a reasonable evaluation of one over-night sleep at a Clinic chosen by my physician. Don't be alarmed; the technician will be with me shortly to remove these connections and I'll be home in fifteen minutes and back to sleep.     The repair work I am pursuing began in March of 2026 when Terryl and I were in Cozumel for a two week stay at Yucatan Princess Resort when  I noticed a shortness of breath. This happened each time we took any small walk to a destination. I was taking a seat every 100 metres to rest. The vacation, as noted in a previous post was excellent and we talked about seeing my doctor for a resolution at home.     I'm a believer in Canada's Health Care system and upon returning home my first step was seeing my first rate principal doctor Rasha Wahba. After meeting with h...

Sergio at breakfast. .   This adventure is a gift to Terryl honouring her birthdate sponsored by her parents Ken and Mickey Smith in Thunder Bay, Ontario July 9, 1950.   When I began fermenting this journey AC Vacations came to mind where a packaged holiday including airfare, transfers to and from Secrets Aura Cosumel, a Junior Suite King with a full two sided terrace walkout completes a pseudo bed-like couch, lounging chairs, table and walk-in pool that wraps around our abode; all this with food and drink for seven relaxing days.     Terryl has the ability to make people happy and Sergio is no exception--he is our cover shot for this post which will include my musings and happy people holidaying and working in an ambiance of tranquil beauty found on our trips to Mexico: still our southern neighbour. Miguel (with wine and margarita) Ground floor Suite and meandering pool throughout the grounds The Birthday Girl in yellow A McPope is at it again Many little walkways A...