Welcome back and happy Tuesday. Last week was a full week and John was away for a few days so Justin and I tag teamed on pet duty. The weather was great but work was crazy so I had some longer than normal days that really drained me. Anytime you're working with biological systems you just never really know what they will throw at you next.
Take a peek at last week's pictures:
Day 76- Monday, 3/17/25
They passed out service awards today for our department and I almost didn't make it to the meeting because we had a hamster emergency that had to be dealt with first which is why I included the cage cards in my picture. So crazy to think it's been 30 years and what a journey it's been. I can honestly say I really enjoy my work and am proud that our team's research efforts and services we provide to fight the spread of infectious disease have greatly improved the lives of so many different species of animals.
My boss surprised me with these beautiful flowers today thanking me for my 30 years with her, first as a mentor when she was a student and now as the manager/supervisor of her research program and the OHI Lab. Back at home we are happy to have our new and improved drip system in. Next up we need to replace some plants that didn't make it through the heat with the faulty watering system last year.
Day 79- Thursday, 3/20/25
John and Raul left yesterday afternoon for a few days of March Madness basketball in Reno. It's nice to see they are having fun and so great they can continue the tradition. They have been going together for probably as many years as I have been working for the university. Here at home all is peaceful and quiet. Rusty is enjoying some time in the family room as Bailey sleeps. It's a rare sight to see him relax here when she is in the house but he knows that when she sleep she sleep hard so he can let his guard down for bit then.
Ten years ago Justin asked to visit the UC Davis Raptor Center for his birthday and now he works as a volunteer plus just started collecting data this for his senior research project there. He spent 4 days including today there this week and will do that again for the next 2 weeks before analyzing results, writing up findings and working up a poster to present in early May. A cool thing he got to witness this week aside from his project stuff was the adoption of these two fluffy baby owls by a mating pair of owls who just had an egg they've been caring for fail to hatch. So far the adoption is going really well and the adults are being great about protecting of their new fledglings. Back at home it was a gorgeous day so Bailey and I went on a nice long walk. There are so many fields in our neighborhood sporting beautiful mustard blooms right now.
Day 82- Sunday, 3/23/25
That wraps up another week. Only 1 more left in March. See you in April!
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