Rochester Is Hip

  Gail has had her second hip replaced, this time in Rochester instead of NYC.  It was a much easier way to have it done, and though Rochester isn't as flashy and glamorous as NY, I had a good time.  We met my cousin, Mike, for dinner before checking into a "hotel" the night prior to her surgery.  It's run or supported by the American Cancer Society and is a great place to stay for a reasonable price, and is available for free for family of people who have long-term stays or treatments at the hospital related to cancer.
  The night Gail spent in the hospital I was able to walk to my niece's apartment.  That involved crossing the Genessee River.  In the morning there was significant lake-effect snow happening but it stopped by noon so we made it home before dark.