Problem: They took him in on Saturday night with blood clots in both lungs . Apparently this a common side effect from the hip surgery he had . But it 's still sacry . The symptons were like he was having a heart attack .

Why did he have hip surgery ?

A: Because his hip joint is in poor shape .

Problem: I am very proud of how adaptable I am . I can do it if I have too , for the most part . It really was n't bad . Saturday we readied ourselves and walked down to a small local doughnut shop and got a bite and some coffee for breakfast .

What may happen next in speaker 's story ?

A: They had to make changes to their plans .

Problem: The house smirks and goads me on to tackle the green cave . Painstakingly I rub down and smooth the tired , faded , parched wood , then , finally dip my pad for the first time into the brown liquid that smells of artists ' studios and craftsman 's workshops . I take a deep breath .

What is the brown liquid ?

A:
Stain or a gloss or paint with Linseed oil in it .