Travel
Yesterday at sundown I went out for my evening walk and hoped this time to extend it to a mile and a half or more. I hadn't gone far when I saw a woman getting mail from her mailbox but her little dog evidently wasn't on a leash and took off. She called to the puppy, who finally started to come back when she noticed me. Of course, being a puppy she threw herself at my feet and rolled to expose her tummy for scratching. While I was scratching her, and the lady was trying to get control of her collar, the little puppy peed on my hand! I didn't say anything, the dog was picked up by her owner, and I went on my way making sure my hand didn't get near the rest of me. You'd think in the dry heat it would have air dried pretty fast, but I swear it was still damp when I got home. Being my right hand I had to open the door with my left, and turn on the faucet at the sink left-handed, but finally got my hands washed. I will try to extend my walk tonight and be careful if I stop to pet a dog!
It was back to Lowe's today to see if I could successfully buy 3 bags of rocks. First I got a cart and went back to where they were to make sure what I wanted was available. This time they were stacked on a lower shelf and I didn't need to reach overhead. I got the first bag on the flatbed cart when a lady who was watering plants came over and got the next two bags. When I approached the cashier she gave me a stern look and said "Don't do that again! Ask for assistance." When I drove my car up she was waiting to load it into the back. I just now unloaded it, and since there were only 3 bags I was able to back into the driveway and carry one at a time the short distance to the back yard. This whole thing is so stupid - no one looks in my back yard so what is the big deal? But my thanks go out to the ladies at Lowe's!
After getting the blood test results showing my liver function is excellent, today I have two very jaundiced eyes. Over the weekend and in the heat I probably drank 2 to 3 times my normal intake of beer, but that seems awfully drastic a result. I'll wait and see what it looks like tomorrow, and I'm going to teetotal it this evening.
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- The "wave" Continues
Only 101 is expected today, which will rise to 103 for the next several days! At least the delta breeze cools us in the evenings and early mornings. I love that blast of chilly air coming in my bedroom window around 5 AM! I got my hair...
- Ready To Mail
The maps and book are ready to be mailed to my grandsons. I numbered each individual map in the order I will be traveling, and even highlighted my first day's route. I hand printed a note to them about it, and anyone who doesn't normally...
- Finally!
With only a high of 91 expected today, and the morning temperature at just about 70 I decided to get a few things accomplished. I tucked my t-shirt into my shorts, checked that I was modestly zipped and buttoned as befits an old granny, and set...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
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Travel
Getting my exercise
Yesterday at sundown I went out for my evening walk and hoped this time to extend it to a mile and a half or more. I hadn't gone far when I saw a woman getting mail from her mailbox but her little dog evidently wasn't on a leash and took off. She called to the puppy, who finally started to come back when she noticed me. Of course, being a puppy she threw herself at my feet and rolled to expose her tummy for scratching. While I was scratching her, and the lady was trying to get control of her collar, the little puppy peed on my hand! I didn't say anything, the dog was picked up by her owner, and I went on my way making sure my hand didn't get near the rest of me. You'd think in the dry heat it would have air dried pretty fast, but I swear it was still damp when I got home. Being my right hand I had to open the door with my left, and turn on the faucet at the sink left-handed, but finally got my hands washed. I will try to extend my walk tonight and be careful if I stop to pet a dog!
It was back to Lowe's today to see if I could successfully buy 3 bags of rocks. First I got a cart and went back to where they were to make sure what I wanted was available. This time they were stacked on a lower shelf and I didn't need to reach overhead. I got the first bag on the flatbed cart when a lady who was watering plants came over and got the next two bags. When I approached the cashier she gave me a stern look and said "Don't do that again! Ask for assistance." When I drove my car up she was waiting to load it into the back. I just now unloaded it, and since there were only 3 bags I was able to back into the driveway and carry one at a time the short distance to the back yard. This whole thing is so stupid - no one looks in my back yard so what is the big deal? But my thanks go out to the ladies at Lowe's!
After getting the blood test results showing my liver function is excellent, today I have two very jaundiced eyes. Over the weekend and in the heat I probably drank 2 to 3 times my normal intake of beer, but that seems awfully drastic a result. I'll wait and see what it looks like tomorrow, and I'm going to teetotal it this evening.
- More On Dog Search
The quest goes on, and I appreciate the comments I've received on this subject. Thanks "gracehoper" for the comments about the Bradshaw shelter. I watch their website every day, and receive info almost daily of new dogs to the shelter. ...
- The "wave" Continues
Only 101 is expected today, which will rise to 103 for the next several days! At least the delta breeze cools us in the evenings and early mornings. I love that blast of chilly air coming in my bedroom window around 5 AM! I got my hair...
- Ready To Mail
The maps and book are ready to be mailed to my grandsons. I numbered each individual map in the order I will be traveling, and even highlighted my first day's route. I hand printed a note to them about it, and anyone who doesn't normally...
- Finally!
With only a high of 91 expected today, and the morning temperature at just about 70 I decided to get a few things accomplished. I tucked my t-shirt into my shorts, checked that I was modestly zipped and buttoned as befits an old granny, and set...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...