Travel
I just finished my breakfast and enjoyed a cup of coffee that can only be appreciated when brewed and drunk (drank?) outdoors. Now I can appreciate the birds in a way I didn't exactly at 5 am! The mourning doves are the loudest, and you just can't get back to sleep when they start their mournful calls.
Two guys came in just before dark last night, and the smell of bacon frying wafted over to my site very early this morning. The birds must have had them up early as well. I finally gave up the idea of getting back to sleep and got up at 6:30.
Now for the not-so-good part. I couldn't get the fourth leg inserted into the cot. There are four bent pieces of metal shaped sort of like a "W" that fit into little holes in the side bar of the cot. It takes a lot of strength to bend them to fit. I spent an entire hour working on the last one and my muscles were screaming and my hand was cut and bleeding. Believe me I cussed quite a bit, and with no one nearby I really let go with some profanities that might make a sailor blush.
I gave up and slept on it with my legs slanted downward. Not exactly comfortable. I am surprised my shoulders and arms are ok this morning.
Also last night I heard about 30 minutes of a very loud domestic argument between a couple who had 3 or 4 small kids in tow. I didn't try to make out what they were saying, but with all the violence going on everywhere I didn't like to hear this. I hope they've calmed down by today, for the kids' sake at least.
I may post again later today depending on how the day goes. For now, I can't say this has been a profoundly lovely experience, although it has been profound. I'm coming to several conclusions that I've been wrestling with for some time, which is an accomplishment. Now I don't know whether or not to wrestle with that cot today, leave it as it is, or go home and sleep in my own bed tonight.
- Weird Weather
At Noon today it was 66 degrees and breezy enough to be wonderfully chilly! It isn't supposed to get over 82 which will be comfortable, but look out for the next few days as the thermometer makes a steady climb! My new bathroom scale arrived...
- Post Thanksgiving
"Early" wasn't the word for when I went to sleep last night. I was in bed and probably out like a light by 7:30 pm! I slept in until 8 or so this morning, so I should be well rested. I briefly thought of going to Costco early but that...
- What A Bummer!
After months of feeling increasingly better I now feel like crap. Hopefully this will only last a few more days and I can get back to life again. The wind is blowing today and I'm not sure if it is blowing more allergens and...
- Update
My surgery was on Tuesday morning, and I spent the night at Jeannie's house. She brought me back home last night because it's easier for me to get in and out of my bed than on a couch or recliner. I spent the entire night last night...
- Short And Sweet
I'm almost too tired to even post tonight but I'll make it short. Dinner last night was incredible. They had an Asian theme - started out with appetizers of home-made wontons. I had one but they were more spicy than I like to eat right...
Travel
The good and the bad
I just finished my breakfast and enjoyed a cup of coffee that can only be appreciated when brewed and drunk (drank?) outdoors. Now I can appreciate the birds in a way I didn't exactly at 5 am! The mourning doves are the loudest, and you just can't get back to sleep when they start their mournful calls.
Two guys came in just before dark last night, and the smell of bacon frying wafted over to my site very early this morning. The birds must have had them up early as well. I finally gave up the idea of getting back to sleep and got up at 6:30.
Now for the not-so-good part. I couldn't get the fourth leg inserted into the cot. There are four bent pieces of metal shaped sort of like a "W" that fit into little holes in the side bar of the cot. It takes a lot of strength to bend them to fit. I spent an entire hour working on the last one and my muscles were screaming and my hand was cut and bleeding. Believe me I cussed quite a bit, and with no one nearby I really let go with some profanities that might make a sailor blush.
I gave up and slept on it with my legs slanted downward. Not exactly comfortable. I am surprised my shoulders and arms are ok this morning.
Also last night I heard about 30 minutes of a very loud domestic argument between a couple who had 3 or 4 small kids in tow. I didn't try to make out what they were saying, but with all the violence going on everywhere I didn't like to hear this. I hope they've calmed down by today, for the kids' sake at least.
I may post again later today depending on how the day goes. For now, I can't say this has been a profoundly lovely experience, although it has been profound. I'm coming to several conclusions that I've been wrestling with for some time, which is an accomplishment. Now I don't know whether or not to wrestle with that cot today, leave it as it is, or go home and sleep in my own bed tonight.
- Weird Weather
At Noon today it was 66 degrees and breezy enough to be wonderfully chilly! It isn't supposed to get over 82 which will be comfortable, but look out for the next few days as the thermometer makes a steady climb! My new bathroom scale arrived...
- Post Thanksgiving
"Early" wasn't the word for when I went to sleep last night. I was in bed and probably out like a light by 7:30 pm! I slept in until 8 or so this morning, so I should be well rested. I briefly thought of going to Costco early but that...
- What A Bummer!
After months of feeling increasingly better I now feel like crap. Hopefully this will only last a few more days and I can get back to life again. The wind is blowing today and I'm not sure if it is blowing more allergens and...
- Update
My surgery was on Tuesday morning, and I spent the night at Jeannie's house. She brought me back home last night because it's easier for me to get in and out of my bed than on a couch or recliner. I spent the entire night last night...
- Short And Sweet
I'm almost too tired to even post tonight but I'll make it short. Dinner last night was incredible. They had an Asian theme - started out with appetizers of home-made wontons. I had one but they were more spicy than I like to eat right...