February 18, 2008

Presidents Day

The dogs and I are on our own for a few days. Yesterday I spent much of the afternoon and early evening watching the Daytona 500. It was not an exciting race until the last 50 laps sort of like some Super Bowls. The amazing Dodges came through as a team.

The weather here is lovely spring conditions. Sunny and warm with brief showers once in awhile. We are going over to Doggie Park in Mango this morning before it gets too busy. Then I really don't know what the day will bring. Maybe a bike ride if it doesn't rain.

I rode 12 miles a couple of days ago. It was a nice ride but I find I don't pace myself as fast as I do when I ride with someone. I need to pick up the pace in order to stay in condition. My average speed is about 11 mph.

I did go up to the coach a couple of days ago to wash and wax it. I took the wheel covers off and the sun protectors in order to move it down to the wash area. Bash was excited because he thought we were leaving on a road trip. Soon dear Bash, soon.
Luckily, the wash area is beneath a very large oak tree so it was shaded. My plans to take it easy and do just half of it changed since the conditions were ideal to do the whole thing. I even washed the awning. By the time I picked up my tools and put the hose back, I was like a zombie. Put the coach back and left the lot only to realize it was 5 p.m. on a Friday night - rush traffic. It took us an hour and a half to get home 15 miles. I didn't even try I 75 since it was a parking lot due to a couple of accidents. Pulled over and found a route to get me to 301 but then near the State Fair at that hour, it was very slow going.

Speaking of the fair, I don't think I wrote about going to the fair. It was loads of fun and great eating. Quite different than our State fairs up north. Sharon brought Chance so he could stay in touch with his Service Dog training. He was fine and brought lots of smiles from kids and adults alike.

Enjoy this monday holiday gift. I will post some pictures later. Having trouble with this old timer computer.

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