Squirrel, I'm laughing about your brother's friend telling him an early time so he'd be ready. I feel for your brother and also for everyone who has to wait on him. It's always a struggle for me to be on time but I usually make it. Morning appointments are the most stressful things. It really stinks that you've spent all these years working in windowless rooms! But you're right about not getting upset over the travels--or any conditions. We only hurt ourselves when we get upset.
Robin, I hope Vinnie will get better soon or else have an easy fix for the limp. Poor little guy. Well, those Cowrollas do make me smile. They must be pretty manageable. Doesn't look like they even have bits in their mouths and not even regular saddles. I can't tell what kind of a get-up is connected to that blanket. So do these brave "cow-boys" really need helmets? I don't think I ever saw anybody ride cows before except for bucking bulls in rodeos. When I was about 16 my cowboy uncle talked me into getting on a big wild steer. It didn't take long for me to go flying and that was the end of my riding any bucking wild thing.
Poirot, I agree it was so rude not to let the family know they were going to be late and would already have eaten. That has become one of my biggest pet peeves. Not about meals, since I don't cook meals for people, but people in general not letting somebody know if they're going to be late or worst of all, not coming at all. The past few years of having to deal with contractors, home repair people, etc. have opened my eyes to how indifferent people are about doing what they say.
Squirrel, I wonder if your brother flew over my house on his way from DFW to Palm Springs. Could be. When my youngest son was still at home he and his dad were into electronics and they had some kind of radio that could pick up all sorts of things, including airplane radios. We would listen to pilots on the big airliners as they were coming or going to DFW. I've always wondered how long it takes to get from here to there in a jet plane. Takes nearly 3 hours driving but I'm guessing it would take a fraction of that in a jet.
Sexton, the past day or so for you may not have been cool but clearly you've still got what it takes. Good going--on handling all that. I'm guessing you are valued as a considerable asset to that organization.
Poirot, I share your sleeping issues. Also, I can't stand getting up when it's dark, so even if I wake up early (as in anything before 7:00), I'm reluctant to get out of bed because it's still pitch dark.
Kat, wow, you're still getting rain. Ours is all gone. I hope you enjoy the stories and kids singing. I can see how that might go either way.
Wilde Woman, and so are the days of our lives.
