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August 27, 2006

May all your days be as fine as this one was.

Cool new Irish toast? I had the BEST day yesterday! My dad had called a couple of days ago to tell us he was taking us on an adventure. We had to be at his house at dawn on Saturday (8 am), dressed as we usually are. By the way, this is an AWESOME torture technique for small boys – the military ought to look into it. So, with our imaginations fired up, we arrived at my dad’s house to find that he bought a gi-normous motorhome. We cackled with glee. I hereby vow to never sleep in a tent again. We drove the motorhome over to Cape Girardeau to get gas (gas is usually ten cents or more cheaper in Missouri). The thing is just great – it is about 20 years old but in perfect condition. Want to know the scary part? *I* drove it back. Y’all had no idea how much you should have been fearing for your lives if you were on the road with me. Did I mention that I have no depth perception thanks to having only one good eye? I only drove it on the highway – Dad drove it into our little town with little streets. Picture in the Gallery.

Once I realized that we would be home at a reasonable time, I conned my stepmother into going to Paducah with me. It still cracks me up that I can visit three states in one day (five if I wanted to work a little harder). So, with the boys fishing with their dad, Doris and I set out to do some damage at the closest yarn shop around. It is only 45 minutes but far enough away that I won’t be going to the poor house for it. We spent nearly two hours with the owner in fiberly bliss that only another addict would understand. I got some fabulous wool top for spinning that is handpainted in my favorite colorway (you don’t have to fully understand that shop talk – just know that it was the equivalent of buying some really good crack cocaine). On our way home, Doris and I stopped at an antique type mall which is also like crack to me but the best part was that I left with every bit of my money in my pocket (opposite of my goal for the yarn shop!).

I got home and rocked on my front porch swing and spun on my drop spindle for two hours listening to my favorite bluesy playlist. See the pretty by clicking here. As soon as it cooled off I went for a 3 mile run. When I got home, I realized that I had broken through my first weight goal and have now lost 20 of the 30 pounds I have been wanting to take off for about three years. That just capped off one of the best days I have had in a while (and they have not been bad either).

Today will be back to the grind – throw some dancing music on and clean house. Later, my ex is coming over and I am helping him bathe/dip his cats. Much hilarity will ensue. We may need pictures. Hmmmm. Not a bad idea.

Posted by DebC at August 27, 2006 11:30 AM

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