in my life

I'm almost caught up with seeing all my friends despite the earlier delays; I even managed to make a few new ones along the way. In addition to the close current friends I also reconnected with some very very old friends from my prior incarnations. The most notable ones are the twin sons of someone whom I grew up with but am no longer friends with. I honestly was only expecting to reconnect with current friends but this time at home has gone much further into my past than before. It makes one wonder what exactly life is grooming one for.

Project Delete Gazebo has come to a standstill since I'm still waiting on someone to deal with the electrical stuff. Hoping to get that taken care of this week. The urine smell is completely gone and the yard has that fertile ready to plant aroma to it. Well, ok you do smell dog poo too but that's only we don't pick it up right away. I have plans to setup a small compost in the corner so we can take advantage of the free fertilizer. 

I also got around to taking care of something that I'd left unfinished for a very long time. I sold a wedding/engagement ring set from an aborted marriage attempt twenty years ago. I was young, stupid, earning a lot of money, and she was a hot mess. The worst possible combination. I pulled out of that dive one month before the date and got the ring back to boot. I got back about a third of what I'd spend originally. This was expected given the jeweler I purchased them from are notorious for their markups. Here's where I remind you that I did say I was young and stupid then. The only reason I had them for this long was my complete lack of knowledge in selling jewelry. I only got around to it now because I had a new need.

Technically this isn't a new need. I was looking at purchasing a scooter or lower cc motorbike previously for market runs while I'm living "out there". As much as I love scooters the bicycle is a greater benefit to my long term health. Also, instead of a basket or rack I realized that a pet trailer would serve me better for holding the groceries. At this time the beagle is in great health and she can trot alongside. However the day will come when my little old lady is just a little too old but still need her strolls. Alternately it will serve as a great way to keep the German Shepherd pup someplace safe; at least until I can trust it trot alongside safely as big sissy does. 

Oddly I didn't purchase the bike as soon as the cash was in hand. I'm holding off until right before I leave and/or it goes on sale. I think this happened  because I've developed an aversion towards spending money unnecessarily. Weird, huh?!? I'm kind of turning into a cranky old man, but I have portable wifi. GET OFF MY LAN!!!!