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After a chilly start, this day turned out to be almost like summer in Oregon. We took our laundry up the street to our very own laundromat and sat outside the bus soaking up the sun while the machines did the work. It’s just a short walk – about 100 feet, or so. Maybe even shorter. I’ll have to measure it the next time I make that trip to ensure I’m giving you correct information. I know all of you rely on me for valid information, right?

Yesterday we were going to take a trip to Green Valley to visit with Roberta, my cousin. I’ve talked with her on the phone a couple of times recently and she figured we haven’t seen each other for about 60 years. Yes, 60 years. So, Diane and I were primed for the visit. Sadly, on Friday, our neighbors here in the Bone Yard told us that we’ve been exposed to COVID and needed to quarantine for a week or so. It was good to know so we don’t show up at Roberta’s and spread the good news to her. I called her right away to delay our visit just to make sure we keep it away. So far Diane and I are fine, but Pat and Laurie next door have a pretty nasty case of this critter. Diane and I have had all the vaccines so aren’t concerned about coming down with the virus.

Last night, right after it got dark, Max jumped up to his window, the one next to the driver’s seat, and went ballistic, barking at something running by the RV. Shortly after that we could hear the coyotes howling very close to us. So, technically, Max saved my life by letting me know it wasn’t a good idea to go outside. Actually, I had no intention to go outside anyway, but it was still good to have him warn me.

Now I must do some catching up on stuff that happened previously. Most important was Diane’s birthday lunch at Mama Louisa’s.

Sarah, our waitress, took our picture to commemorate this moment.

Diane had ravioli’s drenched in pesto sauce and she swooned on almost every bite. I guess she really liked them. I was very happy about that.

I was looking forward to some spaghetti ala carbonara but that’s not a menu item. I really like that stuff. But I settled for giant prawns, gently warmed in a buttery lemony concoction, and lovingly placed in a bowl of linguini. It was pretty awesome as a substitute. For some reason I didn’t take a picture of my meal which is unusual. I almost always take a picture of my food, even at home. I did, however, get one of the tiramisù that Diane got for getting older. It was pretty good, too.

The candle was lit when it arrived, and Diane blew it out before the shot. She put the candle back but we didn’t have any matches to relight the candle so you’ll have to squint a little and visualize a flame on the candle so you can enjoy the original effect.

I’ll end this with a photo of Diane’s snowman collection that she’s accumulated since we’ve been here. She finds them in the thrift stores and I gotta say they are pretty cute sitting there on the printer.

Yes, there’s a reindeer in there with a snow globe, and he’s cute, too.

We pray that all is well with you. Peace and Joy to you and your families during this blessed season.

I woke up at 0600 again this morning. Technically, it was my bladder that woke up. It’s like that part of my body just loves to communicate with me sometimes 2 or 3 times a night. Then, I realize that it’s one part of my body that works pretty good so why am I complaining. I was pretty comfortable laying there in bed trying to make sense of the things ricocheting around in my head, but I could not ignore my bladder’s persistent reminder that it was time to pay attention. So, like every morning, I scratched Max’s back, he stretched in appreciation, rolled over and went back to sleep. He’s never in a hurry to get up.

While waiting for my first cup of coffee to brew I take my pills and eat a banana and stick my Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl in the micro. My doctor doesn’t think they are good for me, but they are easy to cook, and I like them. Diane makes sure there’s always a stash of them in the freezer. She’s really good to me.

After breakfast I took Max for his morning walk. That’ usually takes about 45 minutes because he has to sniff all the bushes and trees along the way to see who’s been there. I’m sure he’s got the scent of a coyote often because they wander around in the back throughout the night. I’ve mentioned that before, I’m sure.

Diane was up when we got back so Max greeted to her then climbed into the driver’s seat, where his pillow lives, and went back to sleep. Even then he keeps an eye out for the neighbors so he can see when they get up. Laurie always brings him treats and he’s not about to miss one of those.

The D-M Thrift Shop was on the calendar today so that’s where we went. It’s only open on Tuesday & Wednesday. This table caught my eye and I would have loved to buy it and ship it home to Jasper. He’s our official Spider Man Grandson. He loves that guy. But shipping the table wouldn’t be practical. Still, I think he’d really like it.

I don’t remember where we went after the thrift store, so I’ll just got with “we went back home fore lunch.” Then we watched a couple of Hallmark Christmas movies until it was almost time for supper. We decided we’d go get hamburgers from Culver’s. It’s only a few minutes away and a place we’ve been wanting to try. We got takeout and it was very good. Max was a little bummed that we didn’t eat inside because his “Service Animal” vest showed up in the mail just before we left to get the food. With it, he could have gone inside with us.

This SUV was parked Culver’s lot next to the drive thru lane. Quite festive.

When we got home Diane dialed up another Hallmark movie to watch while we ate.

So you see a pattern here? Hallmark movies are fun. But, we’ve also been watching old episodes of NCIS and other shows we like. Most of the episodes are old enough that we don’t remember them so it’s all good.

Before retiring for the night Diane went through the mail and gave me a stack because they were bills. I’m the one who pays them. Yippee! Oh yes, Max’s vest! I’ll get a picture of him wearing it tomorrow. It’s a little tight, but quite snazzy.

To end the day I took Max out for his walk before bed. We never go far because I’m a little leary of the coyotes. Sometimes on the night walk we can hear them in the distance so we stay close to the lights. Most of the RVs in the park have lights laying under their rigs to keep pests away and I suspect it helps keep the coyotes away, too. I haven’t seen one, yet, so it must work.

That’s pretty much it for today.