African Pets

Along came an attachment with pictures from Africa where granddaughter Erin is to be assigned as a Peace Corps volunteer.    She is on hold at the moment as the terrorists run amok and if the truth be known we family members are saying a prayer or two reassignment is possible as Africa sounds and looks like a place not to be.  I freak out seeing a garden snake, imagine my reaction seeing one of these 'beauties' at my door.

Hey there Marcia, glad you are back from your travels.   Hope to see you soon.

My company leaves today and they are anxious to get back to the dry climate of Nevada.  They have had rain and cold so there was no beach outings this visit.   We did fine and had a great time, even put a new mystery puzzle on the table.  We had lots of good eats and a glass of wine as well, plenty of catch up conversations and even a ride out for a bit of wave watching.  The ocean was high and wild yesterday.  It went from cold to hot so the furnace was shut off, the windows open and the fan on.   Strange weather, but not a thing one can do about it.  They are still teasing me about my housekeeping as they couldn't put a glass or a plate down that didn't disappear into the dish washer.  Come to think of it, I have to go out and clear it out so I can get breakfast ready before they leave today.    I knew I shouldn't have forgotten to buy paper plates.  So September has gone and here it is October First . . .  have fun raking leaves and buttoning down the garden.    Think sweaters and long johns and enjoy the change of color as the leaves come tumbling down.  Plan a Harvest Party and kick up your heels.    Don't forget the hugs.   Hugs to all.