Wouldn't it be neat if peeps followed this important horse principle: I'll scratch your back. You scratch mine.
All the obstacles and conflicts and the "who's bosses" would fall by the wayside and they just spend a few minutes liking each other. We could use a little of that.
I move that "We, the People," should institute National Back Scratching Day.
Any seconds?
The maps came out yesterday morning, and plotting of the next segment of our guests' road trip began with some suggestions from Bill.
I have no idea where Tom and Colleen are as I type today's post.
It could be fairly close or maybe even more than 100 miles away.
They were bound for downtown and the Farmer's Market when we all said our good bye's yesterday morning.
Their trip is one where, at times, the next overnight stop depends on deciding whether to take a left turn or a right turn as they leave. After all, they're retired. They've been on the road since June 1, and they do have a deadline of sorts----meeting their daughter somewhere over in Western Washington wherever they can find a camping stop.
A few days remain before that meet-up, so they're doing exactly what they want to do, when they want to do it, and where. Great way to take a road trip.
We enjoyed their company, and agreed that Cousin Rich did well by suggesting they stop and meet us.
Once Tom and Colleen left, we did our best to get back to our normal, which, happily, is fairly open-ended for the next few days.
Bill put together a cordless vacuum cleaner which he gave me for my birthday. I hate vacuum cleaner cords and hoses for pretty much the same reason.
Whatever they can find to attach themselves to, they do so, and when that happens and I'm trying to get something done, I tend to blow a gasket or two.
So, now I have a cordless battery-operated vacuum and will be happy while cleaning my house. As for outside work, I don't think such alternatives exist for hoses, 'cept maybe rain.
Bill also informed me that he had bought me another weed eater, noting that it's just as important to have backups for weed eaters as it is for lawnmowers.
So, I now have a fleet of vacuum cleaners, lawnmowers AND weed eaters.
It's bound to be a better life, for sure.
After Bill's assembling project, he took his fishing gear and headed for Pack River, while I did a few projects around here, including paying bills and trying out the new cordless vacuum.
We'll probably stay fairly laid-back today and then gear up for next weekend's Fourth of July festivities.
We host the Fourth barbecue and whatever lawn activities unfold.
Then after that, we'll go into "picking and grinning" season with blueberries, a few raspberries and hopefully an abundance of green beans.
Lots of activities and lots of "to do's" on the schedule for the next several days AND most of it ('cept maybe the trip to the dentist) fun.
Happy Sunday.
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And, a reminder about another art show this week!!!
The
Bridge at Sandpoint is excited to host a community Art Show on July 3rd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 1123 North Division Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho.
This special event will feature artwork created by our residents and
their families, including paintings, drawings, photography, poetry,
stories, quilt work, needlework, and floral arrangements.
Our goal is to
invite the community in to connect with our seniors and celebrate the
creativity, passion, and talents they continue to pursue every day.
We want people to see that seniors are still active, inspired, and doing
what they love.
This will be a wonderful opportunity for community
members to meet our residents, enjoy meaningful conversations, and
experience the incredible artistic gifts within our community.
Everyone is welcome, and we would love for the community to join us and
connect with The Bridge at Sandpoint.
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