Very last minute, I was able to buy 2 pair of eclipse glasses. I rushed one pair to my eldest at work ('cause that's what mamas do) and invited a friend over for a viewing driveway extravaganza (since I was waiting on the repair man).
I was driving back from dropping the glasses during the very beginning ... thinking it's still bright and sunny ... you'd never know an eclipse has started. Then within minutes the brightness began to fade.
I loved the look of the dimmed sunlight (and the crickets chirping) and it was a fun hour hanging outside with neighbors and friends. Everyone excited and happy. No differing opinions, no us-vs-them, no hate, no worry. I didn't realize how much I missed that feeling of unity and peace.
It didn't get as dark as I thought (given an hour away was totally dark) but it was still fantastic. Thank you again Mother Nature. An amazing show.
Ohio road trip anyone?
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| This is how my pup sat during the eclipse. This is post eclipse. P.S. Today is the last day for those bushes. |
That was exciting, but there's more to tell 😜
First - microwave repaired. He arrived 4 minutes before maximum eclipse - oh the timing. I offered him to join us for the viewing, but no-go. The microwave was repaired quickly, but he said we should get looking for a new one. Added to my project list. $$
Landscaping begins today. I'm not looking forward to the process since I know there will be some sort of problem. You'd think being ready for a bumpy ride would help me handle it, but it won't. My prediction ... the sprinklers will need a major overhaul (even though he insists it won't). It should be nice when it's done though. I need to remember to take "before" pictures.
I'm picking up a new foster this week (maybe today). Gigi (love her name) -- 5 lbs, 8 years old. Lots of medical issues. Skin infection from flea bites, kennel cough, 75% blind. But HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY. The vet said she was absolutely their favorite dog EVER. She's at a temporary foster not far from me, but it's not working well for her. She has to be penned all day because there are little kids and big active dogs ... and she's a slow-moving peanut. Her foster says she needs a quiet home where she can be out-and-about. No one could take her when her time at the vet was finished and she's not a candidate for doggie daycare. The foster will take her during my trip to Canada if she's still with me. (Lots of interest, but no adopters ... medical problems are hard ... especially the vision issues.)
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| Cute as a button! |
Belle is feeling better and becoming more spunky. Hubby STILL wants to keep her - I thought I squashed that dream lol. She started playing with toys (a little) and she unrolled an entire roll of TP while I was gone (she didn't shred it, just unrolled). It was really funny!
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| She gave me a stink-eye look when I took her picture! |
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| They would be adorable together! |
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| Family time. |
Funny story, I made shredded chicken for Belle (a huge pack) so I Food Saved some of it. I labeled it DOG since it has no seasoning and I wasn't sanitary when I shredded it (i.e. I pet the dogs, gave them a taste, then fingers back in the mix -- we don't want to eat it!!). Hubby had a pause when he saw it. Okay - maybe you needed to be there, but it was funny at the time!
Split workout today. My back is tender, but manageable. Lots of errands, lots of cooking, lots of activity around the house. And that will be a wrap.
Long post today - wow. Later gators.
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