July 25, 2006

Back to Pawlet parked in my son's yard. We tried to leave Florence on Sunday but the ignition key to Bearfoot had mysteriously disappeared and was no where to be found. We called in a locksmith, got a key code from the Workhorse Chassis people that turned out to be incorrect. The locksmith worked for 6 hours trying to find just the right fit for a key. Finally, he gave up and went home. I called Workhorse again and they apologized telling me they had given us the wrong code. The correct code was given and the keys made monday morning. We left in a hurry since my daughter's family was all sick with a stomach virus that seemed to be very contagious.

I took the long way to Pawlet via Rt. 4 to 22A through Granville, NY and then Rt. 30. Rt 133 to West Rutland last week was so overgrown with trees that Bearfoot taking hits to the roof and sides all the way up. It is a pretty ride up that way though through Middletown Springs and Ira. We stopped for lunch yesterday in Bomoseen and then went through Fair Haven in order to hit the grocery store.

Today we are going back to the grocery store to pick up food for dinner. We told my daughter-in-law that we would prepare dinner for them this week since they have been keeping Bearfoot for me for over a month. They have some steaks out, we added ours to theirs and will dine on grilled steak, baked potatoes, fresh VT sweet corn and a salad tonight. Tomorrow looks like rain. I must make a trip to the mall to find a dress for my nephews wedding. Think tomorrow is a good day for it. Sadly, I haven't been biking since it has been hot here but Ralph and I have been walking as much as possible. He is unable to ride his bike at this time but hopefully that will change. Doctors want him to take it easy for awhile.

We hope to get up to the Fair Haven Inn one night this week for dinner. Good friends own it and the chef is an old friend. It is always a pleasure to dine there. The food is spectacular.

We were awakened this a.m. early by a little granddaughter. She was told not to knock unless there were signs of us being awake. Well, as soon as Bash heard her coming he began to bark so I guess that was sign enough. It was a late night last eve since we picniced with my family on their boat on Bomoseen. Then enjoyed a lovely cruise around that beautiful lake after dark. I rode in a tube behind the speed boat with my granddaughter who is 6 yrs. old. It was quite scary at first but was fun. I have never done anything like that before in my life. Hitting the wake from the boat was most thrilling. My neck is a bit stiff this morning from the bumpy ride but I would do it again.

Gotta go finish the laundry now and then off to the grocery store. Keep your life as simple as possible for the next few weeks, rest often, do nice things for yourself and those you love, give to others less fortunate and as St. Francis said, "Pray incessantly". These are challenging times for all of us right now. Some are being challenged physically, others mentally or spiritually. Stay with it and Pray for Balance and Harmony on Earth.

Sending you all Light and Love from Bearfoot -
D.