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Guess what? After the over 7 hour drive yesterday - I decided to stay at a hotel tonight. Then, it was finding one which would take a dog. Found both. Took a much needed shower.
Had to do laundry also as I took MINIMAL clothing (1 pr shorts, 1 pr pants, 2 sleeveless shirts and sweatpants to sleep in). So the picture above is where I left Tampa in the hotel room in her crate so I could take the clothes down to the lobby washing machine. I returned 15 minutes later, opened the door to the room and Tampa FLEW past me trying to escape into the hallway (don't know where she thought she was going). Anyway, I caught her by the collar and pulled her back in and scolded her. Then I found she had figured out how to completely knock out one wall of the crate. Not good. Her and I are really working at figuring each other out.
Last night she would not leave my side. She had to be touching me in some form. With a paw, her behind, her tail. She loves me as much as I love her.
Today, I decided to shop. Macy's had some clothing on sale and I need work clothing - I'm sure they are tired of my blue jeans and t-shirt with a sweater combination which I'm so comfortable in. Trying on clothing reminds me of my weight and I had to talk to myself to not be discouraged. How shallow.
Then went to the Pezz Perce museume which was very interesting. Yes, Tampa went in with me and she was amazingly wonderful. I would stop to look at an exhibit and she would sit patiently right next to my leg. I am not familiar much with history - actually, I am ignorant. I'e discovered that I have spent my life focused on family, making ends meet, our Lord, and serving others (Please, I am no saint)... and, in the process, know so little about the world around me. Types of flowers, trees, Indian tribes, etc. So, walking through this little museum at the place I am in life now was so different. I read descriptions differently. I saw the pictures and exhibits differently. I APPRECIATED in a different way. Others probably need to be 60+ to understand this... or maybe I am just strange that way.
Okay, heading out the door again. I will write more tomorrow.
Speaking of family... I love you all sooooo much. Dennis, Denise & Eric, Christina, Brett, Caleb, Norah and Brendan and Ryan and Ashley.
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Rick Go get em..., thanks for the blog. What an adventure. I like the idea of doing it with minimalist attitude. Your puppy looks like a challenge, but I'm sure that is keeping you on your toes.
DM DM Hi its about 8pm here, just got home. Spent the day with ryan/ashley on the tualitin river, can you believe just across the streetand down the block from thier place you can rent canoe`s and kayacks. It was a great day even caught a bass from the canoe. Had a good meal of Bratts and beans. Iam tired or I should say relaxing day. Have to go back to work tommarow. Pam sounds like you had and needed a good rest stop, I love your E-Mails. Hells canyon sounds beautiful, I have hunted elk there, and could not believe how easy they made it look as a herd would decend into the canyon. I cant wait to see you, as I have said it`s to quite around here at night, Hope tampa makes it through the fireworks tonight, alright, With the baseball field close and the nieborhood, it sounds like a War Zone. Ashley is giving me a ride to airport yea!!! Vacation. I so exitied to see you and tampa , the grandkids Brett and Christina. I talked to Christina the other night she sounds tired but excitied about thier new house. She say`s it is nice not worryingabout the kids playing because they are in a safe place with no busy streets. Denise have not heard from. Suprise-plan on giveing her a call had picked some rasberries for them, Iguess i will give them to the neihbors, Iam going to sign off for now give me a call when you can I miss not hearing your voice. LOVE you!
Christina See you soon Mom! We're excited for your visit. Come have another hot shower! Christina, Brett, Caleb, Norah and Brendan
Denise :-) hey mom!! finally got your blog site from eric YAY, this is so cool!! having a blast sounds like, wish i was there!