Friday, August 03, 2007 – Olympia

Today, Friday, is a “down” day. We have arranged for the windshield in our Saturn to be repaired. They come to the campground and do it on site. The drawback is it’s one of those “We’ll be there between 12 and 5 pm.”, and we all know how that works: about 4:45 they’ll call and say they’re running late; would 6:00 be ok, or let’s reschedule for next week. And another day shot. Do all these service folks attend the same training class on how to irritate customers?

Yesterday was one of those clean-up days. Days where you vacuum, scrub surfaces, and the things that are “easy” to put off, but still need doing.

Dinner last night was another feast at Connie and Harold’s place. Today’s photos are of Harold toiling away at the Barbie, and their Bichon (“Muffin”) trying to capture a bee in the lavender bed. Telling her not to is useless. The only way she’ll learn is if she manages to catch one and it stings her on the nose (or other sensitive body parts). But it’s fun watching her. Her real desire is for ice cubes, preferably soaked in vodka! She’ll beg for that until she gets one (or two, or three, or more!).

Weather has been variable to say the least. One day it will be completely clear; blue skies, no clouds, and warm (high 80’s). Today it is overcast (marine layer working its way inland) and a high forecast to be only 71. So far, no two days in a row have been alike. Oh well, it adds spice to the visit.

Tomorrow we’ll go to the Olympia Farmer’s Market with Connie and Harold. It is quite a Farmer’s Market; none of this set up a few tents in the field. NO, this one has a permanent exhibit building with everything from flowers to butcher shop meats – plus live music going on pretty much all day. Oh yes, things to eat and drink; from Thai food to German wursts. Great fun!

Margaret is busy this morning catching up on her e-mail and phone calls that she’s been putting off until the time is right. So today is IT.