Vacation Part the First has been accomplished and I feel much better already. Foregoing daily news, clicking ‘mark all as read’ in Reader… I highly recommend it and as much as possible. Already the soul feels refreshed, the mind cleared of all that clutter that I’m powerless to change, anyway. The unpleasantness occurs whether I see it or not.. Current events? What’s that? I may delete that category and blog solely about zits on my dog’s butt. She doesn’t currently have any, but I could work wonders with only a muzzle and a magic marker.
Vacation Part the Second will commence as of tomorrow. I’m looking forward to leaving the PC powered down for a couple of days of peace. The beach beckons as do other, less puerile pursuits. (Though I just found my abandoned bottle of bubble juice out back and will not hesitate to spin around like a 5 year old, producing a sky full of happy bubbles, just for the joy of it. Everybody should play, even people about to turn 50 something.)
I’ve started pressure cleaning the pavers in the back yard. Not a difficult job, but it is time consuming. Sometimes those are the best occupations, for they allow the mind unfettered reign to romp. That’s vacation as well.
Once upon a time I could get the man to do these types of things simply by making a start. But the bloom is off the rose or whatnot and he no longer leaps to my rescue, instead trusting me enough to do things myself.
Anyway, I have some questions.
Do they make flip flops that don’t become miniature Slip ‘N Slides when wet? Because I’d sure like a pair.
How do I know when the mangoes are ready? Should I pick before they slip to the ground?
Is this poison ivy? I clearly do not know what it looks like, since I keep rubbing up against the stuff!
Why do I still get any reception at all? Amazing!
Why does one dog lie baking in the sun…
…while the other has the good sense to take cover in shade?
That’s a question for the ages, eh?
Shout out to Erinyes, who is filling in here as he can – thanks so much! Big hugs!
1. August 2010 at 12:07 pm
Is this poison ivy?
No. This is:
http://canadiancampers.tripod.com/Poison_ivy_lg.jpg
But the old adage is “Leaves three, leave it be.”
That shit might have the same compound in it as poison oak and ivy (urushiol) that makes you miserable. Hire some neighbor kid top clear it out and see if his hands and arms swell up and ooze, like the people down the street did me when I was in high school. Bastards!
Shout out – Thanks. It’s fun filling in.
1. August 2010 at 1:04 pm
I’ve looked at a thousand images… I know what it’s supposed to look like… I just never see it!
1. August 2010 at 1:00 pm
absolutely NOT poison ivy, not even a little like poison ivy – except that it has three leaf clusters (as does clover) and it is green . i have tons of the real thing here and am the worlds worst at avoiding it even though i know what it looks like and where it is…
1. August 2010 at 1:05 pm
An impostor! I’ve avoided everything with three leaf clusters, but obviously it does no good. Gah!
1. August 2010 at 4:03 pm
Ms. Pam…
Not poison oak or ivy…
And when you get around to putting the “zits” on maniac dog’s butt please be sure and video it for Utube…
Or maybe you could do a pay per view…
davek…
1. August 2010 at 4:14 pm
Pay-per-view… I like that!
1. August 2010 at 5:26 pm
Your vacation is sounding grand!
And I have the same question about flip-flops!
2. August 2010 at 8:17 am
I’ll let you know if I find any, Mrs. Who!
2. August 2010 at 5:27 am
I have a set of flip flops with thread. They still slip ‘ slide in the wet. The tread, however, is great a picking up and holding dog poo. since I have two, plus the neighborhood dogs, and I hate mowing, dog poo is a problem here.
As for firm footing, boat shoes. Or, you can be one of those crazy women in army boots.
2. August 2010 at 5:30 am
Actually, that was flip flops with TREAD. Dog poo will not come out. I only wear them in the house.
2. August 2010 at 8:19 am
I knew what you meant… Hubby has a pair and you’re right; poo cannot be extricated from those treads without a vise and pressure cleaner.
2. August 2010 at 9:14 am
http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/subcategory?trail=1002%3Acat100160DM&catId=cat90048DM&subCatId=cat100160DM
2. August 2010 at 9:23 am
Great leaping lizards, Dave! These are just the thing! I like the ‘Starfish’. Bet I could get these at Pro Bass Shops, too!
2. August 2010 at 10:07 am
those are papaya, not mango. They’ll turn yellow/orange on the tree. That’s when they’re ready. If they do fall, grab ‘em quick, before bugs get into them.
2. August 2010 at 10:15 am
Thanks, WB.
2. August 2010 at 1:56 pm
My favorite flip flop I buy and walked for hours on the beach with last weekend are Teva mush flip flops they are soft and mold to your feet and give support. I just bought 2 more pair on Sierra Trading Post. I will call you on your b-day if your available while on vacation. I sent a card and gift that will come seperatly.
2. August 2010 at 5:42 pm
Thanks; I’ll look for the flip flops… and the gift!
I should be here Wednesday…
3. August 2010 at 4:36 pm
Hey if you figure out the puppy thing, let me know. I, for one like you, have wondered why in the world an ALL BLACK dog will lie in the middle of the yard, baking in the sun panting and smiling and then the Florida Brown dog (as our vet calls her, the shepard mix) will go and lay down next to her!
Hello? You’re hot. It’s hot out. You’re wearing a fur coat in 90+ degree temperature and instead of doing what you need to do and getting back inside tuit suite, you’re laying in the yard?
I don’t understand.
Must be a dog thing. Cookies for everyone!
3. August 2010 at 7:26 pm
Never could figure it out when Tess did it with all that black hair… and still can’t understand it.