And into the fire! And here I thought I was going home to a less scheduled life. Not so much.
Trip back from Chautauqua uneventful. The new little Honda distinguished itself by doing the trip on one tank of gas. Those halcyon days of not using gas are over for 10 months. Glad I have this spiffy little car!
Stayed at Sandy's for the first night. Sandy is the one with whom I had the weight-loss challenge of the summer of 2011. Final results. . . Sandy (on Weight Watchers) lost over 10 pounds. Ruthie (on good intentions and weak will) gained a couple. I think Sandy won.
When I awoke yesterday I left Sandy's determined to have a place to live by day's end. And the early arrangments I had discussed with a friend came to fruition and I landed at the most beautiful 1750's vintage brick house staying with the lovely Jean Brokamp. . . .maven of Nellysford. Jean and I had met at a party on New Year's Day, hit it off, and sometime after that the wheels went into motion that has allowed me to share her lovely home. . . at least for now.
I have a gi-normous bedroom and an equally huge bathroom on the second floor. Jean has moved to the first floor so I got her former digs. . . the master suite. Probably bigger than my whole apartment at Chautauqua! After semi-settling in, I departed for Charlottesville. I picked up my new glasses. Turns out I did not have a brain tumor. . .only old, dirty, scratched glasses. My, but the world is clear now!
Then I went to Verizon and bought an IPhone! And a hand-held Wifi connection. Now I can take the internet with me wherever I go. No more satellite. However, this little semi-ancient Gateway laptop that I have been writing on all summer is probably sensing that it's replacement is waiting in the wings and has decided to meet it's final days with me by being surly and temperamental. Hmmmmmm. I have a couple of books it should read. It is tacitly refusing to join any secured networks, even when I have the password. It even refused to play nice with the new internet gizmo. My IPhone, however, loves the new gizmo when I'm in an area of low reception. I am now texting!!!! And I've communicated with both boys several times via text. . . Chad even answered me while he was on the air! This is a life-improvment for me of enormous proportions!
The bad news is that I am turning into one of those people who I have disparaged for years. . . . . those connected to their phones. But this thing is just so much fun to play with! I can summon up the weather, keep a calendar, check and answer email. And I haven't even begun to look into Angry Birds. Lord, help me. . . .I'm f-a-a-a-a-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-i-n-g!
My mail is arriving at 75 Hillcrest once again, and waiting for me are the three books I ordered last week from Amazon. . .and which I got for free (even the shipping) because of my new Amazon.com credit card. Some people acquire air miles. . . . I acquire books. All three books are by a late season speaker at Chautauqua and are about Mindfulness. I think this is an area I need to study. So I am.
Tomorrow I head for DC. Chad and I (via text) have scheduled lunch together. . . I hope at the Fairfax Wegman's so that I can have sushi!!! Then I have my audition at 6:30 after which I'll meet Dave at the Cafe Deluxe for dinner. Wonder if I'll be able to see the earthquake damage at the National Cathedral. Very sad. Then I'll stay in Springfield and come home the next day.
Once I have this computer glitch solved, I'll begin including pictures (which I can take on my IPhone) into my blog. And everyone can see the progress on the Crappy Little House.
Oh yes. . . I went to see Chester. He was nice enough, but to say he has switched his loyalties would be an understatement. What a fickle little bastard!! On the other hand, boy did that turn out great!
Stay tuned for more news from the Fire!
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