After the meeting I loaded Madigan in his box on the back of the Vespa. I’d decided to try to take the back road where the signs say the bridge is out. Wasn’t sure we’d be able to made it. I can do 70 on the freeway with the Vespa but am more cautious with Madigan. The cross winds are the issue. On the back road the bridge was already repaired but the road was being fixed. I was shocked by a moment of distraction and almost hit the last of the barriers. I rode around several only once almost getting stuck in the sand. Easier than the freeway and now I can go to church if I choose Sunday too.
My mission was PetSmart. When he was a pup the vet recommended Verona and he loves France and Greece wet foods. The troubles is that Veruna cat food is always available but not so the dog food. Here in the states last year it was a challenge because I couldn’t find a wet foods he like. Thankfully he’s fond of the Chicken “Go” dry food. He generally likes chicken. My last dogs loved little Caesar which appearently isn’t’ that good. It’s kind of the fast burger food for dogs. Madigan, fussy pup didn’t like. Fortunately little Caesar has come out with a new “wholesome bowls’. Thankfully my fussy pup likesz that.
I loaded up. He had his butt hairs trimmed yesterday and now has more wet foods. He prefers share steak with me.
I was able to get Whole Vitamins eye vitamins not as good as the ones I get from the pharmacy and far more expensive. The whole supplement industry is a middle and upper class proposition. Still I was glad to have something till I can get more of what I believe is helping me continue to see despite milde early cataracts and macular degenerations. I put it all down to aging off shore sailing and tropical sun exposure working in the tropics and in the sub arctic but more reports are put on social media of similar eye damage post covid vaccines. I had covid to the best of my knowledge in India and certainly took al the vaccines. A contributing factor? I’m just thankful to have the best ophthalmologists and be told that I can still ride my motorcycle.
The ‘farmers market’ and ‘craft market’ I’d visited the last couple of years on Saturday was going again. I have a picture from last year that I’m fond of mainly for the clothing and sun and having just seen a road runner there. Madigan likes markets outside.
After PetSmart he traumatized me slipping off when I was packing the Vespa box. I’d been standing on his leash or thought I had. There I was calling and walking around looking for him convinced the ratty pick up truck I’d seen leave had scooped him. Thankfully a young man asked ‘Is he a little black and white dog”. Yes. “He’s just up the sidewalk there. “. Not 50 yards away. I’m shouting his name. He’s oblivious. Sure enough he’s sniffy a bush. A couple of other dogs owners with their little dogs looked sympathetic. A delightful lady said, “don’t you hate that when they don’t come.”
I catastrophized and already had his picture on a milk jug or was getting a ransom letter. The trouble is I wanted to kill him now that I he wasl alive and back with me, totally oblivious of the problem and looking innocent, of course.
I asked my friend how she ever survived children and she shared a story of her oldest, the mother of her grandmother wandering off in the store only to have joined a little grandmother who was waiting with her for her mother to appear.
I don’t have children and don’t believe I have the fortitude so was saved. As a kid I ran away a couple of times and now consider my parents are saints for their tolerance and love.
I bought a jar of smoke and canned salmon for $30 . The guy caught it himself and prepared and canned it. Reminded me of all the salmon I caught over the years , that and long cod, and tuna. I’ve been meaning to eat more fish since I eat a lot of barbecued chicken, burger, steak, and chops. It really would be good to buy more salmon and barbecue it too.
I also bought some ground coffee , Sumatra and Mexican. I’ve got bean and I’ve even got Ethiopian Yermicheffe green beans which I roast up myself. I roasted some yesterday and added it ground I had. I drink 2 or three sometimes even 4 cups in a day. Travelling I put the grinder away so like having some readily available ground.
After leaving the market I loaded him up in his box and drove the Vespa to the Mexican grocer. I needed sliced bread and loaded up on more things like yoghurt bananas and mandarins , sausages and hot dogs. Easy barbecue. I had sausages last night which I watched with episodes of NCIS I’d never seen before. Hetty is in trouble in LA . I finished off the potato’ssalad. Tonight I’m barbecuing the chicken breasts thawing now and having them with russet potatoes I bake in the microwave and serve with sour cream.
I was pleased to get a $10 comforter blanket there as he tends to chew blankets and is a reason I can’t have nice blankets.
The ride home was exciting with a bag between my feet, my back pack in his space and all the racks and boxes loaded .I even had the dog food under the seat. I was glad to get home alive. We’ve been to the dog park and he didn’t play long tecause it was too hot. He’s sleeping under the A/C now.
I’m here’d till Friday and then I begin the journey back . I’m looking forward to the beginning of the return. Last year I was supposed to arrive back in March but arrived back in Feb. The back to barn feeling kids in but I’m hoping to go slowly and spend more times on stops. The truth is I’m looking forward to return. The fact is I really enjoy Canada in March despite the potential for poor wet cold weather persisting. April to November is wonderful. I’m looking forward to driving too as I’m enjoying the Thor with every mile I drive. 3-4 hour a day isn’t too tedious. The appeal of a companion is there. I’ve talked to long haul truckers whose wives accompany them. I’ve been a loner so long but find I enjoy humans more older. I’m certainly thankful for my dog despite his terrifying me today.
I’ve so much to be grateful for. I really must be more aware and grateful. Thank you God.
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