Monday, May 19, 2026, Cottonwood blossoms in the air, Jeep in Langley

I had a good weekend.  Very relaxing.  Laura was here for 4 days and we just relaxed and read and ate.  I get steak from the butcher when she comes. I had salads from Choices and also barbecued pork chops.   Madigan loves her visits.  

I like the companionship.  When she’s not here I’m more likely to work too but her presence is a welcome distraction.  With Madigan we walked about the park a few times.

Then Saturday I had my zoom meeting and a visit with Dr. Ready. My back seems to be improving. Less pain more mobility.  

I loved that I dreamed of my mom one night.  Just positive dreams. I pray and meditate

Sunday was a church day. There was no priest so no Eucharist.  Madigan was acting up because Laura was there so I took him out several times when he was whining for attention.  The residents model rode in on a scooter. I’m really enjoying the jeep and in the process of letting go of the Harley and keeping the Vespa. My Vespa is lighter and more practical.  The Harley has its value on the highway and I really don’t have any plans of motorcycle camping. Now I’m happy to drive my Thor motorhome taking my house and after this week being able to tow my Jeep.  The last couple of years going south I took the Harley once and the Vespa another time. The Vespa worked out better loading and unloading but I loved the Harley in Arizona riding in cowboy territory with Madigan on the back.  I may even only want an electric bicycle with the Jeep and Thor.  I like the ability to pick up and leave and come and go.

Peter and Larry are leaving for Cochrane next week.

After church Laura and I drove over to the Quay. I’d thought of lunch at the Boathouse but we were able to get a seat outside on the cafe patio. Great turkey sausage and eggs and toast breakfast with cafe au lait.  Madigan was pleased to be with us. I’d been in a dull mood before church and church didn’t uplift me but lunch then the walk on the quay lifted me out of my funk.  Unusual to be moody.  I feel like I’m in transition and it’s also this time of the year when I realize I have an annniversary reaction of sorts. 

The flowers on the quay were splendid. It was nice to be by the water but really I’m preferring land and don’t miss sailing or boating.  Right now I’m excited about the Motorhome and Jeep.  I booked a week with Laura and Madigan in the Thor at Harrison over the July long weekend. She’s taking the week off and I’ll just work a couple of days. It’s no hardship to do virtual work from lovely vacation places I’m looking forward to the hotsprings, swimming in Harrison’s and walking with Madigan and Laura.  A great local break.

I have no desire to travel overseas. There’s a conference in Ireland. Laura was saying all her friends are travelling internationally. I’d like to return to Ireland and there’s a good psychopharmacology convergence in August but I’d rather attend the Paychopharmacology conference here in September.  I m not attending the Chicago conference and really just want to be camping in the outdoors by a lake for swimming.  I must check out my fishing rods and renew my fishing license.  I’d be happy to fish and also to take the 22 rifle along for target practice.  

I just ordered 180 nozzles partition 3006 ammunition from Internatiuonal Shooting Supplies. There’s been a supply shortage and I realized that rather than just hoping for it when I go by the shop I’d put in an order so they call me when they get it in,

If I have my Vespa with me I would enjoy riding it as I took that about the back woods on the logging roads. That was the first Vespa and it did well off road. 

We ordered pizza from Me & Eds like we often do when Laura visits.  We like their meat lovers but also the Hawaiian we had this time. I have left overs for today’s lunch . 

I swam 10 lengths of the pool so felt I was exercising, I’m needing to up my game but it’s progress not perfection.  We saw Laura off this morning. Madigan was barking as he little red Smart Car drove away.  She texted me that her boss has closed the clinic today because her husband is ill.  Lauras previous boss died last week.  We’re at an age when people are sick and dying. But that said Maizy my neice is standing and Elliott and Finn are showing themselves to be rather intelligent which is no surprise.  I like that the God kids are enjoying the Orthodox Churh with their mom enjoying the choir and Kevin writing about hunting and Christ.  

I’ve a pretty good life,  I’m very thankful.  I enjoy the belonging of the men’s group.  

The Jeep is getting the blue ox hitch and the bank is getting the monthly payments on the loan. I want to sell the Harley but seem not to be making much process. When I get the Jeep back I’ll become more active. I’ve let MetroVespa know I’ll be collecting the Vespa from storage early.  

Thank you Jesus. Thank you God.