Sun, Jul 5, 2020:  Day 107 of self-quarantine:  The fireworks drove me crazy last night.  Just locals around our neighborhood.  But it went on and on for hours.  How many fireworks did they have!!!  It was still going on at 3:00 a.m.  Hopefully it will be quieter tonight.  There’s a “party house” a couple of streets over in another neighborhood.  This group of people bought this place just for partying.  They put in a pool and a volley ball court—complete with judges stands. They take really good care of the place so they don’t piss off the neighbors.  With this covid thing going on right now, it doesn’t seem like a good idea.  I feel sorry for the dogs that are afraid of loud noises.  Low 90s again today.

Pony Express Museum
St. Joseph, MO

Sat, Jul 4, 2020:  Day 106 of self-quarantine:  Happy July 4 everyone!  The only exciting thing we did today was the laundry.  Douglas called, but the call got disconnected right in the middle.  Steaks for dinner tonight.  Low 90s today.

Castle in the Clouds
New Hampshire

Fri, Jul 3, 2020:  Day 105 of self-quarantine:  Warm and humid today.  Darwin and Mike couldn’t shoot today either.  They’ll try for next week.  Nomad and I played spades after lunch.  Didn’t win any games (sigh).  Left-over chicken for dinner tonight.

Mt. St. Helens

Thu, Jul 2, 2020:  Day 104 of self-quarantine:  A nice day today.  Darwin and Mike couldn’t shoot skeet today.  Going to try for tomorrow.  Mike is heading out to pick up a script and some cigarettes.  Hope he’s careful.  He’s stopping to pick up some chicken and red beans and rice for dinner tonight.  Sounds good.  Upper 80s today.

Mt. St. Helens before

Mt. St. Helens after

Wed, Jul 1, 2020:  Day 103 of self-quarantine:  Another rainy and dark day today.  Placed a grocery order with Aldi and it was delivered around lunch time.  On the way back from his doctor appointment, Mike stopped at Burger King and picked up some burgers.  I got the vegi burger again.  It’s really good.  Ate the last of the beef tips and gravy for dinner.  Strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Columbia River Gorge

Tue, Jun 30, 2020:  Day 102 of self-quarantine:  A dark and gloomy day today.  Rained off and on.  Good day to curl up with a good book and binge watch stuff on TV.  Played spades with Nomad.  But he left me to play on by myself with my new partner.  Left-over beef tips and gravy tonight. 

Trail around Mt. Rainier.

Mon, Jun 29, 2020:  Day 101 of self-quarantine:  Another nice overcast day.  Sat outside reading for a while, but the chaise was still wet from recent rain.  Got my butt soaked, so had to change into dry clothes.  Didn’t feel wet when I sat down.  Went to go inside and Mike had forgotten (I think) and locked me out. Thankfully, we have stairs down to the patio and I knocked on the office window for him to let me in.  Three hours later he did (kidding).  Steve called and we blabbed on the phone for over an hour. Played spades with Nomad for a while.  Making beef tips and gravy for dinner tonight. With mashed potatoes and a vegetable.  Mike loves it!   He always loves to see me barefoot and in the kitchen.

Trail of Patriarchs
Washington State

Walked a trail through these huge, beautiful trees.
Washington State