IS ZOOM NECESSARY?

I had a restful day today. I took a bath, went for a long walk, and watched some TV. Lucky and I walked 4,000 steps. Well, I walked and Lucky spent the bulk of it in a stroller. I am training for my next adventure. I will be hiking so I need to spend the next month getting in shape. Every day I will need to do some uphill walking. 

I had my arthritis group today. I am in two groups. One is national and the other is local. I am co-facilitator of the local group. The discussion about zoom came up. Is zoom giving us a feeling of community? There were mixed reviews. Some hate it (we were on a zoom) and others thought it was necessary. Of course the national group would not exist without zoom. We can't meet in person! 

Until tomorrow...

WHERE IS MY LUGGAGE?

This morning before I did anything, I looked at the tracker to see my luggage. It was still at the airport. Then I looked 30 minutes later and it was in WV. It seemed stiluck but later I realized the plane probably was too high to track it. I went to the eitline app and tracked it that way and it was on a flight. 

A couple hours later I saw it on the tracker map and it was almost to the West Coast. Once it landed it sat at the airport for hours. Then it moved about a mile away and sat there for about four hours. It finally was delivered at 8:15 pm. Not thing was stolen out of it and I don't think anyone went in it. 

I basically waited around all day waiting for the luggage to appear. I did go get the bird from the boarding place. 

I tested for COVID twice this week. Once on day three and today. All negative. 

Until tomorrow...

DAY FIVE OF EAST COAST VACATION

Today is the final day of my adventure. I woke up early so I could eat shower and pack the final items in my already overstuffed bags. I had no idea I would have do much to bring home. T-shirts, cookbooks, tea, and two items a relative gave me: a small fold up blanket and a bag for hiking. 

After all that, I drove to my relative's house. We had about an hour to chat until it was time for me to hit the road. I left extra early because of traffic, getting gas and my pension for getting lost. 

I arrived over 2.5 hours early. I settled down in a corner by myself (masked) and waited. Luckily I had my notebook that has the information for my trip in the spring. I did a bunch of internet research while j waited. 

The plane ride was uneventful. I was in the only row that only had two people in a three seater. The person on the aisle was quiet, just the way I like it. 

When we landed, I got an email that said my luggage was not on the plane and lost. What?!?!? I filled out a list luggage firm and when we landed I went to the lost luggage office. 

The best part was that a few months ago, I invested in Airtags. If you don't know, they are trackers you put in your luggage or attached to your keys so you can find them. I turned on my iPad and there was my luggage was at the airport I just left! I was promised my bag would be delivered tomorrow. 

I took a taxi home (I think he overcharged me) and said hi to Lucky. The dog sitter dropped her off a few hours before. We both went to sleep. It was a long day for me and she was happy I was home. 

Until tomorrow...

DAY FOUR OF EAST COAST VACATION

This morning I woke up with a tummy ache. The food we ate last night didn't agree with me. I slept in a bit and ate some oatmeal and tea. 

After a shower I went to my relatives home. We sat around and talked about our travels and shared photos. She helped me with my trip planning. 

I got a photo from the dog walker. Lucky has a new friend. 

Lucky made friends with a rabbit! 

I left my relatives house after dinner during a lightning storm.  I went back to my hotel to meditate and pack. Tomorrow I leave. 

Until tomorrow...

DAY THREE OF EAST COAST VACATION

Today was a travel day. I went to another relatives home. 

First, we went to the beach to sit for a very short time. It was very hot. We left to eat some lunch. After lunch I drove to my other relatives home.it wad a 3.5 hour trip. I got a little lost on my way. 

When I arrived we all eat dinner and after a bit I went to my hotel. It is a nice hotel but not as nice as the other one. I was going to meditate with the group but I was too late. 

Until tomorrow...

DAY TWO OF EAST COAST VACATION

Today was a trip down memory lane. I learned some things about my relatives that were interesting. I saw my grandmother's high school yearbook. I showed some family members some photos after having technical difficulties. 

Then we went for a drive and stopped at a fair. I bought a few t-shirts. One for me and others for people. I went to a tea and spice shop. Of course I bought more tea. 

We went out to dinner at a primarily seafood restaurant. I have spaghetti with vegetables. Then we drove around again. I got back to my hotel room just in time to meet the group and do a meditation. 

Until tomorrow...

DAY ONE OF EAST COAST VACATION

I got up at 3am so I could be ready at 4 am. I got dressed, took out the trash, and threw in my last items. 

The airport was more crowded than I thought it would be. I got through the lines quickly and sat down to eat my breakfast (I packed it) all with my mask on. There were about 20-25% with masks on. 

The plane was full. I had to upgrade my seat because the airline changed flights and didn't save my seat assignment. It all worked out because the extra leg room was great. I get restless legs and I had a bad case today for about 3 hours. I felt bad for the guy sitting next to me. I tried to sleep but my legs would not stop moving. 

I landed and got my luggage and rental car pretty fast. I had a 3 hour drive to my first destination. It is 93 degrees here today and I was sweltering in my jeans. 

I had a nice evening with relatives and then headed out to my hotel. I checked in before I got on the plane. When I got to the front desk, I got a card key. I went to the room, opened the door and there was someone else's luggage and clothing in the room. I did not wait around to see if a person was also in the room. I have seen to many CSI episodes where there is a dead body in the hotel room. I went down to the front desk and let the woman know. She was extremely confused because on the sheet prepared by her boss it says that that room number was my room. After a few phone calls to managers, I was given a new key to a different room which is wonderful. I could finally relax. 

Until tomorrow...

ANIMAL VACATION

Today was the day the animals get taken to their respective vacation spots. The bird, Sunny, went to the bird store to spend a week. The dog, Lucky, went to the dog walkers for the week. 

I then packed for my trip to the East Coast. I am going to visit some family. I had to close up my home, pack, clean up, water plants, do laundry and many other things. Plus two clients had last minute work I had to do. 

Now I need to get to sleep because my flight is at 6:30 am and I need to leave my house at 4am. 

Until tomorrow...

TRIP TO THE LAKE

 Lucky and I did some work around the house. When we had a break, I drove us to a lake and walked around. Lucky was a champ but I had to carry her a little uphill. We walked out on a dock and looked at birds. 

This is a bird we saw. After investigating all the ducks in my bird book, I think it is a Surf Scooter. It is all black with a bit of white on his head and a yellow beak.  If anyone knows anything different, please write in. 

Anyway, it was a good time. I am really trying to take her a bunch of places. I feel bad that a couple of her years were taken up with me taking care of my other dog, Happi. Happi was a three-legged dog and toward the end, she needed a lot of care. Then COVID hit and we could not go out too much. Now, Lucky loves going in the car. I think she enjoys going places with me. I try to take her to the post office and other places. It is funny that when I got her, she would get so car sick that we could not go three blocks before she cried and vomited. Now she spends hours in the car. 

Until tomorrow...

IT IS SEPTEMBER

 It is September! The summer went so fast. 

I had my ex-foster kid appointment. He is trying to figure out what to call me. I am not his mother or his aunt. I am someone special to him so he is trying to find a word. 

I went to the dentist today to hear about my invisilign. I am on the 12th and final tray. My bottom tooth needs to be turned a bit so the dentist adjusted my invisilign. I have to wear it two more weeks. My teeth look so good. 

No one showed up for meditation tonight. I did my own thing. 

Here is a doggie photo. She is super hot.

Until tomorrow...