A great Monday for me

On my day off last Monday Kel, Abby and I walked all over the neighborhood with no plan in mind. Well, that is not entirely true. We did start out going to Ace for a whistle for Abby's training purposes. We actually ended up with a set of two whistles so that worked out nicely. I asked when we were at Ace if they had the product Mod Podge for decoupage. They checked but they did not carry that but suggested the art store down the street. That lead to a 2 1/2 hour adventure showing Kel around the 'hood and finding out which shops are "dog friendly". It was a nice day with filtered sunshine, very light wind, mild tempature and no rain! Kel really likes Portland and the fact that people are so dog friendly. Back home people dont walk there dogs "downtown" much less take them into businesses! She has enjoyed taking Abby into the hardware store, art store, a knitting shop, small dress shop, we sat outside at Starbucks and had our drinks. Portland is weird but I love it.

Two of my Aunties (my mom's half sisters) are driving up from California tomorrow for a visit. They arrive late Thursday night. Auntie She She (Sheila) had to have some minor surgery last week for a kidney stone that was stuck and caused an infection. She was quite ill the last visit in January. She is better now but the drive will probably wear her out. Auntie BFF (aka Sandy) will do most of the driving. It will be fun to have them around. They love junk stores and girly stuff. The Gem and Bead Faire starts Friday. I am making Kel go with me. I am not sure if the Aunties will be up to it Friday but that is my only day off during the show. Shesh (short for She She) went the last couple of times as it was during one of her visits. t is going out Friday near the opening time so I hope to meet up with her there. We have not been able to connect during the last couple shows. It is funny though since we have bought very simular things from the same vendors.

I am looking forward to the next couple of days. I get Thursday and Friday off. I want to do some fun stuff but really need to get things done I did not do Monday. I did need a day to play. Thursday DJ is coming over after work to meet Kel and Abby. I told him to bring his camera and dared him to get a non blurry photo of Abby. I have not been able to except when she is asleep! Hopefully a bike ride and some sorting, packing and cleaning.