Celebrations & Trips

Once again, it's that time of year when Canadians celebrate Canada Day (July 1st) & Americans celebrate 4th of July, their Independence Day. This year, I will be celebrating here on July 1st, then July 2nd I will be leaving for a weekend away. I drive to Oliver, BC Thursday morning where my friend Mike will change the ignition in my truck (bought one at auto recyclers a month or so ago and have been waiting for this trip to get it done), he will load a steel rack on that he's selling me for a good deal, and some 'spare parts' that he's giving to me. He had a Ford Ranger just a few years older than mine, and recently he sold it, keeping some things for me. I'll get a tailgate in better shape than mine, a visor for over the windshield, and 2 brand new doors. My passenger door is good, though my driver's door has a small rust hole in it that I can put my finger through and the tailgate has some rust though not too serious. The biggest problem with my truck is the box... the driver's side wheel well has a big rust hole above it, though the rest of the box is fine. One day I will have to do something about that... hmmmm.

But I digress... So, Friday morning Mike & I will get into his motorhome & drive south to the USA. We have a friend, Stacey, who lives near a town called Chesaw, WA, so we will visit her, help her make cob for building a home, and then on Saturday, 4th of July, we go to the Chesaw rodeo which we've heard is a big deal. One place on the internet says this about the rodeo: The Annual Chesaw Rodeo, Family Games and Parade have taken place without fail every 4th of July since 1942. Come as a spectator or sign up to play or ride. Walk in some American history and come to the Old Fashioned Family Rodeo Dance.

I don't think we'll get any Cyber Monday shopping in, we're leaving Chesaw on Sunday to return home. I am sure I will love every minute of this trip... and that I will be happy to get home to my "babies". I will be giving all my critters LOTS of food & water, way more than they'd use when I'm home, and leaving them on their own for the weekend. It's always hard for me to leave them behind, even knowing they'll be okay. I do have a fellow living in my yard in a travel trailer and this is nice, having someone living here almost with me, lol. And Reba keeps an eye on things, barking if people come around, and neighbors that know I'm gone, so I know all will be well... and still I have separation anxiety. Sheeeeesh!

Happy Celebrating, Canadians & Americans!!