SPRING WEATHER AND MOVING ON ONCE AGAIN

 POST # 548

Finally, after endless cloudy and rain filled days, the sun was out in all of its glory yesterday.  It was without a doubt the nicest day I have experienced since I arrived here on April 7th.  Perhaps spring has arrived, even though it's about five weeks behind schedule.  In any event, it was a good day to be outside, and today the warm, sunny weather is continuing.

Yesterday was also a fine day to take a stroll to Rainbow beach.  Mary wanted to test out a new leash for Dora-dog, and she wanted to also give her "new" leg some additional exercise.  So off to the beach we went.

Earlier in the week, I had taken Dora-dog on another stroll around the neighbourhood, down a road that we usually don't travel, and just as we were walking past a parked car, we were surprised by this furball, who caught us off guard.  I was half expecting Dora-dog to confront this previously hidden furball, but all it took was a hiss and an arched back, and Dora-dog was more than happy to stand clear.    We continued our journey and returned home shortly afterwards. 

I have only  a couple more days here to spend with Mary and Dora-dog, before I once again make a return journey to Canada, and onwards to Vancouver Island for my next couple of house sit gigs.

In the meantime, I will try to make the most of my time here, prior to my morning departure on Sunday, or should I call it Sadday instead?

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

MORE TULIPS

 POST # 547

So the tulips are now in full bloom, as you can see from the front page of the local newspaper.  The cool weather has caused a late start, but now they are just about everywhere.

While the tulips were blooming, we were away on a little vacation, as mentioned in last week's short post.  It was nice to check out some new places for a few days.  Dora-dog even had an opportunity to chase the Air B&B owner's cat, so from her point of view, it was a successful holiday.  Mary and I would have to agree.

Out walking yesterday, we came across some additional tulips.

Now that we are back in Shelter Bay, Dora-dog can once again keep watch over the resident squirrel, that continues to taunt her, every chance that it gets from its perch in the tree at the corner of the yard.   Vigilant as always, Dora-dog keeps watch, hoping that maybe one day, the squirrel will make a mistake and fall into the yard.  Then the chase will be on.  

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

2 LIPS = TULIPS

 POST # 546

When you drive down Maple street in La Conner Washington, you pass by this house at #501.  The owners change the theme on the ball from time to time, and seeing as it is now Tulip season, the 2 Lips painting is an appropriate choice to make.  

The Thoughtful Wanderer will be away this weekend with Mary and Dora-dog on a short vacation.  No doubt we will have the opportunity to see many real tulips along the way.

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

A BONEHEAD DOUBLE HEADER

 POST # 545

It was a bonehead double header this past week, as I was caring for Kane (first photo) followed by Eunice.  I've had the pleasure of their company before, and it is always enjoyable to spend time with both of them.  

But all good things must come to an end, and as of today, I will be on the road once again.  I will be journeying south, as long as the customs folks say it is okay to do so.  I'll find that out later this afternoon.  But right now, it's time to get ready for a ferry ride to the mainland.

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

“Of a sane man there is only one safe definition. He is the man who can have tragedy in his heart and comedy in his head.”

G.K. Chesterton