Disconnected!

Hard to believe but we were without Internet service for several weeks. Had use of a laptop on battery only – had to go to an Internet café for online time of any length. Amazing the things we miss when we're dependent on them and spoiled. We reverted back to our caveman days before technology and online communication. I actually wrote real letters with a pen and stationary; Cowboy used his cell phone and wasn't happy about it. He likes written communication so he can go back and read/remember what he said…

SWAT!

Tsk

We left Cape Breton – I loved it, lots of breezy weather, rain, and wind – my kind of heaven. I practically lived in sweats and a rain poncho. 'Twas glorious!

You-know-who was beside himself that I'd get sick. The man is anal retentive in spite of all the years of my influence. I made lots of peachy things for him but that didn't slow him down when it came to "wear this, wear that, stay out of the rain, etc." I started lip synching his words I've heard them so many times.

We spent a little time in DC/Baltimore area – Bethesda to be exact. Our good friend Bull was severely injured in a war zone. I was manic until I saw him; then I vacillated between exhilaration that he was alive with all his parts attached and severely depressed at the extent of his injuries. Several new medals/ribbons have been added to his uniform and more than that, I can't say. I don't know the details of what he did; I only know that he served our country well, he's going to have a lengthy recuperation and he has finished his last tour with the U.S. Marine Corps. More about him and this event in a "Pieces" I'll write at another time. For now I've done all I could to ensure that his medical care will be the best we have and that his spirits are as high as we can make them. Bull's mama and sisters are waiting in DC to take him home to Arkansas.

Currently, we're in Gulfport, Mississippi visiting Max and his ladies. Glory's not feeling 100% and she's the anchor of the family – chief cook, homemaker and Mother Superior. Vi is running back and forth getting "take-out." Vi's cooking skills are limited to boiling water and that doesn't always come out right… Since I'm here, I'm making hot meals and Max is bribing me to stay in the kitchen by keeping a large pot of chicory coffee available. I'm sorely addicted to the stuff. Cowboy tries to monitor that but… did I ever mention he was toilet trained far too early in life?

SWAT!

Tsk

The pups love being here, the cats not so much. We'll stay for a while and enjoy the beach. It's hurricane season in this part of the world – keeping our fingers crossed it remains calm. There's also some of the BP "oil" mess to contend with.

Going back to Washington eventually. I've missed being there. We've had a wonderful wanderlust year – in sickness and in health – lots of good memories. Have had a lot of emails asking when I'll post something new to my website. I honestly don't know. My muse should be tired of vacationing; I'm getting a little itch to start writing again. Hopefully it will be soon.

~Sar~