I DON'T IDLE WELL!

I decided to blow off the decks and drive today since we had a big blow and rain yesterday. They were absolutely covered and you could not see the surface of either of them. We have two blowers-a new one-that today did not want to start and an old one that decided it would only work on idle. This entailed me raking a large part of the debris before using the blower. It was like trying to blow out the blazing inferno with your on breathe. I thought I would never finish! I probably would have given up before the frustration set in but BC had mentioned about 3 times that He would blow it off. Loosely translated this means, you need to get out there and blow-what else have you been doing. He would never be so unkind as to say that-but I get the message. We have another round of thunderstorms coming through-so he probably will not be able to even tell I did anything-BUT I will have the satisfaction of telling him of blowing -IN THE RAIN-for a couple of hours.

Helen had a sad day yesterday. Her little Chinese Pug died after seizing. Duke was blessed to be sent to Helen and has lived a blessed life with her, but God knew it was time to take him. Duke and his brother came to Helen when her son Mark & his family were moving to Malawai. They had the dogs crated and ready to fly when they were told-in Atlanta-that they could not go. The boys then came to live with Granny! Duke had an unfortunate accident some time after that and broke his back. One side has been paralyzed ever since then, but he has received the best of care. Helen spent one summer in the pool with Duke trying to rehabilitate him. He loved her and she loved him! What a sad day when we loose our pets, but what a blessing they are for us! Helen still has the brother, who she says is making every step she is. He is looking for Duke, but will have to settle for his new sibling, Helen!

We ran our last 7 mile mid week run today and then walked 5. IT WAS SO HOT and misting and miserable! The best thing I can say about that is that it is over! Miss Babs, once again, pushed me every step of the way. She will be going off and leaving me next week! Sandra was at her best and kept Larry challenged. Larry needs a good challenge now and then! There was not a dry thread on anyone when we finished!