U2 ROCKS!!!

The first time I saw U2 was at Ritchie Coloseum with 600? people. I was right up front with Bono's boot in my face. :-) Ah, good times. They opened with Gloria. I still have Larry Mullen Jr.'s broken drum stick. Somewhere. I also have a pic of me with Bono that I will have to drum up. haha

Bono & the boys prompted my one & only failed theft. My GF's & I had traveled 2 hours to see Rattle & Hum and there was this HUGE cut-out kiosk of U2; larger than life. It was closing night for the movie and we asked about the kiosk. The dorky manager said it got sent back to the company to be destroyed. WHAT???!!! we all cried in unison. Sacrelig. We begged, we pleaded, we offered to buy it. NO. So then I went next door to the drug store for a utility knife, but all they had was razors. You know the old-fashioned kind that were sharp on both edges & fit into a metal razor-holder thingie? Yeah, those. Anyway, while we acted all cash-ual just hangin' out, Trish cut her fingers as she cut the cardboard boys from the rest of the structure.

Once released, we made a dash for the door & into the parking lot. Did I mention it was HUGE? And a bit awkward to run with.

"HEY!" Movie Manager Boy ran after us.

And this is the most important lesson I learned that night: Getaway car.

I suppose it could have been worse; we could have been arrested. Can you imagine that? But officer, my only crime is loving U2 too much. Ah, memories!

But I digress. Last night's affair was a bit more involved than a simple concert:

So space-agey.

Perfect BEAUTIFUL night. AWESOME concert. Chiro-sister & I rocked out with Atlasta & SIL. Atlasta told us after the concert, "Oh yeah. I almost got my ass kicked tonight."

"What???" said us women-folk.

It seems that he was at the bar & he was about to order when a guy next to him said, "Hey! I was NEXT." The bartender looked at Atlasta, and Atlasta said, "No problem. Ladies first."
Next Guy said, "Hey! I'll kick your ass!"
Atlasta replied, "OK, ma'am."

At this point the bartender and everyone in hearing distance was laughing so hard that no one was taking him seriously. Hahahaha Good times.

River House

Last part of road to my driveway.

Down by the river, where I hang out with Fisherman Willie.

Front of house.

Garage/ full basement downstairs.

Moving Day. Barkley & Remi's first nap!

Living room, with furniture!

View of front yard from front porch. HEAVEN. :-)

Leaving wilderness to see U2 tonight. YAY, meeeeeeeee!

You Are Here

I used to have a teacher in school who would stop students in the hallway with, "Where are you supposed to be?" [Student mumbled answer]
"Well, then get there," he'd say. Whaaaa? Weren't we on our way when he stopped us?

Where are you? On your way somewhere? Or looking for directions? Perhaps looking for your compass--moral, or otherwise. Do you know where you're going? Are you taking a leisurely stroll or jetting it somewhere? So many things to consider when you're taking a trip. Or living your life. Where are you supposed to be? It doesn't matter. You are HERE. That's your starting point. Now GO to where you need to get to.

Day of Rest

Last weekend I doggie-sat for my chiro-sister. His name is Albus, a rescued Jack Russell. [Eddie Izzard: small yappy-type dog] or, as a friend calls him, "The spoiled white sausage." Hahahaha Chiro-sister called to check in with me, and I snapped this pic for her; sunning himself on the back porch. "Yeah, he likes to do that. Sometimes he gets sunburned," she said. HAPPY Day of Rest! :-) H.

My New-Old Dogs

I've had a couple false starts with getting a new dog, after Barkley & Remi; and when I was on Petfinder looking for rottweilers, I thought, MAY-beeee with a couple. And then. THEN! I saw Margaret & Millie, 2 labweilers like Barkley & Remi. I emailed Miss Ruthie with my choices. She wrote back,

I think it would be wonderful to give M & M a chance to have a new life with you. They look wonderful and are attached to each other like Remi and Barkley. I would think that before you make your decision, you should make an appointment to visit with them for awhile.

Just talking to their foster Mom, Mari, I knew they were coming home with me. SO SWEET.

Mari Saying Goodbye.

SO SWEET.

Taking a walk; step-step-plop 'n' rest.

Chillaxin by the labyrinth.

THANK YOU AARF for letting me have M & M retire to the country with me. I am SO HAPPY to have them here with me! We had our first vet visit with Dr. Clark yesterday, and he kept saying what wonderful dogs they are. YES. Yes, they are. Here's to dog slobber and drool and the messiness that is doggie LOVE! :-) H.

From the treehouse

There's a treehouse structure built overlooking the gardens. See the rose garden?

Here it is:

This little cardinal was v. chirpy

and followed me back outside. :-)

And that's the last post for Lewis Ginter Gardens! :-) Up next: Margaret & Millie.

Lewis Ginter LABYRINTH?!

The fragrance of roses and the variety:

So delicious

And then. THEN! I saw it:

Built in by the rose garden. A simple little 7-circuit Cretan. I've noticed this with another, Chartres Cathedral labyrinth that is built in as part of a walkway; people walk thru it. Some people don't even notice it's a labyrinth. Oh, well.

BLESSINGS on your path. :-)