Indy is MIA

I was told the other evening that I had left some readers "hanging" about the kitty's.  I have no idea if that is the plural of 2 cats! 

So......here's the scoop.....Indy is gone.  I have no idea if he was snatched by the hundreds of coyotes that use our place as their highway or just decided to leave.  It's been over 2 months so I think it's permanent either way.

Ranger, however, is in great shape and loving every minute of his life as a cat that acts like a dog.  Maybe that's why he's still here!  This has never been a great place for the kitty cat.  And since he acts like a dog he can live out his days here happily as a catdog or a dogcat or whatever it is that he is. 

I'm just glad he's here!  Our rodent population is zero and that makes me HAPPY!!!

Belated Birthday

Ok, I'm a loser.  I try to mention in a post if there is a member of my family having a birthday.  Yesterday I forgot.  I didn't forget the birthday totally.  I just forgot to write about it on here.

My Dad's birthday was yesterday.  He turned 66.  All family members close met at El Rodeo, our favorite Mexican food spot in town, for supper and presents.  The guys brought out a sombrero and we all sang the birthday song. 

My Dad is probably the person who has influenced me most in my life.  I'll never be able to repay all the things he's done for me or the things he's taught me. 

So.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! I LOVE YA!!!!!

Next year I'll remember, I hope!

Good Samaritin

There are still good people in the world! 

Yesterday I went with a friend to town for a house cleaning job.  I always leave the keys in the pickup in case anyone needs to move it from where I park it.  This friend has a lot of siblings!  Anyway, when we arrived back from the job that afternoon the pickup was pointed the opposite direction.  I said to friend, "They needed to move the pickup.  Oops, they found out you have to roll down the window to get out!"

I went in the house for a minute to say hi to the others then headed out.  I passed one of her brothers and we chatted for a minute.  As I was walking away he said, " I fixed your door handle." 

I was so shocked, surprised, and elated I almost jumped up and down.  He said he didn't have to go get any parts and it might not last, but a straight piece was bent and caused the problem.  I told him thanks, of course, and went on my way.  I wouldn't have even noticed had he not said anything.  I've gotten so use to rolling down the window I don't even try the handle.

As I was pulling out I wondered how he knew it wasn't working.  His sister called me about getting out of the gate and I asked  her.  She turned to him and asked him how he knew.  He replied, "I saw her roll down the window and open it from the outside."  What a guy!

So, thank you friend who I've known your whole life!!!  You gave me hope that there are still good and skillful people out there!!!!!