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Saturday, April 25. 2009

Doing?

Ain't Spring wonderful?


The youngest BD pupette is away, visiting a pal at Brown. I had a 3-mile walk with Mrs. BD and the puppy early this morning, then I played 1 1/2 hours of singles tennis outdoors (for the first time this year. Warm-up time with my best old tennis buddy, with plenty of bloopers.). He also explained to me why commercial real estate will drop 35%. The math is quite simple, really. It's a lagging indicator. He says give it two years, barring strange commie political surprises.


Since then I have been shampooing the carpets, because it's the first day of the year when I can open all doors and window. That chore requires a few semi-cold beers.


After that, I have been assigned a number of planting chores. With a bit of luck, it may get dark first.


Cleanliness is next to Godliness....

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Doing? Thanks for asking!

I heard the first plaintive cry of the loon this year on Wednesday night. Mrs. TD and I walked down to the lake this morning and caught the first glimpse of her. We had to restrain the black lab from jumping in the lake for fear that she would startle our favorite seasonal resident.

Took down the storm windows (we've the old-school units that hang on custom hangers on the outside of the frames) and put up a few screens. Gathered some of the unprecedented number of blown-down branches for a possible bonfire this evening. Turned over some turf where the new garden spot will locate.

Mrs. TD has a girl's night out, so when Boy returns from his airsoft war I'll ask if he wants movie night or bonfire night.

Might play some golf tomorrow after Mass!
#1 The Distributist (Link) on 2009-04-25 18:04 (Reply)
Best dog was run over by a car today--beloved is devastated as is rest of family. Be back later--when the sun shines.
#2 apple pie on 2009-04-25 18:13 (Reply)
So sorry.
Frigging cars. I mean frigging car drivers.
I always worry about them.
#2.1 Bird Dog on 2009-04-25 18:18 (Reply)
AP, I'm so sorry to hear your poor dog, it chokes me up to think about it. Peace to you and your family... I hope the sun comes out soon enough, but say goodbye well. You're in my thoughts.
#2.2 Jephnol (Link) on 2009-04-25 19:20 (Reply)
Very sorry, AP.
#2.3 Skookumchuk on 2009-04-25 19:40 (Reply)
So sorry about your loss.
#2.4 jma on 2009-04-25 21:55 (Reply)
There will never be in your life such a dog as Best Dog. You were blessed to have one...some folks never know the love. My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear MF friend.
#2.5 milabro (Link) on 2009-04-26 20:04 (Reply)
apple pie, The sun will shine again but it takes a while and when I read about something like this I get that old feeling in the pit of my stomach like it was yesterday even though it was 1986.
#3 linda s on 2009-04-25 20:34 (Reply)

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