Hey John…
Happy Passover. This evening the Obama family held the first Passover meal in the White House. Gabe & I think Obama may have to enter the Guinness Book of World Records with all of his “firsts”.
I encountered so many happy people today. I had to get Max’s car fixed up for Spring and I was regretting the Sears Autoshop experience. Well, it was great. The guy there was a riot to talk to. He could not imagine how someone born and raised in Vermont could ever negotiate the NYC. He found me in the waiting room to tell me of his one day in NYC. He has no desire to ever return.
He had a friend from NJ while in college 25 years ago. This friend took 3 Vermont college boys into the city for the day. He told me many events of the caliber that 4 college students would enjoy. One was especially funny. He said there he was in this brew-pub having lunch. This place would give you all the free beer you could drink as long as you were eating. A woman came to their table and put down a key and said “$20”. He looked at the key and then her and said, “That key is not worth $20”. His friend had a hoot with that one. He had no clue.
While I waited I went to JC Penney’s to get Gabe some socks. The cashier not only helped me recieve a $10 rebate but also was able to take another $10 off for some in house special. I never even asked for any of that. She just offered.
Next stop after the car was done was Home Depot. This is not my most thrilling store however no less than 5 people asked me if I needed help on my short trip (although maybe it was my glazed over eyes). The first man who asked me if I needed help did not even have his uniform on. He looked like a cutomer. He said he was off at the moment none-the-less he walks me to the end of the store looking for dog leads. He friend redirects me to another spot. On the way there I again get asked…however now I know where I am going. The next fella helps me find a new dead bolts for the doors and opens them to make more keys…even though I haven’t bought them yet. While he makes the keys I go to the aisle with ropes to find dog leads. Two more gentleman help me find them…they were on the top shelf. They only have 2 lengths, 20′ and 75′. I ponder the sale because I think 20′ is too short and 75′ was way to long. They then strike a bargain with me and say…hey you can buy the 75′ for the cost of one 20′. They seriously try to talk me into it by saying it will save me from hooking 2 together. I kindly thank them for their gerousity and say I will just get the two 20′ leads. Interesting. It didn’t just stop there. I went to the self service checkout. I love those lines because I think I am playing kids grocery store imaginary play. Well, the guy is so helpful there that he scans all my items (in the self service lane!) and then I pay. Darn I missed my playtime.
At this point I can’t wait to see what will come my way with friendly people. My next stop was the bank. Nothing too exciting played out there…no special lottery number was hit. Although while opening mail this morning I got a surprise check from our flood insuance being canceled. That truly started my fun positive day. The money will got towards Chai’s medical bills. See, money is green and it flows.
This is my last errand day. Tomorrow will be getting the house in order. Much to do. I took Chai & Satori on 2 walks today. I would say Chai is officially feeling better. She has got her wiggle back. Gabe had lax practice. The mountain tops were glowing with white snow in the late afternoon sun. It was beautiful.
Good night John! love…d