Picaresque

Picaresque is the adjective to describe writings about a common or low character who survives the pitfalls of life through luck or good fortune. My travels, interests, my animals, my photographs, my wonderful friends and family are featured.

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Location: Arapahoe, Wyoming, United States

(Note: Blogs read from bottom to top; scroll down for beginnings, scroll up for most current.) After 30 years in public administration and four degrees, as well as numerous workshops with luminaries in Education and Public Policy, life in a slower lane became a goal. Most recently I have done policy writing and consulting for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribes. Mostly, I am just coasting slowly and gently downhill these days-seeking joy where I can find it before the glorious ride ends.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Pocket dialled!

Early running around to get a lock, and fill the tank, buy sundries, do some banking. The weather was taking a nose dive. It is freezing and raining. No snow yet. On the way home my phone rang but I didn't get it before the message took over. I saw it was Rich and tried dialing back right away. No answer after several tries. Then I listened to the message. I heard both sides of a conversation Rich was having about his experience with Yellowstone Motors. It was a long conversation. I finally reached him and we figured out he had pocket dialled me-he did not call. He was lucky it was me.

Since it was raining when we got home Buster did not want to disembark the van. Fortunately, that van shuts off the overhead lights after a few minutes so the door can remain open without exhausting the battery. Next thing I knew Honey had re-settled in her place. They camped out and had a nap. I worked in the cockpit area- lots of detail work. The daisy chain of 12 volt outlets is both impressive and embarrassing. Phones, GPS, Satellite radio, cooler, computer, battery backup, 120 volt inverter, etc.

Did some prep for cold weather. I'm on schedule for an early Friday departure. Checked the forecast again and my butt needs to be back here before the 9th or bad weather all the way home.