Monday, July 30, 2012

James left this morning around 10:30 for the valley.  He has a doctor's appointment at 2:30 and then tomorrow he will be back on the job in Scottsdale.  This time he is staying with Darrel and Trina because they invited him.  Before he left he made grilled pork chops for our lunch (yes, it was a little early).  They were delicious!
This afternoon I went to Walmart to look for birthday presents for Molly.  I wanted to get her a Dora Guitar like the one I got Ruby because she loves to sing but I couldn't find one.  I also wanted to get her a Hello Kitty stuffed animal but I couldn't find that either.  I was so discouraged I went home and decided I was just going to send money and a card. 
On the way home from Walmart I went through the car wash.  I don't know why I bother because the first time I drive on our road when it's wet the car will just be dirty again.
I began unloading boxes we have had in storage since we moved.  I figure if I do one box a day I will eventually have them all unloaded.  The trick is to find a place to put everything.
I started my walk a little late today, around 7 pm.  I had planned on walking for at least 30 minutes but as the storm clouds began to move in I decided I better cut it short.  I made it back to the cabin just before it began to rain, hard!   I sat down to watch some TV and listen to the downpour, the thunder, and to watch the lightning flash.  The lightning was a little too close for my taste and the TV kept going off.  Darn I need that TV when I am here alone!  The storm finally stopped.  I love the rain but a storm at night when you are by yourself is a little scary.