Yesterday was about staying cool, knitting, getting surprise visits and online meetings where I could vent my feelings about the current political turmoil.
Best of all was a flying visit from a close friend who moved away but never fails to stop by when she's anywhere near. We did a great catch-up about families and friends, ending with our traditional selfies.
She's so short I have to bob down to get us both in the shot.
While I was in the online meeting Gary burst in with a question about plants (!) and got a very brief answer.
Nice Indian neighborhood proof #23,543: I was carrying my recycling bucket and a bag of garbage to the dumpster when a young woman ran up, took them from me, disposed of them and wished me a nice day! Total stranger from somewhere down the street.
Today is about getting the water heater installed at the condo and selling my firstborn to pay for it.
It's also about another friend this afternoon, visiting and getting this from me. She makes art, and I offered her first look before I put this supply of wonderful acid free paper and portfolio on Freecycle.
If she takes only some of it, I have a couple of people eager for the rest of it. It's the supplies left after I had a solo show of prints and paintings. Arches paper, beautiful quality.
So that's where we are today, happy day.
Great photo. She’s not short. You’re just very tall!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's it.
DeleteIt sounds like a great day but the best thing is time with a friend one doesn't have the chance to see often. That's mso special!
ReplyDeleteTrue. She's special, too.
DeleteDoes Handsome Son know that he's about to go to the highest bidder in exchange for your new water heater?
ReplyDeleteI haven't got into that yet.
DeleteThe just sounds like a day full of sunshine (OK maybe not the water heater but the rest of it shines)
ReplyDeleteInto every life a water heater of some kind must fall.
DeleteHere's to surprise visits and random acts of kindness by strangers.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely restores a person's faith.
DeleteI was unloading my groceries into my car a few days ago and a young guy who did not seem to speak much English, mimed helping me. He was so sweet. I told him that thank you, but I was fine and I believe he understood me, just as I understood him.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing you with your friend. I know you must miss each other.
So nice that offer. It's not the stuff of headlines, but it's just as imo.
DeleteDammit I typed important. And it appeared on the screen. Then I hit publish and #$%$# blogger bossy text changed it.
DeleteWe needed a new hot water tank this spring. It was $3300. The new microwave, washer and dryer didn’t help either. Everything has gone up so much!
ReplyDeleteYes, when you haven't replaced one in a while, sticker shock at new prices.
DeleteIt is rare when you yourself are short to stand next to someone who is even shorter. I always feel so towering when that happens! You had a pleasant day, Gary and all.
ReplyDeleteYes, for 5'2" to tower takes some doing! Nice day.
DeleteSeeing old friends and kind gestures from strangers make life worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteIt's huge!
DeleteGreat to meet up with an old friend, lovely photo, too. Little acts of kindness are so important. Have a great day, hugs!
ReplyDeleteYes, it took her a couple of seconds, and will stay with me for a long time.
DeleteLove the pop ins. It’s always nice to have a catch-up with long time friends
ReplyDeleteThis particular friend is just so important to me. She's my son's age, and a close friend. Friendship leaps cultures and age!
DeleteWe're living with a water heater that's past its life expectancy, and probably isn't very efficient, but it being at least 30 years of age, I'm now curious just how much longer it might live. Reading a commenter above say her water heater costs $3300 is shocking. 😳
ReplyDeleteHere they commonly have a six year warranty. My own is older but I'm watching it!
DeleteYou must feel so tall standing beside your friend.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the water heater expense. One more reason we should be happy we no longer own a house.
She's one of the few adults I can tower over!
DeleteI do grumble about costs, largely about the responsibility of dealing with two HOAs. But here rents are astronomical. Compared to a mortgage free townhouse, with taxes and HOA fees, renting this exact house would more than double my expenses. And no control over how it might rise with each new lease.