Home Again

Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

We have not been home all that long; as we chose to stay for another night at our beloved Pasley.

We left very early Saturday am; and we made it just in time, and thus were the last car on the ferry! My son, his friend, and relative were up there already working on the deck / stairs. We enjoyed spending time with them; and we were able to 'rearrange' our Monday morning projects to this afternoon. We think summer is finally on the way!

We have beachfront property; and it was so nice to be able to be 'bohemian' and just 'chill out' for a bittidz. We saw lots of wildlife - deer, seals, EAGLES (quite close up; 20 feet in the air). When we were walking the 'trio' to the waiting boat to take them over to another island; whereby you drive across, and onto the ferry to return to the mainland; the cookies we left in a plastic container on the outdoor table, were GONE, when we returned some 10 mins later! Imagaine that surprise! CROWS! Boy, talk about being on a tidbitz alert, when we vacated the premises; they swooped in pronto! We learned a valuable tidbit. There are also vultures flying about; however, they are quite different from the distinguished Eagle. I do not like snakes; and came across one (sunning and minding his own business); and it was a 3 footer, grey, thick snake. Ugh. I think the fact that they 'slither' and move so quickly around your feet, is why I am not overly fond of them. Apparently, snakes are more frightened of us, than we of them; or so I am told. I can not help but think when Harrison Ford, in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'; encountered a massive 'nest of swirling snakes'; I suppose meeting one, is so not bad. LOl! Plus, these are just harmless garter snakes.

Our Blue, loves Pasley; and wearing his blue bandana, he really does look like an alert Blue Heeler, keeping constant watch over his 'homestead'. He now has a light blue bandana, which really brings out the colour of his blue eyes! At this tid moment, he is totally 'tuckered out'; he chased a lot of sticks and crows! LOL! Methinks, we will all sleep well tonight!

Upon our arrival, we were surprised with FRESH CRAB from the ocean; and oh, was it ever GOOD! Mmmmmmmm! A bit of garlic, lemon and butter! Mmmmmmm! We 'pooled' our bits and tids of food between the 5 of us; and that always makes for the best of bittid meals!

As I mentioned earlier, we stayed another night; we just were 'not ready' to leave that place of 'paradise' in mid afternoon. And by then, no sea breeze, the water was calm, the temperatures were warm; and we sat out in shorts til approx 9:00 pm! It was a fantastic respite; and the sunset was 'out of this world!'

We tidied tha abode; and we arrived home this afternoon. We had a view spot on the ferry; as we were the first car to drive on; thus being, the first to exit the ferry. Well, when it came time for us to exit, our car would NOT start! Funny feeling! One of the 'ferrymen' came over with a set of bittidical 'jumper cables' to start our car. Thank goodness, it worked! Ultimately, we ended up being the last car off the ferry; inasmuch as everyone else could either back up and / or drive around us. When we returned home, we had some tidbitical 'stuff' to attend to; and then Alan took the car to the dealer (our car is about due for a service anyway). Apparently, the car is just fine; so go figure? Am sure some of you, can relate to your car not starting, thus creating all sorts of scenarios. A sense of humour helps too!

Tidbit - It is how you cope / handle the 'unexpected' that 'sets you free'; that is, if you decide to act on things; rather than be 'frozen' or stymied with obstacles; as in 'What to do?'; and then perhaps do nothing (or at least, for several minutes). Well, we were most fortunate that there was someone with 'jumper cables'; and, if that had not been the case; I had very definitely an immediate 'Plan B'. Plus, I immediately and jubiliantly 'Praised Him in ALL Things!' I guess it is a tid of an incentive too, to get one's car OFF the ferry, when it lands into port.

Bittid - Be appreciative when you have 'time out', to be a bit 'bohemian'; inasmuch as your batteries deserve a 'recharge!'

Have not forgotten about writing a post on 'Our Answer to Prayer'; please bear with me.

Good Night and God Bless.