Rush Week Again

So summer rush started today, but you sure couldn't tell by business. We never opened the backpack room. Just used the cubbies and security people. Brenda and I didn't even put in a full day. I doubt tomorrow will be any different. We did hear that the financial aid checks won't be given out until next week and that could be a factor. Amanda said one guy brought his bike in and popped it up on top of our cubbie shelves. Wow. That must have been a sight.

It's Just a Used Car

Last year I was waiting in a parking lot for Cassie and Myk. I was fascinated with this old two tone car that had an old dog sitting in it. After awhile an older man came out and got in the car and drove it away. I especially liked how the side view mirrors were way down the fender. Anyway...today Audrie and I ran into that man, that car and that dog. The dog's name is Gretchen and she is very friendly. I asked about the car and the man said it was owned by Volkswagon, but wasn't a Volkswagon. Said it was just a used car because he was retired and on a fixed income and could only afford to drive a used car. It was a pretty nice Rolls Royce.

Where Did the Rain Go?

We have had the wettest spring. Only half of my garden is in. Every time we mow the grass is tall as we have to get the mowing in on the few moments of dryness. So today there is no rain. And it feels funny.

Last night was Elizabeth day. Dave, Elizabeth and I went up to Thai Lotus for dinner. Dave tried the spicy asparagus and said it was good. Elizabeth and I went with our stand-bys....orange chicken and pad thai. David, Emma and Brendan joined us and we have a lovely visit. Poor David's back is out so he wasn't quite up to his usual form.

Beauty Celebration

Pretty in pink, getting ready to go.

Fez Studio.

Fez working the crowd.

Audrie with Grammy at the Beauty Celebration.

Friday night Fez had a little gathering at his shop in the Pearl District. I took Mom and Audrie and went to see what it was all about. There was snacks and champagne. Audrie ate watermelon for the first time. She liked it. It was about the only thing she liked. I think there was too much commotion because she was fine when we would walk outside. Several vendors were on hand and Mom got a mini facial. She bought some moisturizer and I bought a new heavenly scented shower gel. David was being his usual self and entertaining. Didn't get to talk to Fez as he was working the room and every woman there seemed to want to talk to him. He makes a great impression and makes people feel special.

Weekend

We have Audrie all to ourselves this weekend. Cassie got invited to go to the beach with some new friends. So we are watching Audrie. Although that isn't anything new and unusual. We don't have any big plans other than our dinner out with friends on Sunday.

Beach

Dave and I had a wonderful weekend at the beach. Mona loaned us her beach cabin in Ocean Park. We drove down Friday afternoon and the weather was great. We noticed that there was going to be a Saturday Market in Ilwaco so we planned on going. We walked on the beach, drove on the beach, walked out the jetty and seen an eagle, ate mediocre food, and shopped. The best part was the Saturday Market and the bookstore in Ilwaco. I got to play tug with the owner's dog in the bookstore. Dave and I found a couple of books for the little girls. I can't wait to read "Bats at the Beach". Saturday was sunny and no wind until later in the day. We had a fire in Mona's firepit and watched movies. It was a really nice relaxing weekend and we needed that.