I took a break from dog walking yesterday, but we were out there bright and early this morning. For my two and especially for Zeke, it is a way to re-assert each day that I am the pack leader. They're just generally happier when they've been out of the yard for a little walk.

High temp today is supposed to be at 100, and the numbers are slowly dropping. The drought is still with us so even if it is a little cooler the misery persists. I had to hand water today because though it is an even-date for my even-house-number, we've now switched to a very rigid county-wide watering ban with huge fines for mistakes. My watering days (sprinklers) are Wednesday and Saturday and I can hand water other times except there is no watering of any kind on Mondays.

My friend is clearing his fridge this morning to sell it to someone who will pick it up at noon. He still has a small bar fridge for food essentials. I suggested he should also sell the air conditioner and other equipment he can disconnect. I just heard from him - he has a plastic garden shed that is quite large that I asked him for. I need to disassemble it and probably rent a larger truck from Home Depot to pickup and deliver the largest pieces to my house. It will require a good chunk of rope and driving slower on back roads to be sure it gets here without flying off on the highway.

I guess I'd better get my self in gear and head over pretty soon.

SRS