On the Road Again

In the past I've done email posts to a group under the title Travels with Pepper. Pepper no longer travels with me and providers like to block such large lists as spam, so it seems time to venture into the blogging world. My travels are sometimes interesting, sometimes introspective, sometimes plain. They are what they are.

My traveling companions this year are Miss T and I-pod. Miss T is currently 5 3/4 months and weighs 57 pounds. In spite of being in training since the age of 10 weeks, she is still a very large active puppy who can bowl you over with her enthusiasm. Sir I-pod is a veteran of this routine. He is a 10 year old (about) rescue cat. This will be his 5th travel season. I-pod was in a no kill shelter for 9 months prior to his adoption. He is rather gross and was pretty unadoptable due to chronic sinus issues. However, he makes up for his grossness by being a very loving creature with a wonderful purr box.

Our journey began 4/17/2009 and did not get off to a very good start for such a short leg of the journey. Eloy has a Blue Beacon truck wash and a planned stop was in order after wintering with no baths. With sun in eyes, I misjudged the distance between the passenger side mirror and the device. Minor damage was done. But then someone decided to try and help me fix it. In attempting to secure the lower mirror clip, this helpful individual SMASHED the glass, preventing it from being usable even if taped on. The good news, Blue Beacon is paying for the lower mirror. Bad news, I must linger in Gilbert until the kit arrives to Beaudry Chandler.

However, the day continued on a better note with an afternoon of boxing with my friend Romana. Then it finished with a tour of the LDS Cannery and Storehouse. Friends and Fun, a good way to end the day.