Category: Life

We spent the morning at Minnetonka Orchards with Steve’s kids. This evening we saw “The Last Seder” at Park Square Theatre.

I took both dogs to the Vet this afternoon. Gracie, for her annual checkup. Hanna, to discuss the stumbling issue. Hanna’s diagnosis: Arthritis and a yeast infection in her left ear.

I learned a technology tidbit from Tony!

I discovered two mouse traps on top of my kitchen cabinets. I guess Plunkett’s Pest Control is aware of the mouse/mice in my kitchen.

We attended Angela Kneale’s Franklin Method Spine Workshop at the Marsh. I now have a better understanding of, and appreciation for, my spine!

Less than a mile into our walk this morning, I had to bring Hanna home. She stumbled a few times and something just did not look right about how her thigh muscles were moving. While she didn’t always actually stumble, her back end would dip down. Sadly, I’m not surprised. Over the course of the summer, Hanna has stumbled at least once on every outing. The first few times I didn’t worry about it being any more than tripping on a rock or something. Hanna has always been able to keep going and keep up. Until this morning. LuceLine West w/Gracie: 87 minutes, 5.13 miles, 16:57/3.6, HR=104. Then, I backed into my boat with my little car.

Early mass. I must finish my laundry room decluttering project. I’m having trouble with the Wagon’s alarm going off inappropriately. Three times during mass last week and three times again this week. Not sure why the church parking lot is bothersome. Though, it did go off in the garage today as well. At this rate, I’m going to have to make a service appointment.

Fox/Willow/Watertown/Stubbs Loop w/Hanna&Gracie: 91 minutes, 5.11 miles, 17:46/3.4, HR=116. Last week we put flannel sheets on the bed, this week it’s the down blanket.

My first Friday without Avery! I went to the Marsh for Pilates as per usual. Took a few boxes of stuff to Goodwill. Got the Wagon’s coolant topped off. While I was waiting for my car to cool down enough for the mechanic to add the coolant, I spotted an X5M on the showroom floor. I went to investigate, as I’m thinking an X5 will be my next car. It was the wrong color, but I really liked most everything about it. Except the gas mileage – 12 mpg?!?!?! My Wagon gets over twice that. I spent quite some time going over the vehicle. There were three Salesmen less than ten feet from me. Not one said a word. Not one. Have car Salesmen learned nothing?!?!?! I’m guessing I spent almost 10 minutes going over that car. Opened three of the four doors and the hatch. Took all the paperwork out of the front window and carried it around the car, trying establish the “M” trim level and how much stuff the car had that I don’t consider necessary. What differed the “M” from a plain old X5. If they figured I didn’t look like I could afford that car – they are mistaken. Or stupid. I am very well pleased with the service I get from BMW of Minnetonka. I can’t say I’ll be buying my next car from them. Of course, that’s assuming Motorwerk’s Salesmen will treat me any better. Steve and I enjoyed a bowl of Chili for lunch at Harvest Moon. I emptied a cabinet in my laundry room that I’ve not seen the back of since I moved here in 1999. We had dinner at Maggie’s and walked around Wayzata a bit.

I have accepted the change of seasons and removed my bracelets.