The sky was a beautiful blue today, only spotty clouds that were pure white against the blue.   It was not too warm.   It was 40 when I went to church, but there was no wind to speak of and Nicky was delighted and really enjoyed his walks today.    He got to meet my friends, the Cooks, dog Glory today.   They sniffed each other and seemed to be fine.  When it is warm, perhaps they can play together.

We sang Palm Sunday music tonight at church and I think we did quite well.    Scot picked out some really beautiful music for us, some of it quite difficult, and worked with us until we got it.  We are not professional so this is quite an accomplishment.   This coming week will be our busiest of the year as we sing on Thursday, Friday AND Saturday.

My ribs are pretty sore tonight so I am going to go and sit on the couch which will be more comfortable and sew until it is time for bed.

Until tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It is COLD.

We really got spoiled with those days in the 40s and 50s last week and the week before.   This is just NOT fair.    Yesterday, Nicky and I walked in a flurry, albeit a very light flurry, but a flurry none the less and today it never got above freezing.

Doesn't the weather know that a week from Sunday is Easter?

I am seeing green in the grassy areas and along the roadway, so I won't give up.

The new pistol league at Rhine Plymouth began tonight.  I went at about 5:30AM to beat the crowd.  Actually the first night is sometimes slow anyway as people forget, or decide to take a week off between the leagues.  I am still using my left hand and am all over the place.   My first target was eh and I only got 9 on the target.   The second target was great.    All the shots were scoring, would have been better if they were centered better, but they DID all score.   The last one, all were on the target but I had the cutest little pattern of 4 shots just below scoring circle on the right side.   GRRRR.

Just have to keep plugging along.

Next Friday, I will be taking Nicky to meet Chris Kuitert, the pet sitter that took care of Zero when Dick and I traveled years ago.    I told her what a stinker he is with adults, she understands dogs and thinks that will be OK.   Since I am going to Madison at the end of April, I want to have things in the works.

So,  tomorrow is a weekend.   I know, how do I tell.   But there is a difference in the feeling of a weekend day.    Will be singing at the 5PM Mass tomorrow and home all day on Sunday.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Choir tonight.  We are all set (we hope)  for the Easter Week.   The music Scott picked is beautiful and we seem to have it mastered.  

Well,  Saturday night will be the beginning of the proof of the pudding.

I had an appointment with my chiropractor, Dr. Wiegand, this morning.   She seems to have managed to loosen me up.  I was in a lot of pain in my neck and shoulders.   Sure wish we would get some warm weather and that this unsettled weather would go away.

Talked to a friend, Maureen, this evening.   She is one of my Chicago friends and I am so glad that I am privileged to know her.  

Tomorrow, Friday.  I will be busy all day with the gathering and the Pig.   I am on the second last section of the Pig.   Hope Rob, from the Black Pig, likes it when I am done.    It is turning out like I planned.

Til Tomorrow,

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Woke up to snow on the ground.    It did not last past noon but was a bit distressing.   Nicky did not seem to mind it.   The streets were clear as with the sun we had had for several days the snow melted.   I was so glad.  That meant no ice which would have hurt Nicky's feet.

I had a meeting with three of my Celtic Ladies about the Gathering this noon.   We went to Black Wolf Run.   I had not been there for quite a long time.    I had a pita club sandwich and sweet potato chips.   Very good.  I brought half home.   I just remembered that I put the chips in the fridge.   What a ditz I am.

The meeting went well.   We have the schedule as solid as it can be.   Changes are usually needed but the days look really full and interesting as I have them scheduled.    Three great programs.   The Black Earth Institute, a travel report on Scotland and as talk on the Hedge Schools in Ireland.   I am really pleased.

So tomorrow I am home until 6 when I have choir practice.   Holy Week starts Sunday with Palm Sunday.   Time is flying.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hello again

I guess I took a couple of days off.  After the days from March 13 t0 the 20th, I was just beat.    Sunday was the first day in all those days that I was did not have anything scheduled.   

I pulled in the drawbridge and just hibernated.    Nicky loved it.

Monday I was just plain busy again.   Went to Bible Study, to see Mom and then home.   After lunch and taking Nicky for a nice LONG walk, I took him for a ride just to get him used to being in a car as I don't know if he was ever taken for rides before.   He behaves quite well while riding anyway.   I had to go to Walgreens, the post office, the bank and to drop some OLD meds off at the police station. 

Today was all day at home again.   Yea!  It did have its oddness.   I got a call from Bonnie, the owner of the company I used for cleaning.   The gal who has been cleaning my house had called Bonnie to say she was not available for her Monday job.   She called at 10PM on Sunday night.   Bonnie was unable to reach her since then.  She had indicated that she would let her know about today but did not call and would not answer her phone.   So I don't know what is going on.   Bonnie and one of her girls came over this afternoon and cleaned but who knows what will be happening next week. I already changed my day from Friday to Tuesday to accommodate that girl.   Oh well, Bonnie always figures it out.

I booked my flights for Cornwall and the Isle of Man.   I also booked my hotel for the Isle of Man.   The tour company will take care of my hotel bookings in London.

I am so excited, seeing the sights of London through Richard and Brenda's eyes.   They will be good advisers for the time that I AM in London.   What a great way to celebrate Brenda's birthday.

Tomorrow I will be out for lunch and a meeting with my Celtic Friends.   We are doing the schedule for the Gathering.  

Guess that is all.

Dia dhuit

Mary

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