August 18/ Ups and Downs

UP - on the beach in the morning

UP - "googled" addresses for furniture store going out of business (bookcases maybe?), two birding stores (squirrels are eating more seeds than birds)

DOWN - went to get a NC drivers' license... brought my NJ drivers' license, passport, birth certificate, rental agreement, electric bill, check from new bank, cable TV bill, NC library card, car title, car registration, car insurance.... did NOT bring Social Security card..... did not get license!

DOWN - GPSed first birding store... it no longer exists

DOWN - HUGE rainstorm came out of nowhere as I drove on unfamiliar roads

DOWN - Furniture store going out of business is closed until Saturday

UP - second birding store not only exists but the woman working there (Nancy) is going to the same bird walk with the Audubon Society at Fort Fisher this Saturday that I am! Bought a new "squirrel proof" bird feeder and a birders' guide to coastal North Carolina

UP & DOWN - by 1:30 I realized I had forgotten to eat so I stopped at Wendys to order a frosty and crispy chicken sandwich... when it was my turn I ordered a Frosty Chicken Sandwich (I believe the two girls at the counter are still laughing).... I was given the 20% Senior Discount without asking

UP - finally caught up with Yolande on the phone

UP - loved the sound of the rain on the skylights!

UP - I made a delicious pomegranate lime margarita. (and may make another before the night is done.)

UP & DOWN - Dave had his first school staff meeting and has to stay there until 8:30 tonight for any parents and students who come in..... I do not have to worry about anything having to do with school:)

UP - writing all of this to YOU!