Booming Banter

Ma sent me a text early this morning it read simply “SURVIVED”. She then elaborated a little while ago.

The fourth of July celebrations in Washington were memorable but not in the sense she’d hoped for.

First the line to enter the Mall was totally unmanaged. People were crushed like sardines and many were collapsing all around. After hours standing in heat above 105F the security gates were finally opened and people were allowed in.

For a brief moment things went well, people were given as much water as they wanted and the fly past of all sorts of aircraft was wonderful.

It didn’t last long. Clouds rolled in and the Mall was evacuated for fear of storms. People were told to go to certain museums but no one knew where to go.

After several more hours waiting for the storms to arrive the Bro left and went back to the hotel. Ma stayed because she’d come to see the fireworks but lost any joy she may have had in the moment.

This was one of those experiences that you wish you’d never had but you know you’ll never forget!

The best thing about the day is that it is over.

Blessing#2823-Milestones

A very happy Independence Day to y’all.

My secretary is in a great rush to get on the road and leave me INDÉPENDANT here at home.

I’m a tad miffed I can’t go but along with very many other things dogs are not allowed on The Mall today.

The drive to the hotel will take around seven and a half hours. That’s just the start of the adventure. The Bro and Ma then must find the nearest subway station and get into the capital itself.

No easy feat on a day such as this.

Let hope all goes OK the heat will be horrific but the fireworks will be fun.

I’m off now to take charge of this household.

Talk tomorrow.

Blessing#2822-BIG Celebration

Precious Peeps it’s PITS PERFECT here to whistle you into a wonderful weekend.

It’s going to be a fun one for my Dad and Granny because tomorrow they are going to drive to Washington DC to see the big fireworks show.

They plan to stay the night and return here on Sunday so the Grey Gizzard and me are taking care of Grandpa.

We have strict institutions from Granny that we must do everything that he tells us or he’ll get cross with us.

The Gizz and I have colluded and concluded that we could have a lot of opportunities for serious snacks with Grandpa being home alone!

I’m feeling so grown up about all of this. The only thing I’m anxious about are the local fireworks that make me shake but maybe if I eat enough I’ll be in a food induced coma before they start.

Hope y’all have a swell time celebrating independence but remember that while there may be no kings in this country there is a very Pretty Princess.

Stay cool like me and enjoy!!

Blessing#2821-Fenced Yards

Ma doesn’t care for the word “lethargic” she’s says she’s not fond of that type of character unless it’s cute like a sloth. She likes chipmunks and such beings that have speed and energy. That’s why she loves me and the niece. We’re movers and shakers.

However, under the current meteorological conditions she feels the word could be appropriate because it evokes an aura of dampness and dullness and drowsiness.

What words do you have that you don’t care for but use on occasions?

Share please.

Blessing#2820-Lying Low

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here to heave you over the humpty. I’m doing a little better but we are under what meteorologist call a heat dome.

It’s like we are trapped in an oven and are baking very slowly.

Yesterday when Dad came home from work he pulled me into the pool. When that water hits it sure is refreshing but I prefer to lie on top of the vent of the air conditioner in the back hall.

It’s the coolest place in the house but yesterday my repos was sadly interrupted by the cheeping of the smoke alarm.

It was one of those annoying little high pitched beeps you get when the battery needs changing. It frightens me no end. Even the Gizz gets shaky with that sound.

We both cling to Granny’s feet when it happens until she understands and gets the battery changed. Since she was baking while it was buzzing it took a while so we were shaking like it was storming.

Speaking of storms a good downpour would not go amiss right now but as I’ve learned from every weather forecaster in this hemisphere that doesn’t happen in heat domes.

So we must endure and do our best to stay cool!

Gotta run as we gotta trot early.

Blessing#2819-Cheeper Chopped

We are sizzling and I mean like sausages.

We have to get trotting as early as possible otherwise it’s not fun.

This is going to continue all week so here goes with a profound statement.

YIPPEE WE HAVE A POOL.

I know I know we are rubbing it in but we are happy as piggies in muck!

Blessing#2818-Splashing

We are late on the banter this morning because Ma was in a tizzy.

She got her notice about deposit made from her payment system to the bank and thought it looked too high.

She was crunching numbers from seven till now to see what the problem might be and she thinks that a card transaction went through twice.

This means she has less than she thought she had but at least her mind is at ease.

She can contact the customer and get her to check on her end.

I don’t know why Ma gets so flustered about these things it’s not like she’s got any real big issues but she does so what can I do but take care of her.

Blessing#2817-Problem Solved.

Last night we were watching the fireflies and we got to thinking.

Why do they not appear in any famous literature. Wouldn’t you think that they’d fit right in a romance from Jane Austen or a thriller from Agatha Christie or a horror of Stephen King.

If you know of any honorable mentions give a shout out.

They are such incredible critters. We were wondering did ancient people see them and it gave rise to the idea of fairies.

Maybe Tinker-bell once was one.

Just image for a moment you’re a cave man and you are lying under your animal skin and all of a sudden these little lights are popping up all around. What would you think? Is the air on fire? Are pieces of the sun slipping down to earth? You’d be a little taken aback we think!

Why are they not in ancient texts like the bible? Or maybe they are. Anyone for angels?

Blessing#2816-Light Bodies

I’m being very attentive to the Pitty who is still not her feisty little self.

I got her some flowers from the yard to see if they’d cheer her up.

They are hostas and Ma says she’s never cut these flowers before but they sorta look like orchids.

Anyway the Pit was pleased.

It’s strange not to be at each other’s throats.

I feel like a whole new person.

Not convinced I like it. I may have to take up a new hobby.

Blessing#2815-Peace Puppy

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here not nearly as PERFECT as normal.

I am recovering but still can’t help thinking of Kong and all I want to do is spend time alone.

Scooby has been a stalwart standing by my side. I never thought I’d say it but he’s not a bad sort.

Perhaps this will be a turning point in the road for our relationship.

We might become pals.

If I were a betting beast I wouldn’t put great odds in it but for the moment he’s helping me.

I thank you all for your support and remain your Precious Princess.

Blessing#2814-Surprise Support