Day #1,253

The Dogs Move In

Today was a busy day.  We made two trips to the Penny Palace.  In the first trip we took living essentials - suitcases, toiletries and for Doc - a TV.  (Which doesn’t make much sense since there is no reception>).  In the second trip we took Dog beds, bowls, cages, leashes and the dogs themselves.  THAT made the move official.  We can go without a bed, clothing, dishes, etc.  Those are not critical.  When the dogs and their gear arrived, THAT made the move official.

Sparky Oversees the Work

On the way to the PP Doc drove through Carl’s to get his lunch.  While waiting at the drive-up window, I collected two dirt pennies.  (Coins #1&2).

After dropping off the first load of gear, Doc stopped for coffee.  We collected three pennies and a dime at that stop.  (Coins #3-6).

As we returned to Pomona for the second load, I collected a very run-over penny. (Coin #7).

Appetizers in the Garage

By 5 p.m. we were back at the Penny Palace to set up for the evening ceremony.  The house was a mess.  By the time we unpacked gear, got out clean glasses, blew up the air mattress, changed clothes, put out some food, the guests were already arriving!  They were all either early or on time!  How could that be possible with Friday afternoon, Holiday weekend, going out of town traffic?

The Blessing Ceremony was joyous and appropriate.  There is a separate Video and Blog for that part of the day.  By 8:00 the Ceremony was completed and we had enjoyed some sweets and a toast of Sparkling Cider.  Some folks were new to the Penny Palace and so, of course, there was a house tour.  Some of the visitors even wanted to see the dungeon by flashlight.

Loving Friends

 By 9:30 all the guests had gone home and I was washing the dishes.  The motion lights in the front yard were activated and I saw movement on the front path.  I assumed it might be a new neighbor coming to say hello.  It was Feven, a favorite solar car student of ours from 20 years ago!   What a surprise!  She had felt “nudged” to visit!   Doc went to bed around 11 p.m. after a very exhausting day.  At first I was disappointed that Feven had missed the ceremony, but then glad because we were able to have time together until the wee hours of the morning.  After 1 a.m. we went outside and enjoyed the view of the city lights.  Then I took Feven on a real quick tour of the house before she left.

What a wonderful and exhausting day to have shared with special people.

Total:    7  Coins        P (6), N (0), D (1), Q (0) = $0.16