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 Little doggie Beth went ballistic tonight

    At about 7l:15 she started pacing, then went to the front door and barked like crazy!  She even jumped on the door to go out.

    I put her flashing collar on, turned on the porch light, and opened the door, expecting her to run and take a dump or pee immediately.

    Instead we were hit by a wave of skunk odor!

    I could tell Beth was agitated, so I called her and we went back into the house.  Last thing I want is an encounter with a skunk!

    She is still a little wound up, but not as bad as before.

    Peee you!!!!

    I have to start riding my bike earlier in the day. 

    I went out at 6 tonight, and by the time I was finishing it was getting dark.  

    We had help today and I should have gone in the morning when they were here.  But I was really tired and tried to sleep on the porch for an hour.  The little bugs were so bad, they drove me into the house, fully awake but still really tired.  I still should have ridden then.

    On my way into town today I saw some really creative hay bales.  I can't wait to go around and look at them.  I might even take some pictures for those of you not in Rochelle.  Basically, groups and businesses sign up for a hay bale and then decorate it. It's a neat little. thing the city does.  People can be very creative!

    I try not to be political in these little notes, but today I called my congressman's office and listed 6 things that I feel are unAmerican and undemocratic.  I don't know if it makes a difference, but I feel better!

    Back to my ride.

    It was hot, near 90, but when I rode I would hit pockets of cool air.  It was kind of funny, feeling autumn air when the temps were July's. 

    I could also smell at least 3 houses where people were grilling out side.  That is a lovely smell, and it made me hungry.

    Of course everything makes me hungry.

    I think I'll go fix a snack.

Peace and Love