Dog days of Summer...

Another holiday week has passed. Besides smashing my thumb, losing my holiday pay because of overtime, watering the heck out of my lawn, the neighbors pit jumping the fence to crap in my yard, using almost a tank of gas, and visiting my first chiropractic session, I think all went well. And the only time I heard from the jerk was last tuesday, I guess he found another playmate.

The weather hasnt been bad at all, the temps have been around the upper 80s during the day. We just need a little more rain. My grass is still green but I think my petunias in the flower boxes are spent. Probably need to put something else in them. The bird feeders have been busy also. There have been several Goldfinches and Housefinches, I enjoy listening to them the most. The Robins and Catbird are always bathing in the waterfall or birdbath. The Chickadees bath in the wet shrubs when I water the lawn. They are funny to watch. There are always Morning Doves under the finch feeders. And we cant forget about the squirrels. They are funny to watch also.

Fourth of July nite I sat on the porch and watched the fireworks all around me. I could see the fireworks at the lake from my house. They were pretty good. This way I dont have to fight the traffic and also have my beer, just a couple. It was fun except, just wish I had someone to share it with.

I have had a problem with my back and neck. This is a first for me, especially my back. I have had a neck problem since my wreck in '87, nothing major just some discomfort once in a while. My sister suggested I go to her chiropractor. She has been going for years. She has had four hip replacements. She keeps wearing them out. The chemo she received years ago destroyed her hip joints, so that is the reason for the replacements. So I decided to go last friday. He took some xrays before starting. He manipulated my back and neck. Yes it did hurt a little but man I can tell you the rest of the day was great. I felt so good. I have another appointment today. He is going into a little more detail with the xrays and other things.

And this is a historic moment on my blog. I have had my first comment. Three cheers for me. And of course it had to be one of the cutest bloggers on the internet, another three cheers for me...