How Are You Staying Cool? Neighbors, Etc.

A week of 100 degree temps have wilted much resolve -- especially in the afternoon. For fear I would turn into a raisin after so much kayaking and pool dunking, I drove "down the hill" Tuesday to so some air-conditioned shopping. (Mostly browsing.) Which always cracks men up! Did I need anything? No. Then why was I going? Just to "shop." Men shop when they need something; buy it and leave. Few men seem to understand the relaxing "zone" that can be achieved while shopping. It's kind of one of those peak athletic moments runners and swimmers get. When I used to do long-distance swimming, I would get into a zone where I barely knew where I was...a Zen state, if you will. Funny, but shopping can produce a similar zone experience. I tune out everything around me and just check out the store...I'm in a different mindset all together.

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Neighbors can be the best or worst thing that can happen to you. A good neighbor, a special friend. An inconsiderate neighbor? A pain in the *^^$)*&. How do you feel about storing things on the street? Cars that don't run, boats that don't go in the water, pallets of construction supplies...We have one of those neighbor situations. First, they were asked by a neighbor if they would move the offending thing. Nope, sorry! Then the Homeowners Assn. asked. Nope, sorry! Sent a certified letter -- wasn't picked up. Now the Association has involved the county. The county sent someone. No answer at the door. How would you feel if your neighbor used the public street for storage --- not to mention an eyesore? Doug Farrell at the county told our association president that something would be done. But, the eyesore continues. What would you do???? And is it really OK to use the street for public storage? ) Gee, I've got some boxes in the garage I could haul out there and cover with a tarp!)

Comments

[Lindy Beatie]

i don't think there's a shade tree that can compete with the a/c of "mall shopping"...i love it on a hot day! and i agree with you on the guy shopping thing...GB loves to come with me but i always feel rushed so i let him wonder through the book stores while i wonder through macy's....Hugs!!

[Anna Haynes]

re the heat, and re your shopping excursions - Dixie, do you know where we can get those little clip-on fans, that clip to your hat?

I let my fingers do the shopping, when it's hot; if our parking lots had real shade trees, venturing out in midday would be more pleasant.

[Tom]

Dixie:
I appreciate and thank you for your comments. I am at a loss to understand people who move into neighborhoods with total disregard/distain for the neighborhood they chose to move into.
Our problem is not so much visual polution but noise polution along with lack of yard care.

Come on people take some frekin' pride in your life!

Tom