Whew!

Friday has totally been wiped from my memory. I can't remember what happened. Maybe hubby worked on the boat all day. Yep. That was it. But after forgetting to call today to get insurance on it, we were unable to take it out. I hate having Alzheimers.

On Saturday after my 18 mile bike ride, we all went down to the Street Fair in Bayview for the 4th of July Holiday. It was VERY hot. Highs in the 90s. Took both of the Schipperkes. Lots of people had to stop & talk to us about them. Had lunch of Chicken Satays at the local BBQ restaurant. It was fun. Drove the kids up around the lake, then took a tour at a view condo by the water. It was $500,000. Whoa. Can anybody spell R E C E S S I O N? Hope they find some dumb suckers to buy these places. When we got home, we noticed several spelling errors in the laminated 2-page picture brochure. I'm sure that will attract the type of clientele they are searching for.

At 9PM, the kids decide to go down for the Fireworks at KKJ's. We go down about 10PM to see the same fireworks & it lasts for over 45 minutes. The Latte Girls were open late to make money, so we picked up a couple hot lattes! Quite wonderful! M&K stay over the night instead of having to trek back to the AFB.

Went for another 18 mile bike ride in the am. It was extraordinarily humid! After making Sunday dog grog & then breakfast for the kids, M&K took off to go into town for appliance shopping. We met them at Costco, then went over to Lowes for comparison shopping. While M&K detoured to Best Buy in the Valley, we stopped to check on a truck topper that had been advertised for sale in the local CraigsList. It was nice, the correct size, but an awful ugly burgundy that would not have gone well with our grey truck. Plus, the kid that was selling it wanted WAY too much for it and would not bargain. Hubby hates when people don't bargain. Hmm. Kid must not want to sell it too badly.

Then meet Matt's parents at Sears to caravan all 3 cars over near Cheney to view the house they want to purchase. The temps are now in the mid 90s. With his parents they view the house, then sign the paperwork for the offer - it takes over 1.5 hours! We finally rendevous with them later at a gas station and proceed to drive downtown to celebrate at PF Changs. Hubby finds a parking place right in front while the kids have to park quite a ways. We get a booth, have a nice dinner. K turns to tell me as we walk to the table. . . "It smells like heaven!"

After we finish with our meal, Bravo is handed over to M&K. It makes us sad to see the little man leave us, but as we drive down the street and see "the family", hubby gets teary eyed. So sentimental. A young couple with their "baby" starting out in life. (remember when?)

After dinner, we drive the 1.5 hours home. RAINING. Lightning. Dark skies. 'Lil Bit has an "accident" in the back seat. We have to pull over off the road to clean it up. And clean him up. Arriving at the house & exhausted we fall into bed. Sleep like the dead.

Knock on wood - not having had any dizzy spells for the last 2 days. Maybe the BPPV is gone?

Still raining on Monday morning. 'Lil Bit & Angus get up at 6AM to play - hubby rolls out of bed to open the door for them, then returns to bed until 8AM. He is scheduled to take a Hazmat Dig test in Kellogg for work. So I join him in going over there. Take 'Lil Bit. We are a bit more prepared to see the signs of potential "accident brewing". Pack more wipes, spread a towel out over the seat, take toys & his red dog bed. He is most happy! Get gasoline at Costco on the way out of town.

Weather has cleared, but it is still somewhat cooler - in the 60s.

Stop at Wally-World to pick up some groceries. They don't have an automotive center to change our oil. So sad. The floor manager observes 'Lil Bit as we walk past him, and asks us to take him out - we show him the Service Dog tags. He apologizes. This is odd as it is the first time we have ever been told a dog is not welcome at a store. Usually, you see dogs EVERYWHERE.

On the way, we notice a new subdivision built into the mountains. With golf course & view homes. 1/4 acre property starting at $100,000; Homes starting in the high $400,000s. Again, a great idea, but the sales office is tiny & very unimpressive! Things are not completely finished. It seems to be offered by a California consortium that has banked on people with unlimited income that want to live in the polluted Silver Valley. (don't drink the water!)

The builder was a great guy and waved us down to come into view this adorable little home. Magnificient views of the mountains. Wonderful new home sawdust smell! He told us how it was built to specs for the developers - based on "olde mining towne". See Galena Ridge for more info. Rusted steel roofing; this home had wood hewn from an actual vintage barn. A steal at only $1,000,000! Hey! Let me write ya a check! Again. . . how do YOU spell R E C E S S I O N?

Hubby passes his Digging test with FLYING Colors! While he was taking his exam, 'Lil Bit and I went for a walk in the local park. He P&P'd. So proud of him! On the way back to town, hubby is on the cell phone constantly! Stop to wash the truck from all the gross BUGS. Then home. Hubby works in the shop tonite.

BPPV is back. Ugh.