Snapped
Yesterday Dennis and I were going at it like we had had new rubber bands installed in our get-up and go. I am here to tell you my rubber band has done snapped.
I do believe if I had gotten up and hit it the mojo would have kicked in. What we discovered yesterday after the Koi were in the pond . . . we had no food left from last fall. Those fish had been in the horse tank in the garage all late fall and winter hibernating. Now they are swimming laps and they need nourishment. We got the Lincoln out of the garage and headed to Pet Expo in Mankato. Going for a car ride mellows one out. This would be our huge excursion since we had left home last weekend.
We needed the break. We have been hitting all the marks getting Stauffer Avenue opened up from the winter. Unfortunately, Dennis also hit the garage floor on Thursday. He was doing such a great job of cleaning his garage floor to rid it of an oil leak . . . that has since been taken care of. Shoes with the soles worn smooth was no match for the bubbles and slick floor. It took a bit to get Dennis up. No . . . I didn’t dust him off as I needed to first see if he had either broken something or if he would be okay. Yup, by the grace of God he was on his feet and moving without pain. The aches came on Friday. A few black and blue marks and stiffness. Dennis did keep moving throughout the day on Friday as he knew if he didn’t, he would really get stoved up. Today was a good day to totally take a break from Stauffer Avenue.
The Koi went right after the fish food sticks when Dennis threw some into the pond. There are six fish for the season. Five Koi and Dorothy. Dorothy is a transplant. Megan and Nicolas had gotten Dorothy when she was a mite swimming in one of those small glass bowls that were showcased at the end of isles before the Moms and Dads checked out of big box stores. A real gimme for the kids, Dorothy is now a good six inches long and doesn’t mind hanging with the Koi. When Nicolas brought Dorothy from Eden Prairie, she was in a baggie with some water. The ideal situation is to add some of the new water that will be enjoyed by the fish for some acclamation. Dorthy went from the warm water of being in a car with sunlight perhaps shining on her to . . . plop, in ya go.
It is a bit cool out today and looks as if it could rain. Tomorrow is a new day with new things that present themselves. Dennis and I try to live as it is our last opportunity to take care of what we have. Being good stewards of what He has allowed us, is a mighty big job.