I awoke yesterday, as is my custom, and saw the waning crescent moon sailing high over the barn.  The sun was about to rise.  First, I enjoyed the view out the window for a while.  Next, I got the camera and took a couple of shots.

With the images captured, I took time to enjoy the view some more and to consider all the good things in my life.  Family is at the top of that list.  All too soon, it was time to start my day.

After personal needs are taken care of, the next order of business is to feed Midnight.  Next, I brew coffee, pour a bit of orange juice and add carbonated water.  Then it’s off to the office (20 steps) to begin my morning rounds through the e-mail inbox and the blogosphere.  Breakfast happens after the coffee is ready.

Yesterday, our plumber made a house call.  There is was no shutoff on the water lines to our shower.  Eric took care of that.  He did not replace the cartridge in the shower control.  Instead, we talked, he left and Sylvia and I went out and bought a new control from the Big Box Home Improvement Emporium.  Eric is scheduled to return tomorrow to finish the job.

Later, I called the Jolly Green Tractor Sales & Service Store.  They first hauled my tractor away three weeks ago.  A week later, it was returned after they replaced a ruptured hydraulic line.  The same day the tractor came back, it broke again.  This time no power to the tiller.  The service manager told me that they have not been able to locate the problem.  We are now waiting for help from a factory expert.  I can hardly wait to see the bill on this one.

Last week it was car repairs.  Fortunately, both items came in under estimate.  That helped ease the pain a bit.

Looks like there will be too much month at the end of the money.  Has this every happened to you?

I awoke this morning, as is my custom, and saw a cloud-filled sky.  No moon.  No sun.  It will be a wonderful day.  Rain is refreshing the earth.  In the words of Tony the Tiger, “It’s going to be a great day!”