Today, I am finally, hitting the road for a while...two to three weeks, anyway. New van, new laptop computer and new attitude!
First, let me sing the the praises of a used car dealership. What?!! That's right. Winnisquam Auto in Tilton, NH. They have provided me with customer service like I have hardly ever experienced before. Sold me a van at a reasonable price, an extremely good interest rate and continue to provide me with free work to make sure that all is mechanically and financially stable. John, salesperson, John, owner, Steve, Mechanic and Michelle, office manager. Because of their hard work and dedication I am feeling really confident that the road will be safe and with a minimum of automotive hassle. Thanks to them for helping to change my attitude.
Next, my facebook friend, Jen Swift, saw a post of mine about my need for a laptop. She and her husband Craig have been friends since the 90's when we went to PSC together. Craig is a computer guy who offered me a free computer. It arrived yesterday and today I am writing my blog using it. It is an IBM Thinkpad with WindowsXP. I hear the groans, but, I am thrilled because it offers me everything I need...internet, word processing and DVD play capability. Who cares about speed when you have all the time in the world? And, another attitude changer.
Finally, while I have hovered in the Plymouth area for the past week I have had many kind offers for places to stay and have been able to spend some quality time with people I love.
I am now headed into Maine for a couple/three weeks. Portland today or tomorrow. I googled "Dog Parks in Portland, Me" and got a list of ten parks. When we get there it will be an Ozzy day. He has been so patient over the last week with mostly short walks and he deserves a good couple of days off-leash running untethered as he was born to be. Also googled open mics in Portland and will try to play some music while there. After a couple of days in Portland we will meander along the coast and get to Acadia National Park. Then up to Bangor to see a friend, Kathi Smith who now teaches at Husson University. She has asked me to present in a couple of her classes on Imagination and the Creative Process next week.
So, don't want to plan too much and don't know what happens after Bangor, but, have van, laptop and attitude will travel.
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