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Sat. Oct. 10




Well Happy Thanksgiving weekend, Canadians. I miss it but I guess you can be thankful anywhere.
Today I varied my routine and took an hour walk to new territory before I came to internet. I walked on a different part of the beach and to the other end of town. I was looking for a flea market that happens on Saturdays but I ran out of steam and decided I wouldn't be able to carry anything anyway. I would love to have a comfortable chair for my room but I guess that is a dream for the future.
I was a little distressed because the electricity went out for a while here. That doesn't usually happen at this spot and I thought my day would be spoiled but it's back now, thankfully. And then my keyboard went all screwy and many of the letters wouldn't type but that's fixed now too.
My waiter, Manuel, surprised me today. When I arrived and set up my computer. He came over with the menu as usual, but hidden behind it he had my weekly 'cafe con leche' already prepared for me.
Here's Manuel:
























Well it's 1:00 and my fruit plate is ordered and here I sit watching the windsurfers out past the reef. Beautiful.

Some of the hilites from this week were: I happened upon the setup on my phone(in Spanish) that changed the language to Eng. so now I can understand what it says and then I was able to change the time, so now I don't have to subtract an hour everytime I look at it.

Last week I tried my ATM card in the Scotiabank and it didn't work and I wondered how I would get money but I went back later in the day and it worked...hallelujah, and it worked again today.

I am about to finish the last 3 dresses of the uniforms. Although, that doesn't mean I'm done. Now I have the vests and aprons to make for them to wear over the shirts and dresses. That means I've sewn 40 bags and 40 dresses/shirts in 40 days. Too bad it wasn't a money-making proposition. I could retire... to DR. ..oh,wait, I am here. I know, I know...lame humour.

Lots of new faces on the beach again this week. It's fun to watch them strolling around, taking in the sights, renting their chair for the afternoon, checking out the menues and prices as they walk along. I'm also happy to see some older couples now too.
Here's my lunch. It's not turkey and stuffing. Enjoy yours for me and count your many many many blessings.

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  1. harrowjetOctober 10, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    You noted many things for which you are thankful. I am thankful that you are my sister.

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