Overheard on the bike path
I was taking a water break while cycling this weekend, and I heard these other cyclists coming up behind me:
Man: -suicidal!
Woman: It's not suicidal, because it doesn't have a concept of whether it wants to live or die.
Me: Squirrels, right?
Woman: *waves in acknowledgement as they go past*
"Suicidal squirrels" is how HalfshellHusband and I refer to them, but I do see her point. I still think what's really going on is that the squirrels (ground squirrels, let's be honest here) see you coming and freeze... and when you're almost right on top of them, they panic and run for home. Except that about 50% of the time, "home" is on the other side of the bike path, so they run right in front of your tires. \o? It makes them seem suicidal, but really, they just have very small brains.
I spent some time this weekend getting a few things squared away for the changing season and pre-packing. No actual packing yet, though. HSH bought some bizarrely huge boxes from Home Depot, and started to pack one completely full of clothes despite my warnings that it would be too heavy for anyone to lift. Our son has a pre-lawyer professional responsibility test coming up, so he'll be studying during the week we're moving and won't be able to help us. HSH is planning to hire someone with a van instead, but there's no guarantee that person will be super-strong. I mean, that box is heavy. And? Also awkward to carry because it sticks out too far. :O
The Oregon Ducks went to #1 in the college football polls last week, and their weekend home game was the blowout I always hope for. Whoo! Though I still don't like them (and much of the former Pac 12) being in the Big 10 conference. That is just stupid. And the NCAA had the power to prevent that, and should have. But! A win is a win! \o/
I also worked on my Idol story over the weekend, which ate into my housework time a little. But it's done and posted, and if you can help out by voting for it, I'd really appreciate it. There's a link to the poll at the bottom, where you can vote for it and any of your other favorite entries! Thank you for your support!
We're coming up on the third Halloween in this house, and once again, we'll just be hiding in the dark. I look forward to next year, back at our real house, where we can participate like normal people again! What are YOUR Halloween plans?
Man: -suicidal!
Woman: It's not suicidal, because it doesn't have a concept of whether it wants to live or die.
Me: Squirrels, right?
Woman: *waves in acknowledgement as they go past*
"Suicidal squirrels" is how HalfshellHusband and I refer to them, but I do see her point. I still think what's really going on is that the squirrels (ground squirrels, let's be honest here) see you coming and freeze... and when you're almost right on top of them, they panic and run for home. Except that about 50% of the time, "home" is on the other side of the bike path, so they run right in front of your tires. \o? It makes them seem suicidal, but really, they just have very small brains.
I spent some time this weekend getting a few things squared away for the changing season and pre-packing. No actual packing yet, though. HSH bought some bizarrely huge boxes from Home Depot, and started to pack one completely full of clothes despite my warnings that it would be too heavy for anyone to lift. Our son has a pre-lawyer professional responsibility test coming up, so he'll be studying during the week we're moving and won't be able to help us. HSH is planning to hire someone with a van instead, but there's no guarantee that person will be super-strong. I mean, that box is heavy. And? Also awkward to carry because it sticks out too far. :O
The Oregon Ducks went to #1 in the college football polls last week, and their weekend home game was the blowout I always hope for. Whoo! Though I still don't like them (and much of the former Pac 12) being in the Big 10 conference. That is just stupid. And the NCAA had the power to prevent that, and should have. But! A win is a win! \o/
I also worked on my Idol story over the weekend, which ate into my housework time a little. But it's done and posted, and if you can help out by voting for it, I'd really appreciate it. There's a link to the poll at the bottom, where you can vote for it and any of your other favorite entries! Thank you for your support!
We're coming up on the third Halloween in this house, and once again, we'll just be hiding in the dark. I look forward to next year, back at our real house, where we can participate like normal people again! What are YOUR Halloween plans?