smorgasbord

The big barn I'm staying in was recently the site of a huge garage sale. The brothers both told me to take anything I wanted. I don't need much but - what fun!

I found a super lightweight waterproof (I tested it) rain jacket to replace the heavy winter one I've been using. And a shirt to replace the tattered, stained one I've been wearing. I'm one happy camper.

Now if only there was a tent... few days ago discovered my tent is NOT weatherproof in a windy rainstorm. Awoke to a pool under the saddlepads, bags soaked, yikes! With no computer or sports store might be a while before I can get a good new one. Any ideas of how to make the best of it on the meantime most welcome...

But for now, as if the clothing smorgasbord wasn't gift enough, there was a pillowtop mattress in among the goods. I dragged it out last night, and what a great night's sleep. Then today Kristal brought me to her folks' house for spaghetti ( mmm, her sister's cooking) and shower and laundry, and her sister is taking me back with errands on the way. All our needs being cared for, thanks to so many good people. Another one to file in the "pass-it-on" folder for my own future.

Life is sweet!