The community Heart Walk is a central focus of my existence. DW and I participated last Saturday and had a blast. I have written about it in my blog, so if any are interested in reading further about it, here is the link: http://www.steadfastdawgwalker.com
Funny note: As we were leaving, tired but happy, Big Mama handed me a Coke she'd been carrying around in a handbag all morning. I took off the cap and -- pow! -- it went off like those bottles of champagne in a baseball clubhouse where players are celebrating a playoff win! Thoroughly doused me (would have preferred Gator Aid) but most concerning thing is that some evidently went down the P to R to D shift apparatus (whatever it's called) and over rest of weekend, there was a bit of a (small) grinding sound when shifting from neutral to drive and back. Nissan said they can completely take apart, clean, lube for $130. I set up an appointment for Wednesday, though I don't hear the sound this morning in driving. Any car-savvy folks ever had an experience like this? Thoughts? Advice? Wonder if it can resolve on its own without damage. I don't want to take a chance though -- this Altima has driven beautifully for 30,000 miles and I want it to be our car (staying the course!) for years to come.
Other than that, lots happening with fall finally arriving. Big cold front will set off storms tonight, and much cooler weather rest of week. Was a little warm for Heart Walk but not terrible. My favorite event of the year. (As I have probably said 1,000 times.)
We will celebrate our granddaughter's 14th birthday later this week. A few years ago, she was on Under Armour's "Team Next" of five young athletes nationwide .Think she may have her eye on softball next -- been practicing with her baseball-great Dad.
Our Core Fitness instructor returns on Halloween after helping her hubby through complicated back surgery and recovery out in LA (they found a renowned surgeon there). You know we fun-loving seniors will greet her with appropriate tees and even costumes!
Well, cheers to all. Superbob (though still sticky from the Coke bath) is in a good mood today!
Funny note: As we were leaving, tired but happy, Big Mama handed me a Coke she'd been carrying around in a handbag all morning. I took off the cap and -- pow! -- it went off like those bottles of champagne in a baseball clubhouse where players are celebrating a playoff win! Thoroughly doused me (would have preferred Gator Aid) but most concerning thing is that some evidently went down the P to R to D shift apparatus (whatever it's called) and over rest of weekend, there was a bit of a (small) grinding sound when shifting from neutral to drive and back. Nissan said they can completely take apart, clean, lube for $130. I set up an appointment for Wednesday, though I don't hear the sound this morning in driving. Any car-savvy folks ever had an experience like this? Thoughts? Advice? Wonder if it can resolve on its own without damage. I don't want to take a chance though -- this Altima has driven beautifully for 30,000 miles and I want it to be our car (staying the course!) for years to come.
Other than that, lots happening with fall finally arriving. Big cold front will set off storms tonight, and much cooler weather rest of week. Was a little warm for Heart Walk but not terrible. My favorite event of the year. (As I have probably said 1,000 times.)
We will celebrate our granddaughter's 14th birthday later this week. A few years ago, she was on Under Armour's "Team Next" of five young athletes nationwide .Think she may have her eye on softball next -- been practicing with her baseball-great Dad.
Our Core Fitness instructor returns on Halloween after helping her hubby through complicated back surgery and recovery out in LA (they found a renowned surgeon there). You know we fun-loving seniors will greet her with appropriate tees and even costumes!
Well, cheers to all. Superbob (though still sticky from the Coke bath) is in a good mood today!