I live on a dirt road surrounded by woods, fields and other dirt roads. Neighbors are sparse and I assume the few I have are used to seeing me walk with Gabby.I always over-dress because I’d rather be too warm than even a little bit cold.And I always wear a hat because that’s how I am.After the second bug bite that made my eye puff up like Mickey Roarke on a bad day I added a foolproof insect repellent to my walking attire.I like to ramble on my walks and often cross streams or wander dewy fields so my footwear must be water resistant. Because real ground is uneven and often slippery and because I’m clumsy I use a walking stick. Besides they’re really good for poking stuff.
So there I was, dressed appropriately, walking my dog down an uninhabited stretch of dirt road when a red SUV pulls out of a piney path and my new neighbor introduces herself. I figure it’s always good to set the bar low, right?
June 30th, 2009 at 8:40 am
I LOVE it!!! Reality – it’s always so shocking.
I completely agree, it’s always better to have folks start about by assuming you’re crazy. Then, if you decide to let them, they may have a chance to learn that you’re not (at least not certifiable).
I also love the fact that Gabby still looks like a puppy.
What, no gloves?!
June 30th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Shoot, you’re right; I WAS wearing gloves that day.
No kidding!
June 30th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Margaret, come move to NH. We all look like that around here. Though you’re missing the standard leaf blower gas powered noise implement you’d need to really fit in, in case something like a leaf falls in your path and needs to be dealt with!
June 30th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Aw Heck, Steph.’round these parts we eat them leaves!
June 30th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Far more organic, Margaret!
Steph