My time in T or C has seemed unusually full and bustle-y. This time, more than any other, I have begun to feel like a local in good ways and better ways.
Because I have been doing more pet-sitting, I've extended my stay here and gotten to know new people. In-between those stays, though, I'm always a bit unsettled and unsure about where I'll stay overnight. If I need a backup plan - and I rarely do - Spud remains foremost an RV, and she does a darn fine job of it, too.
I enjoyed dinner and word games with some old and new friends last night. One of the new ones asked if I had a long-term plan, or if I just sleep around. Martye, consider that line stolen.
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| You did see a puddy tat: Sylvester |
I started with one good friend in Truth or Consequences, and now I have armloads. It seems easy to meet good people here; at least that's my experience.
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| Ollie |
One of those good friends offered me her space while she was away. So, naturally, in the spirit of friendship and reciprocity, I was happy to break her front-door lock. Somehow, she let me stay another night.
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| "The water YOU gave me was too fresh." |
Martye, a new friend, has also offered me space while I'm waiting for the next dog-sitting job to start on Thursday. So, they flipped a coin for me. Girls, girls! No need to fight - there's plenty of sorn to go around!
This unusual (anywhere else) offering and accepting of hospitality seems common here. This is a town like no other I've experienced, and it attracts its own.
On the first weekend of March, I'll attend my first-ever silent retreat in beautiful Monticello, NM. I have often thought that there should be a place to stay in that tiny "ghost" town, never knowing that there is! Also, I have long wanted to attend a silent retreat, and have often pictured myself silenting. My wishes are someone's commands.
That should leave a week to retreat to my own silent retreat on the mountain, and I plan for the weather to be good then. I'll be glad to see my Datil friends, old and new.
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I can't wait to hear all about your silent retreat. I hope you and silence get along grandly!!!!
Loved my visit to T or C in 2010 - too early to partake of friends who have since migrated there. Definitely want to return for more picture taking time.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Your pet-sitting is a great reason to head for T or C.... so... did 1 extra pair of knickers get you by? Nice pics of the pets!
I've been telling people I sleep around for years. That and, "Whoever will have me."
I thought I'd be at least heading for TorC, by now. Alas, it is not to be. I'm stuck in Vegas with doctor stuff until god knows when. Wahhhhh!!!!
Looking forward to not hearing about your not speaking. Wonderful to find a community of generous souls, I'm sure you fit right in. Enjoy the perfect weather at your little abode :-)
Cyndi, what happens in Vegas. Is "being stuck with doctor" like "sleeping around"?
Jodee, I'll be sure not to tell you all about it.
Sharon, one pair of knickers will take me into summer.
It's true, Judie - T or C is prime photographic real estate.
Cheerio, I'm pretty good with silence; we'll see how it goes!
I spent my 50th birthday at a 10 day silent meditation retreat. It was life changing, in all the good ways!
That sounds wonderful. I know I can't anticipate how that kind of mindful silence will feel.
I loved the kitty pics.
Superb cat pictures. But then, is there any other kind?
Superb kitties (are there any other kind?) make superb models.
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