THE WEEKEND

The weekend was pretty much same old-same old. I spent a good part of it obssessing about STL and anticipating Rmoi's visit on Sunday. How's that for schizo like behaviour? STL is still dragging his feet. Nothing new there. I must light a fire under Mara for her STL story.
Romi's visit, on the other hand was a joy. We met up at the mall, chatted a bit with Yael of the jewelry shop, had breakfast-Irit and Romi did, I just had the worst cup of coffee in the world. Irit let me "babysit" twice for 3 minutes each time. Then we came here for Irit to get the iron and frying pan that have been stored in her old room, and to go sit on the grass in the park. Irit actually let Romi sit on me for a few minutes of cuddles and kisses, and love nips. I, of course left my camera at home so there are no pictures of that. Irit keeps saying that she will not let me hold Romi because I might drop her. Not likely. I mentioned to Irit that I want a little travel scooter and her reaction to the price was typical. She thinks they are cheap and wants to know why I haven't bought one yet. 7-8,000 isn't that cheap, especially when STL is still not paying up. Irit seems to have solved the transfer to the Northern District on her own. She starts at Kishon Jail on Sunday. She's not wild about it, but it's better than going back and forth to Hebron! As usual, the hysterics leading up to the transfer were just that. With any luck that position she's qualified for will open up soon and she won't have to work 24/48 for too long. At least she's now in the Northern District!
STL is so presured now that he can't even keep his stories straight. He seems to actually have convinced himself that someone will give him what he needs to finish off his debt. I doubt it. Too many people know him too well and his reputation preceeds him. I also need money to get the main a/c looked at. Grrrrr. It's probably just gas, and lucky me, the a/c in the new room is doing a good enough job of keeping the whole place comfortable.
I had a nice rest in the afternoon and went to see King Arthur. It's a whole new take on him. It opens with a notice that the movie is based on new finds about him. This version has him being a Roman commander sent to return a Roman youth to Rome's jurisdiction, lots of bloody battle scenes with Merlin as a dark sorcceror and no mention of his parentage, Mordred and the whole Guinevere, Lancelot, Galahad thing was odd in the extreme. It might be historically more accurate, but I prefer the Mary Stewart take on him. I am glad I saw it. Hallmark is running it's Merlin movie now and I'm missing most of it right now. But that's ok, they usually rerun it, so I'll catch it next time.
I called Afikim to ask Shirli when I last got new batteries and motor for Harley, and about a little travel scooter. The batteries are still under warranty, the motor is approaching changing time and Larry says I can a semi used scooter for 4-4.5, 000. Those are new ones they've used for display and test drives. One way or another I'll find a way to get one. They all saw my TV news thing with Menahem and loved it. Larry did tell me that I can rent a scooter if I want, but I want one of my own so I can just get up and go.
Billy has up and disappeared again. I wonder what's going on with that. Hmmm. He was on once, then did a vanishing act, this after I sorted the webcam!
Fanny was supposed to come clean today, but she's too tired so she's sending her oldest. Gimp House is a war zone. Full sink and we won't even discuss the floor, which could be worse. I've been really good about taking the dogs out, so I guess it's not as bad as it could be. Speaking of the dogs, Irit got each of them new collars and leads, so they are now dressed in purple splendor! Fanny's oldest is here now and working her way through the overflowing sink. This might be a good time to take a shot at tuning the little TV. I just seem to put it off for no good reason. I also have to upload the newest picture of Romi. I want to take it to Amos to get a real picture made of it.