Looking to Fall 2005

Well, Angus McLeod has been a member of our family for six weeks now. He is a wonderful boy! He really is taking to us and his new surroundings. It has taken awhile, but I have found the courage and trust to let Angus take my finger in is mouth. He is much more well behaved than we either expected, and that is a big relief. The other birds, cat and dog have accepted Angus as one of theirs. They are cautiously curious, but have not really tried to encroach on his territory.

Because we have a wonderful new friend, Emily, Pat & I have been given the opportunity to go to some A&M football games. It seems that Emily's grandfather was on the varsity squad back in the 30's, and because of that he was able to get 4 season tickets to the football games. Emily and her Mom offered two of them to us, and we bought three games worth. We went to a game last year and the seats are in a choice location, so we know we are going to enjoy the games. Now, if I can only learn why Aggies bend over and spread their cheeks during the game. Emily is a colleague of Pat's and a real sweetheart. I'm glad she came into our lives.

So the fall trips are going to be for football, and rallies with the Airstream organization we belong to. One rally is in Bastrop and the other is in Kerrville. We also have to attend our grandson's birthday party in November and then the other's in January. So it''s going to be a busy fall, but a lot of fun.

I think we have the start of a solution to the dilemma with Angus and traveling. After I recovered from the nightmarish thought of parting with my sweet sweet dear Airstream, Pat suggested that we remove the sofa. The trailer, being very similar to a sail boat when it comes to living space, does not have much room. Up until now we have been putting two cages on the floor, and one on the forward counter top. We will still have to do this, but then we must find space for sweet Angus. His cage will need to be wider and taller so that he can tolerate traveling with us.

When an Airstream is built, every piece of furniture and appliance is taken through the door frame. This is done before the sides are put up, so it is just the ribs up and the door frame. This is done so that if anything has to come out, it comes out through the door. So, when we're going for a long trip we can take out the sofa and replace it with a recliner and a cage that will be a bit more comfortable for Angus. Pat saved our wonderous Airstream! Three cheers for Pat!