addendum to june 21

It's Monday. i was out with the dog this morning. On my way back up the steps to come in i looked through the archway to the front and across the street to the beach. And it struck me like a lightening bolt.

On Friday when i was out with the dog, there were some men on the beach. They all had disdashas on. i don't know how old and i don't remember how many, but they were making music with drums and dancing. At the time i thought how odd. But today as i was coming in, i wondered if they were doing some kind of ceremony as the official welcome to summer.

i was out with Max about 4:45. Sunrise was 4:49. By the time i got Master's lunch made and went in to wake Him, they were gone. That was before 5:15. i wonder. i asked Master this morning. i have no idea if there is any islamic celebration for summer. i guess i'll have to ask Suhare or Jamal. i wonder.

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i heard from three friends in Taiwan today. Two to ask me what i was going to be doing this summer when i'm in the states, one, a Chinese, to give me information about my Taiwanese credit card. i know i am responsible for any outstanding bill, but sheesh, i've been gone for over 3 years, and only now is the bank trying to get in touch with me about my outstanding account. i honestly thought i had it cleared up when i left Taiwan in 99. Apparently i hadn't. Now the bank is trying to tell me i owe them nearly $150. Would have probably only been $25 if they had contacted me in 99 right after i left. Oh well. The bad thing about it is, the bank keeps hounding my Chinese friend about the bill. i thought i had it all sorted out with the publisher. i had asked that the money be deducted from my royalty payment for this year. The woman who was in charge of dispersing royalty payments said that although it was an unusual request, she would be happy to do it for me. i thought everything was under control. Then i learn she has left the publishing house. The bill didn't get paid. Drat! Well i just sent the money by electronic transfer. We shall see what we shall see.

Took doggiepoo to the vet today for another shot. One more trip on two weeks and he will be all safe and sound. Another small problem. Two weeks from today i'll be on my way back to the land o' my birth. i wonder if i can take him in on sunday before i leave. Otherwise Master will just have to do it on His own. i'm pretty sure He won't be upset. Today He introduced Max to soft serve ice cream for being such a good dog at the vet's. Now i ask ya, WHO is spoiling that dog?

He is such a smarty dog. Now he knows that when he does his business he gets a treat. That's what the website i looked at said to make housetraining easier. Well, now that he knows he gets a treat whenever he is a good dog, he barks to tell me. Sort of a 'come see what i did' kind of bark. And then he runs to the kitchen and sits in front of the cupboard where the box of goodies is. Now if i can just get him to put the dishes in the dishwasher......

Tried to get a little slap and tickle from Master this afternoon, but He wasn't buying into that idea at all. So we just laid on the bed and talked. Well that is just barely almost as good.

Went to the bank this afternoon to get my ePIN number so i can make international transfers of money. Saw two camels in the street. How incredibly cool. Until i realized they are probably at this very minute roasting over an open fire on their way to being some Bedouin's wedding dinner. UGH! This would be one time i would be more than happy to have the men celebrate apart from the women. i can't even begin to think a camel burger would be good to eat.

Did my swim this morning. Not the complete mile. Am having goggle problems. Mine are leaking, i hate having water in my eyes.

Tomorrow, hmmm don't have a clue what i'm going to do tomorrow. A little laundry, a little swim. i am going to finish 10 pages tomorrow, i am i am i am i am i am i swear i am.
i have to meet with Jamal on Wednesday so i better by god have something to show him. In'sha'la