Second Puzzle Finished

Roger finished his second puzzle last night.  He said it was the hardest one he's ever done. This one was 750 pieces - he usually only works the 500/550 piece ones.  And, the shapes were pretty bizarre so that didn't help matters.  He ended up with only two pieces missing and one that was chewed up.  How he does that, I don't know.  He starts out with new puzzles but by the time he's done there's always a piece missing.  I think Maggie helps, though.  She seems to like the taste of the glue, so if a piece falls on the floor - it's toast.

I think the trip to the zoo did Roger in.  He's been in quite a bit of pain from his hip and experiencing sciatica down the same leg.  He's riding his bike, but no walks right now.  He's taking it easy and dosing himself with ibuprofen for a few days.  I guess we will have to wait for a while before we try the Wild Animal Park.

After spending over an hour last night (when Rog was working on his puzzle) on Google looking for a hexagonal rug for the bathroom since the yarn debacle had made me give up on the idea of making one.   Well, no luck.  Bathroom rugs just don't come in that shape.  That is about the only shape that will fit the area, unfortunately. It's a really crazy area to cover. So, today I went to Michael's and found some bulky "blanket" yarn to give it another try. Of course I didn't have a crochet hook the size I needed, so had to get one of those, too.   So far this afternoon, I've started it five times and ripped it out four times. I've not worked with this size yarn before and I'm having difficulty, but I just started another attempt with hopes I can get past round 4 before I chuck it across the room :-)  Send positive thoughts my way - maybe I can actually do this.

I picked up a book at the library today that Stephanie wants me to read.  It's a history book that had been recommended to her by her "master teacher" (the one she just student taught under) and she wants me to read it and for she and I to discuss it.  I feel privileged she wants my input.  It's about four of our presidents and stories of their slaves.  A good read for Black History Month, I suppose.  It actually looks quite interesting - In the Shadow of Liberty.   Good news - Steph is done!  She's finished her student teaching and can now go look for a job!!!  

Coyote sightings twice today.  Maggie and I had one walk right across the road in front of us today - maybe 5 feet away.  It just loped across the street ignoring us but Maggs didn't know quite what to make of it.  She went into full alert and stood stock still except for her nose twitching.  Then, later this afternoon Roger had one (probably the same one) run out in front of him while he was on the bike.  We see them every day now.  They have become quite bold and wander up and down the rows of RVs as if they owned the place - which they pretty much do since no one is doing anything to chase them off.

It was cooler today - only got up to about 70 and it was cloudy off and on.  We are expecting cooler weather and possible rain by the weekend.  These lovely warm days were so nice!