Good Afternoon

Just getting a few things in order before our feathery friends arrive tomorrow.
Jackie has been doing several perimeter walks to ensure the estate is well guarded.
Just a dusty chipmunk and very talkative birds to report.



My little toe is doing a little better. I have been trying to stay off it as much as possible.

It still feels super weird.

Since the boy and I are home a fair bit, we decided to get in some practice driving.
I’ve learned a few things these past couple of days.
I am a horrible passenger.
I do try and remain calm, and succeed fairly well, I might add. There is no sense in both of us being nervous.
The other thing, there are a lot of impatient and rude people out there.
We were at a stop light.
He was making sure it was clear before we made our turn.
You have a few people run red lights, you learn not to rush into intersections.
The vehicle stalled.
It happens. He is learning.
The lady behind us honked her horn.
Yes.
That will definitely help the situation.
The vehicle was started again. It really did not take long.
Of course it seems longer than it is when you are incredibly nervous.
We made our turn.
I asked the boy to pull over.
I got out and approached the lady behind us.
I asked her to roll down her window a little.
As calmly as I could, I explained he was learning.
Perhaps she could do with a bit more patience.
Her response?
It wasn’t just me honking.
Like that excuses everything.

Then wouldn’t you know it?
We ended up at the same shop.
She trying to avoid me, and me just carrying on as normal.

When we had finished our errands and practice of parking, (a lot of practice parking), I asked the boy to remember what that felt like.
When that woman, who has no idea what is going on in the vehicle in front her,
was too much in a hurry to really examine the situation.
When she honked her horn to try and get the vehicle to move faster.
I asked him to remember that feeling of anger and embarrassment.
We were all new at one point.
We were all unsure and trying our best.
That is why I never honk my horn unless it is to alert someone of possible danger or to be aware of something hidden from view.
So when he is ore experienced, and zooming along, be patient. Don’t do the same to someone else.

We all need patience and awareness.

I hope you are all well.
Enjoy your days.