Good morning on this rainy Thursday! Well, it is not too rainy yet, but we did get a couple of light showers already. Aside from all the traffic outside there is not much happens around here. This morning as I sat here watching the morning wake up, enjoying my cup of coffee, there was a crow noisily calling to another crow. I did see a ring-billed gull flying past as well.

That was it for birds so far. No other animals so far. There was someone out walking their dog earlier. There is a lady 2 doors down from me that has a dog. A rather large dog. The dog does not seem to like me, or anyone else for that matter. The lady has a hard time holding the dog back when people show up. And it barks rather loud.

A small, old apartment building across the street.

She keeps saying that the dog is friendly. Guess that is why he shows his teeth like that. Okay, I am being a bit sarcastic there. But really, what would happen if the dog got loose? He does not look like he would come racing over to lick me. More likely he would try to take my arm off. Sigh.

Others have noticed this too, it is not just me. The joys of apartment living. Well, just 9 more boxes to go. Considering there were 80 boxes, things are going quite well. However, things are not exactly where they should be yet. It will take a bit more time to get things sorted out and put in their place. But it will happen.

Looking further back and going up a small hill.

Muffin was up early this morning. At 3am early. Not just for a snack either. She wanted to stay up. And she wanted me to stay up too. I did not want to get up that early. I kept telling her that. But she did not quite get the message. But I was not giving in this time. Not a chance. I decided to show her who is the boss around here. Yep.

It is amazing how much a person can get done getting up at 3am. A refreshing time of day really. Sigh. Hmm, looks like someone down the street is moving. Can see a lot from up here in the heights. Well, time for more coffee and more unpacking. I hope you all have a wonderful day and God bless!

Steve and Muffin.

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