Squiggly update

My ambition was to get Squiggly to a new spot by July 1st but that just isn't going to happen. I, like almost every other Alaskan, will be out enjoying the camping and fishing scene over the next few days. So, if you still haven't found Squiggly by Campbell Creek you have until July 6th to get it done. Squiggly will be placed in his (its? does a poker chip have gender?) new location on the 7th. I do hope this doesn't throw anyone's universe off kilter. I'd hate for that to happen. Have a Happy 4th!

Moving Squiggly soon

Yes, I will be moving Squiggly this week so that it is ready and waiting in a new spot for July. I think it will be on or near campus so that people can search for it on their breaks or at lunch time.

Well my steps have been a roller coaster for the past few weeks. The bathrooms in my building are under remodel so instead of a mere 50 steps down the hall and back I actually log in 600 steps round trip to make it to the nearest available facilities. A second hand elliptical machine recently came into my possession. That bad boy really kicks your butt and it racks up 203 steps per minute on the conversion chart. So, the steps have been really high most days due to these two factors. Alas, Syd and I took a trip to Homer this past weekend and due to the crummy weather I got in a lot more fish and chips eating than beach combing so I averaged about 5000 steps for the past three days. Pathetic. And yes, Walking Wendy is leaving me in the dust on the standings page.

Check back by this weekend for the instructions to Squiggly's new hiding place.

Finally!

What a morning it is. I took my cup of coffee out to my back deck and just sat for an hour sipping and enjoying the sun and blue sky. It was so quiet I could hear the birds' wings as they flew from the trees to the bird feeder on my deck. Syd and I have been enjoying the pair that have taken up residence in a barn shaped bird house we hung up last summer for decoration. Apparently it is good enough to live in. Don't ask me what kind of bird it is because I have no idea. It has wings and goes chirp, chirp. That is the extent of my birding skills.

Yesterday morning Syd and I hunted down the other Squiggly that Wendy has stashed by University Lake. We found the beavers' hut on the lake edge by taking the lower slanted path. It was a balmy 49 degrees when we set out at 9:30AM. We both had wool hats on and Syd even wore gloves. It was a lovely walk in spite of the cold and we saw many different types of waterfowl on the lake. It appeared that some had even made nests right on the water. I'm not sure how that works. I recommend taking your binoculars, I wish I had.

Get out and enjoy the day!

Sunday morning excursion

Syd and I checked on Squiggly early Sunday morning before going to church. All was well and three people had found it so far. The mosquitoes were definitely out so beware! We played on the toddler play ground for a few minutes. I highly recommend the little scooter mounted on the big blue spring. I could really get that little sucker rocking back and forth and side to side. The MOA grounds keeper who was out picking up trash yelled (good naturedly) that he was pretty sure it was just for little kids. Oh well. I think he was just jealous.