BLUE

I have two, new, responsibilities in my life. One of which is Blue, my 1985 Chevy Silverado that I bought from an old man on 72nd street, last August.

During the past year that I have owned Blue, he has been left dirty, has had and not had insurance. He was believed to need a new carburetor but actually it was just a spring in the engine that needed replacement. Last week he was thought to need a new alternator but actually just needed an alternator belt. The old man had left me a brand new one under the canopy of the bed of the truck. What a relief!

So, Blue and I are off again. Week before last we were off to the mountains, to park at trail heads all around Mt. Hood. And I would suggest ZigZag Creek. We dropped down from the trail head on 42. The PCT trail head where I camped last August. The weather is too cool this year so I am hanging around town, the urban camper, and will wait for the weather to break.

The other responsibility is my new unemployment claim that lasts until November and then maybe an extension. (Or a job?)

Yesterday I drove vehicles at the auction and made myself an added bit of money (gas). This morning I parked Blue and took off exploring garage sales. I was just going to spend one dollar but ended up spending four.

Next week I cat sit for Olivia and Sherman while they go to Elk Creek with friends. That is over the coast way, between here and the coast and not east the MT. Hood way.