Good company.

The speeding bullet that was last week shot right past and left no wounded. What started out even paced kicked into high gear on Wednesday. My dear friend, *P*, is having the back trouble. My heart is heavy for her (see posts from last year!) She texted Wednesday afternoon, could I drive her to a doctor's appointment in Tuscaloosa? Of course, I replied, I was driving in that direction anyway to pick up T-Bone. No problem!

Thursday dawned. Lots of driving. It was a labor of love to get my friend to the doctor. Watching her move was painful, bringing to mind just how I had felt last year. She was greatly relieved to have good medical advice, and treatment, and hope of soon feeling better. We lunched with Daughter, picked up The Bone, and drove home. 

Tucker and I had a good walk around the neighborhood. We played the Flip the Flop game and Pass the Pig.

That evening we dined on hot dogs and watched a classic. "Earnest Goes to Jail!" Good times, man. 

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Friday morning...another lap in the neighborhood. We set up and played Ladder Ball. We duked it out over a good game of Battleship! Tucker is a contender. And. He was a very good sport, which is more important than winning in my book. 

We tried a new recipe - Reese's peanut butter rice krispie treats. The recipe did not call for marshmallows. Thus, it was a near miss. The taste was delish. But. It didn't stick together. Whoever put this one out on the wide world of the internet needs a thrashing. What were they thinking, no marshmallow?! I should have known better. 

(I ended up incorporating it into the brownies I whipped up Saturday morning. Again, a near miss.)

After lunch we cleaned up and headed off to the movies..."Inside Out". I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I think Tucker enjoyed it on a different level. And isn't that the fun of movies?! 

Friday night Tucker, again, was a good sport and ate my meat loaf without complaining. Oh, it was a good meatloaf. It's just not his favorite. So. He opted to eat it with lots of mustard between two pieces of bread. 

Friday night movie = "Rudy"!!!!! He loved it. I loved it. Mr. Macho even enjoyed it. All good. Who doesn't like "Rudy"? If you don't then leave this page right now. And don't come back. 

Saturday. 

Tucker helped his granddad wash the company truck. They stayed busy outside all morning. After lunch they cleaned up and headed to town. Oh yea, bumper car fun was had by those two. They both enjoyed themselves. I think Tucker even got to do some kind of laser maze. 

I spent the day preparing a meal and policing the house. Mr. Macho's Dad, sister, and our family friend, Kathryn joined us for supper. The meal wasn't the best I've ever cooked, but the visit was most pleasant. 

"Field of Dreams" was our movie choice for Saturday night. We got started late so had to delay watching the end until Sunday morning. Once again - it was a movie that Tucker and I loved. 

Tucker's family joined us for Sunday dinner, games, cool bath, and good visit. 

Then they were gone. With Tucker. And. The house got quiet. Again. 

Circle of life, and all. 

Tucker. One cool guy. A good house guest. Great movie partner. 

Love you, man.