Jazz and I arrived here about ten o'clock last night. It was mostly an "uneventful" 12 hour trip. The first three hours I enjoyed a serenade...pretty much non-stop. Jazz was not sure about this whole car-ride thing. Finally after what seemed like forever, he settled down and took a little cat nap. Then he got up, washed his paws and decided the trip was not quite so bad. The rest of the journey...I didn't hear a peep from him. I'm thinking he will be a pretty darn good traveling companion after all.
We got checked into the hotel here in Pentagon City and I managed to haul Jazz and a handful of other things up from the car. Once I got him settled in, I made a few more trips to and from the garage with our bare essentials. The rest of the stuff will stay in the car until I find an apartment.
When we got to our room, Jazz checked it entirely...he looked all around, sniffed everything and finally gave it a "paws up!" Thank Goodness it passed his inspection, not a bit of howling etc. In fact I'm sure I heard him say: "This is the life of Riley." And I agree.
Next thing, Jazz jumped right up and sprauled out on the bed. He thought it was pretty nice to be able to stretch out after being cooped up in that cat carrier all day. He especially enjoyed sitting up on the back of the chair next to the window to see the planes land at National Airport.
For me, well I think it's great to once again be able to gaze upon the Washington Monument and the Capitol...even if it is from a distance. And from the hallway I can look right out on the Pentagon. It's directly across the street from this hotel. How cool is that? I can practically wave at my dear friend Shelley!!
This morning I awoke to Jazz sitting at my side, with his paws propped on my arm. His nose was just inches from mine and he was intently staring into my face. I think he was trying to mentally coax me awake. I said, "Good morning Jazz!" And all I could do is smile. What a cute way to wake up, looking into the face of a cat who adores me!
And There's Shopping!
A few hours later I walked over to Pentagon City Mall for a coffee and while I was out I checked out a cool apartment in Pentagon Row. I may just have to jump on that!! It's directly above a courtyard of little restaurants and pubs. And there is live music in the courtyard every Thursday evening. That's right up my alley!!
The metro access is just downstairs in the building. I wouldn't even have to go outside to commute to work. Now that's a plus on rainy days and especially once winter sets in. Also...if I was coming home from the metro after dark, I would feel much safer being able to avoid walking on the streets by myself. I can get it fully furnished and even though that costs a bit more, I'm thinking it would be well worth it. It would sure be nice to avoid the hastle of slogging stuff back and forth to furnish an apartment for just six months. At this stage in the game convenience is worth paying for!!
This afternoon I drove out to Leesburg to Lisa's house. She was having her in-law's over for her father-in-law's birthday, so I joined them. It was sure great to see family again!! And her mother-in-law made my favorite...dolmas! She couldn't have known I was coming...because I decided on the spur of the moment...it was just another "coincidence." So was the Bass Tracker fishing boat that was sitting across the street (just like Kenny's) and the YELLOW '63 Corvette convertable I saw on my way home (just like we used to have). Coincidence? I don't think so!
We got checked into the hotel here in Pentagon City and I managed to haul Jazz and a handful of other things up from the car. Once I got him settled in, I made a few more trips to and from the garage with our bare essentials. The rest of the stuff will stay in the car until I find an apartment.
When we got to our room, Jazz checked it entirely...he looked all around, sniffed everything and finally gave it a "paws up!" Thank Goodness it passed his inspection, not a bit of howling etc. In fact I'm sure I heard him say: "This is the life of Riley." And I agree.
Next thing, Jazz jumped right up and sprauled out on the bed. He thought it was pretty nice to be able to stretch out after being cooped up in that cat carrier all day. He especially enjoyed sitting up on the back of the chair next to the window to see the planes land at National Airport.
For me, well I think it's great to once again be able to gaze upon the Washington Monument and the Capitol...even if it is from a distance. And from the hallway I can look right out on the Pentagon. It's directly across the street from this hotel. How cool is that? I can practically wave at my dear friend Shelley!!
This morning I awoke to Jazz sitting at my side, with his paws propped on my arm. His nose was just inches from mine and he was intently staring into my face. I think he was trying to mentally coax me awake. I said, "Good morning Jazz!" And all I could do is smile. What a cute way to wake up, looking into the face of a cat who adores me!
And There's Shopping!
A few hours later I walked over to Pentagon City Mall for a coffee and while I was out I checked out a cool apartment in Pentagon Row. I may just have to jump on that!! It's directly above a courtyard of little restaurants and pubs. And there is live music in the courtyard every Thursday evening. That's right up my alley!!
The metro access is just downstairs in the building. I wouldn't even have to go outside to commute to work. Now that's a plus on rainy days and especially once winter sets in. Also...if I was coming home from the metro after dark, I would feel much safer being able to avoid walking on the streets by myself. I can get it fully furnished and even though that costs a bit more, I'm thinking it would be well worth it. It would sure be nice to avoid the hastle of slogging stuff back and forth to furnish an apartment for just six months. At this stage in the game convenience is worth paying for!!
This afternoon I drove out to Leesburg to Lisa's house. She was having her in-law's over for her father-in-law's birthday, so I joined them. It was sure great to see family again!! And her mother-in-law made my favorite...dolmas! She couldn't have known I was coming...because I decided on the spur of the moment...it was just another "coincidence." So was the Bass Tracker fishing boat that was sitting across the street (just like Kenny's) and the YELLOW '63 Corvette convertable I saw on my way home (just like we used to have). Coincidence? I don't think so!
2 comments:
Lucy,
Glad to hear you and Jazz made it to DC in fine fashion. Better yet, I'm glad you did not a solo cat seranade the whole trip. Otherwise, you might have needed a hearing test.
Bill
It was a fine serenade!!!
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