Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Market Day in the Rain

I had to go to the market today. I thought I would find an umbrella for sale there. I went with a very large black plastic bag over my head as my makeshift umbrella. No umbrellas were for sale in the market. I ran met another woman, also using a black plastic bag to keep off the rain. She was more creative. She had cut a hole in the top of the bag for her head and was using it as a raincoat. I complimented her on her sense of style.

It was good to get out of my little casita even though I came home very wet. I bought some videos and a book. I didn't take any photos because I didn't want my camera to get wet. I had a delicious lunch at the Boston Deli. Gigi loaded up my plate and then insisted that I take home extra food for this evening. I don't know what I would do without Gigi. It gave me such a lift to be around her and to have one of her meals. Her restaurant is my home away from home.

6 comments:

  1. Just wanted to let you know I enjoy reading your blog. I'll be a retired single woman moving to your area soon. I'm sure my dog, Lilli would be great friends with your pet. Keep up the good work relating your experiences!

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  2. Thank you. I appreciate your comments and please contact me when you know the dates of your arrival. Let's get together. My friend Clare has a dog with the same name as your dog. She has two dogs. We can have some dog parties. Patricia

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  3. I am a practicing physician in New Jersey and came upon your blog accidentally. I enjoy looking at your pictures. I studied in Mexico many years ago and my wife is mexican, and although, I'm not retiring anytime soon, I may just buy a little casita near Chapala after reading your blog.

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  4. Thank you for visiting my blog and for writing to me. Sounds exciting. When you come down please contact me. I will show you around. And after you buy, if you will need a house sitter, please keep me in mind. Patricia

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  5. I'm the first anonymous (my name is Ginger.) I'm currently selling my place here in the Virgin Islands so if & when it sells I'll be down there. I know a couple there & visited in November. Will be sure to let you know when I get there. My 10 lb dog LOVES other dogs & I hope to adopt a pal for her when I get situated.
    Keep up the good work on this blog. Would be interested also in more prices of things like the grocery & the tab for your meals out. Thanks!

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  6. Hi Ginger, Thank you for writing again and giving me your name. Yes, we can have some dog parties when you arrive. Much further back on my blog I have food prices and restaurant prices....Maybe those posts will help. Good luck with your home sale. I would imagine it to be easier than trying to sell in my home town. No one wants to live in Red Bluff. I have been to the Virgin Islands and I remember high prices. That was also many years ago. You will be very pleased at the prices here. You will be able to live like a Queen here for the same amount of money as you are using there. Patricia

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