The exercise:
Welcome to the end of June. Welcome to the end of my time in Vancouver. Your prompt today: oh dear.
Apologies for the late posting, it’s been a very long day.
Mine:
We saw a lot of deer on the way home to Osoyoos tonight. Unfortunately I had to stop keeping count at seven and a half.
I have no idea why deer feel the need to gather at the side of the highway as the day draws to a close. Nor do I understand why they think they can get across to the other side before that car that’s approaching at 110 km/h gets to them.
I’ll have to do some research. Tomorrow. Once my brain is functioning properly again.
Tuesday June 29th, 2010
The exercise:
This week's Two Haiku Tuesday comes to you courtesy of: a yellow rose.
I took this picture last night in Kat's mom's flower garden:
That is perhaps my favorite picture I've ever taken. Actually, check that. I just remembered another photo that cannot be budged from the top of the podium. I'll have to try to find that again; it was taken on a friend's film camera a long time ago.
We're back in Vancouver for tonight and tomorrow morning/afternoon in order to collect the rest of our things, clean up, and for Kat's last day of work tomorrow. This time when we leave we'll be gone for good and ready to stay in Osoyoos for the foreseeable future. Yay!
We won't have internet access at the house until July 7th, so things around here might get a bit spotty until then. I'll do my best to keep things flowing as usual.
Mine:
The first time we met
I carried a yellow rose
stolen from your yard.
* * *
With this rose I say
goodbye. May they multiply
in heaven's garden.
Monday June 28th, 2010
The exercise:
Today's prompt: the robin.
I will have to get some pictures up once I get hold of a decent internet connection. Until then, just imagine a little piece of paradise here on Earth and you'll have a pretty good idea of where I'm hanging out.
Mine:
I look at you.
You look at me.
I wonder
What you're thinking.
You wonder
Where the worms
Have gone and
If I'm to blame.
Sunday June 27th, 2010
The exercise:
Your prompt today: the office.
No internet at the house yet, but I'm currently borrowing a neighbour's weak wireless signal. Hopefully I can hang on long enough to post this and tomorrow's as well. Feedback on your comments for the last few days will probably have to wait though.
Mine:
Today we set up what will become my new office. It's a small room next to our bedroom that had been used for storage by Kat's parents.
There are books and magazines in here that are probably older than I am, and the wallpaper can't be much younger. There is barely enough room for our couch, stereo, and coffee table.
But at my right elbow is an open window that allows in fresh air, sunlight, and birdsong. There is a view over the orchard with the hills providing a distant backdrop.
I hear no cars. I hear no people.
I see no malls. I see no skyscrapers.
It. Is. Perfect.
Saturday June 26th, 2010
The exercise:
Your four line poem this week shall be based around the words: leaving the city behind.
On the road to Osoyoos today. If I have internet access at the house I'll be sure to update this post before the day is through.
Mine:
Dearest city: So long and farewell,
I must thank you for all the great fish;
I'll admit you've treated me just fine,
But leaving you is my only wish.
Friday June 25th, 2010
The exercise:
This week's four lines of prose shall be about: the empty house.
Don't know what the internet situation is in Osoyoos, so I'm scheduling tomorrow's post tonight. Beyond that... we shall see. Hopefully I'll have something for you for Sunday, one way or another.
Today has been a real long day.
Mine:
Okay, so it's not completely empty. But it's pretty damned close - the couch, dresser, and coffee table are in the truck downstairs, and all other major furnishings (besides the bed, which goes in the morning) have been gotten rid of already. There are a few boxes sitting around to get packed up in the morning but that's about it.
I'd end on a witty note but I'm too tired for that crap, so I'm just going to bed now that I've got my four lines done.
Thursday June 24th, 2010
The exercise:
Today we shall write about: vacations.
Packing/throwing stuff out continues on pace. The sun continues to shine. Loading up the truck tomorrow afternoon/evening and then heading to Osoyoos Saturday morning.
Two more sleeps!
Mine:
My thoughts are a little slow,
There's nowhere for me to go -
At least I don't think there is...
Let's hope there isn't a quiz!
Did you see where I put it?
You know, the thing with the bit?
Yes, of course I meant my hat!
Hey, don't look at me like that!
Alright, that's all I can take,
I just really need a break -
There's far too much frustration
On this mental vacation.
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