Back from the beach!

Posted by Melinda | Filed under Uncategorized

Yup - so I’m back from the beach.  Three fun filled days at Atlantic Beach with a bunch of other people who can relate to my job and find the humor in it.  I enjoyed hanging out with some of the peeps I only see once a year.

My girl Jennifer Grooms did the Wildlife Investigation segmant.  She brought Elvis (an American Alligator who slept in my shirt til class was over), several snakes - to include a real live ANACONDA, a RATTLESNAKE, a Monocled Cobra and a Gaboon Viper!  Not to mention a huuuuuuge 14+footer.  Fun fun fun!

Sunday was nice - even slept with our oceanfront room patio door open.  But then it got pretty chilly for the rest of the time.  I am proud of myself for waking up and walking the beach at 6:00AM with a few friends before starting the day. 

Taira got two Hermit Crabs out of the trip.  Far more fun than a t-shirt.  LOL!  Grabbed a few other nick nacks for a few folks and bought myself some National Animal and Rabies Control Association apparel items.  It was all good.

Mom held down the fort taking care of the animals and the child. 

Well it all had to end sometime right?   Came home to a sick child (Taira has been home sick since Tuesday) and a colicking horse.  Was up late with the horse (Six)  making sure he was okay.  I really just think he was wanting some undivided attention so he feigned being sick.  But all is well with him this morning (Praise God!)  Then I thought I lost my glasses, but found them in the parking lot at the office this morning (they must have fallen out while I was transferring back to my own vehicle).  They were run over but still very functional!  Popped the lense back in and they’re all good.  God was lookin’ out…cuz I sure can’t afford to buy a new pair of frames right now.

Came to work today and had to go teach a class to some 911 Dispatchers on Animal Control.  It’s always fun telling a bunch of stories! They were a fun crowd.

Tomorrow is Halloween - - - ooooh scary.  CT has to work and Taira is spending the night with her friends after trick or treating (pending her fever doesn’t come back) so I’m going to hang out with some NHC peeps at Dougie’s I believe. 

Got my small group retreat Saturday night.  Taira is going to stay the night with her daddy.  Then - off to NHC Sunday.  You know how it is!

Oh yeah - and big Props to Adam Cook for blogging Tuesday, Wednesday AND Today this week so far.

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