It really is saturday. But today I am driving two of my dogs to the vet. In Sunnyvale which is 2+ hours away. I have been talking about the dog problems for quite awhile and today we seek treatment. But, I drive gen down, drop them off, wait four hours, and pick them up. I have to hang out in Sunnyvale because it is such a long drive. I can’t pop home and wait. Too far away. So my Saturday is spent already. Marika said she was coming home and going with me. She is not here. I have the strong suspicion she is still in bed. It was a nice offer. I gotta go get ready and get moving.
Great. Emily got in the shower in front of me. I just lost 15 mins in an already long day. She might have asked me. Of course she is not feeling well so I’m not getting mad. I get shower done quick. She does not. I need a better day. And these pancakes are awful when consumed cold. Awful. With warm coffee. And I don’t want to get up and nuke them. Too lazy. Just listening for the shower to go off.
Off to Sunnyvale with he two dogs. Trip was fast, an hour and a half. Very nice and not common at all. Got the dogs leashed, headed in, Latte dumps a load of pee in the doorway. Of course, inappropriate urination is why she is here. We waited ten mins and the tech came out and got them. The vet is going to call me before the exam.
I decided to take my car to the car wash up at he corner. They do a lousy job for $20 but they are convenient. They take a long time as well.
There she is. At least they knock off all the dirt. Some improvement. No tip from me. There dry off is bad too.
As usual, the front is not clean. Bugs are tough I guess. You may ask why I even come here. Because it is 100 ft from the vet. Convenience wins.
I have been sitting in this parking lot for the last 45 mins. 
. I have nothing to do here so I thought I might go car shopping while sitting here twiddling my thumbs. Found two very nice S2000s. Where are they? Sacramento. Crazy. Also, while sitting here I realized the vet has not called. She was supposed to call before the exam scheduled for 11am. Well, at 1215 I called her. Maybe she is unaware I have to sit and wait for her since I’m two hours from home. Don’t know but I do know I want to get the hell outta here quick as a wink. Maybe by 5 at this rate. Anyway, vet and I discussed histories and current symptoms on both dogs. She is going to do annual maintenance in them as well. Sounds like taking my car to the shop.
So I have four hours to kill. Maybe a movie? I don’t like shopping. Maybe a couple car lots except the damn salesmen are all over me. I am gonna drive around. Find a restroom first, then will see what pops up next.
Found my restroom at an incredibly busy chick fil A. Very busy. The lot was full. Though I got lucky. Went inside and noted every table was full. Who likes chick fil A this much? People from Sunnyvale I guess. Left there and toodled down El Camino Real toward, and then into, Santa Clara. There is nothing worth seeing or doing here. 
Stopped at Dicks Sporting Goods. That might kill 30 minutes. Look what I found. 
. I think it could hold two bodies.
Got to the patio store. 
. I think calling it a world is pushing it.
Now I just need a black one and I am ready. 
Vet called. Time to go!! So got to the vets. They put me in a room and vet came in to discuss all the dog problems, drugs they need and anything else. Then a tech came in, about 15 mins ago and took the vet to talk to another customer. I thought this would be quick. No. She showed up immediately after I wrote that line. Explained all meds and I hopped on the freeway. The dogs went to sleep right away. The traffic sucked all the way to Concord. Then it sailed.
About 30 miles from home I texted Emily and offered to pick up Thai. Her favorite. She gave a thumbs up. The Rose Garden in Vacaville is her favorite and I would be driving right by it. So I stopped and got Thai.
We had dinner when I got home. Their food is very good. Unfortunately, I like a Thai ice coffee with my Thai food and I didn’t get one. I am disappointed. Next time I will have two.
I decided at 7pm to get the lawn mowed. It is Saturday. No problem. Though the last quarter hour was in the dark. No matter, it looked great from where I was sitting. Isn’t that the point? And now Sunday is free. Emily has to go to work. I want to go look at a house in Auburn.
So we are off to bed early so we can be early rise, right? I hope not, have not slept well all week. Waking at 430 and lying awake two hours. I am sure most of you understand. Anyway, bedtime