Circles and Lines in the Pavement

[spykitten]

About a week ago, the city maintenance came through and tore the top layer of asphalt off the road for about four blocks. Subsequent bus rides were akin to navigating cobblestones on the back of a tipsy camel. But yesterday evening when I walked home, I found the entire street cordoned off, and filled with steamrollers, trucks, and many men in

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[enigmania]

That story makes me smile. And want to go out, run around and jump on things. Whee!

[spykitten]

I couldn't believe they let me get away with it! And for so long, and while they were still working...I think they must have been so amused at my chutzpah that they thought "What the hell."

While I wrote this, a window washer rappelled past my office window, and I was reminded of how much fun I always imagined that would be. Maybe I can convince them to give me a turn on the little seat... Ha! But it's a nice thought.

[enigmania]

I think happiness is infectious. (Typed infections there first, !?) People are often willing to let someone interested and good-natured just join in for a bit. When I travelled in Thailand a few years back I got to try so many things that way. Pumping a hand bellows for forging knives, applying gold leaf to a temple's trim, punching holes in leather to make intricate art patterns, and roasting soft-from-the-ground peanuts over a wood fire. Although perhaps there are liability issues with rappelling...

[spykitten]

Ohhh, your trip sounds wonderful. I have always wanted to go to Thailand, and am certain that I will at some time in my life.