Ask, and you shall receive...

The lizard community knows we're friendly. I've had to fish the basilisk out of the pool...we thought it was dead, but no...just taking a dip. We have one iguana, with new tail growth, that frequents our patio and sleeps in one of the palm trees. Then we were visited by four new iguanas one morning, casually strolling around the edge of the pool and climbing up the waterfall, catching some sun. They like plums, but not so much fans of the tomato. Now you know. It's a party.

In other news, there was a full-scale lock-down at the school last week. Apparently a house was robbed in the neighborhood and they locked the school down and put up road blocks at all entrances and exits to our neighborhood. I didn't know whether to be terrified or assured that the police presence was so strong.

We survived our first tent camping trip. I'd always camped in a camper as a kid, so the experience was new for me. The tent was, fortunately, easy to put up since Michael got home from work three hours after he was hoping to. Thankfully, I drive like a lunatic and we made it to the campground just in time for the sun to set while we put our weekend retreat together. We did see a Ford GT on the way, for those of you into cars.

Now, some of you are aware that I was casting aspersions on my husband's good judgment regarding his need to acquire an AIR CONDITIONER!!! for a tent. I thought this was ludicrous. It was not. We would not have slept if not for the genius of Michael. Apparently, newer Coleman tents even have a sort of port designed specifically for air conditioners. Who knew? Now you do.

The big downside to the whole weekend was the bugs. OH MY GOD. I still, a week and a half later, look like I'm recovering from the measles or chicken pox. Apparently, it's not enough to spray the bug repellent on the front of one's legs, one must also apply it to the back. Won't be making that mistake again. Who camps in a swamp? We do. Not like there's much choice down here.

That's about all for now...tourist season is starting up...in case anyone wants to take advantage and drop in, the pool's open - just ask the lizards.