I went home and futzed around the house for a little bit - I seem to be the IT helpline for the retired couple I rent from. But finally I saddled up the horses :) and took the dogs out.
Timmy, Lacey and I walked down 79th street East 2 blocks and met the backside of the Museum of Natural History. Walking slowly around the building we fell in line with the wonderful assortments of dogs and owners meandering through the park there. We made our way to the dog run along the North side of the museum. Could it be more handy? I think not. I stayed longer than usual - enjoying the odd turn in weather. It was SPRING! And really warm! I actually sat down on a bench, unusual for me - as I like to keep the dogs moving around the area. If I sit, they cling close. I met Stephanie, an artistic new friend and we agreed to get together soon before exchanging phone numbers. We had discussed how different and friendly NY is when you have dogs and spend time in the dog parks. Obviously, I agreed :)Friday evening I felt anxious, as if I really wanted to go "out on the town" -- but alas, I stayed home and enjoyed TV and internet from the comfort of my bed.
Saturday brought a lazy morning, finally making my way to the shower about 11am. A phone call later, I had an invitation to actually go INSIDE the Museum of Natural History with and old friend from college who was a member! I walked the dogs for an abbreviated trip to the dogpark.
After picking up 2 croissants, I hurriedly made my way around the huge museum for my 1pm rendezvous on the Western entrance steps. For nearly 3 hours Steven Fairchild and I meandered through the rooms -- me, like a little girl asking, "is that really real?" Steven saying "hello there" to his old friends...REALLY old friends. I discovered that Steven is great for sound effects and historical details. Post-museum, we jumped on a
subway train down to Chelsea to visit Home Depot. I was starving and when we popped up to street level at 23rd and 8th - a restaurant on the corner - "Dallas BBQ" literally called my name! Apparently, one of Steven's favorite places, we quickly agreed to indulge got a table for two. My mouth watered as they set down my own cow exhibit! The beef ribs were HUGE!!! And fall-off-the-bone YUMMY. A fabulous lime margarita and cole slaw and I couldn't stop Mmmmmmm-ing.Sunday morning it looked like brunch plans had fallen through - but happily were back on! I would meet childhood buddy Rachelle Joseph in the West Village - an area I had only walked through last Fall. I exited the 1 train at 14th (and 8th street) where she led us to EXTRA VIRGIN at 259 West 4th Street. What a quaint neighborhood!
After I had lovely baked eggs on sour dough toast with tomatoes and spinach - FABULOUS - along with a Belini, we wander the streets. Rachelle introduced me to fish and cheese markets and then to her lovely home on 14th street. 
Then home to my adorable puppies.
A great weekend! Here's to selling my car this week, and my appointment with Mark tomorrow. Cross your fingers :)
