Gathering material for my autobiography

[goatgal]

Here's the most recent tale from the old woman at Wobbly Corners. You may remember one of the tales written by A.A, Milne. Winnie the Pooh and Piglet were invited to a birthday party, and of course they wanted to bring a gift. Winnie the Pooh started off with a pot of honey and Piglet with a large lovely balloon. On the way, Pooh's gift of honey vanished as he and Piglet walked the path through the woods. Piglet tripped and popped the lovely balloon but undeterred, the pair continued on, putting the fragments of balloon inside the empty honey jar...a fine gift indeed.

Yesterday was my neighbor's birthday. She's very fond of chocolate, so during the eclipse, I baked a chocolate cake, frosting it with more chocolate. This morning, as I came home from volunteering, I saw her truck leaving on an errand. I changed my clothes and set off for her home, down the road and through the field with the intention to surprise her with the cake and a very small gift. I carried the offerings in a plastic bag, intending to hang it from the handle on her door. Halfway there (it's about a half mile), I stepped in a puddle slick with our red clay (thanks to recent rains, nice and soft) and went down, birthday surprise and all. I got up, continued on, and left the mud splattered gift as I intended. And pondering my similarity to Pooh and his friend.

My neighbor texted me later to say that she'd been licking frosting off the container lid (left there when the cake flipped over) and was sure that the crumbled cake would be fine served with the ice cream she'd bought on her morning errand. So as in the story of Pooh and Piglet, there's a happy ending here as well.

This means there's another day of cleanup at Wobbly Corners, this time my muddy jeans and sneakers. One of these days maybe I'll master the art of walking without tripping. I obviously need a lot of practice,

[falalalala]

What a nice neighbor you are! As long as you're covered in mud,why not take a pottery class?😃

[goatgal in reply to falalalala]

I wish I could!

[falalalala in reply to goatgal]

You'd be fun to teach 😀

[NorasMom]

You're having a week, aren't you? This is hilarious, and I do love Pooh and Piglet. Won't you be my neighbor?

[goatgal in reply to NorasMom]

I AM your neighbor! You just can't see me.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

I would love to read about the adventures of this old woman at Wobbly Corners,  goatgal ! When can I?

[goatgal in reply to carolek572]

You may have to wait a while for the next episode, but I'll do my best to provide adventures for your reading pleasure.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador in reply to goatgal]

My reading pleasure is a great goal to reach, goatgal , but giving your gift to the whole world should be your objective! I am sure that you can self publish….

[CatsandCars]

That was so sweet of you! And I love that your neighbor would lick the container and tell you. I would like both of you as neighbors! 😁

[goatgal in reply to CatsandCars]

She's the best kind of neighbor! When I broke my ankle, she fed hens for six weeks while I was in skilled nursing. When I came home, she made market runs until I was able to drive again. I can't forget a gift like that.

[CatsandCars in reply to goatgal]

I can see why. I'm so glad that you have her! ❤️

[kycmary]

Fantastic!! I would love to read more stories on the Adventures of the Old Woman at Wobbly Corners. lolol. love you

[goatgal in reply to kycmary]

I'll do my best to post adventures. Any day now, it will be warm enough for the black rat snakes to return. They are a plague! With the ability to steal eggs, make summer homes in the shed, threaten the dog and startle me. Once, when starting the lawn mower, one emerged from under the engine cover. It quickly left the shed, but I haven't been the same since, always anticipating another!

[kycmary in reply to goatgal]

When they appear suddenly with out warning is the most scariest. Even thoi I know they aren't poisonous! I shake for a while too!

[Elizt3]

you walked all that distance and delivered a gift- two good outcomes!

[goatgal in reply to Elizt3]

And then, since I was already dirty, when I came home, I planted beans and picked lettuce.

[hairbrain4]

Your life is quite an adventure. I hope you are penning your adventures as they would make a good book!💞

[mrsmike9]

Love the story! I'm glad you didn't give up and go home, defeated that you fell and things weren't "perfect". I remember the Pooh story well. Being connected to Pooh is wonderful!

[Amore55]

What a wonderful story. I have always loved Pooh Bear and his friends. They have taught me and my children many lessons over the years. You are a great neighbor!

[Mollyabigail]

They say no good deed goes unpunished. Bless your heart.