Almost had something on the schedule today

I had our somewhat monthly networking foursome meeting scheduled for lunch today but it was cancelled. The rule is we all four make it or we don't do it at all.  One of the four has a big opportunity to be the insurance provider for Lennar builders in Texas.  The Lennar guy was only available today at lunch so we were jilted in favor of a hundred thousand dollar deal.  I feel so used.

This is, of course, the same guy that broke up the Pool company and who is the least dependable of the four.  This has been the hallmark of my relationship with him.  I make plans, invite him and he cancels or is an hour late. It is for the other two that I hang in.

As a result I have nothing on my schedule today.  I'd LOVE to go on a bike ride but think my back might not like it.  This is the best bike riding weather I've seen in ages and I'm out of the loop.  

My back is continuing its incremental improvement.  I rest really well at night and am fine until it gets tired and cranky.  Then I need to rest again. But it is a little better every day and my walk today with Zoe was a little better than last time.

Speaking of which.  There is a dog I see a couple of times a month.  She is some kind of long haired Lab and we are soul mates.  Her owner is amazed as she only does it with me but from the first time I saw her she plopped on the ground at my feet as like we were litter mates begging me to love on her then rolled on her back and wiggled.  It is as if we have known each other for years and I've never seen her before six months ago.  Today she saw me from 50 yards away and refused to go a step further until I got close enough she could get her loving.  To me it is even more amazing that she sees me that far away and recognizes me.  It is not just smell. I've got long distance animal magnetism.  I think it annoys her owner a bit.  But it is none of his business.