Day 12 in Prescott

I have yet to see much of Prescott.  There is so much to do and see on my cousin's parcel that I've barely ventured off.  But I did find Starbucks.  Thursday was a work day, my first real back-to-work day since my departure Dec. 27.

The Starbucks is located in a plaza set against the backdrop of the Granite Dells, which are gorgeous natural rock formations.  I am told the Dells make a ring around one of the two lakes in Prescott.

I've begun networking here in Prescott, and will find temporary work or PR consulting in no time.  I'm confident, and today's daily news brings an opportunity.  

So I pull into the Starbucks parking lot, and the car next to me has cheated over the line and I'm forced to park a little close.  I take Frog Angel out for some air, and a white-haired man and his wife come to their mini-van.  "Have you got enough room?" I ask him.  

"Plenty," he says, a New England accent betraying him.  "I was just looking to see if you got any dirt on my car.  Holy cow, you look like you drove through the desert."

"Desert, snowstorms... I just drove all the way from New York."

"Well, you better wash your cah," the man said, reminding me of actor and 60's game show panelist Orson Bean.

"I'm doing that today."

"Ah! That's what you said four weeks ago.  I know your type."

With that, he got in his van and pulled away, leaving me chuckling.


Frog Angel Outside of Starbucks.

Can you spot the Celestial Swamp blend?


Starbucks' Erin loves frogs, and is a new Frog Angel fan!


Erin's Celtic Frog tattoo!



I am fully connected with internet now, thank's to Paul and Lois' son in law.  Today will be another workday.  But first, I have to get to that car.
 

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Today

I found the Post Office and made the counter guy break some rules.  I'm getting good at that.  Cousin Paul and I washed two cars and a truck this morning, and now I have some writing and web design to do.   I'm thinking my Mountain time routine might have to feature second shift work and reserve first shift for my phone calls and personal writing, until I get acclimated.  A major business development came through last night.  It's exciting! 

The road dirt and salt from 10 states has been cleaned off.  Frog Angel likes a nicely polished car.  So clean, it can see itself!


I drove with the AC on.  The car was hot.  I know you folks back east don't want to hear that, so I'll probably cut back on the blogs for awhile.  I have a few interesting notes that I haven't posted yet, and will do so quietly.

I canceled my utilities in Rochester, and it felt good.


To Julie


Email me:  kerry@gleasonpr.com
Phone me — the Rochester Number works, and I'll call back on a land line.