They suck. Period.
It is 3:50 am and I am awake because of some testosterone impaired youths and their right to run up and down the new blacktop, squealing tires and revving their motors. Then we have the dirtbikes buzzing up and down the ditch. Mind you, this is taking place about 1/2 mile away but in the still of the night, with open windows, the noise carries very well. This is exactly the kind of noise issue that had me calling the sheriff at 2:30 am, when a barking dog woke me a couple weeks ago. I probably should have called tonight. I am not sure why I didn't. I guess I thought the whole thing would turn into a Dukes of Hazard chase scene. YeeHaw!
It must be time to consider getting some meds to help me sleep; or to stay asleep once I get there. Not all sounds in the night are disturbing. Wolves howling is something I like to hear; coyotes too. Living in the tipi we heard the calls of trumpeter swans as they passed overhead, the mating calls of the saw-whet owls, the roaring of the ice lions. We also heard mice running amok, the distant barking of dogs with nothing to do and the furtive rustling of the canvas door as a skunk paid us a visit.
If what they say about radiation is true, then getting good sleep is going to become more and more important as my treatment progresses. Ok, that is assuming I actually get treatment. The point is, I don't deal well with with the kind of disturbances that woke me a little while ago. I just don't get the whole idea of making noise in the middle of the night just for fun. The mean -minded part of me wants to find the people that woke me and... Nope, I just can't tell you. I guess I was born without the genes that find loud motors appealing. That goes for 'motor sports' in general.
The night, what is left of it, is quiet and now that I am done venting, maybe the soft buzzing of the vesper sparrows and the chirping of the birds as they wake, will help me get back to sleep. Wait, if the birds are beginning to sing that means night is over soon and ...Crap.
Good night or good morning, whichever.
Peace,
Mike
6 comments:
After reading what Paco wrote about your writing, I always knew you could write. I wish I could. I can not wax poetic, patriotic or any of those 'ic' words, can't ghold a candle to you there. My daughter writs very well and is an artist besides, must of gotten it from you.
As for 'Straight Pipes and Dirt Bikes' there is a solution. side by side pipes with buckshot or birdshot should work!
Have a great safe and happy 4th, weekend and Sunday off.
we luv u two! terry. . . . & Judy
Sitting here I just realized that I violated the rules for posting on your blog. I retract my last post and will post not more. Sorry! t. . . .
Carp is right Mike! Silent sports are the ones I like too. I grit my teeth every time I hear a 4-wheeler raing down the road or ditch, grrrr!
Here's hoping you got some shut eye or, maybe a nap is in store for you. I've found naps to be one of my best friends these days.
Terry,
Don't worry, I don't have a badge or a scorecard. I do have a side by side. Will that work just as well?
As for the writing- I do like to write. I have a need for a creative outlet and writing is often where I find that satisfaction. I used to work at it more often and with more intensity. For the last few years I have kind of been on a hiatus in regards to writing. I am not really sure why that is. Some of it is laziness and some of it is fear of rejection and some is fear of being completely honest and honesty is critical to good writing. I often get in my own way and I often let other things get in my way by not claiming the time and space I want or need, to pursue writing. Not claiming space or time is something many of us do when it comes to pursuing interests in our lives.
Judy, thanks for the reminder about the circle. I am continually surprised at the amount of support we are blessed with. A community of support is like a big circle of friends, of people drawn together by some thing in common. I cannot even think of this circle with tears in my eyes. Thank you. We love you guys. Say "Hey" to Kelly and Fletcher. Terry is right. She is an artist. I think I still have a drawing she made many years ago.
Love you,
Mike
Susan,
Who is Carp? Just wondering. I went to BSU with a Carp and he was a crazy mofo. I laughed when I read your comment. RAING is so right on. I think their throttle bone is connected to their little bone, if you know what I mean. Peace and love, Mike
Maybe it's a good time to post a sign....I'm a Scot, the only pipes allowed are a shrill-toned musical instrument with one double reed. Bagpipes would rock!!!!!!
Love you,
EK ;-)
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