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Toaster oven. I :heart: mine. It doesn’t heat the kitchen nearly as much as the big oven but it’s big enough to roast a couple of chickie tits or bake a pan of brownies. It’s almost my favorite appliance!!

Daughter is picking up Trevor today, and there’s a dog park not too awful far from their place. How does one go about introducing a new dog? Do you start with him on leash or just turn him loose?

They have to be cute because they suck at car washing! :rofl: You’d think it would be easy for Roxy to see dirt on a white vehicle. You’d be wrong! But I didn’t expect much and they had fun. And the truck is clean, so huzzah!

She’s going to be towering over me in no time. I’m shrinking and she’s shooting up like crazy! She got her daddy’s tall gene.

Surely you’ve heard the saying that a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money? Honestly, money aside, FCD truly enjoys working on it more than going places. Which is why he wants to replace a bunch of wires and why he replaced all the instruments and half of the sensors. He’s truly and engineer at heart and he can always see ways to make things better.

Hey, he could have worse hobbies! And when we’re done boating, whenever that may be, we’ll sell it and get at least some return. It’s not like he gambles or buys collectible plates!

I have a vague memory of some magazine or site saying you shouldn’t water at night because it could lead to root rot. But it rains at night and I don’t see wholesale rot of plants after many rainy nights. And my gut tells me evening vs. morning is better.

Last night after I’d gone to read in bed and FCD crashed, I heard MIL getting some ice. Since I don’t trust her to close the freezer securely, and since I needed some q-tips, I looked out in the hall, only to see her walking back to the bathroom WITHOUT HER WALKER!!! :angry: The woman makes me crazy!! Then this morning, I came out to see her sitting in her recliner, asleep. At least the walker was beside her. She has since gone back to bed.

Her sister, the retired nurse, thinks she has maybe a couple more months. Her decline has been pretty dramatic recently and I dread being the one to find her… Sorry for the continued whining. I expect it would be worse if it was my mom, but even being somewhat detached, it’s stressful. I have to wonder if it contributed to my seizure. I know it’s affecting my poor sweetie.

OK, it’s Firday, so it’s laundry day for me and shower day for MIL. FCD has a Dr appt this morning, then he’s heading to the marina. Those are the big plans. I want to get our truck over to the shop - it’s way overdue for an oil change and there’s a warning light about the airbag(s) that should probably be checked out. There’s also an issue with the tire pressure monitors, but I think that’s easily ignored. My car needs its oil changed in about 700 miles, but at the rate I drive (even tho I shouldn’t) it’ll be a couple of months at least. And FCD’s car is due now - I need to remind him to get it in. He’s not very diligent about regular servicing, even tho he bought the maintenance package (which I’d have disapproved of if I’d been asked.) So that’s the vehicle report.

And so it goes. Happy Firday!!

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Nellie, I’m so sorry for your SIL.

Shoe, how maddening!

Best wishes for all persons, pets, jobs, and interactions with the great unwashed.

I was in Spain for 5 weeks of walking and volunteering on the Camino de Santiago (3 weeks), then touring in Andalucia to see Moorish and Jewish architecture. Home briefly, then off again (using up COVID-years deferred travel vouchers and the like).

My lovely wife and I just got back from a visit to Rapa Nui (Easter Island) to see the big giant heads. Awe-inspiring! Now we need to economize because replacing all the blinds in the house turns out to be a spendier proposition than we anticipated.

I’m being consistent about attending writing-related groups and events, and submitting my work. Trying to find my rhythm but not neglect walking, yardwork, sorting of papers.

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the committee switched out the lobby decor. they went with 2 tropical arraignments mostly green with a touch of yellow/orange. those got the toucans for colour. two are mostly white with the parrots for colour.

they also put the bigger sparrows on the palm trees. not sure what the plant people will think of that. they clip on so it will be easy to remove.

nellie, i hope the hail mary works for your sister.

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I trained, online, in store last week. The boss, now on vacation, didn’t put me in the system. The woman said she did 2 days ago.
Today is payday and nothing.
To get through the next 2 weeks, I will have to empty my bank, which has 21 dollars in it. Not sure how I will be paid in 2 weeks as I have direct deposit.
I am cursed.

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Light volume today because of yesterday’s Federal holiday. Which is good, because Panamanian Vince and T, the woman who doesn’t want to be there were both out. But heaving is done, laundry is tumbling in the dryer, now it’s naptime.

And how.

As does Spot. He has once again yeeted a toy mouse into it to show his opinion of the food.

And then some. Did you call the police?

Depends. Some dogs(Gordie) are more aggressive on leash than off.

The Big Giant Head? Glad you enjoyed.

< crosses fingers for SiL’s Hail Mary >, nellie

{{{{Coppertone}}}}. Can’t they expedite something, since it’s their screwup?

:cake: :partying_face: :champagne:HAPPY DOPERVERSARY, rocking_chair!!!:champagne: :partying_face: :cake:

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I am on my way in, will find out.
Someday I will have another cat. I am a total cat person.

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… and tell them what?

It’s not like I have the plates or even a description of the perp.

“Oh, noes, something outside my house that wasn’t nailed down got taken!! Helps!!”

… I’d be laughed right off the phone.

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Happy Birthday, sticky buns!

The plague continues. We were told not to come into the office this morning because of the mice. Because “your health and safety are our top priority.” How weird. I thought it was because that’s a liability concern. I suppose the two are related.

Anyway, the day dawned hot and…well, hot. I had my meeting with The Powers that Be and it went okay.

Tomorrow is a college orientation - overlyboy & I are leaving bright and early at 7 a.m. Hopefully there will be a breakfast sandwich in my future.

One of the unfortunate things about running more is that it makes me hungry since I’m burning calories. One of the fortunate things is that I occasionally get a breakfast sandwich, which is a magical thing.

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wow! thank you! i did have ice cream for breakies. no cake as yet.

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Keeping a dog on leash at the dog park tends to cause hostilities, since everyone else is off leash and the leashed fellow gets defensive. Taking him at an off peak time the first trip is a good idea and watching him closely is a must (just because they’re off leash and playing nicely, doesn’t mean that someone won’t take offense at some point).

I’m so sorry about the fridge shoe. Rat bastards!

Took Nelson to the vet this morning. He was bitten by some bugs that weren’t covered by his collar (we’re switching back to his old brand, since there was never an issue with bug bites with it). He got an antibiotic shot for any infection that may crop up from his scratching his booty raw and some anti-fungal mousse to put on the open areas. We stopped at Sonic for breakfast on the way home (bacon and aig burrito for me, junior burger patty for him).

Once home, the bed has been stripped, sheets and towels washed and in the dryer, clothes in the wash and trash out. I’ll be making the week’s menu and grocery list shortly and go to the store, but the rest of the houseirk will wait until tomorrow.

Stay safe and healthy y’all!

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That’s what Second Breakfast is for.

@dogbutler that may have been a bit extra-snarky, and for that, I apologize.

In my defense, I live in the local 'hood with lots of “fireworks.” (Narrator: “Not actually fireworks.”)

I’ve gotten more than a few sideways glances when people ask where I live.

“You live there?!” is a common reaction.

Especially if I mention that I like to wander 'round in the middle of the night when it’s snowing.

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At my apartment in L.A. not-fireworks were a frequent occurrence. Finally I resolved that the next time someone was shooting in the alley, I’d yell out the window, ‘Do you mind? People are trying to sleep!’ And that’s just the time the Bloods and the Crips initiated a truce. I did hear a shot some time later, but there was no one to yell at by the time I got out of bed.

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Some “standing over the grill” thoughts I had:

So we all know the uneven packages of hot dogs and buns thing, but how about hot dog and bun lengths?

Why aren’t all hot dogs “bun-length,” shouldn’t that be the standard? Clearly “bun-length” dogs are the same amount of meat as “standard” dogs as they are typically skinnier.

And for that matter, why aren’t hot dogs and buns the same length to begin with? Wouldn’t the baker actually save money by producing buns that weren’t 30% longer than the standard hot dog, but fit them exactly?

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You’re familiar with Da 'Dope, and you didn’t start a separate thread? Knowing how much snark (and weiner jokes) we could bri—

— oh. That’s why.

'Kay.

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Wasn’t I just trying to be positive and celebrate my birthday the last couple of days??

Just a little bit ago I got a call from a number that I didn’t recognize, so I didn’t answer. Then I got a text. It was letting me know that the farther away place was officially offering me a job. (Who does this via text?)

The text directed me to my email where I found (in my spam folder) a letter offering me the job, but at 4K per year less than what we specifically discussed. I’m guessing it’s negotiable. All the while I’ve been waiting to hear from the local place. I asked my therapist about it and what she thought I should do, so according to her suggestion I specifically emailed them on Tuesday about an event on Monday and whether or not I should show up. I have heard zilch from them.

So, I’m just a bit frazzled. I did just send a text to the second in command at the local place to see if she had any advice.

Ugh.

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Actually, you probably wouldn’t be. Call the non-emergency number, let them know what happened, not that you expect them to investigate and ‘solve’ the crime but it will let them know that some one is collecting scrap metal they shouldn’t be and one of the four scrap metal dealers is buying scrap of dodgy origins. If they hear about it from enough people they’ll have a chat with the scrap metal dealers who will start being more diligent about the origin of what they buy and who they buy it from, to protect their business. Deep down the guy running the scale knows that the guy bringing in 5 ratty fridges a week isn’t getting them out of his own house.

In Texas they might have laughed, in solidly Midwest Michigan they will want to know. Someone (probably several someone’s) is driving around, trespassing to steal. You were stolen from, every dollar counts, Midwestern cities want to remain livable for their people. Here’s the number:

…To file a police report, call Muskegon Central Dispatch non-emergency number 231-722-3524 . See Law Enforcement Operations Page for more information.

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My Dad was an athlete. In the summer he played baseball, later softball (until he was 89) and golfed. In the winter he speedskated and bowled, later played volleyball. After he retired, he umped HS and Jr High baseball/softball, reffed HS football and volleyball. He wasn’t home a lot when he was working out or participating. Mom always said it could be worse, he could be gambling or drinking.

rocky Happy Doperversary:cupcake:

shoe gosh darn it. What an utterly crappy thing to do to steal your fridge! Yay for Boo for doing legwork for you.

Worked, rather long, wanted to leave earlier and finish tomorrow but I kept at it until most was completed. So, now I’m not going in tomorrow. I need to go to Kroger and filter water but I’m not motivated. Ugh. But at least I caught up on the mump. TGIF.

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Well, the nice, clean truck needs about $1k in work. We took it in for an oil change and 2 error lights. The air bag collision sensor needs to be replaced as does one tire pressure sensor, and they recommended a transmission fluid change. We’re gonna pass on the tire pressure - just not a big deal, especially on a vehicle that’s driven maybe once a month. Oh, and they said we got an O2 sensor error code, and if it happens again, we’ll probably get a check engine light, but that’s gonna wait till it happens. We will get the transmission fluid changed.

The truck is a 2009 with just under 77K miles on it. It’s got the 8’ bed, so it’s great for hauling stuff, and there’s no way we could afford to replace it - I"m pretty sure no one makes a bottom-of-the-line truck with manual windows and locks anyway. All things considered, $1K ain’t bad. So there’s another unplanned bill, dammit.

My old phone, which we’re now using so MIL can listen to audiobooks, somehow got switched to a Google Talk setting. I can’t get the keyboard back, dammit. I hate the idea of doing a factory reset, but then again, the only thing we’d keep on it is the library app, and that’s easy to reload. So we’ll see.

Supper will be pulled poke, whomp biscuits, and my first harvested cucumber, or cuke salad - diner’s choice. After supper, I’ll bring in the laundry - once the lines are in the shade, of course. Then max chillage. Daughter will be bringing Trevor over here tomorrow - Higgs is going to lose her little mind!

I saw where Paula Poundstone is going to be in Annapolis tomorrow. We’ve seen her there twice, but with MIL here and the impending truck repair bill, we won’t be going. But I discovered something interesting. Buying the ticket directly from the venue, they’re $56 each. Going thru a reseller, they’re $133 each. :open_mouth: Holy crap on a stale cracker!!!

And that’s the latest and greatest from FairyChatEstates.

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Howdy Y’all! Quality cee-mint pond was had and leftovers et up. This sums up the day here in swampland.

MOOOOOOM don’t dis collectible plates. Those " Precious Little Unicorns on Rainbows Moments" plates could become a family heirloom! Or fetch thirty bucks at a yahd sale. Also, i am now ponderin’ how one might combine laundry day and shower day into one event. It could save on water.

Lily it’s a tossup between Pilot and you for who wins the Mumper travel award. Looks like you had a couple of really nice trips there.

Rocker is your lobby continually covered in bird poop? Also, Happy Doperversary!

Coppertone hope they come through with the pay soonest.

Talky when we get a breakfast sammich it is a treat. Mainly because it involves one of us puttin’ on pants and drivin’ to the place to get the sammiches and bringin’ back to da cave or it involves both of us puttin’ on pants and drivin’ to the place and eatin’ them there. I know we could make 'em at home, but then it’s not a treat. Yay for overlyboy and kolledge orientation.

red poor Nelson! Hope the medicine works. At least the burger patty was a consolation for the shot.

DC that’s some deep thought grillin’ there!

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No, they are faux birds, from Michael’s. Somehow they have become a “thing”. I was hoping the reindeer would be the “thing”. It did not.