NPR Morning Edition just had a story about some gee-whiz computer-assisted shoes. It reminded me of Wallace and Gromit’s The Wrong Trousers. Then I was giggling too much to pay attention to the story.
Cookie, most of the Spanish I once knew has rusted away. Surely, “carne adovada” doesn’t mean “meat of a lawyer.”
No bladder alarm today so slept until 6:30am, have broken fast and am ready (more or less) to face the day. Said day should be pretty nice, 51F now heading to 71F, rain is due but not until after 10pm. Really do need to tidy up the house, mostly picking up and putting things where they belong and some rug suckage, which will get done…sometime.
As for nellie’s asking about the Sugar Bee apples, had my first one this morning, it’s quite good and sweet, but I don’t think it’s $1.50/lb better than the others, so this will probably be a one-off for me.
You’re really getting into this Olympic thing, aren’t you?
boo fae, may everything go right for you today.
Hippo-Birdies Two Ewes doggio!!
I think that is Portuguese… 
And onward into the day. Have a good one all.
Mornin’ everyone.
It’s 35F and clear outside. Today we’ll have sunshine and a daytime high of 54F.
Happy Birthday, Doggio!
Happy Birthday to Mr. JtC!
Nellie, so good to see your post! I’m glad the wallet is doing a little better. Sounds like daughter is being very smart, but the sooner she’s rid of her husband, the better, I say!
Boo Fae, I hope everything goes smoothly today.
FCM, well poo on the pellet stove not functioning properly. I wonder if those icky pellets messed it up somehow.
I was the one who had suggested the Su (or Sugar) Bee apples. I used to get them at the Haggen near my old workplace, and sometimes they are at the Safeway near me. I don’t recall them being so much more expensive than the others, though. They were usually very crisp (which I like), and the flesh was very bright.
I went to the doc and then radiology yesterday. It appears nothing is fractured, so that’s good news. However, if I’m still dealing with a lot of pain and swelling in a few weeks, I’ll probably have to go to OT or PT.
Today is Mr. Taters’ ophthalmology appointment. After that, we’ll head to the German deli and then out to lunch.
I need to pop into the shower. You all have a good day.
Mrs. L.A. noted it was kind of heart-shaped; so I said, ‘Oh. Then it’s a Valentine’s pizza.’
That was my thought exactly. The troubleshooting guide I read on line mentioned ash clogs, and the crap pellets were really ashy. Or it could just be a coincidence - we’ve had the stove a few years.
It appears Tobias my have strep. His dad is taking him to the Dr this morning, then bringing him to me. I’ll probably have him tomorrow too, I bet. And we won’t be going to Fossil Poop Day because Roxy will have school after all, to make up for all the snow days. Oh well…
Time to shower and dress - I am kinda groady.
happy birthday, dogbutler!!!
i can’t believe it is still tuesday.
the unit doors were painted yesterday. they look really nice. getting in the barricaded unit was fun. now i really have to take the bins down to the storage unit.
the green committee has an earth day thing where we have tables in the lobby and a speaker. we had “door prizes” last year. mostly because we wanted a level way to give away the lobby chairs. it was so popular that we are having it again this year. no chairs… but we will have “green home” items. we are having a paint exchange this year. as well as a plant exchange.
fcm, sad about fossil poop day.
nelliebly, good on your daughter for getting her ducks together.
Well, since we’ve had our stove serviced by Superior before, the diagnostic call is half price and they’re going to check and see if they have the right fan for our stove if it needs to be replaced instead of just cleaned or reset. Waiting for a call back.
FCD just left for the boat. I’m going to do a modification on the nav board covers. SIL said if Tobias does have strep, he’ll keep him at home so we’re not exposed. So maybe I won’t be babysitting.
Flexibility is the key.
Happy birthday, @dogbutler.
It was warmer this morning. Mrs Magill woke up early and could not get back to sleep, so Chloé got to walk with her Primary Human this morning. While I’m sure she was pleased, we Emergency Back-up Humans need puppy love, too.
Fang called this morning. He and that other LT have been reassigned to a different company. He and his (former) captain are still confused as to why. My theory is that the NCOs have been enjoying the slack and complete lack of oversight they’d had for the last year. He is also no longer being deployed to Poland this April. Luckily, he found out about two hours before he was to deliver his big-assed box of personal items that were to be shipped out in advance.
@Johnny_L.A I’ve been making homemade pizzas since the pandemic (I love my pizza over Mrs Magill got me for Christmas a couple of years ago.) Not a single one has been round.
The GD is strong this morning for some reason. I think I’m learning to ride it out. I just wish it would go away. No intrusive thoughts (thank goodness) - just a lot of noise in the back of my head and my stomach.
I hope he’s over it soonest and doesn’t share it with the rest of you. Too bad about fossil poop day.
Happy birthday doggio! 
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Up, caffeinating, breakfasted and fixing to do KP. I may get the mopping done today, but other than that, RDOS activities.
Stay safe and healthy y’all!
Ha! Should be “adobada”, which is “marinated” in Spanish (along with “marinado”). Another brain fart in a sea of them. “Lawyer” is “abogada/o”.
Poached eggs (3-1/2 minute) on toast this morning to take us back to our childhoods. Breakfast sausage on the side. Heading into the 40s over the next several days. Shorts weather!
All-resident meeting this afternoon. These are usually a complete waste of time, as the doddering bunch who currently make up the resident council never have anything of note to say. We’ll get to see a couple of new staff hires. For those unfamiliar, the resident council in places like this have zero say in anything whatsoever. They can bring issues to the attention of management, but cannot make or enforce policy. I normally skip the resident meetings, but may go today to see the new staff members.
I don’t make pizza as often as I used to, but I’ve been pretty good about getting them round. Last night was a bit of an anomaly. (FWIW, I used Trader Joe’s dough that I’d had in the freezer. Yes, I thawed it and brought it to room temperature.)
Yep, strep. He’ll stay with SIL today and I’ll get him tomorrow because he’s not supposed to go to school till 24 hours after men’s (which have been started.)
I’m finishing the nav light covers. That’s pretty much my day so far.
A reasonable heave, in spite of having to work the Sort Table for a bit, and the FT Sup (thankfully erroneously) telling me I was getting 75 more boxes for my one package car. The 100 Sort Table folks gave me a store bought cupcake for my birthday.
Is Feathers McGraw involved?
It’s curling. I like it almost as much as hockey.
Cutting it close.
{{{{Maus}}}}
So basically the "Old Man Yells At Cloud " Comittee?
Awwww. Hope he fells better quick.
Change “yells” to “mumbles incoherently” and you’ve got it.
And almost afternoon all. Have cleaned out some files and taken the recyclables out to their bin in the garage so have been moderately constructive. Off to the gym in a bit, I do most of my reading while pedaling the stationary bike and I just started a 550-page book so that will keep me going for awhile. Should easily beat the rain back to the house and then decide on dinner.
And now to see what you folks have been up to.
Taters, don’t know why but the Sugar Bee and Honeycrisp apples are significantly more pricey than the others. It’s a good apple but I think I’ll stick with the Fuji, Cosmic Crisp and Envy brands. Glad to hear nothing broke, but hope the pain abates soon.
FCM, appendages crossed that Tobias does not have Strep (and I see I was too late on the crossing, best wishes to the young’n). And No Poop For You! But the bargain house call is nice (albeit they hope to make it up in repairs).
rocky, glad that Earth Day is taken seriously there.
Maus, interesting that Fang got switched around like that; usually when the Army issues written orders that’s the way it is. Glad his stuff didn’t get shipped yet, I worked in Personal Property/Transportation for the first 4 years of my Government career, and that’s one nightmare I don’t think I had to face.
OK, need to change into my workout stuff and get on over to the gym. I’ll be back when I’m done sweating.
Greetings, happy birthdays, healing vibes distributed as needed.
Shiso is off for a vax, then her rabies shot in a couple of weeks will be her last routine visit for a year. Topaz is sitting loaf-like on the ottoman* with eyes closed, enjoying the temporary cessation of pouncing.
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I may be going off my rocker here. OK, OK, I haven’t actually been IN my rocker in years. I need a different idiom. I went last week to get the injections that keep me from getting unbearably itchy, only this time I got them at the allergist’s office instead of the infusion center. And here’s where I may be nutso: I don’t think the guy gave them to me the right way. They’re normally rather painful, as the injection has to be given subcutaneously, so there’s a long, OWWWWIEEEEE pinch no matter how skilled the injector. There was no pinch this time, and the injections were very fast. And I’ve been progressively itchier even though I put myself on prednisone. I’m not due another one for another 9 days. I called the allergist’s office and left a message for the doc, but who knows when I’ll get a call back.
Today is my last day with Her Majesty the Cat, as her owner returns tonight. I’ll miss her, but it’s been 9 straight days of critter care–a cat and as many as two dogs–and I’m ready for a break.
About my son-in-law…that’s been an adjustment. I was quite fond of him. He’s a low-key, steady-as-she-goes guy who seemed crazy about my daughter. I kind of miss the guy who apparently never really existed.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, DOGGIO! 
I tried to send the Marine Marching Band, but they wouldn’t fit into a brown van, so I shall play “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” by letting air out of a balloon. We’re awfully glad you got yourself borned.
Not the way we Italians like to get hammered, but yay for the USA win! Now to beat those Swedes.
I always wanted to know why we Yanks spell that concrete thing “curb” while you Brits spell it “kerb.” I expected an example of American barbarism, but it turns out…you folks used to spell it “curb” but for reasons unknown, switched the spelling to “kerb” late in the 17th century. I hate when the reasons are unknown. How and why did “kerb” catch on? And why is the verb still spelled “curb” in both countries? Why am I blathering on about this?
flyboy, I like your heart-shaped pizza remark. Besides, out-of-round pizzas are more interesting. You can use them like a Rorschach test. Is it a heart or two cows plotting a coup?
JtC, a belated Happy Birthday to Mr. Cane! Did George and Jolene wear little birthday hats?
FCM, so sorry about Tobias’s strep. Poor little guy. I’m glad your SIL is keeping him home so you and FCD don’t catch it. Will the fossil poop trip get rescheduled?
MetalMouse and Taters, if I see Sugar Bee apples at my Safeway, I’ll get some and try ‘em for comparison. I used to shop at that Haggen’s during the pandemic, Taters, but it got too pricey.
Sounds like faculty meetings. Oh, wait. At faculty meetings, admins pose questions like “Should we switch to this other program for attendance and gradebooks? Discuss in small groups…Discuss in large groups…Ha, ha, we’ve already decided that we’re switching!”
Residents or faculty, it’s all the illusion of having a say.
Happy Birthday, Doggio! 
♫ Oh, Leo the Lion
Could really roar
When he got mad.
♫ He once spilled a bottle
Of India ink
On his writing pad.
♫ He looked toward the heavens
And he did rooooooaaar
His loudest roar.
♫ Poor Sally the Sparrow
Fell to the ground
And flew no more.
♫ She died of roar shock!
She died of roar shock!
She died of roar shock!
They gave a roar shock test to her that confirmed
Of roar shock, she died!
Yes, she did!
Swear to God!
Hope to d… [arrrrrggghhhhh]
EDIT: I found a YouTube link. Should be cued up to ‘Leo’ (3:27).
When we first moved in here the president of the council wasn’t decrepit like the current one. He had a sense of humor and was compos mentis instead of compost. He started every gathering by saying “We have no power or say in things here, so yelling at us is pointless. We can pass on your questions, but can do nothing about any of it.” I miss him.
Looks like beans and hotdogs for dinner, as neither of us has the energy for anything more complicated. Luckily, we never grew up, so this is just fine.
Comfort foot extraordinaire.