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Friday, August 19, 2022

Adventuresome Friday

Charlie has a LARP event up north this weekend, and while he might have gotten himself there with public transport plus a ride from friends, we agreed it would be more fun for both of us if I drive him there. He might get that ride back to Denver with his friends on Sunday, and I'll pick him up where they drop him off. It's near a town north of Fort Collins, up among the mountains, or at least, the foothills. I've never been in that area, so it will be possibly/probably a photo day, too. It's a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Rainy Tuesday--Hurrah!

Woke late today, for me. I've been usually up any time after 4, most often near 5, but the past couple of days it has been nearer 7 or 8, today--8:30! Maybe it's something to do with the falling temps here, or the rain that finally came in accompanied by lightning and thunder yesterevening. Charlie had a theater meeting to go to--He will be making a few props for the show they are setting in motion--and though he was willing to walk the distance, I picked him up afterwards. Gotta keep your kids... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

alarums in the night!

About 4 in the morning, a car alarm went off. It was very close and loud, and went on for some time until it abruptly stopped. Somewhere in there, I woke enough to wonder if it was my truck: it was that close and that loud. Then it stopped. Why would my truck alarm go off? I don't lock it as there is nothing in there worth taking, and I have had to clean up glass from broken windows twice, and pay for new windows, for thieves to find that out. Not even loose change. So, what set it off? And who... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Oh, the things we put up with!

And here it is, suddenly Friday! It's gonna be hot today, in the mid-80s with no promise even, of afternoon/evening thunderstorms. Got word from the Seattle kids yesterday that covid is in the house. Everyone has tested positive, though symptoms are light and already abating for the dad who was the first to test positive, and the younger kiddy has no symptoms at all. A year or more ago, I'd be in a panic, but it's so much milder than it was, it's just another health trial to get through these... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Cooler Sunday and Feline Mysteries

Finally made it through the heat to another cool day! There are lots of clouds, and some blue in the sky, and thundery weather is predicted all afternoon and into the evening. Well, we've seen how that works: It might rain, there might be drama... but possibly/probably not. Pixie's world got a little bigger yesterday. She likes to sit on a narrow table by the railings, spends a lot of time sitting and gazing into the neighborhood. It's one of her Most Favored Locations, day or night. I've seen... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Busy Friday!

Company is coming! Joanne and her two teen daughters will be over for lunch any time after 11, and before then several things need to be accomplished. Breakfast and shower and basic kitchen clean-up are done; dishwasher needs to be set about its business; the kitchen floor needs a good vacuuming and rug-shaking. Then, a quick trip to the local Trader Joe's for some specific things to go into lunch. By then, the artichokes in the oven should be cool enough to be cleaned out and prepped for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

New day, new energy!

Made it through another too-hot day yesterday, looking forward to a cooler one today! We did a little 'treasure hunting' at the local chain thrift store yesterday. Charlie is looking for more stuffed critters to adapt for a pirate themed event in September. We stopped for lunch and fought traffic in parking lots and on the road, and had the low-gas alarm go off. Not a big deal--the truck once went for 7 miles pulling the Compass Rose stage, getting maybe 10 mpg, and made it to a gas station. But... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 31, 2022

photos of the new arrangements

https://flic.kr/ps/rhS1C You can see a few things that have not yet found their ideal locations, like the leaf from the dining room table. But for the most part, the dining and living rooms are much cleaner and freshened up! Some of the teapots and cups will be finding new homes as they are cute, but never used. Some I will give away, some will go on Marketplace and help pay for the new cabinet! Sign in to see full entry.

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A Day of Rest

There are still some places upstairs that require some attention with a duster, and some rearrangements of bits and bobs, but for the most part, the Great Spring Clean is accomplished. Well, if you don't consider the kitchen and the whole downstairs. For me, this is enough for now. I am enjoying it greatly each time I walk through the living room and dining room. I know my friend, Joanne, will also appreciate it, when she comes by. As it happened, that didn't happen last night as we'd planned.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

The end (for now) is in sight!

Taking a sitting break... The Great House Dusting & Clean-up continues. My back and hip were hurting quite a lot when I got up this morning, and I did something I rarely do, which is to take 3 acetaminophen tablets instead of 2. And it is working! What a relief! I was so distracted by excitement that I forgot to take the 'before' photos I'd intended, but did get a shot this morning of how things look now. Maybe I can find some older ones of how the wall and cups collection looked in its first... Sign in to see full entry.

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I'm doubtful the events of my life will be of great general interest, but I'd like to share a little more of me to the several of you on Blogit I've come to feel are real friends, and the many I imagine are potentially real friends. We'll see how it works out. ______________________ all my words and images posted on Blogit are copyright 2005-present, all rights reserved.

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