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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Snowy Sunday

It's back to bitter cold and lashings of snow today, with single-digit temps coming tonight along with more snow. I've got the heat turned up to 70+ for the sake of the birds, especially the yellow one who has been showing signs of illness. The online vet told me that her symptoms indicate she's near her end, but that was several days ago and she is still active, still eating, still preening. Her tail continues to bob, a sign of distress, though less that before, and she is still a little more... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Next steps...

And the chill is back... We had three days of 70s, and tomorrow, expecting snow. If the weather forecast calendar is correct, we won't see 70s again until mid May. Not that forecasts are likely to be correct so far out. Like, next week, anything could happen. Yesterday one of the keets looked like she was on her way to her next life, but this morning she's still in this one. She isn't well, but she is still on a perch. I've warmed the house up by about 10 degrees from where it's been, and that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Rough times...

Up early this morning... after several wakings during the night, I finally got up at 5, when thinking about things like the rent increase and medical issues started flowing, and hunger roused itself. A load of laundry got started, oatmeal got cooked, and I've gotten in a bit of reading and writing here. It has been a downer week between the rent thing, and some frustrating chat over that with Charlie, and then one of the housemates next door had his bike stolen yesterday: Not a cheap bike, and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Wednesday's child...

It promises to be another spring day set in the last weeks of winter. I've had my coffee and breakfast. Now, while writing and reading here, Captain Ahab is clomping around the decks of Pequod: Gregory Peck in MOBY DICK. I first saw this film as a kid, and in those long-ago days, the special effects of 1956 were wonderful, back when I had no idea how such things were accomplished. The rising of the white whale, high up towards the sky, has stayed with me ever since! Now I'm seeing it in color as... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Starting a lovely warm week!

Message came in just after midnight here-time, so just after 11pm there-time, that Charlie was arrived in Seattle and picked up by his dad. Yay! So far, so good! Here it is warmer today, ushering in spring-like temps over the next several days. So ready for it! I've just spent a pleasant half hour on the deck with my book and afternoon snack. There was a dove there on the nest who was alarmed by my coming out there, so I shifted to a chair a little further away. They are rebuilding the nest,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Sunday and Delay...

Sunshine and warmth are predicted for the next several days for the Springs, and the whole 9 days Charlie will be in Seattle, it's all rain. Typical NW winter! He likes rain now, having so little of it in Colorado Springs. I suspect, though, that 9 days will get him over that for a while. Of course, he has to get there first. His scheduled layover has increased as the next flight has been delayed an hour and a half. We are in touch via facebook, so there is that along with his creativity to keep... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Comings and Goings

Another very cold night behind us now... Next week predicts three days of temps in the 60s! I am looking forward to it, to the sense of relaxation when I go outside and don't have to layer up with sweaters and stuff, not to feel the bite of the cold. But Charlie won't be here to enjoy it. His dad has invited him to come dog-sit in Seattle while he himself hares off to a fencing tournament, as he does. So, no Charlie around for over a week. I will miss him! I am still leaving the sliding door... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

After another deeply cold night...

The cold is breaking today, with temps climbing from 0 to 25 F, so They predict. We had planned a nice meal out yesterday, going to Red Lobster was the plan. The cold and snow put a kibosh on that, but we managed a nice meal at home. I made tuna salad with celery, jicama, Italian parsley, garlic, mayo and lime juice. I also broke out the smoked salmon that was a Christmas gift from my daughter. He brought the box of fancy crackers. I sliced up some red pepper and put it out with some hummus and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Winter is back this week

It's -4 F this morning, the second day of extreme cold, and there's ~2 inches of snow on the world outside the windows. I did remember to keep the cold tap running in the bathroom so there's still running water there. It's forecast to continue this way until the weekend, when temps will get over freezing again, and next week--up into 50s and even 60s. Olaf came by several times yesterday afternoon, had some nibbles and leaned into some petting. I can tell he didn't come by during the night by... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

It's worth WHAT??

We had a bit of snow last night, and it was cold, down around 15F, and it's just below freezing all day. Zorro came by and spent some time in the warm. I didn't notice when he left, but could see by the coming and going tracks on the back porch that it was so. Now it's warm in the house and the 'keets are drowsing. The yellow gal who was non-stop chirping has finally quit that. I am glad. Could be the other 'keets are glad, too. I've been going through the house with the Lens app on my phone. It... 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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