Thursday, July 9, 2026
I empty and refill my hot tub every four months. That is what the place I test my water at tells me is the optimum timing to do so. Draining the tub is not tough to do. A trick is to start by filling the tub. Then turn off the water and remove the hose from the faucet. The water will automatically... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Kroger's: We Don't Have One
My home state of Maryland does not have a Kroger's grocery store. To the best of my knowledge, there has never been any talk of us getting one. Nearby Washington DC and Virginia have them. Now I have been to Kroger's. I have been to it during many a Myrtle Beach vacation. Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 3, 2026
The Strong Alarm
My mother and sister got themselves a new alarm system. Now I'm used to voice activated alarms that tell you when a zone is being activated. Let me tell you. That is the strongest British voice I have ever heard telling me the kitchen door has been opened when I walked in. I slipped and said "Son of... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 26, 2026
The Slow Junk Process
I get a lot of spam. Who doesn't these days? However, a fair portion of what is in the junk folder is not spam per se. I became a free subscriber in order to read an article. In so doing, I get a lot of email I am not interested in. That has led to me missing false alarm spams I did need to read.... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Never Have I Ever: Hole in One
I have never hit a hole in one while playing golf. I've come close a few times - the closest was about six inches. That was such a thrill. I can only imagine how much of a greater thrill it would have been had the ball gone into the hole. One day... Sign in to see full entry.