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Special day today as my workplace is throwing a retirement party at 2:30, and I'm ready to go. My last day is next Wednesday and tomorrow is my day off. So I only have 5 days, (counting today) left to work.

It's almost some kind of voodoo spell that cast on me when HR approached me about retiring. Suddenly I felt old and my body screamed and ached accordingly with pain and discomfort. I took up the challenge of youthful longevity by purchasing guaranteed products and supplements that will surly grant the youthfulness I seek.

Of course there is Open Water Scuba Certification to prepare for in May
 

Mr. Ed said:
Special day today as my workplace is throwing a retirement party at 2:30, and I'm ready to go. My last day is next Wednesday and tomorrow is my day off. So I only have 5 days, (counting today) left to work.

It's almost some kind of voodoo spell that cast on me when HR approached me about retiring. Suddenly I felt old and my body screamed and ached accordingly with pain and discomfort. I took up the challenge of youthful longevity by purchasing guaranteed products and supplements that will surly grant the youthfulness I seek.

Of course there is Open Water Scuba Certification to prepare for in May
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Congratulations on your upcoming retirement.
You'll get the hang of it in no time.
ENJOY.
 
Took my vehicle in for the annual safety inspection and it passed. Good news for an 8-year-old!

The mechanic did tell me that I should replace the transmission cooling lines due to corrosion, no leaks. He is probably right but I didn't want to leave it today or spend an additional $400.00. I'll probably have it done when it's time to take off the studded winter tires in April.

Mailed the accountant his fee for preparing my taxes.

Now I'm safely back in my cozy little rut for the next several days.
 

I will do my regular chores today and then it is time for me to check all the batteries in the house and cars: flashlights, remotes, radios, thermostats, fire alarms, you name it. I have found that if I don't do this on a regular schedule, I will invariably have to replace something because of corrosion.
 
Pappy said:
Early 9am appointment to the hearing aid place to order new hearing aids, for the wife. Shortly, I have to take her 20 miles for her COVID shot. I’ve got an upset stomach and not looking forward to driving on I-95.
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my honey bread would probably smooth that upset tummy for you
 
chic said:
Is that a quick bread or a regular bread?? Sounds good.

I shoveled 4 more inches of snow. 😟
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It is a regular bread with a lot kneading, etc and time but I love it. I started making Artisan bread back in 1974 when I was living in Alberta using all the leftover cereal crumbs + graham wafer crumbs (the kids didn't want to eat the crumbs, haha)as well as adding nuts, raisins and cut-up berries if available. I have since revised this recipe as I have arthritic hands. What I do is blend 1/2 the recipe with a big whisk, stir in balance to include additives then use my electric beaters to blend well...I time everything...then let the yeast do its' thing. So far so good. As for the honey bread, this is only the second time I make it and I really like it! I alternate every week, though, as I make two loaves at a time and give one to my daughter and husband next door and they prefer the Artisan bread.
As for shovelling snow, it is still too darn cold our to snow but I am sure more will come our way.
 
Got the snowblower out this morning and cleared the driveway again. Froze my butt off, came in, made some more coffee, restored another old picture and then went to the store for groceries. Wound up also getting some fried chicken wings and a salad at the store's deli, which made a nice lunch. Soon it will be time to brave the cold again to go out and feed the critters. The herd of deer tend to come at dusk. Last night we had a really big buck show up after the ladies left. The last big job of the day will be to check into the asylum (an adventure photo site) and see what the inmates have been up to. Being in between workshop jobs (i.e., CNC work for a charity), there is more time for the internet.
 
JonDouglas said:
Got the snowblower out this morning and cleared the driveway again. Froze my butt off, came in, made some more coffee, restored another old picture and then went to the store for groceries. Wound up also getting some fried chicken wings and a salad at the store's deli, which made a nice lunch. Soon it will be time to brave the cold again to go out and feed the critters. The herd of deer tend to come at dusk. Last night we had a really big buck show up after the ladies left. The last big job of the day will be to check into the asylum (an adventure photo site) and see what the inmates have been up to. Being in between workshop jobs (i.e., CNC work for a charity), there is more time for the internet.
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We get deer occasionally in winter coming down from the hills for a good feed. One day I was out walking down the street when a big buck appeared from a cross street on the same corner I was walking towards.

I was so pleased to see this 7 (?) point large buck in my walking place. Although I froze in place, I had tears, of joy I am sure or maybe absolute fear, running down my legs. After what seemed like a life time, he moved on. 😳 🤣
 
Aneeda72 said:
We get deer occasionally in winter coming down from the hills for a good feed. One day I was out walking down the street when a big buck appeared from a cross street on the same corner I was walking towards.

I was so pleased to see this 7 (?) point large buck in my walking place. Although I froze in place, I had tears, of joy I am sure or maybe absolute fear, running down my legs. After what seemed like a life time, he moved on. 😳 🤣
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Shortly after putting out the critter food yesterday, we had these ladies show up.

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Once again, after they left the big buck showed up to clean up whatever was left. I am wondering if big mama on the right is expecting.
 
'Gumption'

That's what we have named our local, crafty fox.
Our shed has a pane of glass missing and until the weather warms up, I have just leaned a sheet of plywood against the hole on the inside to keep critters out, but, Gumption, had other plans.
This morning, I spotted him jumping up and pushing the plywood backwards into the shed, then hardfaced as you like, he jumps through the hole and makes himself at home. I've been wondering for weeks now, how and why I find the plywood on the floor each time I go into the shed.
Next I suppose, he'll be wanting 'room service'.
 
JonDouglas said:
Shortly after putting out the critter food yesterday, we had these ladies show up.

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Once again, after they left the big buck showed up to clean up whatever was left. I am wondering if big mama on the right is expecting.
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Don't you just love those four-legged critters...I get goosebumps when I spot any...except for that rascally big skunk that decided to take residence under my red shed...I smell him and see the tracks when I go for my walks. We tend to get a lot of jackrabbits our way and boy can they run and high too! Give it another month and the sound of coyotes in heat will be a common sight and sound...now they give me goosebumps especially if I hear them in the night.
 
I drove my mom to the drugstore because she had coupons to use and we get snowed on every other day lately. Then I brought her to my place and made brunch for her. So glad NOT to have to shovel today. It looks so nice, all bare ground. I must be getting better at it. 🤗
 

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