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RadishRose said:
Dog food.

I recently started auto delivery with Amazon. So, my second delivery was due March 25th. Didn't show up, even tho' I got email that it did!

That night, I got another email saying March 26. Still no show. Rather than hassle in phone queue (which is a terrifying experience) with UPS for a ten dollar item, I ordered it from Chewy with 7 to 10 day wait!

So, when I ordered grocery for my pickup tomorrow, I got 4 cans to last until Chewy gets here.

Guess what was on my porch late yesterday? Yup, the missing case of Amazon dog food from UPS. Chewy comes tomorrow. I'll have 2 cases plus 4 cans on Friday night not to mention the 2 cans I have left.
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I wonder if this is how hoarders get their start! :unsure:
 

I had 12 tons of creek rock delivered this morning. It's been 17 years since I put the original rock down, and there are some bare spots, so my tractor and I will keep busy rebuilding that. Between working on the driveway, and cutting grass, and cutting down some dead trees for next winters firewood(before the tics and chiggers take over the forest), I expect to have plenty to do to keep from getting bored.
 

We took our walk tonight late when hardly anyone is out. I saw a man and a young boy and dog walking together. We stayed far from each other and said nothing. It's strange because I used to say hello to people and pet or talk to their dogs, too. I had my winter scarf wrapped around my face covering my nose and mouth. I haven't gotten the one mask I ordered yet and may not as I see it. Seems awfully late.

As we walked tonight we saw 2 brown bunnies prancing around on lawns. These ones let us come very close and just sat out in the grass. Then on our way back home we were standing in front of the manager's building and I heard something not far from us and a huge deer came out of the bushes. She was about 25 feet from us and we looked at each other. I pulled doggy close to me and was going to pick her up because she gets frightened of larger animals. Then the deer proceeded to cross the street and gallop down the other way. She was really fast and I wonder if she was going back to the parks. She was headed that way anyhow.

So that was our walk. At least it was nice to get some fresh air.

Earlier I decided to get some light weight scarves on Amazon. Going to wrap them around my face when I go out when it's nicer out:

Scarves
 
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Today was Field Day, just like we used to do when I was in the Navy.

Every other Friday was an all hands cleanup day (up until I made Chief Petty Officer). These days it is just the wife and I, and I don't even think about trying to pull rank on her. Being a retired Commander doesn't get me out of anything these days.

I get the front porch, back patio, dusting all room with a feather duster ahead of the vacuuming (makes me feel a bit dainty), kitchen preliminary cleanup and preliminary bathroom cleanup (my wife doesn't hold my toilet scrubbing skills in high regard),
office and kitty area cleanup, bed making, garbage removal, rug shaking, rug washing, and a whole bunch of other assignments that come down from on-high. Field Day takes us most of the day, after coffee that is.

When I was in the Navy, we followed Field Day with Rope Yarn. Rope Yarn was another name for Liberty or all ashore. But these days, COVID 19 has us restricted to the base. Shucks!
 
Crazy few days for me with this and that and trying to accomplish something.

Actually I did, got H&R Block to admit their mistake and $364 is not a fortune but it's my wee fortune and not going to extra tax....so there H&R, you have lost a customer for next tax season.

And kitty seems on the mend, OMG with the money spent putting the veterinarians kids through college Ranger best be on his best behavior. He is sitting watching me with that wicked grin he has from a missing front tooth. Evil looking smile but I love him.

Ruthanne, take care of that wrist, sometimes you don't know how you hurt it, you just know it hurts.

Micka....nice to see you here, I know some people that just moved to Manitoba, not his choice, it was hers.
 
MickaC said:
There was a nice surprise on April 1st, a large flock of Robins landed in early that day, as well as a lot of Juncos, i guess their travel was considered essential, to be able to get through the border. They probably thought they should have stayed where they came from....but they certainly brightened my day.
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Ah - thanks - I also saw robins and juncos - but couldn't remember what the 'juncos' were! You jogged my sometimes iffy memory!
 
Ruthanne said:
Not sure how but I managed to hurt my wrist I think it's a slight sprain. So, I put an ace wrap on it and some ice. Maybe I should try not to use it as much, finding that easier said than done, though. Hopefully it will be okay in a few days.
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I feel your pain (but, it's in my elbow.) But yesterday, many of my joints really hurt... Hope we both feel better once the temperatures stabilize. I blame the up and down temperature swings. (Of course, it might just be my advanced age!)
 
Ruthanne said:
Yes I believe the weather affects the joints too and I feel that elbow pain too. I might put some Icy Hot on it.
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I'm running short of IcyHot, but broke down and took aspirin yesterday. The forecasters have amended the weather outlook - no longer looks like it will be in the 60's as earlier predicted... so sad /-; But, at least there is sun!
 
RadishRose said:
Dog food.

I recently started auto delivery with Amazon. So, my second delivery was due March 25th. Didn't show up, even tho' I got email that it did!

That night, I got another email saying March 26. Still no show. Rather than hassle in phone queue (which is a terrifying experience) with UPS for a ten dollar item, I ordered it from Chewy with 7 to 10 day wait!

So, when I ordered grocery for my pickup tomorrow, I got 4 cans to last until Chewy gets here.

Guess what was on my porch late yesterday? Yup, the missing case of Amazon dog food from UPS. Chewy comes tomorrow. I'll have 2 cases plus 4 cans on Friday night not to mention the 2 cans I have left.
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That reminds me of my recent experience. The delivery firm has a tracking system, and they tell you exactly where the driver is. When he had just two more drops before mine, I went downstairs and waited by the door. After an hour, no luck, so went back and checked on-line. It said he had tried to deliver but it was refused!!

A couple of phone calls and two hours, and it turned up. Seems it had been taken to the wrong address. Whoever the other person was, I'm grateful for their honesty.
 

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