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dseag2 said:
I went to the dentist today and had 6 lower front teeth ground down to nubs and temporary veneers put on. The permanent ones should arrive in 3 weeks, but I'm happy even with the temporaries vs. my original teeth. The procedure took over 1 1/2 hours, but I listened to music through my Airpods throughout the whole procedure.
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Painful in more ways than one!
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Bella said:
Now I'm thinking about the endless question, "What's for dinner?"
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I’m so sick of that question. Every flipping day. It’s not the cooking, it’s the deciding what to make.

Llynn said:
He just bought a brand new John Deere tractor with an enclosed cab, air ride seat, air condx and entertainment system. He's like a kid with a new toy.
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A very pricey toy!

Yesterday decided to use the electric grater that is part of a blender, etc, etc, unit. I hate washing all the parts so just keep it stored. Guess it dried out and some parts splits into many pieces. Fortunately I got the ham grated and we got to eat it today.

I got one walk in this morning, the second will wait until this evening. It’s too warm here and the UV index is extreme. Later we’ll watch episode 2 of Terminal List. Rather hard on the nerves.
 
Today I enjoyed coffee and nearly killed a black bear!

Yes, when your on the road it's never boring: Let me explain.

1. Today I enjoyed my first cup of real Tim Horton Coffee in the town of Smithers. What's the big deal you say? I just finished driving from Whitehorse in the Yukon and there is not 1 Tim Horton until you come to Smither, BC. That is a distance of 1,294 km. The nonstop driving time woulds be 14.5 hours but hey, who drives nonstop? Finally a Tim! Yipeeeeeeeeeee! True Canadians everywhere will understand what I'm saying. The rest will just scratch their heads!

2. Driving from Stewart to Kitwanga, BC can be rather boring at times except for the wild life. It's nice to see a black bear from a couple of hundred feet so that you have time to slam on the brakes. Today, this black "Yogi" jumped out of the bush right in front of my car as I was clipping along at 101 km. I just barely missed him. He was that close to bear heaven and I was that close to writing off my car.

3. Driving here can be challenging. For example, this morning I experienced this huge logging truck sitting on the back of my bumper. Of course, in front of me, is this "European" or otherwise tourist in his rented RV with the big sign "Canadadream." That's ok, we love our tourists and are glad to see them. However, this tourist was driving his rented RV at 55 km/hr. No one drives at 55 around here. Most drive at least 110 km and some even more. Perhaps he wanted to see some bears? Boy, that guy in the logging truck must have invented some new words to describe us. Sorry, dud!
 

MrPants said:
Painful in more ways than one!
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Hey! That looks like the guys down in Ottawa, Canada printing money 24 hours/day so they can give it all away to the Ukraine, some African countries or whoever else asks for it? The funny thing is that Canadians wonder how come we have inflation? Really?

By the way, the Pope is coming so we need a lot of cash to pay for his visit. What's a few billion here and a few billion there?
 
Packerjohn said:
True Canadians everywhere will understand what I'm saying.
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I won’t drink that unless there’s nothing else. Just not my cup of coffee.

Packerjohn said:
bumper. Of course, in front of me, is this "European" or otherwise tourist in his rented RV with the big sign "Canadadream." That's ok, we love our tourists and are glad to see them. However, this tourist was driving his rented RV at 55 km/hr. No one drives at 55 around here.
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I so know what you’re talking about. Often two families will each rent a rig and it’s bad enough passing one and a death wish passing to get in between the two. They leave no room. Then there’s the times the logging trucks decide to pass.….
Packerjohn said:
Today, this black "Yogi" jumped out of the bush right in front of my car as I was clipping along at 101 km. I just barely missed him. He was that close to bear heaven and I was that close to writing off my car.
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That was too close!
 
Packerjohn said:
Today I enjoyed coffee and nearly killed a black bear!

Yes, when your on the road it's never boring: Let me explain.

1. Today I enjoyed my first cup of real Tim Horton Coffee in the town of Smithers. What's the big deal you say? I just finished driving from Whitehorse in the Yukon and there is not 1 Tim Horton until you come to Smither, BC. That is a distance of 1,294 km. The nonstop driving time woulds be 14.5 hours but hey, who drives nonstop? Finally a Tim! Yipeeeeeeeeeee! True Canadians everywhere will understand what I'm saying. The rest will just scratch their heads!

2. Driving from Stewart to Kitwanga, BC can be rather boring at times except for the wild life. It's nice to see a black bear from a couple of hundred feet so that you have time to slam on the brakes. Today, this black "Yogi" jumped out of the bush right in front of my car as I was clipping along at 101 km. I just barely missed him. He was that close to bear heaven and I was that close to writing off my car.

3. Driving here can be challenging. For example, this morning I experienced this huge logging truck sitting on the back of my bumper. Of course, in front of me, is this "European" or otherwise tourist in his rented RV with the big sign "Canadadream." That's ok, we love our tourists and are glad to see them. However, this tourist was driving his rented RV at 55 km/hr. No one drives at 55 around here. Most drive at least 110 km and some even more. Perhaps he wanted to see some bears? Boy, that guy in the logging truck must have invented some new words to describe us. Sorry, dud!
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Very happy to hear about your road trip while you’re still on the road.
I’ll stay tuned for the next report.
Keep slowing down for bears.
 
Today rain was forecast (tho it didn't happen until evening), so I went the movies and saw Jurassic World Dominion (I really wanted to see Thor but there were so few showing times for Jurassic World that I figured I should quick see it in case it is leaving the theater soon).

Then I spent too much money on Amazon due to the excitement of Prime days. Probably the cat does not really need 6 toys, but I'm feeling guilty that I don't do enough interactive playing with him, and I hope he will like his battery toys and give me a break. There was a really good deal for Waterpik water flossers but I managed to resist it, I have an old one that still works.

I was surprised to find that the hotel chain I've been staying at was having a Prime day sale too, I thought it was just an Amazon thing. But I cancelled and rebooked my next two months' stays (in Buffalo, NY and Boston, MA) to get their Prime day discount, then I did a quick choice for New York City (actually chose one in New Jersey) and booked that for October.
 
HoneyNut said:
Today rain was forecast (tho it didn't happen until evening), so I went the movies and saw Jurassic World Dominion (I really wanted to see Thor but there were so few showing times for Jurassic World that I figured I should quick see it in case it is leaving the theater soon).

Then I spent too much money on Amazon due to the excitement of Prime days. Probably the cat does not really need 6 toys, but I'm feeling guilty that I don't do enough interactive playing with him, and I hope he will like his battery toys and give me a break. There was a really good deal for Waterpik water flossers but I managed to resist it, I have an old one that still works.

I was surprised to find that the hotel chain I've been staying at was having a Prime day sale too, I thought it was just an Amazon thing. But I cancelled and rebooked my next two months' stays (in Buffalo, NY and Boston, MA) to get their Prime day discount, then I did a quick choice for New York City (actually chose one in New Jersey) and booked that for October.
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We saw Jurassic World. It was entertaining but a few too many things going on. Not a very tight script. Keep Thor on your list. It is excellent, with a great sense of humor!
 
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I'm alive! Surgery went well. As a bonus (since I was under anesthesia anyway) the Dr manipulated by bad shoulder, to help that too. Sooooo, when I woke up, everything hurt on my right side. Fortunately, hospitals have good drugs!
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Also, they gave me some heavy duty pain meds for at home.

It is hard for me to type with my left hand, but I have been popping in to read your posts, when I can. Mostly, I've been laying down and resting.
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Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts, concerns, prayers, and hugs!!! Luv U all!!
 
Trila said:
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I'm alive! Surgery went well. As a bonus (since I was under anesthesia anyway) the Dr manipulated by bad shoulder, to help that too. Sooooo, when I woke up, everything hurt on my right side. Fortunately, hospitals have good drugs!
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Also, they gave me some heavy duty pain meds for at home.

It is hard for me to type with my left hand, but I have been popping in to read your posts, when I can. Mostly, I've been laying down and resting.
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Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts, concerns, prayers, and hugs!!! Luv U all!!
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Do your best to rest and heal. Thinking about you.
 
Much cooler today with a fairly brisk breeze.. high of 78 f... went out to have a drink with my friend when she finished work at lunchtime 2 towns away


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... then I went to the salon.. had my eyebrows waxed... then a little wander around a couple of charity shops.. haven't looked in those for ages, didn't buy anything...

Then to the supermarket for some milk which I buy in bulk.. and a few odd and ends.. nothing much else to report..
 
This morning around 6:30, walked 2 blocks to Speedway{convient store} needed some orange juice,came back to water plants in the community garden
I took the bus to go to the bank,'spur of the moment' went into local grocery store' Price Right' for couple of items. It was a lovely morning so I walked 6 blocks home, was a bit tired,after putting items away I sat in my recliner for awhile
After lunch and, short nap, went outside and sat with couple other residents in our garden for about 1hr 1/2,mostly sitting in the shade since I wasn't wearing sunscreen. When the weather is beautiful,not too warm I try to come out every afternoon to read or talk with other residents. Our summer is so short take advantage of these sunny days
 
Enduring 24 hours now without power due to a thunderstorm yesterday that tried really hard to be a tornado. Trees and limbs down all over and some were obviously twisted down. Lawns look like some sort of odd leafy fields. I opened the door during the storm and had a hard time pulling it in to close.

Thankfully no damage or injuries in the area. Real feel temp is 103F. I'm in my parent's well-insulated house. Have a gas generator going for fridge and freezers and two smaller solar ones for fans and device charging. I may stay in the van tonight with the van generator and roof AC going.
 
Played mechanic this week. Changed the belt tensioner, idler pully, power steering pump, fan belt, and air filter on my Trailblazer yesterday. Today, changed the brake pads and new rotors on the wife's hot rod (ie Camaro), along with the fuel filter. Then strung another 150 ft of field fence around the perimeter of the property. (did the other 250 ft Monday)
All in all, I sweat off about 5 pounds because it's been busting 100 degree's here. Thank goodness for the pool. Sweat a bunch, jump in clothes and all to cool down. Then, back to work and sweat some more and repeat.
Now, all my vehicles are back up to snuff. :) (y)

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Trila said:
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I'm alive! Surgery went well. As a bonus (since I was under anesthesia anyway) the Dr manipulated by bad shoulder, to help that too. Sooooo, when I woke up, everything hurt on my right side. Fortunately, hospitals have good drugs!
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Also, they gave me some heavy duty pain meds for at home.

It is hard for me to type with my left hand, but I have been popping in to read your posts, when I can. Mostly, I've been laying down and resting.
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Thanks to everyone for your kind thoughts, concerns, prayers, and hugs!!! Luv U all!!
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Hopefully you will be feeling better soon.
 
hollydolly said:
Much cooler today with a fairly brisk breeze.. high of 78 f... went out to have a drink with my friend when she finished work at lunchtime 2 towns away


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... then I went to the salon.. had my eyebrows waxed... then a little wander around a couple of charity shops.. haven't looked in those for ages, didn't buy anything...

Then to the supermarket for some milk which I buy in bulk.. and a few odd and ends.. nothing much else to report..
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Such a nice outdoor setting.
 
MickaC said:
Didn’t get all the spraying done yesterday, the wind got up…..going to finish it this morning.
Have an area on the east side of my fence in the back….space equivalent to a 3 car garage….have my storage shed, 10’x 16’ there, and had 1” landscaping stones put down…..took a lot of yards, 6 I think, before I put the shed there…..stones look good.
But….
Doesn’t keep the weeds down…..so I spray round up back there…..once when it’s warm enough in the spring, and once late summer.
My first time this year had no results….hope I get it this time.

On my doing list yesterday…..I learned something….
Hydro went out at 3 and finally back at 7……only a few of us on this line…..there’s a main pole right behind us on the back lane.
They didn’t arrive till just after 6…..why did it take so long to respond…..
Because……
I learned that mondays for hydro here are called “ Hydro Mondays “ here…...this apparently is called this because only 2 workers work on Monday so…..if there’s an emergency…..would there be more working…..beats me. 🤔😵‍💫😒🥴😲🙃.
So I did learn something, so it wasn’t a complete waste of a day.

HYDRO…..gotta love it.
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Just a quick tip from someone who has put down tons and tons of decorative stone (Because I hate grass!) - It really pays to put weed cloth underneath first. Otherwise, the rocks just sink into the ground. The weed cloth fabric is about $25.00 for a 3' x 50' roll on Amazon. But, it really pays off in the long run. I just wish that I had done this for my gravel driveway, too - before having a fortune in gravel dumped. I've learned my lesson.
 
MickaC said:
Very happy to hear about your road trip while you’re still on the road.
I’ll stay tuned for the next report.
Keep slowing down for bears.
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Wildlife are a problem when traveling in forested areas for 2 reasons:
1. Often they cross the road right in front of you. You have no warning.
2. While I am following the legal speed limit of 100 km, everybody else, especially the locals are going 120 km plus. The only ones that seem to be driving very slowly are tourists looking for animals and there are very few of those.

The worse people for speeding are local guys with trucks, logging trucks and those pulling some boat to a lake.

For the record, some of the best drivers I have seen in 38 days of travel and covering over 10,000 km are the people on motorcycles. I have yet to see a "nut" on a big Harley but I have seen many crazies driving trucks.
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The trouble happens when some tourists is crawling at 55 km while everyone else is doing 120 km. There is some rule that yoSu should pull over when there are 5 vehicles behind you. Thank goodness for passing lanes since there are many here in BC/
 
Another hike in the woods. Today I saw what I think must be wild turkeys, tho they looked larger and browner than the smaller darker turkeys I'd seen decades ago in another state (Maryland). I googled and both Maryland and Ohio should have the same subspecies, so it is a mystery. Oh wait, I googled images and now I suspect the ones I saw in Maryland were a bit younger.

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