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Yesterday I went to a different park, but traffic here is so congested and the drivers are terribly undisciplined (or whatever the correct word is for drivers who turn left from a center lane, drive on the lane markings, change two lanes at once, etc), I decided it wasn't worth it, and today went back to the nearest park.

I am so glad I did because a tree fell in the forest. It was very exciting, but no one else was around to share the excitement, but wow, the trees here are stupendously tall and it made a whole series of really loud pops (my first thought was 'active shooter!') then tremendous cracking and crashing. Over pretty quickly. Very satisfying to have a new experience like that (not that I want it to repeat!). It was quite far from the path so I was not in any danger. I really like the forests here, it is kind of like being in a massive cathedral because the trees are so tall and the leaf canopy is very high up, and the shaded forest floor is pretty clear.
 

I decided to downgrade my Mac operating system (as have many others who have Catalina installed) so I started the backup process with my new 1TB external drive. Many of the back ups looked nothing at all like I'm used to seeing, in fact some looked like gibberish, so I was adding several things manually to the drive. First I put them in folders by category to streamline the process. This way I'm sure I'll have the files I need. I also did some digital cleaning...getting rid of obsolete bookmarks, documents and deleting some emails.

In addition, I made a couple of business calls, made chili in my crock pot, finally put away all the clothes in the laundry basket, did more organizing, loaded the dishwasher and continued the process of going through some of my SF threads that I've lost track of so I can react and respond as necessary.
 
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Today I want to take a ride to the Grand Union on my mobility chair. Since I got the new batteries I am eager to use it.

I need to do laundry. I have another pile of papers to file or eliminate. Working on another blog post and then doing some computer work. My operating system was upgraded last night so going to work on things that may have changed or that are new. Need to get my printer working.
 

katlupe said:
Today I want to take a ride to the Grand Union on my mobility chair. Since I got the new batteries I am eager to use it.

I need to do laundry. I have another pile of papers to file or eliminate. Working on another blog post and then doing some computer work. My operating system was upgraded last night so going to work on things that may have changed or that are new. Need to get my printer working.
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LOL..everytime you say you're going to the Grand Union, I think you're going to the Grand Union Canal... near me... :LOL:

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I have to stop myself from saying i'll meet you for a drink at the pub on the river..
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I decided to downgrade my Mac operating system (as have many others who have Catalina installed) so I started the backup process with my new 1TB external drive. Many of the back ups looked nothing at all like I'm used to seeing, in fact some looked like gibberish, so I was adding several things manually to the drive. First I put them in folders by category to streamline the process. This way I'm sure I'll have the files I need. I also did some digital cleaning...getting rid of obsolete bookmarks, documents and deleting some emails.

In addition, I made a couple of business calls, made chili in my crock pot, finally put away all the clothes in the laundry basket, did more organizing, loaded the dishwasher and continued the process of going through some of my SF threads that I've lost track of so I can react and respond as necessary.
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I’m not a computer expert…..but when these upgrades are posted to download…..I’ve been passing them by.
Catalina was one of them.
 
Today it has been forecast to rain.. before we go back into high temperatures again tomorrow... but it's past 2pm and no sign of rain at all..

I've been cleaning as usual.. everybody must think I love cleaning..I really don't.:D. but it has to be done so I just go ahead and get it done.. so today I'm washing all the indoor doormats in the washing machine.. they can't be tumble dried so I'll pull the washing line out and hang them there, and it it rains I'll hang them in the Barn..

The children break up for school holidays today, so this weekend will be the busiest weekend on the roads as people make their great getaway.. so I won't be able to go far tomorrow.. but I'm hoping I can get to the coast at some point next week

Does anyone here use fragrance wax/oil burners?... I use scented sachets, don't like candles because of the soot, and the danger of them toppling over... but I've been thinking of getting wax burners.. ( not paraffin.. but soy or beeswax).. anyone else got them ?
 
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Does anyone here use fragrance wax/oil burners?... I use scented sachets, don't like candles because of the soot, and the danger of them toppling over... but I've been thinking of getting wax burners.. ( not paraffin.. but soy or beeswax).. anyone else got them ?
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I used wax a long time ago, now I use an aromatherapy diffuser.
 
Well, I thought I was finally going to get my overhead range hood fan fixed today. The roofing guys managed to screw it up somehow when they installed the new roof. But it ain't gonna happen. Earlier this morning, I got a call from the guy who's supposed to fix it, asking if he could reschedule because he's so backed up with air conditioner breakdowns. He said there are a lot of old folks who need help. I told him it was NP to reschedule and to go help those sweltering old folks. I can wait.

I'm going out to water the azaleas. When I come in, I'll clean the kitchen and then dust and vacuum the living room. Oh, joy!greenThis afternoon, I'll bake a treat for my cousin, who's coming over tomorrow.

Bella ✌️
 
Bella said:
Well, I thought I was finally going to get my overhead range hood fan fixed today. The roofing guys managed to screw it up somehow when they installed the new roof. But it ain't gonna happen. Earlier this morning, I got a call from the guy who's supposed to fix it, asking if he could reschedule because he's so backed up with air conditioner breakdowns. He said there are a lot of old folks who need help. I told him it was NP to reschedule and to go help those sweltering old folks. I can wait.

I'm going out to water the azaleas. When I come in, I'll clean the kitchen and then dust and vacuum the living room. Oh, joy!greenThis afternoon, I'll bake a treat for my cousin, who's coming over tomorrow.

Bella ✌️
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You should have told him that YOU are an Old folk....:LOL:
 
hollydolly said:
they ( he) uses a high pressure hose system
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That's probably why people here don't do it. Using a hose to wash windows has been a no-no for many years.
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The window cleaner here charges £15.00 for 2 storey house, front and back.. once every month.. or however often you might want him to come, but all my neighbours get him to clean their windows monthly.. I do my own..I'm too tight-fisted pay a window cleaner.. .

I cannot even imagine windows not being cleaned for a year ..or even 6 months
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At that price, I'd have it done once a month, too!
 
Well technically it was yesterday since it's now after midnight but by 9:15 a.m. I had:
~reviewed folders and content on the computer to prepare it for a second back up using a different disk
~reorganized some stock to make room for the Walmart.com order that my son picked up the day before
~washed and trimmed my hair
~walked to the Amazon locker to pick up my package
~walked over to the supermarket and got a few items
~took boxes and bottles to the recycle bins after putting away my groceries

I wanted to get out before it got too hot. Glad I did because I was pleasantly embraced by nice breezes almost the entire time I was walking. I literally wore myself out and after eating lunch, fell asleep at the table. Did some computer stuff, watched a little T.V. and took another long nap from which I woke up at 10:30 p.m. I'm not planning to do too much today except for some light chores, more purging, exercizing and music. I'm not planning to go out since our heat index is expected to be 102.
 
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I took my son to work. Will pick him up at 11. Next, I'm taking my daughter to the closest town with Uber, so she can continue her ride to the airport from there.

Then the fun begins. My daughter has packed everything into 2 medium boxes for mailing, and a 50 pound suitcase. All of her other stuff is still here. So I'm going to sort through it all and toss what is no good and donate the rest. Anything I think she'd have liked to keep, I'll mail to her. I already have to mail her spices because she was worried about the jars breaking. She is moving to California.

The dog will be depressed for 3 days, if her vacation in CA is any indication.

At some point, I am hoping to go to my husband's house and retrieve our dog crate. I want to see how much room is left in the car after the crate goes in, because we are moving, too.
 
WheatenLover said:
I took my son to work. Will pick him up at 11. Next, I'm taking my daughter to the closest town with Uber, so she can continue her ride to the airport from there.

Then the fun begins. My daughter has packed everything into 2 medium boxes for mailing, and a 50 pound suitcase. All of her other stuff is still here. So I'm going to sort through it all and toss what is no good and donate the rest. Anything I think she'd have liked to keep, I'll mail to her. I already have to mail her spices because she was worried about the jars breaking. She is moving to California.

The dog will be depressed for 3 days, if her vacation in CA is any indication.

At some point, I am hoping to go to my husband's house and retrieve our dog crate. I want to see how much room is left in the car after the crate goes in, because we are moving, too.
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Do you have a moving date yet ?
 
I was thinking about going out.. it's sunny.. and a good temperature.. but I just can't be bothered. I have to watch this, because I could easily slip into not going out at all... and the world will go marching on, but anyway today, I'm not going..

I've found a cheap supermarket warehouse online. The idea is they sell various goods at vastly reduced prices which are near their best before dates ( not use by )... .. so I've just ordered some things to test them out to see what the service is like..
 
I am getting ready to take a trip out to the dumpster and then will try a walk around the park. I am going to walk around it twice today. On my way in, I will stop at my storage locker and see if there is anything I can bring upstairs to go through to either sell, donate or put in the dumpster. Preparing one package of old photos to send to one of my cousins at the beginning of the month. I know I have to do one cousin at a time or it will be too expensive to send all of them at once.

I have household chores to do after I come back from my walk. Want to get that done before it gets too hot out. I might take a trip to the Grand Union to pick up a few things for my son. He still has money left in his account and I would rather buy the food then give him the cash.

Hope you all have a nice Saturday!
 

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