Up Late

Hope your enjoying your Easter weekend.  Mine is okay, nothing special at the moment. 

Friday afternoon I went out to check on the repairs and sadly Phil or Phillis (the original groundhog) dug out the sand so that it’s got two ways in and two ways out.  Later that evening Rudy came face to face with the groundhog who wandered up on the deck.  Rudy’s eyes were the size of half dollars.  He was curious and he didn’t make a sound.  I’m glad Mora didn’t see it or she probably would have been hissing and growling. 

The rain has moved in and as of this evening my basement is dry.  The sump pump doesn’t run nearly as often and is quieter.  The quieter part bothers me because I don’t know if it’s getting ready to fail.  I know there is no lifespan on a sump pump but this one has been in service for a very long time.  I’ve thought about having it changed out a couple times but dismissed the thought. 

Friday was also the first day that it got just too damn humid in here and I turned on the AC.  The thermostat tries to kill the compressor by turning on and then off and then on again.  That’s a great recipe to slug a compressor and overtime it will do damage.  I go through this little fight the first couple times I turn on the ac but once it’s on for good things work normally.  Felt like the compressor might be a little low on refrigerant.  However, it did cool this place down and removed the humidity which is what I was looking for.  I know I need a new furnace/ac unit but like everything else in life I am just putting it off.  It’s the hassle of switching it out that I am not keen on, especially with the cats.  But if it has to happen I can confine the cats to one room while the work is being done.  I’ve got a savings goal that I am trying to hit by the end of the year.  Not sure if it will happen but I am crossing my fingers. 

I wrote a little more in the current story/fantasy I am working on and wanted to watch some porn afterwards but damn I was just too tired.  I wound up watching a little Night Court and then called it a night. 

Saturday - My body woke me up at 6a instead of letting Rudy or my alarm clock wake me at 6:30a.  I stayed in bed for 15 minutes and Rudy snuggled with me and made biscuits.  That was his nice way of saying, please feed me I am hungry and I love you.  That plus the fact my bladder was about to explode worked to get me out of bed. 

Fed the cats and then hit the shower.  Both cats looked at me funny because I wasn’t going through my normal morning routine.  I told them I had to hit the grocery store and wanted breakfast too.  What I really wanted to do was go back to bed but I kept pushing. 

Made it to breakfast in the rain.  Food didn’t set well with me but it tasted okay.  The grocery store kind of felt like a waste of time.  They were restocking and plenty of workers were in my way.  It was a horrible time to shop but I survived.  I felt a bit rushed but I got the essentials and I know I won’t starve but I won’t be eating high on the hog. 

Came home put everything away and then got out of my clothes.  The house was humid and it felt nice to be almost naked.  Took an anti-acid because it felt like at this point I was going to see my breakfast again.  It was a horrible feeling but it soon passed.  Drank some water and watched TV.  Eventually fell asleep in the chair with Mora.  When I woke up I got her up and I crawled back in bed with Rudy.  Managed to get about an hours worth of sleep. 

What to do?  I had to do some work and knocked that out.  Then updated finances and paid a bill.  Then it was on to what I had been waiting for, which was to feed my addiction.  I got on Only Fans and subscribed to a few content creators.  I try them for a month and then move on not allowing a rebill.  Sometimes I get disappointed with content like one star that I enjoy his account had no new content but it was all new content to me just not current.  I could go on but basically it’s kind of like playing the slot machine sometimes you get lucky with a super low price and a site rich with content and other times you strike out paying your money only to find stale content or not much content at all.  The one creator that I would like to see is Tyler Hendrix who is gay and also a doctor.  However, he wants $49 per month for his content.  The most I pay is $12.99 and unless it’s something I really want I spoil myself but my all time limit is $20.  I suppose he thinks highly of himself because he’s a “professional”.  However, I read a few years ago that he got his start on OF when he was in medical school.  I went looking for his content then but it all had vanished and there was no trace of him.  Perhaps he needs the money but based on his social media and YouTube videos I really don’t think that is the case, he just wants the money.  That’s kind of why they are all in the game of OF. 

I took a break from the computer and watched some TV.  Then went out for BBQ.  I enjoyed it so much that I asked for the same order but to go so I could have it again either tomorrow or next week.  It’s smoked Turkey which is what I always get.  Sliced in chunks it’s tender and practically melts in your mouth.  Got to see a little bit of eye candy which was nice. 

Stopped for the mail on the way home and then I should have gone to the pet food store but I came home.  The cats aren’t short on food but I wanted to get some different treats to see if I could sweeten up their breath.  If they yawn or open their mouth and your close it’s not a pleasant smell.  Kind of wish I could brush and floss their teeth but I think that would probably be a bit of a fight.  Probably not so if they were trained when they were younger and both of their previous owners kept up the routine.  That’s asking a lot especially with two cats. 

The laundry and dishes are done so that’s a good thing.  I came back to surf and decided to stay up late.  The cats are not pleased with me but we will be heading up eventually.  I just want one day/night to do what I want to do even if it’s unhealthy. 

I’m supposed to go to my friends place for Easter but as per usual I have no information on what time.  That will probably come tomorrow.  I hate the fact that they wait so long and honestly I kind of hope they forget at this point.  I am already thinking of alternatives but I will wait to see if I hear from them.  I’m not reaching out, if they really want me to come then they will reach out. 

I also texted a former co-worker who was seriously ill and sounded last time we spoke like she was on deaths door.  I think she is better or so I hope.  She texted back that she would “try” to call me this weekend if I had time.  I kind of felt brushed off.  I don’t expect to hear from her but people do have a way of surprising you.  If she doesn’t reach out that’s fine too, I won’t bother her and life will go on. 

I am feeling a little blue but I will bounce back.  I am just over joyed about the basement and can’t believe that things are still dry.  We had a break this afternoon for several hours.  However, more rain is pushing in tonight and then it’s supposed to go until noon.  We get a break for a few hours and then it start up again and continues on/off like that through Monday.  It’s a ton of water.  I’ve got my test results and I am ready for sunshine not summer weather yet though.  I am continuing to test as the rain falls but I think my problem is solved especially since we got same Monsoon we had a few weeks ago.  Guess I should have more confidence in myself but home repairs and anything mechanical are not areas which I excel in. 

Right now it feels nice because I’ve isolated myself.  My phone is off and no one can reach me.  It just feels like Christmas to me.  It will be short lived because I’ve got to turn it back on.  I will do what once I am up for the day but don’t want morning emails/alerts from work nagging me and spoiling my Sunday morning. 

Speaking of the phone I researched what is required for a battery replacement.  They will need my passcode because they have to run a diagnostic test when they are done to make sure the phone sees the battery and knows that it’s been replaced.  While I am sure they probably won’t nose around in my phone and look at my data it’s just kind of an uneasy feeling I have.  I might talk myself into it but I am pretty much set to just upgrade phones despite not really wanting to do that.  I could get another phone of the same model used which would cost a little more than a battery replacement but since it’s used I have no assurance that it will stay in working order.  My phone is only 2 1/2 years old  I like the compact size and don’t want to lug a brick around but it looks like that’s probably what I am going to do.  Perhaps over my upcoming vacation or later this year.  I have to watch how fast the battery health depletes.  It’s at 78% which in my eyes is still good but anything less than 80% and Apple says it needs to be replaced. 

Well thanks for stopping by and reading my ramblings.  Take care and I will talk with you all again soon.  Happy Easter!