Quick update

No surprise my back is killing me.  I was really exhausted and out of it after this morning.  I was able to take a short break to help recover.  Then work just came flooding in and I had no choice I had to stick with it.  I powered through and made it to lunch. 

The carpet is dry thanks to the help of a fan.  It is stained but I am sure if I use the carpet cleaner on it I will probably be able to clear that up.  I am in no hurry.  The cats weren’t too happy about it but it got the job done.  I pushed the fridge back in place and confirmed the floor was dry prior to doing so.  I found one spot after I pushed it back that had some moisture, which I cleaned up.  Right now it’s a wait and see situation.  I do think and hope the problem is solved.  However, I want to confirm that for sure before I walk away from this. 

I plan to pull the fridge back out tonight after supper and check the floor.  If there is any moisture then I will be calling for a repair person.  I’ve double checked both the fridge and freezer sides with a thermometer and they are both working.  If there is still water/moisture then it has to be a drain line like the YT video said.  I really hope that I solved this on my own, it would make me feel pretty good. 

Even if things are all dry tonight I will still check it again in the morning for the extra piece of mind. 

I dislike household issues but especially when they involve water. 

Since I already feel some of the affects of my so called morning workout I am sure that I will probably be stiff in the all the wrong places come morning or at least I expect that to be the case and to hurt a little bit more.  Having a massage booked on Friday is a good thing!

Right now I just want to coast through the afternoon and am eager to make it to bed time.  Not exactly the Monday I wanted but I know it can always be worse. 

Talk with you all again soon!

It’s here

My new phone arrived less than 5 minutes ago.  UPS person just walked up and placed it on my porch like it was just another package.  No signature required, which is exactly how my last phone came back in 2022.  I don’t get it with something so valuable you’d think Apple would require a signature.  At any rate I have it and have unboxed it.  It came with a 76% charge on the battery.  I’ve got it charging now and unlike other iPhone’s I have gotten in the past I am not anxious to make the change. 

My Mophie case arrives today as well and after making sure that fits my phone and sticks to the magnet mount in my car, I will charge it.  Thursday is when the glass protection arrives and provided the accessories are in place is on I will make the change.  It will either be a Thursday night or Friday night thing. 

Thinking about all of the things I do like taking screen shots, using tap to pay I think I will probably require some fumbling around before I get used to the new phone and how it works.  It’s so much bigger.  I got the purple blueish one in case your wondering.  The Mophie case only comes in black so the color of the device will mostly be hidden.  I would have much preferred Red but that wasn’t offered. 

Check back and you will here how things are going.  I’ve already explored my carriers websites and know exactly the steps I need to take to get my new device activated.  I am apprehensive, nervous but also a little bit excited.  Not to mention anxious for way better battery life.  Fingers crossed when I am ready that this all goes way better than I am expecting!

Yesterday was a cold day but we made it with the space heater.  It was nice when we went to bed but the house was cold again this morning.  Today the sun is out and it’s supposed to be warmer and more normal in terms of temperature.  I’ve got the space heater on upstairs for the cats but will probably turn it off at lunch.  I’ve got another one in my office that has been going.  It’s always cold in the basement until we get to summer and then temperatures equalize. 

Enjoyed my take out BBQ Turkey for dinner last night.  It was so good.  Rudy didn’t bug me but his nose was going and he looked in my direction.  It was nice being able to enjoy a meal cat free. 

Watched the last episode of The Righteous Gemstones.  Man that didn’t end like I ever though it would.  Sad that it’s gone I thought I had one more week but nope it’s over.  It was a great show!  The cast was really good.  I really enjoy John Goodman’s work.  Adam Devine is pretty good and not bad on the eyes, never thought I’d see him in a gay role but wow he did a great job.  I have a crush on Skyler Gisondo despite knowing he’s straight and married.  Walton Goggins gets on my last nerve, there is just something about him no matter what he’s in I am not a fan of his.  Seann William Scott is also really hot but he was only on this year, I’ve always had a thing for him ever since American Pie.  I’d love to see his Stiffler!

Got in some play time with the cats.  Had some cookies and milk and got ready for the morning.  Watched a comedy crowd work special on You Tube to pass the rest of the evening.  I was supposed to shave and take a shower but I honestly didn’t feel like it and there isn’t anyone here to complain about it.  I will get it done tonight.  Got some new sweatpants to put on, they look really comfy, hope my eyes are deceiving me. 

I am working on a big project at work, most of my part of the work is done but I am waiting on another team to finish their part so I can complete mine.  I am also waiting on the mistake maker to sign in and complete his part.  We talked last week so any day now.  If his part isn’t done by Thursday I will be calling him again and probably will wind up doing his part I really hope it doesn’t come to that. 

Found out that another clusterfuck is in the works a project is starting to take shape and I really think this is money that they are wasting but it’s not my money.  It’s also going to cause a bunch of work for me in the short and long term, so hence why I am not overly excited about it.  No one asks me for my input – management just does their stupid thing thinking they know best when that is not always the case.  Guess that’s why I am a worker bee. 

Today isn’t so bad.  My wrist is bothering me a little bit.  I didn’t sleep in the brace last night and wow that was refreshing.  I had to put it on this morning for a while while I was doing some keyboard and mouse work.  Right now things are okay.  I hope whatever I tore, sprained or messed up heals up pretty fast and that this won’t be another lingering thing that I have to get used to.  I see the doc in a few weeks and I will be sure to mention it to him.  Damn me and my bad luck. 

Well just about time for a meeting so I guess it’s back to work and then I can go up and enjoy some lunch with the cats.  They have both been greeting me at the top of the stairs when I have went up a couple times.  I know they miss me and are both eager for attention plus some food.  I really lucked out with them.  Rudy tried waking me at 6 but since I wasn’t having it he let the alarm clock do the job at 7a.  I set the alarm just in case but most mornings Rudy or my body do the job on their own, the alarm rarely goes off. 

Hope the sun is shining where you are and that your having an awesome day.  Thanks for stopping by. 

Still Kicking

Hi everyone, hope that your all doing well.  Thursday evening I opted to port my cell service away from AT&T, they made me mad.  It took mere minutes for that to go through.  I ported to one of their MVNO’s so I was still on the AT&T network just had a better deal or so I thought.  I realized after the fact there was no Active Armor spam/junk call protection and no call forwarding.  Things started off bad with the port over in that I had data service but no voice service.  It took hours to get that fixed.  The MVNO tried to pass it off as a problem with my device but in the end it was a problem with the activation and it had to be re-sent three times before it went through.  That mixed with the aforementioned things I discovered after the fact made me regret my decision.  I actually lost sleep over this, which is kind of silly. 

Friday morning I woke up at 4am and just couldn’t go back to sleep I was sick over the whole thing.  I called the MVNO that I just ported to and told them that I wanted to port back to AT&T.  They put up a little bit of a fight but in the end gave me the codes so that I could port away.  I was one of the first calls AT&T got on Friday morning to port back.  I was told that since it had only been a day and not longer than 59 days I could port back and it would be as if I never left.  If only that was true.  There was a technical issue that kept AT&T from completing the port back but the transfer went through so as soon as they fixed this technical issue I would be back with them.  They told me I had to wait 48 to 72 hours for that to get fixed.  It amazing that I could port away quickly but porting back was some how more complex.  I called bullshit and just kept calling until I got someone who was able to complete the port back.  It was a lot of time on the phone.  Once the port back was completed I though I was done for sure but that was only half of the battle. 

I got a bunch of text messages from AT&T telling me that my data was throttled because of excessive use.  Then I got a warning that my bill was over $100 and then another warning that my bill was over $200.  Seriously I knew something went awry.  That’s when I logged into my account and found that I was on a new rate plan and didn’t get my old rate plan back.  That started another round of phone calls and being transferred around like I was on a merry go round.  Never mind that Friday was just another work day for me and things were super busy at work so I had to talk with AT&T and work at the same time.  Not fun at all.  Eventually I was told that the rate plan I had was grandfathered in and quite old they didn’t offer it any longer.  I apparently forfeited it when I ported over but no one told me that.  I was told that things would go back like they were, just another lie.  They wanted to charge me $20 more than I was used to paying them and I wasn’t going to stand for it.  They offer a rate plan that was similar but actually a bit better of an offering on their pre-paid side.  I was a post-paid customer and had been ever since I was a teenager.  This is how they are rewarding me for my loyalty by lying to me and making what should be very simple and straight forward process more complicated than it needed to be.  I asked to convert over and was told I needed to go to a corporate store to make that change. 

I went to the corporate store and they told me that my account was locked and I had to call in to customer service they would be the ones who could remove the lock and make the change.  Turns out that it was a protection feature they offer that I enabled called Wireless Lock that was causing the problem.  I got another person on the phone went I went back home and he walked me through how to remove that so he could make changes.  He knew his stuff and I wished that I had talked to him much earlier in the day.  He got me converted.  Just when you though things couldn’t get worse they did for a bit. 

When we hung up he had transferred me to pre-paid customer service.  Their automated attendant told me that I needed to call from my pre-paid cell phone for security issues.  However, I had no service since I hadn’t paid for it.  I called for help but kept running into the same brick wall and couldn’t get a human on the phone.  Finally logic kicked in and I had an option on screen to make a payment on my account without logging in.  I did that and magically my phone came back to life.  Then I was able to complete the setup process.  It was a little after 5p when that happened. 

I spent all damn day on the phone with AT&T, minus the short trip to their corporate store.  It wasn’t a total waste they had a hottie that I was eyeing.  He was busy with a customer but I wished he was busy with me instead.  Fucking cute and hot!  Anyway, I did some testing and confirmed all was well. 

I was physically drained and mentally wiped out.  I had a bunch of rush work that I completed and hope that I didn’t mess anything up since I wasn’t fully concentrating on work.  I think I am okay but it’s a bit of a blur to me. 

I had some supper and passed time with the cats until it was time to leave for my massage, which I desperately needed.  My back was a landmine full of knots.  Just when she though she got them all another one would pop up.  It hurt like hell but I knew that I would feel better in the end.  As I was turning over I did something to my wrist on my dominant hand and something felt like it snapped and I was in pain.  It wasn’t horrible but it didn’t feel good.  I said nothing and when I got home I wrapped up that wrist.  I had some chocolate cake and milk.  Then watched some TV with the cats and went to bed.  I was exhausted like I haven’t been in years. 

Saturday I woke up with the intention of trying to get ahead at work I’ve got some work looming and based on the fact the boss is on call next week I know that no one will do a damn thing and it will all fall to me.  Well I was still a bit out of it.  I wound up sleeping most of the day away and didn’t really get going until 3p.  It was pouring buckets outside and while I hate going out in the rain I needed to get out and go for a drive.  I had some Mexican food which was enjoyable and then came back home after stopping to grab the mail.  It rained the whole time I was gone and it was colder out too, so much that I had to grab my winter coat.  I got in front of the computer when I got home but I felt much like a zombie and said screw work I am getting away from the computer and watching TV.  I went to bed early.  The cats wanted to play but I wasn’t in the mood for that.  I felt bad about it because this wasn’t their fault but I just had to zone out and get back to sleep. 

This morning I woke up feeling much better.  Had Strawberry French Toast and Eggs for breakfast.  Pretty damn good.  Didn’t fill me up but I had enough that I was satisfied and think that I will be ordering the same thing next weekend.  Hit up Target and found the Greenies treats for the cats, they cost $2 more than what I normally get them and I got the same size container it just wasn’t as full as it could have been.  Picked up a few other items and I just knew I had spent $100 and I was right.  Had a hottie for a cashier which was nice.  Then on to the grocery store where I spent less than I normally do.  Came home and put everything away. 

Then as per usual I got in front of the TV.  I wanted to get in front of the computer and kind of wish that I did because I had much to do.  I wound up watching TV and napping.  I didn’t think that I could possibly nap with all of the sleep that I had from the day prior but I was wrong.  I got up an hour earlier than I normally do.  Passed out lunch for the cats.  Had a donut and a soda.  Then put out my pills for the week and got in front of the computer. 

I decided that AT&T was going to pay for the hell they put me through and I went on quite the letter writing campaign which cost me time, ink, paper and $7 in postage but if I get what I want out of it then it will be time well spent.  I not only wrote AT&T but regulatory agencies as well as legislative bodies.  I think I will get something out of this but time will tell.  I should probably have my head examined for sticking with them after how I have been treated.  However, in the end I did wind up saving myself money and getting a better rate plan.  It also appears to me that I got away from their dumb administrative fees that they tacked on to my bill when I was a post paid customer.  As a pre-paid customer I only pay a 9-1-1 fee as well as taxes, which amounts to like 40 cents.  Everything works just like it did before and I should be getting a refund for the service I had already paid for, just have to wait for that to come rolling in. 

I am still mentally spent but tomorrow is a new day and unless something goes awry I should be able to concentrate on work and be more productive.  Here’s hoping that I don’t feel as mentally spent as I do at the moment. 

I know that was quite a lot of yapping but it feels good to share.  I know that no one else would put up with what I have.  I kind of created my own nightmare but honestly it shouldn’t have been such a nightmare to port back and I shouldn’t have lost my original rate plan.  I never understood why there was such hate in the world for AT&T but after this I totally get it.  They suck and are awful but if it wasn’t for their superior spam protection I would dump them and not look back. 

Well here’s hoping that things get back to normal and I can look at porn, work and just exist in my own world with my two cats.  They both knew that something was wrong and they have both shown me extra affection and I have really enjoyed their support.  Animals are amazing.  Feed them, pet them, take care of them and show them affection and they are your friends for life no matter what, no judgement.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again if it wasn’t for these two cats I don’t know how I would have made it this far totally on my own after Gator passed. 

Bring on the sunshine, good times, and hot guys!  I might not be able to post tomorrow or much this coming week but I will certainly try.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take care!

What a day

Yesterday I continued to get an error from the battery charger.  I ran a cranking and load test from another tool that I have and the load test failed.  That made me think that whatever issue has been going on was coming to a head.  I threw caution to the wind and phoned my friend he said come on out.  I told work I had car issues and would be gone for a bit.  Changed clothes and then I drove out and made sure to run the blower on high, lights on and radio on.  I figured if it’s going to die then it should happen on the way out or at the very least it should cause some alarms to start to go off.  Nothing happened. 

Sure enough I got there and my friend ran every test he could think of even scanning codes and nothing.  The charging system and load tested out okay.  The battery did loose 10 cold cranking amps according to his test results.  It’s only been about two weeks since I had my oil changed and they checked it then I had extra cold cranking amps.  The advise I got was drive it until it dies.  Personally, I think the battery is on it’s way out but we shall see. 

At least I got a free lunch out of the deal and spent some time with my friend, all while getting paid.  Plus it didn’t cost me anything but my time and the gas money for the drive.  Not too shabby.  Most shops would have at least charged for the diagnostics. 

My phone was going nuts while I was away and I knew that work was just pouring in.  A few hours and I was back home and in clean up mode.  There were only like 26 emails and most of which were junk.  I started to deal with what I had to and then my bosses boss called with some questions.  Damn the one person I never ever want to hear from.  I took care of him and then another storm started brewing and before you know it I was neck deep in work. 

The afternoon passed by quickly.  I hadn’t done any personal surfing and still wanted to do some of that.  By the time I got back upstairs it was around 4:30p.  The cats were upset but glad to see me.  It didn’t help that I went to the garage to tinker for a bit.  I thought I would add the charger back on to maintain the charge but it was moving slow, progressing but still moving slow.  My volt meter showed the battery was overcharged and at that point I just said screw it, if the battery gets low then I will deal with it. 

Got to eat some supper and pass out dinner for the cats.  Someone got pretty sick while I was gone in the morning and I had quite the messes to clean up.  Once I got past those land mines it was just a matter of passing out attention to each of the cats to get them to calm down and forgive me for being so inattentive for the bulk of the day. 

Settled in and watched some TV catching up from Sunday’s great shows and then moved to YouTube for a bit.  Saw the wireless access point in the kitchen was off so I had to tinker with the home network to get things back in working order, just a simple reboot and some patience.  Then it was back to watching the F1 series on Netflix.  Both cats were sleeping and I pulled out the laptop to continue on with personal surfing and clean up of my desktop. 

I think I had too much screen time before I went to bed because I was wide awake and it just felt like I couldn’t shut my brain off.  I did manage to fall asleep but that never really registered with me.  I woke up at 3a and had to use the bathroom and then needed to watch TV before I was able to get back to sleep around 4a.  Once again it never really registered with my brain that I was sleeping.  I woke up at 6a and just bided my time until 7a rolled around and I had to get up. 

I watch the local news when I get up but I was surprised to see a baseball game being broadcast, so I had to switch to national news to keep me company while I scarfed down my breakfast.  Then I heard the local weather we have an expected high today of 78.  It’s going to be a scorcher in the house again.  I am going to try to suffer through it since it’s only supposed to be for one day.  Maybe I will get lucky and see some hot shirtless dudes walking by the house.  I don’t expect it but still can hold out hope. 

As for tomorrow right now I am planning on just staying home.  I was really looking forward to going in but I think that once I am in I will be trapped there until rush hour and I hate driving in that.  I might change my mind but it’s kind of doubtful.  Plus with my co-worker gone I never know when something is going to pop and need me.  This way I am right here and can jump on anything that needs quick attention. 

Here’s hoping that it doesn’t get terribly hot in the house today and that I am able to get some quality sleep tonight.  Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.  Take care!

One More Day

I had a great time with my friends at dinner last night.  The food was nothing special but I enjoyed the human contact and being able to catch up.  Sounds like were getting together for Easter.  I thought it would be nice to take Easter Monday off but turns out I am on call that week.  I look forward to seeing them again!

Last night I took a double dose of sleeping meds as I usually do on a Sunday.  I knew that I would feel what I am told is the “hang over” effect.  I’ve never been drunk or hung over in my life.  However, I know that this medicine makes me feel super sleepy and sluggish the next day.  However, I push through it and usually wind up taking a nap during the day if time permits. 

However, this morning I felt exhausted.  I have been going and going non-stop for days traveling here and there, I took little to no time for myself and what free time I had I was feeding my porn addiction.  I just called it a day today and took an extra day off.  I scanned my inbox this morning and things didn’t look terribly bad and there wasn’t anything from the crazy lady I encountered on Friday.  I do feel bad about taking a day after I had been off but there was just no way I could do much of anything. 

I watched a lot of TV and slept more.  Rudy loved that because he laid on top of me and that helped to lull me to sleep.  Mora was by my side.  I’m telling you this is the perfect family for me and I am so glad that I have them. 

It wasn’t until late in the afternoon that I had some energy and felt more “normal”.  Not sure if I am getting sick or if this was just the medicine kicking me a little harder than I expected.  I do hope that I sleep tonight but I am sure that I will be awake part of the night.  I plan to take my normal dose of sleeping pills and hope for the best. 

I learned of two deaths today.  The first was a great uncle that died around Christmas.  He was 81 and lived quite the full life.  I am sad to learn that he passed and that I didn’t have a chance to attend the funeral (not that I could because I was sick around that time) or to send flowers.  We lost touch with that side of the family because they were rich and they looked down on the rest of the family.  Still I was sad to hear of his passing. 

The other death I just learned about a short time ago in browsing the net is Porn Star Tim Krueger of TIM TALES died in an accident at home on Saturday.  He was only 44 and there were no drugs or foul play involved.  Damn 44 so young.  You just never know when your time will be up. 

On that note I am about to head up, I just had to get online to see what was lurking in my inbox at home and catch up on a couple things.  I’ve not yet peeked at my work email from today but I think I am going to be a little extra busy tomorrow.  I do hope that I feel as good as I feel now come tomorrow morning.  I also have plans to go in on Wednesday and really want to make that happen.  So if it all works out I’ve got a 4 day work week ahead.  Here’s hoping that it’s a great week ahead not only for me but for you too. 

Thanks again for dropping by.  Talk with you all again soon, until then be well. 

Time Off = Time to spend $$$

Hi and I hope your doing well!  I’ve really enjoyed my two days off, however as you can surmise by the title I have spent some money while I have been off. 

Thursday I went to the doctor and of course just my luck he was running behind.  I had an 11:30a appointment and I didn’t leave until 2p that includes seeing the doc as well as having my blood drawn.  I also had to get stuck twice because the first batch of blood they took spoiled after it was spun in the centrifuge.  Better that they caught it than calling me and telling me I had to come back because that would have angered me.  I do have a ganglion cyst in my wrist.  My doc wants to refer me to a hand surgeon rather than taking any action.  He told me that since it’s shrunk and seems like it’s going away if he were me he’d just leave it alone for now.  However, if it becomes bothersome or flairs back up then it’s best to have it out.  This reminds me of the long fight I had with a dentist years ago about getting my wisdom teeth out, eventually I had to give in because they kept getting infected but I fought it hard and wish in the end that I would have had all 4 pulled at once.  My fear here is not only the bill but that once the surgeon cuts that there could be damage done that can’t be undone.  Plus I am not crazy about seeing another doctor.  We also chatted about my neck rash and he told me that he could try one more thing but if that didn’t work then my best route would be to see a dermatologist.  Again as my luck would have it he didn’t call anything in so I am debating about asking him now or waiting another 3 months and bringing it up again. 

I had BBQ for supper and it was really good.  Then I came home and started work on some laundry.  I took care of updating my finances and paying bills.  Then it was off to surf for porn.  I wound up joining a couple more porn stars OF’s and damn I lucked out on some good content.  Rudy had to pry me away from the computer by nagging me because it was getting late and I needed to get up early on Friday.  I gave in, had play time with the cats and went to bed.  I don’t remember a whole lot because I was really tired.  I didn’t get much sleep and had no nap.  I watched a little TV and I passed out. 

Woke up early this morning went to breakfast at a fast food place.  It sure was good and I ordered so much that I brought home some left overs.  Then I left for my 9a appointment for car service.  Just an oil change and a cabin air filter.  They had to order the cabin air filter but then break time came so there was an hour added to my sitting time.  Then they took the long way on replacing the cabin air filter and that racked up a labor bill for me.  Long story short I spent the morning there and wasn’t back home until noon.  I wasn’t pleased with the bill just because it cost way more than I anticipated.  However, it’s not like I don’t have it, just didn’t want to spend it. 

I stopped off at Sam’s Club and wow there went some more money.  Just got home stuff like Kleenex, Toilet Paper, Water, Salt for the water softener and muffins.  Don’t you know I snagged part of the Salt bags on the shopping cart while lifting it into the trunk and a little salt escaped into my trunk.  When I unloaded I put that bag down upside down so salt didn’t get in the house.  Then vacuumed out the trunk, presto problem solved. 

It was a really nice day we were in the 70’s  I opened up the windows and the cats went crazy.  I ate some yogurt so I could take my antibiotic and then watched some TV.  I really wanted to work in a nap but then remembered I needed to get laundry done.  So I started working on that and wound up having an hour to lay down.  I did lay down but never went to sleep. 

Decided since it was such a nice day that I would venture out to a place that I have been before but it’s costly.  Damn I dropped $70 for dinner and that was just on me, I didn’t pick up any other tabs.  I got Chilean Sea Bass, a soda, a slice of Carrot Cake.  I didn’t get a real good look at the specials but when I did I saw they had Grouper and I would have rather had that.  The dinner was $45 that included a salad and it came with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables.  The Carrot Cake was homemade.  The entire meal was all so good. I told myself to stop eating the cake because I was stuffed but then I got a refill on my soda and just attacked it and demolished it.  Then I suffered the whole way home but it was a good kind of suffering.  I wish I could eat that good every night!

I came home and opted to stop to fill up the tank because I plan a long drive for breakfast to attack that breakfast buffet, been looking forward to it all week long.  Anyway the lady in front of me kept having problems with her card.  I got out to see if I could help her and we struck up a conversation that would never end.  She went on and on and 20 minutes had gone by.  We were chatting about jobs and she has been unemployed for a while.  I wound up giving her my business card and telling her to consider applying where I work.  Then she got into all these jobs she has held in the past but she quit every damn one of them.  That’s when I wish I never gave her my card.  I think she is a bit loony and this is going to mushroom into a problem.  She kept trying to give me her resume.  I told her to go on line and apply for a job, she can put my name down but that is the extent of it.  I have nothing to do with making a hiring decision.  Then she went on to tell me she was going to email me her resume.  I told her again all I could do was pass it on to HR and they would tell me to tell her to apply on the website.  Finally I managed to tell her that I needed to get moving and then she drove away.  She almost backed into me as she was leaving her vehicle went into reverse and thankfully I was a considerable distance from her.  I just got a bad vibe after the fact that I can’t shake.  I hope she doesn’t turn out to be crazy and become a problem for me.  I didn’t promise her anything, she offered to give me a reward if they hire her and I told her I didn’t want anything.  This was on her merit and would be between her and HR if she applied for a position and landed it.  There is an incentive for me if she is hired and stays for 90 days then I get some money but honestly I wasn’t thinking of that.  I like to help people but damn you have to be so careful these days.  I’ve never given a complete stranger a business card.  I’m very glad that I work in a secure building and she can’t just come waltzing in because she strikes me as that type of person.  Please dear God tell me I didn’t just make a HUGE MISTAKE and invite a LOONY WOMAN to apply for a job where I work.  Not much I can do about it now it’s over all I can do is react if she become a problem.  Shame there isn’t a do over button in life because I’d do things differently if I could go back in time.  Everything happens for a reason just not sure why this happened other than I was trying to be a nice guy.  

In addition to the expenses I’ve mentioned I also did some shopping on Amazon.  Got some cardboard replacements for a toy that Mora threw up on.  Along with pen refills, eye drops and some other junk that I really didn’t need.  The cats just loved to see me opening boxes but they were sad when I threw them in the trash.  This place was cardboard city and I wasn’t about to let that continue to build.  I had been hanging on to boxes from when I ordered my iPad and since that worked out and I am keeping it time to get rid of the boxes.  Thankfully I did it on trash day. 

I am excited about the breakfast buffet but not excited about getting up early.  However, Rudy will wake me regardless so I will be up anyway.  It’s going to be back into the deep freeze tomorrow and that doesn’t exactly make me want to jump to traveling.  I would love to sleep in just one day.  Sunday it will be even colder and I need to make a Target run because the cats will be out of treats.  I thought about doing that today but just never got around to it.  I am tired of running and just want to lounge at home for a bit before I get back to it again.  Who knows maybe I will make the Target run tomorrow but I kind of doubt it.  I’ve plotted dinner for tomorrow night and that will require a little bit of travel as well.  I figure might as well live it up a little while I can.  Life will be back to normal come Monday. 

I am not looking forward to going back Monday not only because of having to dig out but because the boss schedule another meeting for a small project that I know will turn into a cluster.  However, right now I am just thinking about the weekend.  It’s nice not to be tethered to a phone and to hear my work email sound going off.  Wishing that I had scheduled more time off but hey I’d have to go back sometime.  Good news is that I did put in for 2 more days in 3 months so I can go back to the doc.  Speaking of time off I did think about the fact that if I did have surgery to remove the cyst that I would probably get some time off from that but it probably wouldn’t be more than a day or two at most.  It’s not major surgery but there would be stiches and that’s super inconvenient.  I hope this thing goes away and doesn’t flair back up for another thirty something years if ever again. 

Back to laundry and surfing for porn until I get tired or the cats beg me to come back upstairs.  Talk with you all again soon.  Take care and be well. 

Well … confused

For giggles I just retested my battery and it’s back to saying it’s at 70% health again.  It went from 100% charged to 96% charged.  I think it might be because I did the testing just after it had came off the charger and things had not settled yet.  It’s been at least an hour since I charged it. 

I don’t want to waste anyone’s time especially mine.  For now I am just waiting and watching.  I will retest again and charge as necessary.  Think it might just be the cold weather being extra harsh on the battery.  If I keep it off the charger and the test comes back different then I will call the place I got the battery from.  Looks like it will be business as usual tomorrow. 

So long as the vehicle starts when I need it to and I don’t wind up stranded I will be happy.  Car problems are the worst. 

That’s all now on to supper for me. 

The good and bad

Hey there … It’s a cold Sunday and we have our Frosted Mini Wheat look back on the lawns.  More snow and cold are coming.  Wouldn’t you know it but I need a new battery in my vehicle.  Just found that out a bit ago.  More on that in a minute. 

Last night I ventured out and made the trip to the office.  I was right there was a note waiting for me from a co-worker that I frequently play tag with.  I played tag back and left.  I think I was in the building for 5 minutes if that.  It was a rough trip over in the rain and I managed to hit more pot holes, which I wasn’t able to avoid because I couldn’t see them. 

Ventured out this morning for my usual errands.  Found that there was still a 2 egg limit on breakfast.  I got around that by ordering my food and then when it came I asked if I paid my bill and ordered 2 more eggs if that would cause a problem.  The waitress thought it shouldn’t be a problem and we worked around her boss.  I had to scarf them down pretty damn fast but neither of us was in any real danger of getting caught.  I think this egg limit will be around at this place until the bird flu eases up and egg production gets back to normal.  That sucks but it is what it is. 

I was close to my car while I was eating and noticed that the lights kept kicking on like it was welcoming me.  I opted to just remote start it and let it run rather than have the lights flashing off and on.  The lights didn’t flash when I got out to go in to eat breakfast to confirm that the vehicle was locked.  That’s one of those subtle signs that there is a battery issue. 

While I was at the grocery store I bought a store made burrito and thought that I would enjoy that instead of having to get back out in the weather again.  The seriously low temperatures are the worst and while I know I could brave it why if I don’t have to. 

Once I got home and got the groceries put away I gave the car’s networks enough time so they timed out and went to sleep.  Then I came back out a couple hours later and put my battery checker on.  At the time it said that I had 70% life left in the battery and to just recharge it.  I hooked up the charger for hours and came back and retested.  That’s when it told me that I had 1% life left and it was time to replace the battery.  I kind of figured that was the case because I normally don’t have to charge it more than once and I am good for a while. 

Looked up my bill of sale and I got the battery the day after Christmas back in 2022 and it’s got a 60 month warranty.  That’s good news for me because it means that I will only have to pay a pro-rated amount instead of the full cost for a new battery.  I plan to call the place I got it from tomorrow morning and see when they can get me in so we can get this over with.  I will have to take time from work and sit in a waiting room while they work on it, so I don’t look forward to any of this but better to get it out of the way sooner than get stuck some place especially given the impending weather.  Here’s hoping that this is a quick turn around.  It will at least get me out of the house at some point and others will have to cover my on-call duties while I am away, that along with the fact that I won’t be paying full price are the only upsides to this. 

I’m in a very lazy mood and really don’t want to do anything.  Kind of feels like I might be getting ill again but my best guess says it’s more weather driven than anything.  I’ve taken care of the cats litter boxes and got the trash out.  That’s the bare minimum I can do for a weekend.  Working on a small load of laundry.  I know there is something living under my deck because it was all huddle up in the window well and scurried when I flipped the lights on.  I think it’s the skunk(s) but it might be raccoons.  I’m interested to see for sure but if I was a betting man my money would be on a skunk(s). 

I hope that the weather is warmer where your at and if not that your staying warm and doing well.  Each day brings us closer to Spring and warmer weather.  I’m over the cold but don’t want to jump into the skillet.  Let’s hope that it’s a great week ahead and it moves by quickly. 

Weekend Recap

Friday night I made the Tombstone pizza and it was just as good as I remembered.  The house had a good smell and Rudy really begged me to let him have some, but I didn’t give in. 

Saturday morning it was raining and I just couldn’t bring myself to get out in the rain.  It was much better to be lazy and stay home.  I had left over Tombstone pizza (cold) and some left over cake that I had from the store.  That was breakfast.  Then it was watching TV and loafing.  Until mid-afternoon when I got a shower and then ventured out.  I went back to the Mexican place by the office.  I had a way different and much better experience.  The food was good and I had way too much salsa.  It talks back.  I love it but it just doesn’t love me.  Hit up the post office and pet food store.  Not sure why but the pet food store shelves look like were back in the pandemic.  Not much variety at all.  I managed to leave with an $84 bill but that included a bag of high quality dry food.  Cats are expensive. Then back home to unload and play on the computer. 

Sunday was the normal stuff.  The hot guy at the place I get breakfast from spoke to me, it was a brief and professional encounter.  I learned that he was getting ready to go back to school later in the year.  He’s got to be in his early 20’s.  Nice to look at but I think a bit too young for me.  That won’t stop me from looking though.  Had a decent breakfast.  I wanted more eggs but they had a strict 2 egg limit due to supply.  Wow never encountered that before and hope that it’s gone soon.  I like my eggs at breakfast time.  The grocery store had a few more people than normal but for the most part it was very manageable.  I felt like I dashed through the place and didn’t hardly buy a damn thing.  My mind was on Fried Chicken of all things.  Came home, unloaded and had my nap.  Then started on putting out pills and getting lunch for the cats.  Worked on mopping the floors, that confused both cats but Mora followed me.  I use a steam mop and when it started pouring out the steam that scared her and she ran away.  I am sure that if I used chemicals I could probably get the floors cleaner.  It all stems from a cat that I had a long time ago that had contact dermatitis.  He was allergic to the chemicals and his paw pads would break out in a rash.  Ever since then I switched to steam and haven’t looked back.  I’m sure both of my cats now would probably be okay but I’d rather not take the chance.  I did a short load of laundry from the bathroom floor mats.  Rudy went into to investigate and was confused that there were no floor mats.  He loves to lay on them.  I played on the computer for a while and the cats kept me company.  When the laundry was done I was done with the computer.  I made my way back upstairs and watched some TV to kill a bit of time.  Finally time to leave to get Fried Chicken.  I went to KFC.  Normally I go in and should have stuck with that.  On the way there I hit a doozy of a pot hole.  Then went through the drive up and curbed one of my wheels.  I was so pissed about both of those.  I damaged my wheel, it’s only cosmetic though.  However, I did enjoy my fried chicken when I got home and had to fend off Rudy.  They didn’t have all legs like I like so I got a mix and had a large breast.  It was juicy and delicious.  I was full when done but really felt like one more piece but didn’t indulge.  Just watched TV and did some writing to pass away the rest of the day.

Here we are again at Monday.  Nothing much going on and things are quiet.  I am thinking about more Fried Chicken.  However did some surfing this morning.  One of the content creators that I subscribed to did work with Joshbigosh and had PPV content.  I’ve never ever purchased PPV content but really wanted what he had.  I have always wanted to see Josh in a full scene.  Well I shelled out $20 this morning and have 2 hours of content to watch.  It’s just what I wanted and I am happy with my purchase.  I am letting my OF subscriptions run out and don’t plan to renew any of them.  However, I am sure at some point there will be some content that lures me back and I am okay with that.  As you might imagine I am quiet excited with my purchase and will be taking some time to watch and enjoy.  I just did some quick skimming thus far. 

As for our weather event I heard the forecast this morning it’s a Wintery Mix and it will happen in two parts.  Tuesday will be mild so they say with maybe 2 inches of snow.  It will be later in the afternoon so the commute home could be tricky.  Wednesday morning is when the next round is supposed to hit and they are saying 3 to 4 inches of snow.  I am keeping my eye on what they say but based on what I have heard thus far I am content with staying home.  Not that I really want to. I would rather be able to make it one day in the office just to make an appearance.  Better safe than sorry.  I will be on-call next week so I will be here all next week for sure.  It may very well be later this month or even March before I am back in the office.  On the bright side if things aren’t too horrible I’ve got that extra shovel from the last storm that I can use to help me clear the driveway if I decide to get out.  This round of weather is suppose to be more tame than what we had last month so I am thinking I might just be able to drive through it without doing any driveway cleaning.  If I think that I need it I know from last time to call someone early if I think I will need them instead of waiting until after the storm. 

Well I suppose it’s time to take a break from the computer, go sit with the cats and hope that no one bothers me for a while.  If that is the case then I won’t be back in front of the computer until after lunch.  Today was one of those days that started off with me wanting to just call in and take the day off.  I had some extra sleeping meds and was super groggy but I am proud of myself that I pushed through.  Felt like my reward was the PPV content that I purchased.  I had messaged that content creator a couple times and figured that he would never ever get back to me.  The younger generation moves way too damn slow for me.  I am all about instant gratification and responses. 

I hope you had a nice weekend and that all is well in your world.  Take care!

Best laid plans

Well looks like no massage for me.  My massage therapist has a sick kid and he’s got a virus.  She’s been in close contact with him (obviously) and while she doesn’t have any symptoms I don’t want to take any chances since I just got well.  I am not happy about that but it is what it is.  My next appointment won’t be until Valentine’s Day, that’s a long time to have a back ache. 

The good news is that I filed my taxes a short time ago.  That cost a pretty penny.  At least I can put it behind me.  Now just need to wait for confirmation that my returns were accepted and then wait for the money.  I like to get it over with as soon as I can not only because it’s uncomfortable but because of identity theft.

Guess I don’t have to rush supper I can have some frozen cuisine and watch some TV with the cats.  At least they will be happy. 

Cheers!

The last laugh

Friday afternoon was not a whole lot of fun.  Things were calm and boring at work.  I decided that I would have some fun on Only Fans and check out a former porn star.  I subscribed to his OF and then my internet went down.  This was 3p and it didn’t come back up until 7a on Saturday. 

I had to get connected for work never mind porn.  Thankfully I turned on the hotspot on my phone and was able to login with my laptop to work.  I also connected my Roku player and was able to stream content so I wasn’t stuck bored with absolutely nothing to do. 

That pretty much took care of Friday night.  I couldn’t sleep very well because I was concerned about the internet but I had no control over that.  I woke up a couple times during the night and it was still down. 

Woke up at my normal time and decided to just get up and get ready.  I showered and just waited for my haircut time and left.  As I looked out my front yard I saw something sticking out of the snow but couldn’t identify what it was.  When I left for my haircut I got a closer look.  Those kids that cleared my driveway left one of their shovels.  They actually buried it with the snow they were clearing.  Looks like I got the last laugh there because it’s a nice shovel, not that I will ever use it.  I kind of felt like calling the guy up and holding the shovel for ransom but I know that wouldn’t go anywhere so I am just telling you about it and keeping the shovel.  I thought it was quite funny. 

After my haircut I went for Blueberry Pancakes that I had been craving.  It was damn cold outside but wasn’t a whole lot warmer inside of the restaurant I went to.  A hot young blonde stud came in with a small family.  Of course he sat facing me so I never got to look at his rear end but damn I just imagined that he was probably hung because he was super skinny and had the deepest voice.  He probably was somewhere between 18 and 20 if I had to guess.  I enjoyed breakfast and behaved myself. 

Next stop was the post office and wow there was a lot of mail.  Of course I get home and got an email that a package of medicine was just delivered.  I debated if I should go back.  However, I was in my nice warm home and there was no way I was going right back out. 

I loafed with the cats as we waited for the Amazon person to arrive.  I got immersed in a new series on Amazon called Cross.  It’s a mini series based about homicides that play out in the cast of characters.  It does get pretty sick and twisted but I was roped in and just finished it this morning.  Lots of plot twists and turns that kept me wanting more.  I hope they make a second season of this show. 

Went out for BBQ in the afternoon.  The meal it’s self was horrible but I didn’t leave hungry but didn’t exactly enjoy my meal.  An older guy walked in and my little voice spoke to me to buy his meal.  I haven’t done that kind deed in several months.  I got his waitresses attention about the time I was wrapping up with my meal and paid his bill.  She asked me why I was paying and I told her it was a random act of kindness.  I told her my line about the magic trick and about all of the crazy ass responses I’ve gotten.  Nothing could prepare me for the response I was going to get from this guy.  Once I paid my bill I got up and walked over and threw my line on him.  He told me that he doesn’t like magic.  I told him that I made his bill disappear and he just looked at me and said okay.  He acted like he didn’t believe me.  I said I really paid your bill. He just said yeah, okay whatever.  I told his waitress that she would have to explain it to him.  That is the first time I didn’t get a thank you.  That bothered me but I know I did the right thing.  My little voice doesn’t typically lead me in the wrong direction.  His bill was peanuts so it’s not like it’s going to break me. 

After doing that kind deed you’d think the universe would be kind to me.  Nope I went back to grab my medicine from the post office and damn if I didn’t step in chewing gum.  I didn’t figure that out until I got inside of the house and my shoes were sticking to the carpet.  Why do people not use trash cans. 

I worked on laundry and got on Only Fans.  Damn it was late when I was done like 10p and I came down around 5p. I did break to pass out cat treats and throw the laundry into the dryer.  I was just determined to make my way to the end of the page.  There was lots of good content but most of it was solo.  I was all horned up but damn tired.  I gathered the laundry headed up and the cats followed me.  It was time for bed.  I had zero energy left.  Just watched a little TV and I was out. 

Rudy woke me this morning and I hit snooze on him. He gave me 15 additional minutes before he began his biscuit making routine.  I got up and passed out breakfast for them.  I got dressed, took my pills and headed out for breakfast.  The car said the outside temp was 11.  I was damn cold and after I ate and was on my way to the grocery store the outside temp was 10.  It’s supposed to just get colder all day long.  Although right now it’s 13 and windy.  The high for today is 22 but I don’t think we are going to see it and the low is 5. 

Silly me decided that I would go to a favorite chain Mexican place.  The problem is that this place is not terribly far from work so it’s about 40 miles from home.  The food is good but I don’t know that it’s worth the trip but my taste buds are telling me to go, but my body says stay home.  I am going to venture out for a bite to eat just not sure that today is the day I am going to that Mexican place.  Might just go to a place that is closer to home. 

I’ve had my nap after the grocery store and gotten my medicine out as well as cleaned the house.  Came down to do more laundry and play on the computer.  I found a podcast called Out ‘N Proud on YouTube.  The hosts are two hot blond kids and of course they have Only Fans accounts.  One of them said that he was really super hung and well I got curious.  I signed up for his OF and turns out he’s a total tease.  He never shows the goods just photos of him hard in underwear.  I didn’t pay that much for joining but damn I did feel like a sucker.  I was afraid he would have all PPV content but he doesn’t.  Everything he has is just a tease to get you worked up and of course take your money.  That and apparently PPV content is the new thing that younger generation is using to make their wealth.  I felt like a sucker for giving into my hormones and joining but you do get what you pay for. 

Oh yeah, the Amazon person did come yesterday.  I got a new heater for my office in the basement.  It’s Chinese made and while it works it’s nothing like the USA brands that I have seen before nor does it work exactly the same, close but not the same.  It was also a disaster to get the base on the thing but after much trial and error I succeeded.  The one thing that I do like about it is there is what I call a dead man switch.  As long as the switch is in contact with the floor the until will operate but the second it loose contact with the ground the unit grounds to a halt.  This thing seems to think that it’s 68 degrees in the basement and I’ve got a thermometer here that says different.  Not sure if this thing is in Fahrenheit or Celsius and there doesn’t seem to be a way to tell or change that.  Nevertheless it does put out some decent heat.  Once again it goes back to you get what you pay for. 

I want to make it to Sam’s Club tomorrow that’s my only goal for the day.  Thought about trying to grab lunch with a friend but talked myself out of that.  I may dine out tomorrow as well just because I can and it’s more enjoyable than eating at home.  Although it’s not going to be any warmer tomorrow than it is today.  Were not going to break out of the serious cold until Wednesday and even then the high is only 30.  Not sure about you but I am over winter already. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope that you are warm and well.  Take care!

Friday or Monday ?

Turns out my iPad shipped out this morning and UPS has it.  The bad news is that it won’t be delivered tomorrow as Amazon indicated.  However, the keyboard case and the knock off pencil will be coming tomorrow.  Looks like I will have plenty of time to get those items charged up. 

As for the iPad Amazon indicates that it will arrive on Friday, which would be fine but UPS indicates that it won’t be here until next Monday.  I suspect UPS has the more accurate estimate but I’ll keep a watch on the item and just hope that a shipping miracle occurs and I get delivery before Monday but I won’t hold my breath.  I don’t want to turn into a smurf. 

I am disappointed but honestly not terribly surprised.  If the item was in an Amazon warehouse there estimate of shipping would have been applicable and I’d have it tomorrow.  I wish that their website shipping estimates took things like this in to account so they could better represent delivery of items to their customers. 

I’m sure I could complain and probably get some promotional $5 credit but honestly it’s not worth my time.  However, if this was a gift or my need was immediate you bet I’d be complaining. 

Well on with the afternoon!  Take care.

Best Effort

I made my best effort to get to the office this morning but I woke up at 3a and didn’t fall back asleep until 5a.  I really wanted to go in but I subscribe to the theory “everything happens for a reason”.  Feeling quite groggy when I got up I really wanted to just take the day off.  However, I had planed work and am wanting to get that taken care of.  I forged forward and got started.  Then came the barrage of interruptions that seemingly wouldn’t end.  After a couple hours of that I was cooked.  Thing had calmed and I took advantage of it by heading up and laying down to watch some TV and cuddle with the cats. 

I had a meeting to come back down an hour later for a meeting and I got in most of the break before the interruptions started up again.  Meeting took place and my boss said that he was going to call me after our meeting but thus far that hasn’t happened.  I know it will happen when I take the first bite of my sandwich and therefore I am just biding time before I head up. 

I plan to try to knock out the remainder of the work that I tried to accomplish this morning after lunch, here’s hoping that there are no interruptions and I can get through it.  Hope is about all I have, I am pretty sure I will get bothered just the nature of the beast. 

I suspect my sleep interruption stemmed from losing a co-worker that I mentioned yesterday.  I struggled with calling to say goodbye and letting him know that I really enjoyed working with him.  However, I opted to just stay silent.  That doesn’t mean I can’t reach out tonight but honestly I am confused and don’t know what kind of reaction/reception I will get.  We worked together very well and close for 10 years and now he’s just gone.  That’s not something that happens often but it is part of life.  Here today, gone tomorrow.  Plus it’s the holiday season and the gift he used to send, it just is bad timing for all of it. 

It is warmer today and I wanted to experience that before we head back into the freezer but looks like I missed out.  I will feel the freeze when I lug the trash out tomorrow afternoon.  Better luck next week on getting to office. 

Now on to climbing the stairs and eating a sandwich, spending time with cats and getting them some food.  I am sure they are eagerly awaiting my arrival.  Hope that all is well in your world.  Take care!

 

Sore

Friday was just an okay day.  I had lunch with my friend, it was good to see him and enjoy a meal together.  I had a burger no bun on top.  The burger was topped with chili, fries and smothered in a cheese sauce.  It was good but not necessarily good for me.  I had a breakfast sandwich for supper.  Worked on my annual holiday letter, opted to just go ahead and print and mail the few copies that I send out.  Not exactly sure why but every year I have to hunt for addresses.  That won’t happen again I put them all in a text file for next year.  I still have some Christmas Cards to mail out but they won’t go out until later next week, just because I’m out of the mood at the moment.  Stayed up late and watched TV.  Mora played with a ball on her own for a while.  Then she settled down in her pet bed.  Rudy was all curled up in my bed.  Funny thing when I am ready for bed he might scooch over a tiny bit but not much.  Unless I really complain he is pretty well stuck.  I cuddled up with him.  It’s always nice to feel his warmth through the comforter.  He turned on his motor a little it as well. 

Saturday I woke up and thought for a second that it was Sunday but thankfully I got my bearings quickly.  I had a couple horrible dreams.  Rudy persisted to wake me at 7a.  I got up and got breakfast for them.  I sat and watched TV for a bit.  Then got up and had some pastry and milk.  Took my morning pills and then back to watching TV.  Of course I got drowsy and went back to bed for a while.  Woke up and it was a nice sunny day out.  The cats wanted to bask in the sun but wanted me to accompany them.  I accommodated them and we sat in the living room for a while and watched more TV. 

Eventually it was time to get up and get moving.  My first project was to clean out the dryer vent.  Something that your supposed to do annually but most people don’t.  Count me in there.  I only did it because my clothes weren’t getting fully dry.  Turns out the vent hose came loose from the end that vents outside.  I didn’t figure that out until I had already gotten the leaf blower out and started blowing.  Got the hose reattached on both ends.  Put the dryer on fluff air and went outside to confirm it was venting.  It was but the outside vent was a little clogged with lint.  That snarled me into a huge time suck.  I cleaned out the outside vent but there was a plastic screen that I fought to put back in place.  I had to remove the entire assembly of the vent and got it back in place.  Only to find that the screen didn’t fit exactly proper but that wasn’t apparent until I had reinstalled it.  I am sore from bending over and my legs turned to Jell-O for a bit.  My back is also bothering me.  More proof that I am out of shape (but I already knew that).  Finally got things to an acceptable point where I was comfortable walking away. 

Next was on to some computer work.  I put together a list of annual recurring charges.  Then I started marking up a calendar for next year with that data as well as other important dates.  This is a task that I am not fond of because it too is a huge time suck.  Finally I took a bathroom break and that turned into taking a shower and leaving for supper. 

Went out for pizza where the cute guys work.  There is more than one.  However, the one that I wanted to see wasn’t there and I think he probably has moved on.  However, the one hottie that was working and delivered my pizza to me smiled at me and said hello.  Normally he’s a snob.  He’s sure got some buns and it was difficult not to make a move but he is way young probably in his early 20’s.  While it’s not a problem for me the odds are of a younger guy being interested in a older guy are limited and I don’t even know if he’s gay.  I just ate my pizza and watched him walk all over the restaurant.  I got in as much bun viewing as I possibly could.  Damn he was so fine.  I ate 1/2 of the pizza and brought the other 1/2 home.  This was my only real meal for the day. 

Stopped by the post office to mail the holiday letters and pick up my mail.  Back home to pass out food and treats for the cats.  Then time to gather my bedding and throw it in the laundry.  It’s in the dryer now and just about done.  Here’s hoping that it’s all the way dry when I pull it out.  I finished up the calendar for now.  I need to put my on-call shifts in but can’t do that until that calendar is finalized and it will be a couple more weeks.  I don’t think anyone is going to ask for changes but I’m waiting just in case because you never know when it comes to people, they continue to surprise me all the time. 

I finished an Audio book by Whoopi that she wrote back in 2015.  It played out over the course of a couple days.  I listened while I was traveling both to the buffet on Tuesday and to the doctor on Thursday, it finished up on my way home I believe. 

Pretty much got everything but one item done on this round of vacation.  I am sad at usual that Monday it will be back to normal.  I’ve already peeked and there are about 365 emails waiting for me.  More will likely accumulate over the weekend.  I did some skimming but took zero action.  I kind of wanted to know what I was in for.  Monday is going to be a very busy day!

Found out by happenstance yesterday that a muscle relaxer I take is no longer covered by my insurance.  They just changed the drug formulary with no notice.  This was the only non-drowsy drug in that class.  Everything else makes you sleepy, but that’s how it gets your muscles to relax.  I will either have to pay for it out of my pocket through a different pharmacy or just go without.  Lucky for me that I don’t take it as prescribed (it’s 3 times a day and I take it 2 times a day) so I have quite the surplus here.  I already reached out to my doctor to find out what options I had and just as I thought I am pretty much out of luck.  The one drug they want to try me on has “unpleasant side effects if you suddenly stop taking it”.  That alone is enough to scare me away at least for now. 

Need to get to bed so that I can wake up at my normal time tomorrow and head out for breakfast and the grocery store.  If my plans work out I am thinking of giving Red Lobster another try.  I heard they have a new CEO and he’s revamped the menu bringing back some classics.  I’ve yet to peek but I am hoping for Crab Alfredo if not then some Fried Flounder sounds pretty good. 

I hope that all is well in your world, just wanted to check in and let you know that I am still above ground and moving around.  Thanks for dropping by, take care!

2nd Car Wash

Happy Sunday!  I managed to wake up early and take care of the cats.  Got dressed and headed off to breakfast.  Had those Blueberry Pancakes that I wanted so badly.  Damn they were just a little busy and I was starved.  It took forever to get my food. 

When I returned to the car I got to see the passenger side and there was still mud everywhere and the front grill was covered as well.  I know I paid for a wash yesterday but I went to a place that is well known to suck.  I went against my better judgement.  To solve the problem I went to the expensive car wash, they flood the car with soap and water so I knew that would solve the problem.  Got to see a cute guy in the process.  This wash did a much better job than the first one. 

Off to grab groceries and get more money taken away from me.  I’m trying Chicken Alfredo by Rao’s this week.  Its’ my first alfredo experience with this brand so hopefully it works out well.  I am looking forward to it. 

Before heading home I had a half tank and opted to fill up.  Not that I am going anywhere that I will need it but better to be prepared in case something comes up and have peace of mind. 

Felt pretty down when I came back home.  Just a case of loneliness and not really having anyone to talk to that I feel truly cares.  Seeing the cats helped a bit.  I got out of my clothes and relaxed in front of the TV.  The cats joined me and we watch a YouTube Video that was interesting but the sugar from breakfast was wearing off and I got sleepy.  No reason not to take a nap so that’s what I did.  The three of us were all passed out in my bed.  It’s quite uncomfortable but we manage to make it work. 

Woke up and it was time for lunch for the cats.  I had some pastry and a soda but not before I put out my medicine for the week.  Then on to clean the cats water fountain and change the filter.  I loath that task but it’s a must every 4 weeks.  Going any longer made my old cats sick and I don’t want to take any chances with these two.  It’s bad enough they have a fur ball issue. 

Got the trash out and opted to skip vacuuming this week, just not feeling like doing much.  It was all gloomy and drizzly this morning but now the sun is making it’s debut.  Hopefully, it sticks around like it’s supposed to for the week. 

I’m going back out to get my BBQ and very much looking forward to that.  I plan to bring a plate home because I can only eat so much frozen food in a week.  Being on-call I don’t want to leave home because it will be much like taking a nap, the phone knows I’m doing something I shouldn’t so the problems will filter in.  That’s why I just stay put.  I’ve peeked ahead and it’s going to be a little busy this week at least according to my calendar.  No shortage of meetings. 

Used that new toothbrush last night.  The old one you pressed the power button once it was on and if you pressed it again it went off.  Kind of like my Sonicare works.  However this new Oral B has three modes all controlled with the power button so it starts off slow, next press is faster and press again for fastest.  Slow is for sensitive teeth or to get used to it.  The faster level is for everyday brushing.  Fastest is for whitening, which can be used occasionally or daily.  My mouth felt damn clean when I was done which was the objective.  It’s just so confusing to press the button so many times.  I made a little bit of a water mess when I was cleaning up.  Still wish it had a light to let me know that it was charging, who knows maybe I got a defect.  Of course I saw a better model at Target in the weekly ad this morning for the same price I paid at Amazon. 

That’s pretty much it for Sunday thus far.  Here’s hoping the week ahead it great and there are no curveballs waiting for you or me.  Take care!

Silent Saturday

Welcome!

My chest pain stopped yesterday evening.  I typically don’t take in a whole lot of caffeine but I backed off of that and also refrained from watching any porn.

I got caught up in YouTube shorts last night.  I came across a clip that someone put up of their HOA and this dumb ass chatting at them through their video door bell.  I don’t know if it’s a skit or if it’s real.  I just can’t decide.  However, it really displays how over reaching an unpleasant it can be to live in a subdivision with an HOA.  I’ve never ever heard of this but in the videos apparently in this particular HOA the board members all have a master key to everyone’s house and can enter at anytime for any reason.  This guy said he was needing to check things like the furnace filter and he was getting alerts that something was wrong.  The owner changed the locks and the HOA guy had a lock smith drill the locks.  Another time he just brought over a chain saw and went at the door to gain entry.  He showed up for what to me looks like every damn day and pestered these people.  If a package was dropped off they had to have it cleared off their front porch within a certain period of time or they got a fine.  Same thing with Super Bowl time and they had a ton of pizzas delivered.  The Domino’s box clearly says recycle but apparently in this HOA they can’t be recycled and the HOA guy pulled them from the recycle bin and dumped them on their front door, also gave them a fine because you know it’s a package and wasn’t picked up in a timely manner.  It was barely spring and they had a small tree growing in their front lawn.  It wasn’t blooming fast enough for the HOA guy so he took his chain saw and chopped it down because they weren’t allowed to have dead trees in their front yard.  They tried to plan 3 or 4 other trees around their property but when they were delivered he scrambled over to tell them that they weren’t HOA approved so they couldn’t be planted.  The guy would show up at 11 and 11:30 at night saying it was an emergency he needed to talk with the lady’s husband.  They got a bunch of fines like $24 thousand dollars and they were sued by the HOA more than once.  Just watching the videos made me want to grab a baseball bat and go beat the shit out of that guy.  The HOA guy tried to tell the owners of the house that the he/the HOA owned the house and he had a lot of power he could evict them if he wanted to.  Which is actually true if there are unpaid dues, fines, etc..

As you might not be able to tell I fucking hate HOA’s.  I am in one not by choice.  The damn thing existed when we moved in but no one told us about it because it was essentially inactive.  One day someone breathed life back into the thing by that time we had been here at least 10 years.  My late spouse refused to pay and got into many arguments with the officers from the HOA and told them to go fuck themselves because it would be a cold day in hell before they got a dime of his money.  They threated constantly to try to intimidate him into paying saying they would place a lien on the house and he countered with that’s fine I don’t ever plan on moving so good luck, you’ll still never get your money.  Well he passed and I got the home in my name.  The HOA kept coming and I ignored them for the longest time.  Lots of people in the subdivision did.  Well when I found out that they had the power to evict me and even sell my house that’s when I wised up and started paying them their dues, not that I want to but it’s better than facing the alternative and much cheaper.  I still hate them with a passion and if I ever do move I will do my very best to find a place that has no HOA.  They collect their dues and say that it goes to insurance and maintenance of the common ground.  Common ground that I don’t use but since I am in the HOA by default I can be sued along with them if someone gets hurt.  It’s all bat shit crazy.  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver had done at least one piece about HOA’s and how evil they are, it’s worth your time if you’d like to know more. 

At any rate my blood was boiling so much that I wasn’t able to do what I really wanted to and time got away from me.  I wound up going to bed and watching something else to calm down.  Oddly enough being that upset didn’t seem to affect the little chest pain I had. 

On to today … I woke up early and damn if it wasn’t pouring buckets outside.  That was NOT in the forecast it was supposed to be sunshine all weekend long.  I got breakfast and my haircut.  Then I went on an adventure and drove to see my neighbors new house that is being built.  Damn if I didn’t hit a mud puddle and that crap was everywhere.  My vehicle looked horrible.  Funny thing is my neighbor and I crossed paths.  Our property tax bills came and I like to compare to make sure that I am not paying too much.  That’s when I discovered that my hot neighbor had bought land.  I just went to be nosy and check it out.  He’s already got one kid and I suspect being younger that he probably wants to have more kids and well you need some room for that.  He’s moving to a small mansion that is at least worth double what his present home is and it’s much, much bigger.  No wonder he stopped cutting his grass and only mows occasionally.  His lawn is getting pretty long and it looks like shit so I suspect that I will hear a mower firing up any day now.  Here’s hoping that I get one last glimpse of him shirtless before he moves out.  I also hope that I get someone equally as nice as he has been, the few times we have interacted. 

Got an Amazon delivery.  A new toothbrush because my old one died for the second time.  Odd thing is the old one had a light to tell me when it was charging.  The new one has no lights so I have no idea if it’s taking a charge or not.  It works though.  I maintain two brushes an Oral B (which is what died) and a Sonicare (used to be my late spouses) I alternate between them and that combined with flossing and Listerine keeps getting me rave reviews at the dentist so I don’t plan on making any changes to that plan. 

Watched a movie on Prime called The Boys In The Boat.  It was really good, a bit long but good.  Took a nap and just wasted time.  I drove out to the restaurant I wanted to eat at.  Damn if I didn’t hit a mother of a pot hole on the way.  A semi was in front of me and he hit it first by the time I saw it I had 0 reaction time.  It didn’t look that bad but once I hit it I really felt it and figured that I would have some tire issues but thankfully that wasn’t the case. 

Enjoyed Chilean Sea Bass and dropped a decent amount of money for what was a damn good meal.  All of the male waiters seemed to have the night off.  I only saw one hot guy in the whole place working.  I enjoyed that view while I could.  I was in and out in 30 minutes which is pretty good.  Had to stand in the sun a bit until they opened the front door as I and a bunch of other people were slightly early.  Normally they let you in as long as it’s within a few minutes of opening but not today.  People were bitching about that but I just continued to bake with them in the sun until the door finally opened.  Then I held the door and let everyone pile in before me, there were a few large parties.  I already knew I was going to the bar and thankfully I was the only one. 

Made my way back, got the mail and some cat food.  Stopped by a car wash and then made it home.  Been playing on the computer and found lots of new porn that I want to see, who knows when I will have time for that. 

It’s kind of late for me to be in the basement but I have finally cooled off from baking in the sun.  The cats really want to go upstairs but they don’t dare make a move without me.  It’s like they are my shadows. 

Time to try to make them happy and head back up.  They both know that I should be getting ready for bed and that means cat nip for them.  It’s all a nice little routine that I have that seems to work out rather well until the weekend comes along and once and a while I want to play and do something different. 

I know for certain I will be eating BBQ tomorrow.  My taste buds are craving it so much that I actually thought about switching my plans for tonight but I know I can have the best of both worlds it just takes a little patience.  Something that I don’t have a lot of but for some reason when push comes to shove my patience shows up most of the time, depends on what I am having to be patient for. 

Hope that you are having a good weekend thus far.  One more day away from work and then I will be back and on-call.  Oh joy!

Cheers for now!

THE WEEKEND

Saturday…. I woke up early thanks to Rudy my biscuit maker. Both cats happy as always to see me and start yet another day. I passed out breakfast for them. Then took a shower. Afterwards while I was getting dressed Rudy camped out in the bathtub to get some fresh water. He loves the privacy of the shower curtain, like he’s on some secret mission and I can’t know about it. If I try to peek, he stops and gives me the death stare or it will spook him and he will just abort his mission. Mora goes in as well but not nearly as often as Rudy. I walked in to get some deodorant and he saw me through the curtain, I suppose he thought that I was going to mess with him and he kept his eye on me. I just got what I needed and got out.

Off to breakfast and I had my Greek Pizza like thing and it was delicious but quite messy. The one I had last weekend was made a little neater and was easy to pickup and eat. This one was more a mission for a fork. I still got it in my gullet and enjoyed every last bite.

Then off to see my friends and make someone’s day with a special gift. It worked and I got my satisfaction from seeing his face and the smile. I hung out for a bit and chatted. Then someone said something that rubbed me the wrong way and I decided that it was time to leave. No one knows I was upset I didn’t argue raise my voice and my face didn’t turn bright red. I’m kind of amazed at that. People don’t realize that they can hurt you even with just words. It wasn’t intentional but they could have said what they said differently to sweeten it up a bit so that it didn’t come off so abrasive.

I came back home and took a brief nap. Then it was back outdoors. I took care of changing the battery on the garage camera. Then mixed up some insect spray and sprayed the perimeter of the house. I am not a fan of that job but it costs a lot less to do it on my own. It was nice out but the sun was beating down on me. I found some hail damage in my siding, not something I wanted to see but it’s fixable. Manage to stumble upon some baby wasps and find a gap in an exterior outlet, which is also fixable. Rinsed out the sprayer and set it to dry in the garage.

Back inside and to the basement with the cats. Got myself all horned up surfing the web for porn. Scott Finn one of my all-time favorite performers had a new scene out. I love all of his work and had to have this to add to my collection. Kept thinking about what to do for supper. Since I was all horned up, I opted for (as you probably guessed) pizza so that I could look at cute guys. Lucky for me my computer work was wrapping up just as both cats got to nagging me that it was time to go back upstairs. They were hungry and it just worked out well for both of us.

Once I made sure they were up, I passed out some food for them and threw on my shoes. Told them that I would be back and went off for pizza and guy watching. I tried to talk myself into going some place else but couldn’t’ really think of anything else that I wanted. This was one of those times that I should have listened to that feeling and skipped this place. Of course, a sunny Saturday and it was later in the afternoon. The place was packed. I had two guys to watch and they both had on shorts and nice butts that were perky. I changed things up and ordered a Cesar Salad. I’ve been craving one of those for days. I didn’t know that it was possible to fuck up a Cesar Salad but this place did. It had some oil dressing on it and tasted nothing like a Cesar Salad should have. Each one of the guys that was running food brought me my dishes. The second one looked a little like the guy that I have had my eye on for a while. However, he wasn’t quite as friendly to me. Like he knew I was gay and wanted him. All I said was thank you when he set my pizza down and I got a slight attitude but he was still professional. Service sucked, no one came to refill my drink. I waited forever to get the check. Then the guy forgot the box but rushed to take my money. I got my fix of guy watching and wished that I could touch and feel some flesh.

Made my way back home. Stopped off for cat food, also managed to somehow forget that as well. Stayed upstairs with the cats and they settled down. I began playing on my phone. Wound up buying a one-month subscription to a dating app. I’ve got no matches. I’m growing tired of being alone. It’s not so much about sex but that is part of the equation. I want to go somewhere and do something, just spice up my life. Not looking for drama or problems, I’m sure that will follow as it always seems to be apart of life. However, it would be nice to not have so much alone time. I like my alone time and need some of it but not nearly as much as I have. That feeling is what lulled me into just take the plunge and subscribe. I spent more than I wanted to for the 1-month subscription but my goal is one month and I’m done with the app. I might move to a different app but not sure about parting with more money but that is not totally out of the question.

After that fun was over with, I was thinking about an old co-worker who was straight but I had feelings for. I had a plan to make a pass at him but another colleague foiled my plan. I started writing the story and time got away from me. I can really get lost in writing or when I concentrate on something that I enjoy regardless of what it is. The cats were stirring again and it was time for bed. They got their cat nip and I brushed my teeth. Managed to put off doing the dishes and forgot that was pending so it was a last-minute scramble to load the dishwasher and get that going.

Then on to the moment I had been waiting for. Watching Scott Finn’s new scene. It was amazing and hot enough that I was able to let off some pressure. I hope that he keeps on working for a while. After that fun I found something on Amazon Prime to occupy me until my sleeping drugs kicked in and I called it a night. Had to move a cat to climb in bed. They both love to stretch out and hog as much as they can. I wish my room was bigger so that I could get a larger bed and still be able to maintain my recliner. Right now, it’s either larger bed and no recliner or keep things as they are. Some how with a larger bed I still think I’d have space problems because the cats would still be with me.

Sunday…. The biscuit maker woke me up way early. I just laid and enjoyed cuddling with him and trying to wake up. Finally, I let them both know I was awake and got my morning greeting from both of them. Off to get them breakfast. Being Mother’s Day I was early but the place I went too was still busy. Service absolutely sucked. I got my order in and got my drink right away. However, it took forever for food to come out. No one refilled my drink, someone offered but forgot me. The food was okay, nothing to rave about. It was a simple meal that I had been craving for a little bit. I paid my bill and made my way to the grocery store.

Luck was on my side they had three Chicken Cesar Wraps. I was tempted to buy all of them but only picked up two of them. That’s dinner tonight for sure and I am so looking forward to it. Hopefully it will be just as tasty as the first one I had a couple weeks back at the office. There is no way I would even try to get in the door at any place given that it’s Mother’s Day, it’s a busy day for all of the restaurants and I just as soon skip the chaos. I did have the thought of trying for Mexican but finding the Chicken Cesar Wraps took that desire away.

Filled the gas tank and then came home to unload and put away the groceries. Mora met me at the door, she just loves to greet me. Normally they are both there but I can always count on her. Rudy was loafing and sleeping in bed. I guess he was just too comfy and didn’t want to move. I get it. Came back to my room and talked with him for a bit while I got out of my clothes. Mora joined us and I sat down and watched some normal YouTube Sunday videos and managed to get sleepy as per usual. Wound up crawling back in bed slept right next to Rudy he didn’t move and was so warm. I was out for 30 minutes to an hour.

Once awake I made my way to the kitchen. Passed out lunch for the cats which was nibbled on and quickly shoved aside. I had a couple pieces of left over pizza. Then on to the fun task of putting my medicine out. Then on to the thrill of the day, cleaning the cats water fountain. I’m just not a chore kind of guy but I get that things have to be done. That was done and plugged back in. Fresh water flowing and Mora watched me like a hawk. She’s possessive of her fountain but she shares it with her brother. I told them the story about how the water fountain came to be, which they have probably heard three or four times. That’s the best part about talking to an animal, you can say whatever you want and they don’t talk back to you or judge you.

On to cleaning the house a bit. Then off to the basement to update finances, surf for more porn and up date ye old blog. Today is also the day that I will finally swap my long sleeves for short sleeves. I don’t look forward to that task either but I do have way more short sleeve shirts than long sleeve ones. I’m all about short sleeves. I’ve also got a project to clean off my dresser and do some other cleaning. My dresser probably will happen but as for the rest of it, ah there is always a tomorrow.

Best thing about this week is that it’s only three days. I thought about reconsidering my plans and actually going into the office but since it’s only three days I figured no one is going to miss me. I plan to work in a haircut along with my doctor’s visit on Thursday. Friday, I found a new place that I plan on checking out. They serve fish but only on Friday’s and it just sounds so good. I want to take care of the rest of the gutter project and possibly power wash the deck but Friday has rain in the forecast. I might get the gutter project finished on Saturday morning if I get up early enough and feel like it. In my mind it’s a super simple thing just put a screen in place. It’s a matter of cutting it to size and moving the ladder as well as some patio furniture/objects a few dozen times. It will also be a nice treat for the cats to watch me, hopefully if I get it done, it won’t involve any injuries or disasters.

As for the rest of today I’ve got a bit of time on my hands. Here’s hoping that it will be the best week yet for all of us.

Take care and thanks for stopping by!

Let’s Get Physical

Happy Saturday, hope all is well.  Buckle up as we take another ride in the adventure of my life.

Yesterday  I had this feeling of doom come over me as it relates to my home.  Not exactly sure why.  It started when I thought I heard the sump pump cycling.  It was not but I had to test it to make sure that it worked.  Yep still working.  In the afternoon I was headed upstairs.  I noticed that something didn’t feel right on the carpet.  I took off my shoe and went over the area again.  Yeah something is not right because my foot is wet.  In the middle of the floor there was a small puddle of water that had dampened one area.  I looked up and the ceiling tiles were fine.  I checked in the utility closet and didn’t see any water there.  Last time this happened the water heater burst but it was much wetter and covered a wider area.  Next up I checked the wall and the baseboard that are exterior facing.  They felt dry.  I am puzzled as to what in the world this is.

I broke out the big steam cleaner that I haven’t used in easily I’d say 4 to 5 years.  It didn’t suck up anything.  I got a couple pee pads out and inverted them so that the pad part faced the carpet and walked over them.  That wicked up some water.  I repeated it another time.  Finally I got the little carpet cleaner that I just bought for cat mini messes and damn it sucked up a small amount of some foul dirty water.  I worked and worked to make sure that there wasn’t anything left to suck up.  Then I broke out my big fan that moves air like no tomorrow and faced it on the spot and turned it on.  I let it run overnight.  I came down to check on it before I headed to bed and there was progress being made. 

I was so busy between this and a couple things from work that came in that I never ate supper.  The cats got fed and got their treats but I just kept putting off taking care of me, which is typical for me.  I wound up eating some Greek Yogurt and washing it down with some tap water.  I really wasn’t hungry, more sick and stumped over what in the world this could be. 

We have had a lot of rain and this area faces the back of my home, which is where I had the mold problem a few years back when I had a broken downspout.  Those gutters are clogged.  I figured that while it’s possible that this could be water from the foundation coming in, that’s not something I have had to deal with ever.  Neighbors around me have.  However, I wouldn’t think that it would be a small area and that it would cover more ground.  This is kind of an odd spot in that it’s in the middle of the house. 

That was enough to convince me I just have to clean the gutters in the back of the house.  It’s been 2 years and nothing has been done.  I prepped myself for that as my to do item for Saturday. 

Watched some TV, brushed my teeth and off to bed I went.  I slept for a couple hours.  I went to bed around normal time and was up by 1a.  I just couldn’t stop my mind from racing and thinking about the house.  I watched TV and around 4a I got up and fixed myself some oatmeal.  It was tasty and helped.  I managed to force myself back to sleep and Mora helped out with one of her magic hugs. 

Here comes Rudy at normal time waking me up.  I didn’t really want to be up.  I fed him and came back to bed but there was no going back to sleep.  I lounged for a bit as it was a bit nippy out at 52 degrees.  I eventually heated up the last Apple Fritter and had a Diet Coke to wash that down.  Then my medicine.  Sprayed myself down with sun screen (tip don’t get that shit near your eyes, especially if it’s water proof) and then some Deep Woods Off so I didn’t get bothered by bugs.  Threw on a t-shirt, some sweats and dug out my work shoes, which used to feel like crap but actually felt quite good.  Down to check on the carpet and to grab a ladder.  Upstairs and out to the garage to get a bucket and my dishwashing gutter cleaning gloves.  Then outside to get started. 

Damn they were packed to the gills with all sorts of icky crap most of which was wet leaves.  I filled two kitchen size trash bags way full and had to start a third bag.  The third bag had just a bit in it and I hated to waste the bag but out it goes.  I’m sure I’m not supposed to throw that stuff in the regular garbage but that’s exactly where it went. 

Next grabbed the hose and hooked it up, pulled it to the back of the house and began to flush the gutters out.  That could have easily parlayed into me breaking out the power washer and cleaning the deck but given the water issue I didn’t want to push things.  We had storms forecast for today anyway so if there is a foundation water issue I am sure the problem will come back. 

I got undressed in the garage, came in and grabbed a small bottle of Gatorade and relaxed in my chair as I tried to cool down.  It was only 9:30 am and I was done.  I went out close to 8a.  It was still nice and cool out, the sun was shining bright and it was a peaceful day.  I heard the roofers working, people talking, dogs barking and I let the cats watch me as I left the patio door open but the screen was in place to keep the cats inside.  They were quite interested in my every move.  I had a couple close calls but never fell.  I get nervous when I am on a ladder and home with no one around.  If I would have fell I would have been seriously screwed. 

I am still on-call but I left my phone in my bedroom on purpose.  I just looked at it and said screw you, stay on the charger no one is going to bother me.  I was right. 

I figured after all of that activity I would want to take a nap.  I did want to take a nap but I was wired and my body wouldn’t permit me to go back to sleep despite me trying and Mora’s help.  Besides that my eyes were burning from the sun screen and I had to try to flush that out.  It was a futile attempt, nothing worked until I was in the shower and force held my eyes open so the water could really flush inside my eye balls and that did the trick, it stung a little bit but issue resolved. 

Got dressed again and went out to grab the mail.  I saw a commercial for Chili’s last night and that sounded oddly good.  I’ve been wanting to eat there for the longest time.  I gave in and damn I should not have.  The menu was nothing like I was used to, a lot of the choices I was expecting to see were gone but it’s been years since I have been there.  Service sucked, my waitress had an emergency and had to leave.  The kitchen was slammed and it took forever to get my food, which was a burger and fries.  The fries were pipping hot and well seasoned, I just had to finish them off and that is something I almost never do.  The burger was just okay, nothing special to rave about.  When it came time to pay the bill the kiosk on the table was dead.  I had to wait for my server to come back around which took forever and he got me taken care of.  Storms were pushing into the area and I drove home in the rain. 

It was nice not to see the freshly cleaned gutters in the back over flowing or dripping.  My next step is to cover them in the mesh I purchased 2 years ago.  I would have done it today but just ran out of steam.  Once things dry out I plan to go back in the next couple weeks to get that done.  Need to work on the gutter in the front and that is an easy job the hard part is getting the big ladder off the wall and carrying it out.  There is a screen there but apparently it didn’t do much good.  When I say screen I’m talking chicken wire type screen not a metal covering.

I was quite proud of my accomplishment today despite the fact it wore me out.  I am sure that I will have some leg cramps or at least I am expecting them.  I am also expecting that my back muscles will act up.  There was quite a lot of physical activity for me and the most that I have done in a very long while.  Me and manual labor just don’t get along. 

The storms are wrapping up or so my phone says.  I still hear rain drops falling.  I’ve checked the floor and it appears to be dry thus far.  Time will tell if it is going to stay that way, fingers crossed. 

Now it’s upstairs to eat some German Chocolate Cake, pass out treats for the cats and try to relax as I wind down for bed.  Hopefully, I sleep well tonight.  I should since I am tired. 

Take care!