Who'd a Thunk It?

Thursday, August 20, 2020

 Yesterday, Wednesday, I went to get the oil changed in my car. I already knew it was going to be more than the advertised $30 price on the sign due to synthetic oil. But I didn't count on having to replace two filters. 

When the guy came out with the old ones, it was readily apparent that mice had made a bunk house out of both. So the $65 oil change came up to $130 with the addition of the filters. I asked the fellow if there was a way to prevent the invasion of the mice. (I have known for years that mice use my garage all winter, if not longer.)  He said they could put a wire mesh screen over the reebersad and protect the whatsit. I asked how much that would cost. 

"Oh, the screen is free. We get a big roll of it and it's only a little piece. But the labor is two hours at $85 each."  I'll replace the filters next summer.

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The Comcast (Xfinity) technician just left. Boy, am I happy with his work! He started out with the box outside in the front, ascertaining that I was on a three way split, with a sloppy connection. He fixed that. Then he went around to the back yard and re-did all of that too long cable and lousy connection. Then downstairs, checking the cable in the cellar. Then he replaced the old TV box cut off about 3 feet of extraneous wire, replaced the modem, again trimming excess (coiled) wire. And now everything is ship shape and my modem speed is up to 100 (from about 10). He even checked to make sure that all of my devices worked (computer, TV, Harmony remote) before he left. Yipppee! 

I have to admit I had to giggle a bit when he had to go outside to get his cell phone to work. So there! It's not me. I really do live in the black hole of cell phone service.

I also found out the line that "customer service" was feeding me (on the phone) was hooey. That was the one saying they don't send out  a tech unless there is NO service. She even read me a 2 paragraph statement to that effect.

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A New Quick and Easy Keto Meal for Me! Ham and Egg Cups!

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Packing up my 'puter now to go to Emily's for some more baby sitting. I've already loaded my clothes and have packed up the food. Ciao!

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8-23-20

Here it is Sunday already and it has been a whirlwind of dishes, laundry, baby wrangling, and watching superheroes on Netflix with Emily. I love J and his sweet smile but, boy, is that kid active. Nana here decided on Saturday to take him out of the cart and let him walk through Lowe's and the supermarket. He had to hold my hand and, luckily, he didn't seem to mind. But he was running! I'm sure I looked pretty funny trotting next to this kid. At first, he was in the shopping cart at the supermarket and some particularly bouncy music came on. He liked it and began chair dancing in the shopping cart. When he got down and was holding my hand, he continued dancing and twirling. It was fun to see joy in action!

We went to the farmers' market in Bolton, Massachusetts. It was on the Town Common and it was a lovely circular setup -- with a paved walk which was great for pushing J. in the stroller. Right after a diaper change, I took him for a walk on the grass while Emily talked to her weaver friend. (Her woven scarves are gorgeous!) Then it began to rain. "I'll take the kid, you take the stroller," Emily yelled as we ran for cover. We made it to a covered bandstand area just as the heavens opened up in a very heavy downpour. 

The blue scarf glistens in the sunlight. Unfortunately, these scarves got wet in the downpour.

This is Angie, Emily's friend. Luckily, Emily brought the tent for her to use so she stayed dry during the rain.

I thought these gnomes were funny and I didn't see the masks until just now as I downloaded the photo.

These paper flowers were amazing and the woman had decorated each vase with something unusual -- a bow or a button, a painting, or a charm. Her bags were very colorful with a clear cellophane rectangle so you could see the bouquet inside.

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On Friday I drove from Worcester to Andover and got my hair cut by Sherylann. It looks great! And she got me some shampoo and conditioner for curly hair. The brand is milk shake so I hope I don't forget and drink it. (They don't call it conditioner, I forget what they call it. It's "product.") 

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I was just reading Dan Pedersen's blog and he was talking about what's "enough" and what he doesn't have enough of.

Here's my partial list.

I have enough of

weeds

hot weather

dust kitties

rude people

politicians

clothing

quilting fabric

pounds

I need more

flowers, perennials

social interactions in person

You know what? I don't really have a lot of needs. How lucky am I to be healthy, (too) well fed, have a roof ... the list goes on. I am really rich. But most of my wealth in in friends. Thanks, People!

I hope you all have a great week and don't forget your masks. I bought a new one at the farmers' market thinking it was plain black and when Emily opened it up to wash it, she discovered that it's covered in black bling! Woo hoo, just my style!

Cheers.