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Couple straight days of some decent rain, grass is growing gangbusters ..
Of course, humidity is way high, so if you're outside, you 'Wear the Air' ..
On the topic of solar yard lighting .. I still have a nice run of the old school 12 volt in the front and another set mounted on my deck posts in the back .. have to remember to keep a good supply of bulbs on hand, since bulb longevity is never a given ..
Over the years, I've gone thru quite a few solar units, those early generation ones just did not last for crap .. sure, you could replace the battery, but the solar cell always got weak / dirty .. so, by the time you'd replace the battery and polish the cell, you might as well just get a new one ..
These newer generation units seem to be much improved ..
I run two fountains in the back and I like having the deck dimly lit as well as spotlights on some plants, etc .. when I go out there at night, it feels more like a magical place ..
I'm sure the mosquitos feel the same ..
Couple straight days of some decent rain, grass is growing gangbusters ..
Of course, humidity is way high, so if you're outside, you 'Wear the Air' ..
On the topic of solar yard lighting .. I still have a nice run of the old school 12 volt in the front and another set mounted on my deck posts in the back .. have to remember to keep a good supply of bulbs on hand, since bulb longevity is never a given ..
Over the years, I've gone thru quite a few solar units, those early generation ones just did not last for crap .. sure, you could replace the battery, but the solar cell always got weak / dirty .. so, by the time you'd replace the battery and polish the cell, you might as well just get a new one ..
These newer generation units seem to be much improved ..
I run two fountains in the back and I like having the deck dimly lit as well as spotlights on some plants, etc .. when I go out there at night, it feels more like a magical place ..
I'm sure the mosquitos feel the same ..
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Would you mind if I sat in your backyard for a couple of days? I am in need of a vacation (and a magical place).
All jokes aside, I bet it does look wonderful. I dream of creating a place like that one day.
When I was a kid living on the farm I didn't have to walk barefoot through the snow 5 miles to the school. We didn't have no dang school.
Lucky. For me, it was uphill both ways
Scheduled rain is late, but does seem to be likely. And they're talking lots of it for the next couple days. At least I did get the grass shorter, yesterday.
Good morning, surgery is done. Now I have to drive over an hour today for a check up. Ugg
Deal of the Day ::
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Clip coupon, add to cart
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$8.99 + Tax
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As just a desk lamp, this is a deal .. with wireless and wired phone charger built in, it's a steal ..
Clip coupon, add to cart
Apply code :: IVCUBLRY
Free ship if you're on Prime
$8.99 + Tax
Olkheniif LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger, USB Charging Port, 5 Brightness Levels, 5 Lighting Modes, Sensitive Control, 30/60 min Timer, Office Lamp with Adapter : Tools & Home Improvement (amazon.com)
Heat wave a comin' .. petrol at the pump touched $5.89.9 this AM and then dropped back to $5.29.9 .. I never figured filling up my 5 gallon mower gas can would run over $25 clams ..
'I'll take this soda and a bag of ice, and give me $280.00 on pump #3 ..'
That 5.9% Social Security bump at the first of the year that I thought was so nice, now makes me feel like somebody in charge needs to re-visit that ..
Should have saved those stimulus checks as I could use a little financial stimulation right about now ..
Liquor stores are probably doing well .. and, the Weed Shop had a line out the door earlier ..
'I'll take this soda and a bag of ice, and give me $280.00 on pump #3 ..'
That 5.9% Social Security bump at the first of the year that I thought was so nice, now makes me feel like somebody in charge needs to re-visit that ..
Should have saved those stimulus checks as I could use a little financial stimulation right about now ..
Liquor stores are probably doing well .. and, the Weed Shop had a line out the door earlier ..
Got Grandkids .. ?? Give 'em a free subscription to the LEGO Magazine .. Jerry, you may want to get yourself one ..
Pass it along to anyone that might could want it ..
Magazine - LEGO.com en
Pass it along to anyone that might could want it ..
Magazine - LEGO.com en
Thanks for the code, Willie. I got a couple.
It is so hard to adjust to not wearing glasses. I keep reaching for them, weird.
It is so hard to adjust to not wearing glasses. I keep reaching for them, weird.
It was a beautiful day here (yesterday). In the 80's but a wonderful breeze that almost felt like being at the beach. Wish I was there right now.
Took two walks today and did all the trim work and edging after supper. My phone said I walked 8.9 miles today. Would have been further but it got dark on me and I can't read my phone and walk in the dark without getting dizzy. That is so weird.
IT'S FRIDAY! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Took two walks today and did all the trim work and edging after supper. My phone said I walked 8.9 miles today. Would have been further but it got dark on me and I can't read my phone and walk in the dark without getting dizzy. That is so weird.
So glad those procedures are over with and the peepers are doing great. I feel the same way when I put on contacts. After 61 years of wearing glasses, it just feels weird. I only put on contacts for special occasions. I have not worn them in a while. heehee
I am so looking forward to cataracts. My doctor says he will be able to get me better vision. I have never had 20/20.
What an enabler your are ... stop spending my money. The deal was still active this morning so whoops one got bought.
Morning, lizards.
No basking in the sun out here, as in "what is a sun?"
While it did take its time getting here, once it did it settled in for a serious drenching, nearly 1 1/2 " since yesterday morning. Don't need to water the gardens today That gets us to 2.65" for the month, and our June average is just under 2...
No basking in the sun out here, as in "what is a sun?"
While it did take its time getting here, once it did it settled in for a serious drenching, nearly 1 1/2 " since yesterday morning. Don't need to water the gardens today
That gets us to 2.65" for the month, and our June average is just under 2...
Hola ..
I personally know 4 plumbers .. one of them since he was a kid .. trying to get a nagging drip fixed on an outdoor faucet .. each of these guys says 'Sorry, Willie, booked up for a couple weeks ..' .. well yes, I know it's a small job but I'm not asking you to do it for free, facryinoutloud ..
Finally, this morning, watched a couple YouTubes, dissected the durn thing myself, went to Lowes and got what I needed .. put it back together, voila .. $5.00 in parts ..
Probably saved at least $75-100 clams ..
Winning ..
I personally know 4 plumbers .. one of them since he was a kid .. trying to get a nagging drip fixed on an outdoor faucet .. each of these guys says 'Sorry, Willie, booked up for a couple weeks ..' .. well yes, I know it's a small job but I'm not asking you to do it for free, facryinoutloud ..
Finally, this morning, watched a couple YouTubes, dissected the durn thing myself, went to Lowes and got what I needed .. put it back together, voila .. $5.00 in parts ..
Probably saved at least $75-100 clams ..
Winning ..
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