COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Breaking/Texas:
Police: "A subject (possibly 2) is currently driving around Odessa, TX shooting at random people. At this time there are multiple gunshot victims. The suspect just hijacked a U.S. mail carrier truck and was last seen in the area of 38th and Walnut."

 

[JoesMum]

Good mornooning, roommates! My solo mom life starts later today — for two months. Husband will be back in Denmark, working. As a confirmed sucker for punishment, I (1) completed a police check to volunteer at daughter’s new school, (2) signed her up for everything and scouts, making every day of our week busy after school. Did I say I’m also looking for a job? [emoji33][emoji33] Happy weekend, everyone!

Enjoy. I feel your pain with an absentee husband. JoesDad has done this regularly throughout our time together. Daughter was only a few months old when he ws seconded 400 miles away. The ultimate was 7 months in Sydney, Australia, followed by 17 months in New Delhi. He either wasn’t home or was home and had jet lag. I became good at being a single Mum holding down a job and managing the extended family. (Father in law had a stroke and Mum was unwell too)

Treble tough when you have only just moved to a new country though [emoji22]

We coped as it happened and in many ways it brought us closer. Which is why we relish being able to do things together now. We didn’t have the opportunity for many years.

 

[JoesMum]

When I married my wife I upgraded with my in-laws. It is amazing what well balanced parents are like. I mean who doesn't have parents that got divorced then years later remaried only to get divorced.

[emoji16]

 

[JoesMum]

Is that what I call a granddaddy longleg?

No, just a house spider. Not harmful. They get pretty big mind you and seem to be particularly noticeable in the autumn.

 

[JoesMum]

Breaking/Texas:
Police: "A subject (possibly 2) is currently driving around Odessa, TX shooting at random people. At this time there are multiple gunshot victims. The suspect just hijacked a U.S. mail carrier truck and was last seen in the area of 38th and Walnut."

Oh no [emoji22]

 

[Cathie G]

My new solar inverter was installed today. The repair guy wasn't satisfied with the amount of electricity the system was generating so he went up on the roof to take a look. He noticed a wire under one panel hanging down a bit lower than normal so he disconnected the panel and turned it over. He took a picture to show me. Most of the underside of the panel was splashed with black carbon from electrical arcing! I'm SO lucky the roof didn't catch fire!

So I'm back in the generating my own electricity business. Now I just need to find someone willing to clean the panels at a reasonable price

The most frustrating parts of home repairs and cleaning is: 1. Sitting there knowing it needs done. 2. Trying to find someone to help with it because you can't do it yourself. I'll be hoping and praying for you to find that young helpful person.

 

[Cathie G]

No, just a house spider. Not harmful. They get pretty big mind you and seem to be particularly noticeable in the autumn.

If I can get a picture of a granddaddy I'll post it. The one I'm talking about can't bite a person. It's considered harmless only because of it's tiny mouth. The photo kinda looked like a granddaddy. As a child I played with granddaddy longlegs all the time. Poor spiders...

 

[Maro2Bear]

Oh no [emoji22]

Update:

Up to 30 people have reportedly been shot in Texas in two separate locations in Midland and Odessa. Police say there are two shooters in two vehicles involved. Manhunt is ongoing.

In Odessa, active shooter situation was reported near a Home Depot. The rifle-wielding gunman shot a state trooper and then opened fire on civilians from a vehicle. 20 people have been shot in total, according to CBS News.

Midland Police Department then reported that there were two shooters in two separate vehicles in Midland. One of the alleged gunmen is driving a gold-white Toyota truck and the second had reportedly hijacked a USPS postal van.

One suspect has been taken into custody, the City of Midland told local channel CBS7.

 

[Cathie G]

Enjoy. I feel your pain with an absentee husband. JoesDad has done this regularly throughout our time together. Daughter was only a few months old when he ws seconded 400 miles away. The ultimate was 7 months in Sydney, Australia, followed by 17 months in New Delhi. He either wasn’t home or was home and had jet lag. I became good at being a single Mum holding down a job and managing the extended family. (Father in law had a stroke and Mum was unwell too)

Treble tough when you have only just moved to a new country though [emoji22]

We coped as it happened and in many ways it brought us closer. Which is why we relish being able to do things together now. We didn’t have the opportunity for many years.

Love is the best glue.

 

[Cathie G]

Bearing thru it. Had to change the pressure tank on the water pump yesterday. Asked my wife to let me do by myself. I didn't want to be snapping at her because of my pain. So she would peak out now and then. To make sure I was ok.

She sounds like such a lovely person. I'm evil when it comes to repairs. Just ask my son...I at the least have to watch.

 

[Kristoff]

What a great last day of August. We had a good morning out exploring the creeks that feed Maryland’s great Magothy River.

Blue sunny sky, nice breeze, hardly any motorboat traffic.

Just a few pix including our route, and some stats. Very high tide let us get way up to the very ends of the creeks, including under a tunnel beneath a gighway that ive never been to before.

View attachment 279691 View attachment 279692 View attachment 279693 View attachment 279694 View attachment 279695

Great use of the gorgeous weather!

 

[Kristoff]

Good luck finding a job that makes you happy. It's a good time of year to do that. The weather is wonderful. The holidays are starting...

Enjoy. I feel your pain with an absentee husband. JoesDad has done this regularly throughout our time together. Daughter was only a few months old when he ws seconded 400 miles away. The ultimate was 7 months in Sydney, Australia, followed by 17 months in New Delhi. He either wasn’t home or was home and had jet lag. I became good at being a single Mum holding down a job and managing the extended family. (Father in law had a stroke and Mum was unwell too)

Treble tough when you have only just moved to a new country though [emoji22]

We coped as it happened and in many ways it brought us closer. Which is why we relish being able to do things together now. We didn’t have the opportunity for many years.

Thank you for your kind words. [emoji173]️

 

[Kristoff]

Update:

Up to 30 people have reportedly been shot in Texas in two separate locations in Midland and Odessa. Police say there are two shooters in two vehicles involved. Manhunt is ongoing.

In Odessa, active shooter situation was reported near a Home Depot. The rifle-wielding gunman shot a state trooper and then opened fire on civilians from a vehicle. 20 people have been shot in total, according to CBS News.

Midland Police Department then reported that there were two shooters in two separate vehicles in Midland. One of the alleged gunmen is driving a gold-white Toyota truck and the second had reportedly hijacked a USPS postal van.

One suspect has been taken into custody, the City of Midland told local channel CBS7.

 

[Yvonne G]

Don't like spiders.

I LOVE the little jumping spiders!!! They seem to have so much personality. Other species? Not so much.

 

[Yvonne G]

Good mornooning, roommates! My solo mom life starts later today — for two months. Husband will be back in Denmark, working. As a confirmed sucker for punishment, I (1) completed a police check to volunteer at daughter’s new school, (2) signed her up for everything and scouts, making every day of our week busy after school. Did I say I’m also looking for a job? [emoji33][emoji33] Happy weekend, everyone!

Really? What kind of job suits you? I could always use someone to clean my house (hint, hint!).

 

[Yvonne G]

Bearing thru it. Had to change the pressure tank on the water pump yesterday. Asked my wife to let me do by myself. I didn't want to be snapping at her because of my pain. So she would peak out now and then. To make sure I was ok.

Ray: you are an inspiration!

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Hey all! Hope everyone had a good saturday. Im drunk as a goldfish in a tequila fiilled fish bowl

 

[Ray--Opo]

I'm thinking of you, Rose, and Opo. I'll be hoping Dorian decides to make a right turn. I heard on the news today that a hurricane can change course because a butterfly flapped it's wings. And that's what I'm hoping for.

Thanks Cathie. It is looking better than a few days ago. Fingers crossed!

 

[Ray--Opo]

She sounds like such a lovely person. I'm evil when it comes to repairs. Just ask my son...I at the least have to watch.

She is a blessing! Usually we do repairs together. It was good practice using my prosthetic arm and not depending on Rose being my right arm.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Ray: you are an inspiration!

Thank you Yvonne. I have been just getting by with life for almost a year. Sept 9th we were supposed to go on a 4 night cruise to the Bahamas. ( I think Dorian will change that) Anyways after the cruise I am going on a diet. Sept 20th I have a evaluation for more therapy with my leg. So I hope to get the mind in a better place. A few months ago I was gonna go back to the gym but my doctor wanted me back in therapy. So life goes on.