COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Has any thought been placed on making the card exchange a little more universal?
The TFO is worldwide and Christmas being a Christian thing...

Since I had a new inverter put on my solar system I'be been reading the 'meter' daily so as to be on top of any drastic changes. It's been showing pretty regularly that my system is putting out 15 to 17 kwh a day. If I keep the panels free of dust, it's 17 kwh a day. For the past couple days it has shown 15, so I knew I had to wash the panels this week-end. I just don't feel safe on the roof, so I though I would jury rig a scaffold and wash them from the ground. I have a very sturdy piece of 2x6x10 and I set it up on a taller rung of two ladders. Then I gently climbed one of the ladders and started to step off onto the board. It was sturdy enough to hold my weight, however, I needed a railing to keep myself steady on it. So I got the push broom, but it wasn't tall enough. I got Webster and extended his handle, but that still wasn't tall enough. So I gave up on the scaffold idea and just climbed the ladder. I ended up with a very unsatisfactory job. There's a big tree in the middle of the front of my house, so the panels in the center I couldn't reach. Then the water coming down off the roof got me wet and it's COLD OUT THERE!!! So I gave it up. I guess next week-end I'll just climb up onto the roof and do a good job of it.

Wonder how much these guys charge to clean up your panels!

https://www.yelp.com/biz/primetime-services-fresno

 

[Cathie G]

Has any thought been placed on making the card exchange a little more universal?
The TFO is worldwide and Christmas being a Christian thing...

Are you trying to work me to death??? I like all the...

 

[Maro2Bear]

Guess I was in a rambling mood this morning.. I am a huge fan of Walmart. Almost always, the prices are better. If there is an item that’s not priced better, it’s usually made up by some other item twice over, also like the convenience of getting most everything in one store. I don’t care for shopping much..

My phone is overloaded with puppy pics so if they get the photo issue fixed, I will have plenty to share I also don’t want to miss any kitten pics! I have been sitting in the recliner sharing fat free popcorn with Cinder while watching Pocahontas... but I have to get up now because son wants to make cookies.... fun but messy

Yep, we do the WalMart thing too. Our shopping “routine” is trip to Sams Club, fill up the gas tank, then fill up on drinks, fresh greens, a sack or two of mandarins. Then over to WalMart for the other bulk items.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning all and happy Sunday. It’s been busy in this household lately especially adding a new puppy in the mix. The training is so important for a happy and healthy future but the consistency needed is exhausting. I wouldn’t undo one minute though.. very in love with my new companion. My tortoises are all inside the bathroom at the moment enjoying a nice hot soak. Ferrets are already back in bed after two hours of wild playtime and some of moms coffee.. the other cats, dogs, & horses are doing well doing what they do. Not to forget Chomper and the fish.. also doing just fine) Daughter left early this morning to go visit the boyfriend before work... this is relatively new as she has not tied herself to any one boy in the past... . I am struggling with this trying to allow her room to make her own decisions yet still being the crazy overprotective mom that instinctively am. Hubby is still on work time, returning home Tuesday. Step daughter at her moms, so it’s just me and little man this morning.. we may venture to Wally World today to restock the pantry.. that’s all for now everyone have a wonderful day!

A busy time for you all, but pleased that most of it is fun.
Have a good day!

 

[Lyn W]

Since I had a new inverter put on my solar system I'be been reading the 'meter' daily so as to be on top of any drastic changes. It's been showing pretty regularly that my system is putting out 15 to 17 kwh a day. If I keep the panels free of dust, it's 17 kwh a day. For the past couple days it has shown 15, so I knew I had to wash the panels this week-end. I just don't feel safe on the roof, so I though I would jury rig a scaffold and wash them from the ground. I have a very sturdy piece of 2x6x10 and I set it up on a taller rung of two ladders. Then I gently climbed one of the ladders and started to step off onto the board. It was sturdy enough to hold my weight, however, I needed a railing to keep myself steady on it. So I got the push broom, but it wasn't tall enough. I got Webster and extended his handle, but that still wasn't tall enough. So I gave up on the scaffold idea and just climbed the ladder. I ended up with a very unsatisfactory job. There's a big tree in the middle of the front of my house, so the panels in the center I couldn't reach. Then the water coming down off the roof got me wet and it's COLD OUT THERE!!! So I gave it up. I guess next week-end I'll just climb up onto the roof and do a good job of it.

Could you buy something like this? An telescopic roof and window cleaner.

 

[Lyn W]

Sunday is almost over for us but hope everyone has had, or is having, a good day.
I was at an18th birthday party last night and joined my sister's family for lunch to day so it's been nice to catch up with a few people this weekend.
Back to work for me tomorrow but hopefully my evenings won't be as busy as they were before half term.
So I'll say goodnight now.
Take care and Nos Da

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I am not happy to share my address with people I don’t “know”

the people I “know” are in the CDR and have made themselves known to me

It was directed at a few folks that are officially CDR members.

 

[Yvonne G]

Has any thought been placed on making the card exchange a little more universal?
The TFO is worldwide and Christmas being a Christian thing...

I'm not sure having all the forum privvy to our home addresses is a good thing, but yes, I have thought about it.

 

[Yvonne G]

Wonder how much these guys charge to clean up your panels!

https://www.yelp.com/biz/primetime-services-fresno

I dismissed my cable company in order to have a bit of extra $$ each month. I'm damned if I'm going to spend that extra cash on cleaning solar panels!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Could you buy something like this? An telescopic roof and window cleaner.

That's what I use, however, you need to stand on a ladder to reach the peak of the roof, where the panels start. And if you're on the roof, you need that extension brush to reach the panels towards the eaves of the house. It really can't be done from the ground.

 

[Yvonne G]

Sunday is almost over for us but hope everyone has had, or is having, a good day.
I was at an18th birthday party last night and joined my sister's family for lunch to day so it's been nice to catch up with a few people this weekend.
Back to work for me tomorrow but hopefully my evenings won't be as busy as they were before half term.
So I'll say goodnight now.
Take care and Nos Da

Good night, Lyn!

 

[Yvonne G]

It was directed at a few folks that are officially CDR members.

Everyone in the CDR has been invited to join our card exchange.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Everyone in the CDR has been invited to join our card exchange.

P.M. sent

 

[CarolM]

T

he ghost shrimp are getting prepped for Halloween night. They just love jumping out and scaring the critters of the CDR Rooms. Happy Halloween back at you and I love your pumpkin. (I presume that it is your pumpkin!)

Oh My. I only saw this now. When I looked at it at first I was not sure what it was (The pic was in large mode) but looking at my response and the picture was compressed I can now see the tortoise. That is awesome. Did you carve it out Lena?

 

[CarolM]

Good morning everyone, I had a injection in my knee and it feels much better. Still have to be careful of injuring again. But I get to return to PT today. Hope everyone is doing well.

I am so glad that the injection helped. But now you need to be extra careful that you don't hurt it more while the pain meds are taking care of the pain.

 

[CarolM]

Yesterday my daughter called me in the afternoon and asked if I'd like to ride with her on a short trip. As I don't spend as much time with her as I'd like, and I enjoy her company, I said yes. Oh lordy, lordy, how I wish I had said no. We went one town over, to Sanger, to see a woman who had placed an ad for free kittens on Craig's list.

My dream cat is a wildly colorful calico, and I've wanted one for a very long time. You may or may not know, that I live "out in the country", so when people don't want their cats anymore, they drive "out in the country" and dump them out of their car. So I have no need of going out and getting a cat because they just automatically show up on my doorstep - frequently. At the moment I only have 4. This is real light weight for me. I've had upwards of 10 in the past.

My cat regimen is to chase them away. If they come back and stick around for a couple weeks, I trap them, take them to the vet to be spayed or neutered, then release them back onto my property.

So I rode with my daughter to this gal's house in Sanger. When we pulled in, there were two pit bulls in the front yard. We drove around back as we were told to, and went into the house with the lady. There were cats all over the place. She had two litters that she had advertised. One litter was three months old and the other were 5 weeks old. And because the mothers were orange tabby, the babies were all very colorful. And, wouldn't you just know it, there was a calico in each litter. The older calico was very shy, and I couldn't get a good look at her, but the little one, Patch, was very friendly and purred when I picked her up. Well, I knew right away I was going to take her home. But I didn't want to have to spend my day entertaining a very young kitty, so I also took Rusty, an orange tabby with white paws and a white bib.

Truth be told, I THINK these kitties are younger than 5 weeks. They don't really know how to use the litter box, just pooping in their bed whenever the spirit moves them. And sometimes the poop is left half in and half out. I'm having to "wipe" them to make them go.

They are used to eating ONLY dry Purina kitten chow. And they are good eaters. I've only seen Rusty drink water. I don't want to upset their tender digestive tracts, but come on folks. . . only dry Purina Kitten Chow?

They both have goopy eyes - dry goop, not runny, and dried poop under their tails. My daughter (who took one of the older kittens) and I are going to the vet with the kittens this afternoon for a check-up. I don't want to clean up their eyes and tails until the vet has seen them. And after they're cleaned up, I'll take pictures of them for you all to see.

Awww, I cannot wait for the pics. And you are most probably right about the age, so sad that people cannot be honest.

 

[CarolM]

Nasty cold weather front blowing in from West to East now. Our temps are reportedly going to drop 30-35 degrees as it moves in. Tornado activity too.

MARYLAND — Conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado in much of Maryland Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. It issued a tornado watch that applies to most of the state. The tornado watch is effective from 2:55 p.m. until midnight to tonight.

I hope that it did not happen and that everything is fine.

 

[CarolM]

I haven't been outside yet this a.m. to see if any hooligans t-papered my cactus garden or anything like that. Ever since someone chopped off several nice big branches off one of my cactus I've been feeling insecure in my safety here.

That is not good. Don't you have a crime watch or security company who can do periodic drive byes just to check on you?

 

[CarolM]

I hope everyone is o.k.
I've begun to "do" the Christmas cards.
I fully intended to catch up on my CDR reading while I was up in Georgia. But issues with mom kept me busy.

I hope your Mom is okay?

 

[CarolM]

He gave me some ointment for their eyes and some antibiotic to administer twice a day. . . but I really think the infection is past and they're getting better. I just have to figure out how to get the stuck on goop off their fur without making them hate me. It doesn't wash off with a wet cloth. I know I can get it off with a flea comb, but that would probably be pretty painful.

Give them a bath with some nice warm water. They are young enough not to mind too much. And as long as it is nice a warm they will be fine.