I didn't think banana leaves etc (plantains) were good for torts but glad Ms Sully enjoyed them.
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Good afternoon/evening all.
My laptop repairs have had to be postponed yet again, but I have a mouse now which makes manoeuvring about easier.
At 4 am on Thursday morning I woke up because my bedroom light was flashing on and off - even though it was switched off. Investigations showed that water was running down the wall and into the switch.
So all I could do at that time was to get my ladder so that I could remove the lighting fuse from the fusebox. I couldn't turn off all the power because Lola would have been too cold. Needless to say I was worried sick so I didn't go back to bed after that.
We've had such a lot of heavy rain lately it made it's way through my roof. It has dried out since and in spite of lighter rain showers no more water yet so it may have just been the amount of water and wind direction on the night but obviously it needs to be looked at and repaired. So I've been busy finding roofers and electricians the last few days. I postponed my laptop appointment because the only light I have is from table lamps and wasn't sure on Thursday if I'd have any power at all by Friday. The house needs completely rewiring which I was hoping to do next year if I still hadn't found my bungalow, but if I'm still here, I will probably have to move out. It's true - it never rains but it pours!!
There are lots of fireworks going off around me tonight as it's 5th November so Bonfire Night celebrations by many. Very scary for animals - it wouldn't be so bad if it was just the one night but there have been very loud bangs going on for a few nights at all hours and that will continue for a while longer yet. It's a wonder people can afford them with our cost of living crisis but they still seem to sell.
Anyway I hope you are all well and that Cathie and Ray are in less pain and well on the way to recovery. I'm off to bed now so I'll see you soon. Take care.
My laptop repairs have had to be postponed yet again, but I have a mouse now which makes manoeuvring about easier.
At 4 am on Thursday morning I woke up because my bedroom light was flashing on and off - even though it was switched off. Investigations showed that water was running down the wall and into the switch.
So all I could do at that time was to get my ladder so that I could remove the lighting fuse from the fusebox. I couldn't turn off all the power because Lola would have been too cold. Needless to say I was worried sick so I didn't go back to bed after that.We've had such a lot of heavy rain lately it made it's way through my roof. It has dried out since and in spite of lighter rain showers no more water yet so it may have just been the amount of water and wind direction on the night but obviously it needs to be looked at and repaired. So I've been busy finding roofers and electricians the last few days. I postponed my laptop appointment because the only light I have is from table lamps and wasn't sure on Thursday if I'd have any power at all by Friday. The house needs completely rewiring which I was hoping to do next year if I still hadn't found my bungalow, but if I'm still here, I will probably have to move out. It's true - it never rains but it pours!!
There are lots of fireworks going off around me tonight as it's 5th November so Bonfire Night celebrations by many. Very scary for animals - it wouldn't be so bad if it was just the one night but there have been very loud bangs going on for a few nights at all hours and that will continue for a while longer yet. It's a wonder people can afford them with our cost of living crisis but they still seem to sell.
Anyway I hope you are all well and that Cathie and Ray are in less pain and well on the way to recovery. I'm off to bed now so I'll see you soon. Take care.
Lyn: So sorry to hear of your woes. We want and need rain, but why does it have to be an onslaught? I'm sure you would've been happy with a gentle shower. Here's hoping you get it all under control soon. Play the Powerball. You can't win unless you play! And when you win be sure to remember the one who steered you in that direction!!
Pain is just an ache and I'm used to it.Good afternoon/evening all.
My laptop repairs have had to be postponed yet again, but I have a mouse now which makes manoeuvring about easier.
At 4 am on Thursday morning I woke up because my bedroom light was flashing on and off - even though it was switched off. Investigations showed that water was running down the wall and into the switch.
We've had such a lot of heavy rain lately it made it's way through my roof. It has dried out since and in spite of lighter rain showers no more water yet so it may have just been the amount of water and wind direction on the night but obviously it needs to be looked at and repaired. So I've been busy finding roofers and electricians the last few days. I postponed my laptop appointment because the only light I have is from table lamps and wasn't sure on Thursday if I'd have any power at all by Friday. The house needs completely rewiring which I was hoping to do next year if I still hadn't found my bungalow, but if I'm still here, I will probably have to move out. It's true - it never rains but it pours!!
There are lots of fireworks going off around me tonight as it's 5th November so Bonfire Night celebrations by many. Very scary for animals - it wouldn't be so bad if it was just the one night but there have been very loud bangs going on for a few nights at all hours and that will continue for a while longer yet. It's a wonder people can afford them with our cost of living crisis but they still seem to sell.
Anyway I hope you are all well and that Cathie and Ray are in less pain and well on the way to recovery. I'm off to bed now so I'll see you soon. Take care.
Yes I saw an article which confirmed up to twice a week across January between 4pm and 7pm.
Oh I just saw that your's was cortisone. My pills were steroids
I've had the cortisone shots also in the past.but not this time. I don't know that I would even take them anymore at this point. Right now I can handle it and I have a pain killer if the pain keeps me up at night available. I'll have to make myself call the doctor next time .
I am happy with the shot I got.Oh I just saw that your's was cortisone. My pills were steroids
The next day almost all the pain was gone.
I still try to be mindful of my knee and make sure to try not to pivot on it.
Good morning all, heavy rain here again at the moment so keeping an eye on my leaky spot.
I'm going to go up in the attic to try to see where it's dripping in. I haven't been right up into my attic for years - I just store my Xmas stuff around the hatch by standing on the ladder - so I don't know what nasty surprises are waiting for me.
Hopefully no more than I'm expecting 
. I'll be treading very carefully!
I hope you all have a more restful Sunday and I'll see you later.
TTFN
I'm going to go up in the attic to try to see where it's dripping in. I haven't been right up into my attic for years - I just store my Xmas stuff around the hatch by standing on the ladder - so I don't know what nasty surprises are waiting for me.
Hopefully no more than I'm expecting . I'll be treading very carefully!I hope you all have a more restful Sunday and I'll see you later.
TTFN
Thanks Yvonne. You're right -it's all or nothing rain wise. The rivers and reservoirs are looking much healthier but slow, steady rain rather than downpours would be a lot more manageable. There is hope for a drier spell towards the end of the week so I'm hoping a roofer can help me then - trouble is now the rains come many other people also find they have leaks so roofers are in demand but if I can just get it patched for now that would help. What I need is a lottery win!
Water and electrical switches is just plain scary Lyn hope you can find someone fast, cheap and ethical so he does good work!
Got back from the Nook at Kerry's a little while ago.....very nice weekend....
I had found a boat I wanted so I told Kerry about it. When I was young, I used to race Hydroplanes on the Chester River where kerry lives now.
Soooooo I found a Pickle-fork Hydrojet with adjustable front plane....
This would prob, with a small bock, push well over 100mph....would be one HELL of a ride!
A fully ready, turnkey with Trailer and new engine....13K
That folks, is a great price for this boat.
But......
Unfortunately, the pictures got the EXACT SAME REACTION as Peg(ex wife) had 35 years ago when she came home one day and there was one of these in my back yard because I had bought it.
"FINE, you can have it but you can NEVER put that in the water"
I ever did get that boat in the water.....the 1 year old we had was a bit more important than the boat so I sold it but it didn't keep me from trying it again with Kerry!
We guys know...when we hear that word "Fine"....it isn't, not even close! Only the foolhardy and those men who sleep on their stomachs, proceed down that path!
BUT after the "planned drama"(yes, it was by design) we had after I showed her the hydroplane pics, we went and picked up the boat I DID buy!
Maybe someone knows what kind of canoe it is? Mark? There isn't a plate or ID anywhere on it. It's 16' poly or plastic, down know but it's light, sturdy.....and I COULD have gotten it for 80 bucks but I insisted on paying the guy his original asking price of 100 bucks, he even threw in a Hitch bar to use with a pickup(I gave it to
Kerry's son who has kayaks and a pickup.
So it all worked out great, we had a nice ride North in Delaware to go see it, met a really nice man in Walt and we still got on the water yesterday! Next week we'll go get proper paddles....you really want to pick one that comfortable for you and the right length so I like to handle a few before buying one.
Time to switch the laundry......enjoy the day folks..
Glad you are feeling better Ray!! Now we need to get Ms Cathie some relief!!
Got back from the Nook at Kerry's a little while ago.....very nice weekend....
I had found a boat I wanted so I told Kerry about it. When I was young, I used to race Hydroplanes on the Chester River where kerry lives now.
Soooooo I found a Pickle-fork Hydrojet with adjustable front plane....
This would prob, with a small bock, push well over 100mph....would be one HELL of a ride!
A fully ready, turnkey with Trailer and new engine....13K
That folks, is a great price for this boat.
But......
Unfortunately, the pictures got the EXACT SAME REACTION as Peg(ex wife) had 35 years ago when she came home one day and there was one of these in my back yard because I had bought it.
"FINE, you can have it but you can NEVER put that in the water"
I ever did get that boat in the water.....the 1 year old we had was a bit more important than the boat so I sold it but it didn't keep me from trying it again with Kerry!
We guys know...when we hear that word "Fine"....it isn't, not even close! Only the foolhardy and those men who sleep on their stomachs, proceed down that path!
BUT after the "planned drama"(yes, it was by design) we had after I showed her the hydroplane pics, we went and picked up the boat I DID buy!
Maybe someone knows what kind of canoe it is? Mark? There isn't a plate or ID anywhere on it. It's 16' poly or plastic, down know but it's light, sturdy.....and I COULD have gotten it for 80 bucks but I insisted on paying the guy his original asking price of 100 bucks, he even threw in a Hitch bar to use with a pickup(I gave it to
Kerry's son who has kayaks and a pickup.
So it all worked out great, we had a nice ride North in Delaware to go see it, met a really nice man in Walt and we still got on the water yesterday! Next week we'll go get proper paddles....you really want to pick one that comfortable for you and the right length so I like to handle a few before buying one.
Time to switch the laundry......enjoy the day folks..
Glad you are feeling better Ray!! Now we need to get Ms Cathie some relief!!
I really don't think a man of your age and station in life needs to be going 100 mph on water.
Sure they are. I’m feeding pure banana leaves & stalks, no fruit.
Fun Fact - The banana tree isn't a tree, it's actually a type of herbaceous plant because it doesn't have any trunk. It is technically the biggest grass in the world!
Yes. Prevention is a good medicine too
Oh my garsh I had a crazy night. I woke up at 2:20 but it must have been 3:20 for what we're used to. I didn't remember the time change. I don't really know when it actually changed on my atomic clock 
I just laid there for a couple hours trying to go back to sleep. And did my usual TV shows that time of night. I figured it was after 5 and decided to give up and fix coffee. I had to get up at 6 anyway. I was sitting there drinking my coffee and dang it!!! Lo and behold it was 4:20 and I could have gotten an extra hour of sleep. It still took me a while to figure that one out. I had to Google it.
I just laid there for a couple hours trying to go back to sleep. And did my usual TV shows that time of night. I figured it was after 5 and decided to give up and fix coffee. I had to get up at 6 anyway. I was sitting there drinking my coffee and dang it!!! Lo and behold it was 4:20 and I could have gotten an extra hour of sleep. It still took me a while to figure that one out. I had to Google it.
I'm ok
with an ache. I have pain killers now if I ever feel the need. It's better for me in the long run if I have a bit of pain. I'll go hog wild if I don't and make it worse 
Today at my favorite grocery store they were selling big thick stalks of brussel sprouts for $3.99 each. I've never seen them sold that way. I even grew them in my younger years and didn't remember that they grew on stalks like that. I'll probably go back tomorrow and buy a couple. They looked like really wonderful fresh brussel sprouts. But what in the world are they.
Hard rains will expose leaks that a lighter rain wont. If you do find where it is coming inside. That doesn't mean the leak is there. It could be anywhere farther up the roof. So a visual inspection of the roof outside might be needed.Good morning all, heavy rain here again at the moment so keeping an eye on my leaky spot.
I'm going to go up in the attic to try to see where it's dripping in. I haven't been right up into my attic for years - I just store my Xmas stuff around the hatch by standing on the ladder - so I don't know what nasty surprises are waiting for me.
I hope you all have a more restful Sunday and I'll see you later.
TTFN
But I demand you not to get on the roof!
Was there hydraulics on the trailer to display the boat tilted?
I honestly never looked Ray....most had a stand, a bracket that swung into place but the heavy-moneied guys had the hydraulics...sharp pick up!
I knew I was never even going to get a chance to get close to that boat in person.....as Y correctly noted, I'm impulsive and I need someone to bring a little "adult" to the party....Kerry inherited mission or job from Peg. In fact, I called Peg to tell her of Kerry's reaction....she quickly connected the dots and laughed and laughed, gloating in some vicarious victory. Then I told her that I shared her "Tour of the Potomac" story, she stopped......LOL
