COLD DARK ROOM

[Jan A]

My house is cooled by an evaporative cooler (swamp cooler). It's an air conditioner-sized gizmo that's lined around the edges with aspen pads. A small water pump sits inside it on the floor of it and pumps water through tubing that distributes it over the top of the pads. The water drips down through the pads, wetting them, then a large squirrel cage in the center, inside the cooler, draws in air, through the wet pads, then shoots the water-cooled air out into the house.

When I got home from shopping it was an absolute pleasure to step inside and feel that wonderful cool air!

I put my groceries away then went through the hallway to check the incubator but when I got to the hall it was being flooded with HOT AIR! What happened to my cool air? I quickly turned off the cooler to preserve what cool was still in here.

I guess the cooler water pump has pumped its last! I do have a very nice, hardly ever used air conditioner unit on the roof, so I'm not going to end up baking to death (s'posed to be 107°F today and hotter tomorrow), but it costs SO much to run it I hardly ever use it.

My jack-of-all-trades son-in-law works out of town, coming home on the week-ends and I know he's just going to love hearing he needs to replace my pump!

Your health is worth a lot more than a utility bill. Turn your AC on, please. We don't recuperate quickly or tolerate severe heat anymore. Please.

 

[Maro2Bear]

missed out 'where' between swim and kayak.

Yes, sometimes…. It’s been way hot & humid.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Right now I’m sitting in Crisfield MD on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Tomorrow we load ppl and kayaks on a boat & set sail to Smith Island for the weekend.

The big storm Elisa comes through later. Already many heavy bands of rain, but no winds.

 

[Cathie G]

Right now I’m sitting in Crisfield MD on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Tomorrow we load ppl and kayaks on a boat & set sail to Smith Island for the weekend.

The big storm Elisa comes through later. Already many heavy bands of rain, but no winds.

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I of course had to google crisfield just to know. I hope you have a wonderful seafood dinner tonight cause it sounds nice there. I'll be watching for pictures of your trip to Smith island and all the wildlife.?

 

[Lyn W]

Right now I’m sitting in Crisfield MD on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Tomorrow we load ppl and kayaks on a boat & set sail to Smith Island for the weekend.

The big storm Elisa comes through later. Already many heavy bands of rain, but no winds.

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Hope you have a good weekend Mark and that the weather doesn't spoil your fun.

 

[Lyn W]

The end of another pretty uneventful day here for me, not so for Lola though.
Poor tort was attacked by ants this morning when he was grazing, and a few dozen of them swarmed over him within mnutes of his being out.
Thankfully they were black ants which tend not to bite but Lola was looking pretty uncomfortable with them crawling over his head. I brushed most of them off and put him in straight in a soak to remove any from his nooks and crannies.
He made a quick recovery from his nasty experience and has gone on to eat a mountain of food today. It's the first time that's ever happened to him but the nest must have been there for a while so I don't know why the ants were so aggressive today. I'll be checking the grass before he ventures out tomorrow.
Anyway enjoy your evenings and I'll see you tomorrow.
Nos Da

 

[Warren]

WOW!!!
If that’s your tortoise in the picture, he is gorgeous!! ?

Yes it is my Tortoise Sammy.

 

[jaizei]

My house is cooled by an evaporative cooler (swamp cooler). It's an air conditioner-sized gizmo that's lined around the edges with aspen pads. A small water pump sits inside it on the floor of it and pumps water through tubing that distributes it over the top of the pads. The water drips down through the pads, wetting them, then a large squirrel cage in the center, inside the cooler, draws in air, through the wet pads, then shoots the water-cooled air out into the house.

When I got home from shopping it was an absolute pleasure to step inside and feel that wonderful cool air!

I put my groceries away then went through the hallway to check the incubator but when I got to the hall it was being flooded with HOT AIR! What happened to my cool air? I quickly turned off the cooler to preserve what cool was still in here.

I guess the cooler water pump has pumped its last! I do have a very nice, hardly ever used air conditioner unit on the roof, so I'm not going to end up baking to death (s'posed to be 107°F today and hotter tomorrow), but it costs SO much to run it I hardly ever use it.

My jack-of-all-trades son-in-law works out of town, coming home on the week-ends and I know he's just going to love hearing he needs to replace my pump!

idk why, but the rooftop air conditioners were the thing that stuck out to me most when I went out west.

 

[Yvonne G]

idk why, but the rooftop air conditioners were the thing that stuck out to me most when I went out west.

Stands to reason to put them there. The ductwork is in the attic. Easiest method is from the roof. Quite a few are on the ground too, though.

When were you here? Next time give me a shout out!

 

[Yvonne G]

She's wrecking my bed spread!

 

[EllieMay]

She's wrecking my bed spread!

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Cats must be cats!!

 

[Cathie G]

This "rehab game" is complicated now. It is exactly what happens once the hospital
& social workers decide that the patient can't go home yet even if there are loved ones who can stay & take care of them. They no longer give you or the family the choice.

Because of COVID, you cannot go see them in the "rehab" facility because visitors are limited even for close relatives.

What can you do? You visit them from outside by having them brought from their room to a first floor lounge where you talk to them thru a window. You call them in their room. You somehow make friends with the floor staff & get updates from them.

I so applaud you, Chef, for making the effort to see your friend. Keep fighting to see her or talk to her by phone. One friendly voice means so much.

I'm thrilled Sally finally laid some eggs. If there are more, i hope things continue
Poor thing! You get some rest!!

That's why I didn't go to the hospital when I had covid-19. I'd rather have control of MY life.

 

[Maggie3fan]

You all know how proud I am of "Bob's Shed". I was gone and came hoem, went out to make sure every body was in and flames were coming up from the floor che fell onto plywood floor. Torts are finebut I will need to find homes as i'm out of the tort business...

 

[Cathie G]

You all know how proud I am of "Bob's Shed". I was gone and came hoem, went out to make sure every body was in and flames were coming up from the floor che fell onto plywood floor. Torts are finebut I will need to find homes as i'm out of the tort business...

It looks to me like someone above was watching and used your love and dedication to keep them safe.?

 

[Jan A]

You all know how proud I am of "Bob's Shed". I was gone and came hoem, went out to make sure every body was in and flames were coming up from the floor che fell onto plywood floor. Torts are finebut I will need to find homes as i'm out of the tort business...

Oh no!! What can I do to help?

 

[EllieMay]

You all know how proud I am of "Bob's Shed". I was gone and came hoem, went out to make sure every body was in and flames were coming up from the floor che fell onto plywood floor. Torts are finebut I will need to find homes as i'm out of the tort business...

Oh no! How heartbreaking Maggie. I’m so sorry!

 

[Chefdenoel10]

Good mornooning all. It’s very early in London… Wembley to be precise.

Two years ago JoesDad and I got tickets in the ballot for what turned out to be rather a significant football (soccer)

What a match! We were sat right at the backand wore masks throughout
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Good mornooning all. It’s very early in London… Wembley to be precise.

Two years ago JoesDad and I got tickets in the ballot for what turned out to be rather a significant football (soccer)

What a match! We were sat right at the backand wore masks throughout
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I AM SOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!
Not only have I wanted to see a real live soccer match..
BUT AT WEMBLY STADIUM!!!!????
That’s where live aid was and queen played twice!!! ?

But back to soccer... my brother played semi pro for a team I’m not sure of the name of.. (I’ll get it) and he is (of all things) .... THE GOALIE !!!! Being he is 6’6” I guess they figured he’d catch everything?
He is gonna ? his pants when I show him this!
I hope you had a GREAT time
And a wonderful day away from work (for a while).
YOU SOOOO DESERVED IT!!! ?

I just watched a “live” broadcast of
The Bahamas vs. Jamaica ... no .... help me out here @Maro2Bear!!!!! Bahamas vs.
(The team with the African American who has white hair? MVP?) ????
I can’t think for I haven’t slept in 48 hrs..
Well it was a very famous for winning all of the time kinda teams anyway...

Sooo glad for this picture!

 

[Chefdenoel10]

I know that these facilities are trying to make sure their patients don't come down with the China virus & my in-laws didn't get sick with it like they did in NY, NJ, et al., facilities. Nevertheless, both of them died alone & without benefit of family having the opportunity to visit them.

My sister-in-law's daughter just gave birth & the hospital allowed only ONE visitor per 24 hrs to see her & the baby while they were there. Her hubby chose HIS mother, confirming what we've always known--he's an A-H.

This overreach is not going well IMHAO. People need contact with their family & friends when they're recovering, especially the elderly. All of a sudden, that is no longer an option.

Being old myself, I am absolutely horrified.

Jan,
I am sooo sorry for your losses.
That is a terrible story and seems to be the
“Norm” over here in the states.
I bet if you were a doctor or nurses
Child, father, mother etc...
They bend the rules a little...
Some times I feel like such a “number”.
It gets depressing..
Not sure it will ever change though...?

 

[Chefdenoel10]

KInd and selfless neighbours like you are so rare these days - you're a treasure! ?

I feel like some things on this earth just ...
Must be done.
Even if ya have ta lie a little.
I don’t feel like a treasure though.?
I feel like I haven’t done enough!?
?
No body and I mean no body should be locked away like this with no way to be reached. I can only imagine what they are doing with her in there?? Probably letting her lay around all day? No exercise, no electrolytes, no CLOTHES!!!
The longer she stays there, the more $$$
For them. ?

 

[Chefdenoel10]

My house is cooled by an evaporative cooler (swamp cooler). It's an air conditioner-sized gizmo that's lined around the edges with aspen pads. A small water pump sits inside it on the floor of it and pumps water through tubing that distributes it over the top of the pads. The water drips down through the pads, wetting them, then a large squirrel cage in the center, inside the cooler, draws in air, through the wet pads, then shoots the water-cooled air out into the house.

When I got home from shopping it was an absolute pleasure to step inside and feel that wonderful cool air!

I put my groceries away then went through the hallway to check the incubator but when I got to the hall it was being flooded with HOT AIR! What happened to my cool air? I quickly turned off the cooler to preserve what cool was still in here.

I guess the cooler water pump has pumped its last! I do have a very nice, hardly ever used air conditioner unit on the roof, so I'm not going to end up baking to death (s'posed to be 107°F today and hotter tomorrow), but it costs SO much to run it I hardly ever use it.

My jack-of-all-trades son-in-law works out of town, coming home on the week-ends and I know he's just going to love hearing he needs to replace my pump!

Yvonne!!!
Please use that (on the roof) air conditioner!!
At least till it’s normal weather..
At 107 you could have a heat stroke and not even know it...
“They” say, even when you feel fine in weather like that , that you are most likely dehydrated and not even know it!?!?!
If you insist on a fan , please put a bowl of cold ice water BEHIND it and the ice water will act like your window pump.
Trust me it works!
We used to do that in the kitchens I’ve worked in.
Believe me they were relentless with heat.