March 2022 Island Trip – Day 4
If there’s one thing to be understood about Island life, particularly if you have folks working for you, it’s to be very flexible, and embrace that flexibility. Be snooty about it. ‘I’m so laid back and flexible that I will answer my contractor’s text messsage before I have dried off from a shower, only to […]
March 2022 Island Trip – Day 3
With daylight saving’s arrival this morning, we slept in until my phone woke us up. My DH asked me if I wanted to check it (at the other end of Stella). I said “No.” and that it was probably my uncle, which it turned out to be. He has received yet another letter from the […]
March 2022 Island Trip – Day 1 & 2
I arrived to a batch of mysteries and problems: The sewer hose had a slice in it. It’s not that tough, but what the hell? Stella’s electrical service cover was open. Stella’s left year tire was flat. The dehumidifier was off. Last year’s calendar was laying in the middle of the living room floor. An […]
Island Bound
I had a heart to heart with our mainland general contractor, went over our loose schedule (never seen a tight construction schedule!), and assured him of my communicative availability. He said I could go to the Island 😜. This afternoon I was able to move my ferry reservation from 9AM to 10:30AM tomorrow. This makes […]
More on Weather
Our region has the ability to produce BIG weather fall and winter, whether it be wind, rain, or occasionally snow. When these events show up on the meteorological models everyone, particularly the weather prognosticators, gets Very excited. Store shelves are cleared, and gas stations are run dry. At one such prediction, directed straight at the […]
Mom on Weather Late 2016
…since a little rain earlier this morning, the critters have been waddling around & behaving most discreetly…at this end, a high overcast, some clearing, a bit of sunshine off & on, and cooler…but no wind! …nicht, nada, nyet…! I haven’t heard the next forecast, but right now, the sky’s almost clear, with a couple of […]
Closing Down Mom’s Email
My mother had a custom email domain name for her editing business. She (well, my dad) fired it up after she retired and started freelancing full-time. I’ve been monitoring her email since my dad died (9-years). Today I received email from the company the domain name is purchased through saying the auto renewal credit card […]
Witnesses at a Gas Station
While gassing up the truck in Oregon, I witnessed the following while waiting in line to buy a bag of Cheetos (Don’t judge, it’s a family shortcoming 😜): The woman in front of me was giving the cashier Very detailed instruction as to which lotto scratch tickets she wanted. Evidently Oregon has masses of different […]
Island Updates
The recalcitrant washing machine had its intake valve replaced this week. The appliance guy didn’t debrief me, and I completely trust him. The bill clued me in! I deeply hope this is the fix. A new washer will take 6-months to arrive… The lower barn roof replacement is underway. This building has an over hang […]
Quick Oregon Trip – Day 4
The day started early. I was packed, out of my lodgings, and back at the property just after 8AM. I loaded the two item that were riding in the truck bed, and my cousin got the trailer attached to the truck. My cousin decided to give me two vessels my father made. His father had […]
Dementia Dance - Travels with Mom 