Heating and cooling . . it's amazing how temperature control can affect our lives!
Just recently we replaced our entire heating and cooling system in the house. Naturally, since it's been replaced, we haven't had to use it but are waiting in happy anticipation of our next heat wave. Along with the new system came snazzy new thermostats- I haven't had time yet to figure out the bells and whistles, but I will eventually.
Our nearly new refrigerator is having problems with temperature control. It cools too much, freezing parts of the unit and impeding flow of water through the chilled dispenser. I did my own "repair" the other day by blow drying the water line but today it's frozen again. Looks like it's time for the refrigerator repair guy to come back.
On the other end of the temperature spectrum, my own thermostat is keeping my body VERY warm at times (aka, hot flashes) These are neither pleasant, comfortable or amusing AND I don't think there is a repair available.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
An amazing relationship
I'm not as much of a "Youtube" watcher as others in my family but this one is not to be missed.
Christian the Lion was purchased from Harrods department store in London by two gentlemen who lived in London and worked in a furniture shop. (Remember, this was 1969 and selling exotic animals was "okay". ) The two kept Christian until he became too large to stay in the city- at that point they flew with him to Nairobi Kenya where they gave him to George Adamson at the Kenya Hora Reserve for the purpose of reintroduction to the wild. One year later the two went back to see him and were cautioned by George that he had reintegrated successfully and may not recognize them
It is truly astonishing and heartwarming. The bonds of a wonderful relationship are amazing.
Christian the Lion was purchased from Harrods department store in London by two gentlemen who lived in London and worked in a furniture shop. (Remember, this was 1969 and selling exotic animals was "okay". ) The two kept Christian until he became too large to stay in the city- at that point they flew with him to Nairobi Kenya where they gave him to George Adamson at the Kenya Hora Reserve for the purpose of reintroduction to the wild. One year later the two went back to see him and were cautioned by George that he had reintegrated successfully and may not recognize them
It is truly astonishing and heartwarming. The bonds of a wonderful relationship are amazing.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
silly law? . . . , yupp, I think so!
As of July 1st in California we can no longer talk on our cell phones, while driving, unless we are "hands free". So, just over halfway through the month I'm thinking about how this law has affected me.
Earlier in the year I purchased a bluetooth accessory for my phone in anticipation of this law. It worked "okay" and I kept it ready for the July 1st date. I lost it. So, July one rolls around I am I bereft of headset. Quickly I order a new one from EBAY. The new one is literally the size of my thumb. It arrives, I try to sync it with my phone and it doesn't work Quick communication with seller and he sends a new one, but in the meantime, I need something to work hands free. I find an old fashioned "dongle" cable to use. It is passable, I can hear the caller and they can "kind of " hear me. I use this.
The replacement bluetooth arrives. I follow instructions carefully and sync it. When I'm on the phone with my friend she tells me it sounds like I'm in a fish bowl. Crap, this is supposed to have the newest noise cancelling technology. Back to the dongle I go. Driving in my little car it's supremely evident that no sort of hands free is going to do the trick. It's now occurred to me, I need one of those headsets that pilots use- this will allow me to speak, and hear without all
the ambient noise bothering everyone.
Today, as I was driving home from Napa my phone rang. Quickly I try to reach for the dongle, put it in my ear, turn on the phone, AND most importantly- keep from swerving around on the road. This new law makes us safer? I don't think so.
And, the most ridiculous part of the new law? People are allowed to text and work online (on their phones) while they drive. I was with a friend the other day who, put on her reading glasses to text her son, while driving . . . this is safe? don't think so.
Earlier in the year I purchased a bluetooth accessory for my phone in anticipation of this law. It worked "okay" and I kept it ready for the July 1st date. I lost it. So, July one rolls around I am I bereft of headset. Quickly I order a new one from EBAY. The new one is literally the size of my thumb. It arrives, I try to sync it with my phone and it doesn't work Quick communication with seller and he sends a new one, but in the meantime, I need something to work hands free. I find an old fashioned "dongle" cable to use. It is passable, I can hear the caller and they can "kind of " hear me. I use this.
The replacement bluetooth arrives. I follow instructions carefully and sync it. When I'm on the phone with my friend she tells me it sounds like I'm in a fish bowl. Crap, this is supposed to have the newest noise cancelling technology. Back to the dongle I go. Driving in my little car it's supremely evident that no sort of hands free is going to do the trick. It's now occurred to me, I need one of those headsets that pilots use- this will allow me to speak, and hear without all
the ambient noise bothering everyone. Today, as I was driving home from Napa my phone rang. Quickly I try to reach for the dongle, put it in my ear, turn on the phone, AND most importantly- keep from swerving around on the road. This new law makes us safer? I don't think so.
And, the most ridiculous part of the new law? People are allowed to text and work online (on their phones) while they drive. I was with a friend the other day who, put on her reading glasses to text her son, while driving . . . this is safe? don't think so.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Substitute a vowel please . . .
Have you heard about the "fine" folks from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka Kansas? They travel far and wide to protest at the funerals for Gay soldiers and other Gay citizens. Typically they hold crude, homemade signs which say "God hates fags".
Well, today I stumbled upon a website which I think they need to visit. It seems that God hates FIGS! (click on that for the link) Poor ignorant souls, a simple vowel change, and then they have it right. All the documentation they need, right there in the bible (several times)
Where will they take their protests? The largest producer of figs in the world is Turkey . . . I think that is an excellent destination for these folks. . . .
Well, today I stumbled upon a website which I think they need to visit. It seems that God hates FIGS! (click on that for the link) Poor ignorant souls, a simple vowel change, and then they have it right. All the documentation they need, right there in the bible (several times)
Where will they take their protests? The largest producer of figs in the world is Turkey . . . I think that is an excellent destination for these folks. . . .
Sunday, July 13, 2008
long time, sorry
I think maybe the heat had something to do with my inertia.
Perhaps it was also the fact that I've been rather boring lately as well.
Same old thing, get up, whine about the heat, swim, whine about the heat, go to bed where I sleep poorly, wake and repeat.
As of today my year to date swim mileage is 204.19.
The annual goal of 300 is within my sites.
I've been struggling with a sore shoulder lately, so I'm trying to take it easy.
It would be easier if I could cross train and run more but the heat has made that impossible for me. (see paragraph one)
This week, weather permitting, I'll get back into my sneakers and put down some mileage. My goal is to get prepared to cycle as well. wish me luck with that one!
enjoy your week, it should be cooler!
Perhaps it was also the fact that I've been rather boring lately as well.
Same old thing, get up, whine about the heat, swim, whine about the heat, go to bed where I sleep poorly, wake and repeat.
As of today my year to date swim mileage is 204.19.
The annual goal of 300 is within my sites.
I've been struggling with a sore shoulder lately, so I'm trying to take it easy.
It would be easier if I could cross train and run more but the heat has made that impossible for me. (see paragraph one)
This week, weather permitting, I'll get back into my sneakers and put down some mileage. My goal is to get prepared to cycle as well. wish me luck with that one!
enjoy your week, it should be cooler!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Happy Birthday Marcel!
Ashley's love is now ONE YEAR OLD!
Happy Birthday Marcel. . . . wishing I had a cute picture to insert here!
In honor of Marcel (and all adopted animals) please make an effort to visit this link on a daily basis to help out other animals who haven't had the fortune yet to be adopted into such a loving home!
Speaking of cats . . . Bella has been hunting again.
Last week, digging around for a sweatshirt to put on in the morning (definitely last week when the temps weren't always so high) I picked up my favorite fleece to find a very large alligator lizard residing in it. (thank goodness I found it before putting it on . . .ewwwwwwwwwwww)
anyhow, I took it to the front porch and coaxed it out. Days later we found another one, this without his tail (she like removing them) trying to move around the dining room. Randy cornered him and put him out.
This morning I found a very large alligator lizard tail, but no lizard . . . where, pray tell, is the rest of him? Bella isn't saying. Bella did however have a good time hunting mosquitoes this evening- she will keep us safe from West Nile virus- thanks B
Happy Birthday Marcel. . . . wishing I had a cute picture to insert here!
In honor of Marcel (and all adopted animals) please make an effort to visit this link on a daily basis to help out other animals who haven't had the fortune yet to be adopted into such a loving home!
Speaking of cats . . . Bella has been hunting again.
Last week, digging around for a sweatshirt to put on in the morning (definitely last week when the temps weren't always so high) I picked up my favorite fleece to find a very large alligator lizard residing in it. (thank goodness I found it before putting it on . . .ewwwwwwwwwwww)
anyhow, I took it to the front porch and coaxed it out. Days later we found another one, this without his tail (she like removing them) trying to move around the dining room. Randy cornered him and put him out.
This morning I found a very large alligator lizard tail, but no lizard . . . where, pray tell, is the rest of him? Bella isn't saying. Bella did however have a good time hunting mosquitoes this evening- she will keep us safe from West Nile virus- thanks B
Friday, July 4, 2008
news you can use, to amuse . . .
I don't know if this was widely reported, it should have been simply for the humor factor.
Do you remember Larry Criag? He is that "wide standing" Senator (R-Idaho) who plead guilty to inappropriate conduct in the men's room . . then later it was revealed it wasn't his first trip down naughty lane. What about David Viterr (R-Louisiana) who was identified as a client of "D.C. Madam" Debroah Jeanne Pallfrey's DC prostitution service in July of 2007.
These two "upstanding" pillars of the community have teamed together with others to co-sponsor a federal Marriage amendment. A man who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct in propositioning an undercover police officer for anonymous sex in a bathroom, and a man who allegedly has a diaper fetish exerting their moral authority over the rest of us. The actual wording of the amendment and the status of Vitter and Craig as co-sponsors can be seen here.
I didn't want you to think I was making this whole, absurd event up!
I'm so sick of this kind of politics. But, when two idiots like this are behind the amendment it becomes even more disgusting. Grow up already. Allowing gay marriage isn't going to undermine society . . . it isn't going to lead to moral decay (which evidently already exists in some homes) . . . all it will do is let others enjoy the same rights granted by law that straight married people already enjoy. And I guarantee you that there is an abundant amount of gay couples much happier and secure in their relationships than these two legislators. Shame on them, and on the people who line up behind them and cheer on these close minded, hateful amendments.
Do you remember Larry Criag? He is that "wide standing" Senator (R-Idaho) who plead guilty to inappropriate conduct in the men's room . . then later it was revealed it wasn't his first trip down naughty lane. What about David Viterr (R-Louisiana) who was identified as a client of "D.C. Madam" Debroah Jeanne Pallfrey's DC prostitution service in July of 2007.
These two "upstanding" pillars of the community have teamed together with others to co-sponsor a federal Marriage amendment. A man who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct in propositioning an undercover police officer for anonymous sex in a bathroom, and a man who allegedly has a diaper fetish exerting their moral authority over the rest of us. The actual wording of the amendment and the status of Vitter and Craig as co-sponsors can be seen here.
I didn't want you to think I was making this whole, absurd event up!
I'm so sick of this kind of politics. But, when two idiots like this are behind the amendment it becomes even more disgusting. Grow up already. Allowing gay marriage isn't going to undermine society . . . it isn't going to lead to moral decay (which evidently already exists in some homes) . . . all it will do is let others enjoy the same rights granted by law that straight married people already enjoy. And I guarantee you that there is an abundant amount of gay couples much happier and secure in their relationships than these two legislators. Shame on them, and on the people who line up behind them and cheer on these close minded, hateful amendments.
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