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and the schedule resumes
This morning I felt almost normal. Woke at a reasonable time, managed to do a bit of stitching. Ran errands which included coffee and Costco, making it back home before noon. Three loads of laundry over the day. Attending UCSF … Continue reading
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was this a monday?
As I sit down to dash off this short note, I have little to no memory of most of the day. I was totally and completely exhausted this morning when the alarm went off. I am sure that I got … Continue reading
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Not the fastest route
Kind of like “not the sharpest crayon in the box.” The route I picked home wasn’t the technically fastest route from Cannon Beach back to Berkeley, but it certainly way scenic and occasionally quite challenging. Let me start with a … Continue reading
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all that is needed
is to finish the rest of this section (Secret Grove SAL) and that bar of chocolate. The first went fine, the second, I am sad to report, was pretty dry and crumbly. I think it need to be used for … Continue reading
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Voyaging
Found the 935, finished #2 on the travel series. went to bed early. Just happy to be home..
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Home
Did I leave the house today? Hummm Actually, yes, I walked out, down the stairs, around the back to Noah’s place and picked up an Amazon package before returning to my den. Obviously, I am not going and doing much … Continue reading
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Leaving in San Francisco
Having made the decision that it would be much more sensible to get off the ship today rather than return later today after doing all the document signing at home, sailing up to Seattle (two sea days missed) and … Continue reading
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Lunar Eclipse
I have seen a beautiful eclipse before. Very early in the morning viewed from our front patio. Watched with camera and tripod. According to Spaceweater.com – is was going to be visible on the US West Coast around midnight. Going … Continue reading
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extra company
The youngest stopped by this morning after doing a pre-school drop off of her nephew. With, of course, the other nephew in tow. Since she works remotely, I wound up with the little guy who really needed a nap while … Continue reading
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The HouseBarn Completed
YES! all 8212 stitches of it… well over 1/2 is in that barn – the rest here and there – four cows, four sunflowers plus the leafy stuff. The fabric is 18ct Vintage Stormy Clouds and the floss is a … Continue reading
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If it is Tuesday
it is not Belgium. (reference – the 1969 movie – two links for you – Wiki & Internet Archives. Instead this is packing day. We leave tomorrow for two weeks in Morocco, so not Belgium either. But first – the … Continue reading
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Phone do-loops
There are a number of Filk songs about computer programing, stupid programing, and getting stuck in an endless do-loop. And then there is the VA phone system. First, you have to listen to about 2 minutes of “gratuitous mental health … Continue reading
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Octopus
I have new towels. Ordered from Calamityware during one of Don’s kickstarters. I have a number of their fun things and have purchased more than a few items for gifts. The quality is excellent, but I find their shipping costs … Continue reading
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Kiting checks
I was thinking this morning, which is always a dangerous thing to do. I was placing an entry in my check register this past Tuesday and thinking out how infrequently any of us use a checkbook anymore. And certainly not … Continue reading
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Plateau
Looks like I was a bit too optimistic yesterday claiming I felt better. Then I spent all of last nght coughing which has continued into today. So not fun. All of this is compounded by the presence of a mid-week … Continue reading
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Getting better
each day that is going by. Coughing a bit less and my energy level is a bit more. Today was good enough that I ran a couple of errands before conducting a search and seizure in the garage. As it … Continue reading
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What was the old story?
Oh, yes the brave tailor – seven with one blow. He meant flies…. But anyway, I count today as a success with managing to accomplish two tasks with one trip to SF. The first was to pick up my new … Continue reading
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Roll ‘Em!
Before I get into my plans for this coming year, let me provide a quick summary of the last two weeks. UGH! Someone brought COVID home, I got it + a secondary pneumonia. Did I mention that this was within … Continue reading
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Sleeping in
Late enough that the coffee at my bedside was stone cold. I took today as another day on which not to push myself. Just did a few small tasks, sorted out some floss, and looked at a list of projects … Continue reading
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Set for January
Back to the stitching stuff – which is extremely boring for a few cruisers and non-stitchers reading this. So, I will be polite and cover those areas first. It was laundry day. Aren’t you just thrilled? Four loads pretty much … Continue reading
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