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Crash & Crunch
It was yesterday that something went thump/shake into the side of our house on the deck side. I was too tired to think about anything. George checked it out. Apparently one of our redwoods decided it had an excess branch … Continue reading
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Summary – working a polling station
I was way too tired last night to write more than “I lived through it.” The following is about voting and NOT about parties, votes, or politics. I can be sad when we don’t prioritize things the same way, but … Continue reading
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Day 4 – Election Day
We started set up at our polling location at 0600 and opened the doors at 0700. The day was between busy and swamped. Cal called off classes today so that all the students could vote. A lot of them decided … Continue reading
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Day 3 – Poll Worker
Today’s biggest challenges stemmed from disappointing people. We have posted hours. We don’t choose the hours, the hours are regulated. No, we can’t accept your ballot outside of those times. We are closed before opening and after closing. There are … Continue reading
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Day 2 – Poll Worker
And it was another technical 9-5 day. Not counting the fact that we need to be there an hour prior for set up and an hour after for tear down. Specifically, there are things we can leave up overnight. But … Continue reading
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Day 1 as a Poll Worker
Well, obviously, I am not going to be boring anyone about stitching today other than to state minimal progress. I had just drifted upstairs to get organized when I got a call from the Voter Reg office. I was on … Continue reading
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Where do I go next?
This is a classic stitchers/embroiders dilemma. In this case I don’t simply mean where in the house although that could easily apply. I have “The Clock” stashed in the upstairs lounge. The Hearthside Frame is in the living room with … Continue reading
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Still Legal
As I was attempting to find a lost critical item this morning, I went ahead and grabbed a picture of this – Most years, I just renew my license when the window opens up 1 Sept. This year, since … Continue reading
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Three heads might
Just be better than one. at least if you are a German Shorthaired Pointer in a costume competition (Netflix series Kaos, Cerberus & Handler from Hades security). Dani survived it with a sense of humor, apparently Quake had a wonderful … Continue reading
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Owl Time
It is still dark at 0645. And there are important desesions to be made. Do I get up and make coffee to wake the est if the way uo & ease the potential for caffeine withdrawal headache? Or do I … Continue reading
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Best Stop Sign ever
now – where did I put the notes I wrote while in San Rafael? No clue, thought I saved it in notes or email, but then my phone was down to essentially no battery so it could have been completely … Continue reading
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And here she is
the other half the usual adult hanger arounds our upper patio. Heading up to be disappointed that there are still workmen all over the front area. And I thought that teenagers could scald you with disgusted looks – deer are … Continue reading
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Disturbed his sleep
I have shown pictures before of our various four footed visitors. They have not been thrilled with the repairs and renovations to our retaining wall next to the front patio , This is Mr. – “you are really annoying me” … Continue reading
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It is a lot
I spent most of the evening over in Albany at some in person training. In a moment of what? Insanity, patriotism, boredom, curiosity? Not sure exactly what, I followed a link in one of the Veteran related emails and volunteered … Continue reading
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Yom Yippur
Is, for me a quiet day. A time to think, reflect, and today – run a fever. Which obviously wasn’t planned. It meant that I didn’t head to Richmond to join the Eldest and the two boys at an outdoor … Continue reading
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Time Zones
It was this morning looking at the clock when I had one of those “blinding flashes of the obvious.” I meant to discuss a problem caused by Apple’s latest update to their operating system in yesterday’s post. But the mind … Continue reading
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Longer is faster
The trip into the SFVA this morning wasn’t complicated. I stopped at Peet’s to grab coffee, sailed along the freeway, dealt with minor-moderate backup at the Bay Bridge and had clear sailing once I made the 101 North Exit. I … Continue reading
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The usual long day home
It will not surprise anyone who has ever cruised that the day you dock and depart ship is normally a totally and completely lost/wasted day. I was up early to find that the Solo Lounge was empty, clean, and the … Continue reading
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Almost done
with Ms Yellow Mushroom. Should be able to finish her up easily in the morning. Under 600 stitches to go, including the beads. Plus, of course the dreaded backstitch. After that, I am going for a finish on one … Continue reading
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Tree Guy
I am not sure what I need to do further to bring out what I saw when in the hot tub on the back deck late this evening. I was looking up at the redwoods and thinking about the fact … Continue reading
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