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Post by ohblondie on Sept 16, 2021 14:44:50 GMT -5
So - I had this BRILLIANT idea that I could move my lift desk all by myself. And actually, I had it thought out quite well. I had a small cart the same height as my desk. I was able to slide the contraption off the desk and onto this cart. I was able to wheel it to my dew desk area. I only had to unplug three cords and had my phone there as well. Well just as I wheeled into my new cubicle - it happened. It tipped over and landed on the floor. Thank goodness the office is so empty and there were so few to witness (hear) my misfortune.
I am SO SO SO Lucky that someone helped me get the contraption up on my desk and someone else made sure everything worked. I was able to get it all plugged in - and it works!! There is a disgusting tangle of wires behind the monitors - but I can live with that......
But I learned- be careful what you wish for. I was so excited to move down to a window seat - to discover the sun shines right in my eyes!! I have an umbrella jerry rigged into place right now. I will figure something out. But I jus realized the sun has shifted enough so I just took the umbrella down.
What an exciting afternoon!!
Now what can I do for excitement tonight!!
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Post by desposito on Sept 16, 2021 14:57:03 GMT -5
Good afternoon!
I am exhausted, so I have stopped for the day--but the handyman is still here and wants to work another hour or so.
We went to the big box hardware store, I was so happy to actually get to shop there. I bought a folding table I had wanted, a giant bag of peanuts for the squirrels, and some tulip bulbs, besides the 4x4s (purchased instead of actual landscape timbers) and hardware to anchor them together/in the ground. One level of 4x4 is enough, it looks really nice, one side of the yard is done already. He wanted to get a start on the other side, and come back next week to finish.
The temperature isn't bad today but it doesn't matter, the sun is brutal anyway. I helped him load all the wood in the truck and did some raking when we came back, so I am tired and just couldn't stay out there anymore, but I did see how he did the one side so I now know how it's done.
I'm eating some low-salt Ritz crackers and resting, I will wait for an actual meal until he goes home.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 16, 2021 14:58:55 GMT -5
Ohblondie, you'll have to figure something out to block your sunny window for part of the day, and pretty soon it will be winter, so some days won't have any sun shining in your eyes at all. It will be nice to be near a window, sunny day or not.
Scholar, happy travels.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 16, 2021 18:10:13 GMT -5
The handyman finished half of the other side of the yard before he left. I ate dinner and am feeling like I'm ready to go to bed, even though it's an hour and a half before I usually start taking the dog out and getting ready to sleep. I might just do some reading since I couldn't do any of that today, I don't think I have the energy to get any work done. My feet hurt some but considering how much time I spent on my feet today they're really not that bad.
The wooden edging is beautiful, I'm very happy with it.
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Sept 17, 2021 7:27:27 GMT -5
Good friday morning!!!
Diane your yard sounds nice! I am picturing it in my head....
Today my work will include laundry.........
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Post by def6 on Sept 17, 2021 8:38:32 GMT -5
Good morning ohblondie We had a funeral for a family member yesterday..it was a heart breaker with three young sons left to carry on. (I say young they are all adults now) Todays actions: It looks like my closet blew up (after searching for clothes for everyone for the service) I need to get caught up with the 2021 items out thread. I'll see if I can donate all this stuff.
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Post by def6 on Sept 17, 2021 8:41:10 GMT -5
Attachment Deleted Hashtag: Really? Hashtag: What was I thinking? Hashtag: Where's all this stuff coming from?
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Post by desposito on Sept 17, 2021 9:11:08 GMT -5
Good morning!
Ohblondie, my yard is nice in MY mind--in reality, it's definitely a work in progress, even though it still makes me very happy. The reason I agreed to wooden borders for the plant beds is that the pollinator books keep stressing--make your garden look intentional, that way people in power will not be as likely to complain about the natural state of your plants. The wooden edges definitely look intentional, and they also look natural since they're made of wood instead of plastic. Now, if I can just make it what I want it to be!
Def, beautiful butterfly photo!
It was nice overnight, but a warm day ahead. I was going to go to the library today, but I think I'll wait until tomorrow so I can finish another book to return.
TO DO:
10 minutes on plants 10 minutes PEEPing 2nd floor Update lists Delete 30 emails
Diane
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Post by bree on Sept 17, 2021 9:53:01 GMT -5
Happy Friday! I am feeling very unsettled and uneasy about an issue in my personal life. ugh. something that I have been avoiding and have to deal with...I am the queen of procrastination. I also heard someone say some very cruel callous things yesterday, not about me but about someone I care about, and it is just so sad to me, it was so heartless it was scary. last night I took the car in for an oil change. I think I was one of their last customers until closing. It was the first time they did not try to sell me any extra services, I think they just wanted me out. no push for air filters or new wipers! But I asked them to check my tires and they checked me out and I asked don't I need a tire rotation? I do but I will just now have to go separately. took dog for walk. DD ate dinner out with friends so I had the classic -- cereal! fewer dishes did a load of laundry now I am working - animals fed and watered, DD off to school, and me off to work I really need to pay bills today. I am so behind in paperwork, and it is now so confusing to me. I have to sort out the bills from all the other stuff. so for lunch I will pay bills while puppy romps notanotherdecade I canceled two of the three reservations . I just made three because i did not have much time, and there were hardly any rooms left in the region! I don't know the area so yesterday I had the time to look at the map and figure out mileage. I am so glad that I canceled one -it was the most expensive and would have added 1.5 hours (round trip) to my travels! ohblondie I had a job once and it was a dilbert company - a vast sea of grey cubicles. I was sprung from my central location cube to the window aisle and the sun was so bright during part of the day it was hard to read my computer screen. I made up a little slogan for me "Never complain about the sun" because overall it was wonderful to be by a window, and I live in pretty cloudy place!
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Post by desposito on Sept 17, 2021 10:14:40 GMT -5
Good morning bree!
Next:
10 minutes on plants 10 minutes on paper Take dog out and feed her Clean birdbath and bowl
Diane
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Post by def6 on Sept 17, 2021 10:22:55 GMT -5
Hello bree I'm glad you mentioned that about the someone talking badly about others. I have somebody very close ( young person ) that is falling into that same pattern. If words could kill...I've got to make a stand! I'm still a bit baffled about what to do further about my closet but I am adding to the donation bag.
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Post by desposito on Sept 17, 2021 11:28:33 GMT -5
It is hot outside.
Next:
Order bird seed 10 minutes on paper 10 minutes on plants Delete 30 emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 17, 2021 12:19:39 GMT -5
One more list before lunch.
Next:
Text handyman with topsoil question Hopefully, hear back quickly and call to order topsoil 10 minutes on paper Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Sept 17, 2021 12:22:11 GMT -5
Okay, I admit, I totally lost track of my time spent on paper for the challenge. I keep track of it on my temporary lists for the day, and I accidentally got rid of some of them before recording the time. So...oh well. However, I will keep working on paper since when I look around my most used room, ALL the messy areas are because of paper.
Diane
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Post by def6 on Sept 17, 2021 13:14:21 GMT -5
Congrats dtesposito on working on your paper challenge... Your work definitely counts. I have recently joined the 2021 items out thread and have three bags total towards my tally...Still works however unmeasurable.
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