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Post by desposito on May 2, 2024 12:38:37 GMT -5
Bree, when you say you're allowed to work at home for two days, who allows that? Is it policy or just decided casually? Is it Chaos who decides? Because if it's official policy, you should be able to say you can't come in person to a meeting if you're working at home. Assuming it's a routine meeting, not something unusual. Maybe that would point out that the meetings don't require people to be there in person. I know you probably don't want to get on Chaos' bad side, but it's so irritating that bullies push everything and if no one pushes back, they get worse and worse.
One more list before lunch.
Next:
Move laundry to dryer, start another load Prep a check to mail in for deposit Bring plants to porch to acclimatize
Delete 50 emails
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on May 2, 2024 12:55:52 GMT -5
hi again!
DVD decided not to go. There were two people ahead of me in line for the parrot! one left, the other became a "line friend." The seashell window doesn't open until tomorrow, sigh. tomorrow we are going to be early in line for a washer and dryer at an estate sale.
okay gonna list what I got and then take a nap.
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Post by desposito on May 2, 2024 13:48:17 GMT -5
Hi scholar--so, did you get the parrot or not??
I just came back to post that I was going to lunch but I got an email that says my plant order is on my front porch, so I have to go unpack it!
Diane
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Post by bree on May 2, 2024 16:22:41 GMT -5
Diane it is a policy, not Chaos, so I could say I am working from home. sometimes I do but judiciously. like if 15 other people are showing up, and i am the only one zooming in - my face alone on big projection screen! - I'd rather go in. I "make up" for that kind of stuff by sometimes working another afternoon at home to account for that time as possible. I did not get done my list, but I did get done some good stuff. did not take shower after all ![lol](//storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/70gKR226h9rBn4CaD0Tc.gif) TMI. I usually take a daily but decided to just walk puppy instead. we sort of ran into a Karen. or maybe i am the karen. i was walking my biggish cheerful goofy puppy when across the street another woman was walking a tiny, highly groomed dog (like w a ribbon in the hair kind) and puppy barked vociferously, jumping and straining. I know, naughty poorly trained girl! But I had firm grip on leash and we were on the other side of the road. I said cheerfully puppy is just saying high and the lady - who was looking at us in distate - just sneered and said nothing! then I realized that a few days ago I was in the same scenario with puppy and this lady and her docile little dog. Puppy was barking and straining and lady was frowning at me and I said "she is friendly" and the woman made face (!) and I said well dogs do bark...and she agreed. ugh. I hope we don't run into her again. puppy is a little bad *** about this stuff. today as we passed her again on our return home, puppy did her wild barking drill and lady was on phone and she said "a big black dog is barking at us" meanwhile, I did get approval from chaos for project CJ to move, so I assinged it some staff. Moved project PW along, but needed to ask for some more information set up two important meetings for tomorrow reviewed some budget stuff all in all a good days' work!
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Post by desposito on May 2, 2024 16:24:58 GMT -5
So, unpacking those plants took forever--they were sent in plastic pots that were wrapped in a plastic bag, with rubber bands all around, and then a layer of packing paper, and shipping tape over that. Unfortunately, 4 of the 10 plants had broken stems, because the box had a huge dent in one side like something very heavy had landed on it. Three of the 4 have lots of stems so they will be okay, I'm not sure about the fourth one. I don't really want to complain about it because I really love this company (Joyful Butterfly), the whole purpose of it is to promote and sell pollinator plants, and to educate people about the subject, so I don't want them to have to replace anything--I did take a photo of the box in case I decided to send it to them but I don't think I will. They might be able to get a refund from UPS, but, what a bother. Especially since I'm sure three of them will be fine.
The plants were so well wrapped that the soil was still moist so I didn't have to water them, but I'm leaving them on the enclosed front porch to recover from the shipping (and crushing) experience. I cleaned up some of the packing material mess, but not all. Then I went outside to water the plants that needed it--there was a period of thunder and some really dramatic, beautiful grey clouds moving through the sky, but it only resulted in about 30 seconds of drizzle and then it stopped and the sun came out. There's still another chance of rain later this evening. While outside I noticed new tips growing on the branches of my baby blue spruce tree!
My bird seems okay, he still looks a little confused but he's eating, chirping, and moving around the cage. I had ordered new perches for the cage a while ago and they still haven't come, when they do maybe that will give him something to think about. In the meantime I could add and subtract toys to the cage, that is supposed to be mentally stimulating.
I started out this morning with energy but at the moment I feel exhausted, maybe still recuperating from yesterday, but also, it's very warm and humid again. The upstairs was comfortable until an hour or so ago, and it has to cool off outside soon so I'm trying to avoid putting the air on.
I moved the last load of laundry to the dryer, and now I think I will do something that I can do sitting down.
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 2, 2024 16:33:59 GMT -5
I "make up" for that kind of stuff by sometimes working another afternoon at home to account for that time as possible.
Oh okay, then that's good. It just feels wrong to have a benefit (and it really is a benefit) taken away by someone's love of making people come in to meetings so she can brag about herself.
Next time puppy barks just tell the person that she's excited and wants to play and doesn't realize how much bigger she is than the other dog. That tells them that she's not being aggressive, and also that you realize the size difference and would never let her off the leash. I think people worry about that, and as you know, it's a realistic fear.
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 2, 2024 18:03:33 GMT -5
We did end up getting a rain shower, it was pretty hard and lasted about 5-10 minutes, so at least there's some additional water out there. And of course, I forgot to go and bring the plants from the porch in, which only matters because I use a cardboard box to transport some of them in and out, and now it's probably sodden...
I picked up the last load of dry laundry and checked all the seedlings everywhere, then I spent some time in the reading room talking to the bird. He shows great interest when I talk to him, although both of them usually did listen when I talked. Maybe he will be okay with my eventually handling him.
I'm going to eat dinner, and then once again, get to bed early--I think I still need some catching up on sleep. Tomorrow will only be a high of 70 so it will be much more comfortable, and I will have to start planting out in earnest.
Good night everyone, see you tomorrow!
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on May 2, 2024 20:51:50 GMT -5
Oh! I did not get the parrot. but other cool stuff!
tried to nap. got a call to change an appt. then it was time to get ready for art class. it was our last one, and we met in AT's garden and added an extra hour to socialize. I'm really grateful for this whole experience.
Now to rest and maybe even dinner. hope to get some more sorted and packed tonight.
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Post by mylittlescholar on May 2, 2024 22:26:41 GMT -5
DONE: changed into something cooler
tidied kitchen put dry dishes away washed dishes washed asparagus cleared and set the table revised recipe
put art drawer away put scrap drawer away gathered sewing stuff gathered toiletries gathered potential bins
before the guests come tomorrow I want to: sort the toiletries I pulled and maybe sort three drawers and six shelves
also load the rolling cart with my painting stuff stash the paperwork remove the desktop make the bed childproof the house put clean laundry away clear off stairs to attic put filled bins in the attic
consolidate boxes
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Post by desposito on May 3, 2024 8:02:09 GMT -5
Good morning!
I slept okay last night and today will be cooler, so maybe I'll have a productive day. I'm waiting for the library to open so I can go there and to the mailbox.
Scholar, have you ever done paper mache? You are artistic, maybe you can make your own parrot! (I just love the idea of a paper mache parrot!)
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 3, 2024 9:52:38 GMT -5
15 minutes before I was supposed to leave for the library it started raining, but it only lasted for 10 minutes and then it was just a misty drizzle, so I went out anyway, I just covered up my cart with a plastic bag.
TO DO:
Call decluttering client 10 minutes on plants Restock water in fridge Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by goldenthreads on May 3, 2024 12:10:56 GMT -5
Diane, today I returned couple of things to the library. It's not a branch I go to often, as it's farther away than the others I use. As I was on my way out, I noticed two adorable miniature old-fashioned card catalogs atop a shelving unit. I looked closer to see if the drawers actually worked, and there were seed packets inside! Then I realized there was a third display of seed packets provided by local sponsors. Of course, there were several gardening books arrayed all around these. I picked up a packet of Monarda to plant in my pollinator garden, and I'll be thinking of you as I do it. ![](http://storage.proboards.com/1879832/images/FrupXdFWbETUBSGkxzsZ.gif)
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Post by desposito on May 3, 2024 12:39:13 GMT -5
Oh Golden--my library has a seed exchange, too and they also have it in an old card catalogue! It's a regular size one, and they just use part of it because there aren't that many seeds, but when I saw it I thought it was a brilliant idea! The monarda I have in my yard was the second most popular plant ever with the bees! I wish it bloomed longer--I read that I was supposed to deadhead it and I did that on some of the plants, but it didn't work, they didn't bloom again. In case the envelope doesn't say, the seeds need cold stratification before planting if you plant in the spring. I'm so glad you have a pollinator garden!
After my last list I went out to the yard for a little over an hour. When I went out the sun was still behind clouds and it was pleasantly cool. I planted 5 plants--one Mexican sunflower and two false sunflowers in the new patch at the bottom of the stairs. Then I planted 2 cosmos in the patch outside the front gate, the plot that you can see from the street. I also weeded out about a quarter of the middle plot, the one with the hundreds of lambs quarter seedlings, and some other areas. I confirmed that only 1 of my 4 black-eyed susan plants is coming back--I knew they were "short-lived" perennials but I thought I planted them last year--I guess it could have been the year before. But, I think I might see some seedlings growing near the other plants, if I can confirm that they are black-eyed susan, I might move them over to where the original plants were. The sun has now come out and it's getting a little too warm out there.
I can't believe it's 12:30 already, I'm not quite ready for lunch yet so I'll do one more list first.
Next:
10 minutes on PEEPing Take Walmart survey Pay a bill online Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on May 3, 2024 19:07:32 GMT -5
I went out to the yard a couple more times, I planted more plants and watered everything again, and cleaned out some smelly wet grass that stuck to the bottom of the yard waste bin. I cleaned up some of the mess from unpacking the plants but still not all. I also watered all the new plants on the porch, I think they still need a day or so of rest before I plant them.
I'm eating dinner now and will soon get ready for bed--good night, see you tomorrow!
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on May 3, 2024 19:42:10 GMT -5
so this is so funny! DH and I went out to grab a bite to eat at the bar about 4 blocks away. I ran into a girl from work. We chatted a bit, I was asking what she was doing in my "hood" and she laughed and said the last time she was there she ran into another co-worker who lives even farther away. She said she heard a rumor I was retiring. I laughed and said I retired three weeks ago. DH came in and I was so embarrassed. I have wiped work completely from my brain and I could not remember her name! So I did not introduce them!
This morning I got up and spent an hour working out front. I finished raking out the small garden on the front left of the house. I pulled everything out, planted the red/white impatiens as a border, planted impatiens in the small baskets and got the decorative items back in. I swept the sidewalk and got the cluttery mess of the random pots all cleared out. Hopefully tomorrow I can finish the hand garden on the right side of the house. There is a long garden along the fence that always gets ignored - that is my bonus goal. I want everything planted before the rain on sunday
I got so much accomplished in an hour - I think I can do it!
I took my mom shopping and left without buying anything for myself. Hurray!!
My mom's friend is visiting her next thursday and she takes mh donate clothes so Monday I will refocus on those
OK - long day today and a busy day tomorrow so time for bed
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