Oct 18

Something Is Wrong With Our Dog!

So I’ve made an appointment with the Vet for him. Except they called SWMBO and said they’d like to work him in earlier than the appointment. He’s lost weight and seems really “shakey” when standing. And he just stands staring off into space. And he doesn’t show excitement like he usually does when we go for a (really short) walk or when SWMBO gets home. I sure hope it’s something relatively simple to fix. He’s been in our family for 11 years and it would be extremely strange not to have him around anymore. (And I’d be sad; but I’m not an animal person.)

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Not a whole lot going on for me. Made a bank run earlier and spent a couple of hours on “hold” with the VA (and never did get my question answered). Or talk to a real person. But I did manage to leave half a dozen voice mails so they should be really irritated with me if they ever call back. Wouldn’t bet on it though. (Them calling me back.)

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Picked some of my peas but had most of them ate before I even got back inside.

And I’m going to miss the MCARC 10-meter Chat Net tonight because I was too occupied to take my radio out of my truck.

Oct 17

Just A Short One Tonight.

Our Storm: Petered out mostly. Lots of rain and a few gusts of wind, but nowhere the wind storm “they” were predicting. Good for us though. Still heard many reports on the local repeaters & Police/Fire of downed trees, downed/burning wires, and power outages all around the area. Our power flickered a couple of times but didn’t go out even once. Cool!

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Other than that just busy around the house getting things done I wasn’t able to do while on vacation. Took SWMBO to her Doctor’s appointment this morning then dropped her off at the Ferry terminal before coming home.

Oh, yesterday I went through a prodrome but never got much of a headache. Still had a serious case of the “blah’s” though. Pretty much ruined my day.

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ARES Net and the NMARES Net went well tonight. Still need to move my antenna. But I did get my antenna into a better lightning collection position (upright) so I can at least participate in some of the nets. Still want to put it up on the roof though. Now I have to wait for dry weather though.

Oct 12

We Be Back! 6438 Miles Later …

Sorry I haven’t posted for awhile. My tablet was knocked out of my hand at the Reunion, hit the ground, and the screen went wonky. Everything’s squished into a 1/2 inch strip at the top of the display. I was a bit upset since I use that tablet for everything while on trips. Luckily, I have a replacement at home. But it was AT HOME.

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My Father-In-Law gave me a Chromebook, which I tried to set up. Installed the WordPress app, but, all my passwords were here at home. So … I’m going to set it up for the next long trip. At least give it a serious try. (Haven’t been too impressed with it so far.)

Anywho, I am NOT going to make a long, drawn-out, post tonight cause I am one tired Old Guy. And I need to batten down the hatches for the storm moving in tomorrow (or tonight). (High winds & lots of rain predicted.)

Sep 19

Maybe It Will Insult Obama’s Legacy, But

I got a notice in my e-mail today:

We have received an OnStar report that your Silverado is in need of service for recall 16007 FRONTAL AIRBAG AND PRETENSIONER NON DEPLOY. Please contact us so that we can schedule a convenient time for you to bring the vehicle in.

Cheer09aJust as I’m about to leave for a 3-week trip DRIVING across the Country. In my truck. This is the second recall to fix something that doesn’t work as planned. Any more and I may consider that I bought a semi-lemon. Hate to say it, but, I owned my Ranger 10 years and never a recall or any major work done on it. (Come to think of it, other than regular (well, semi-regular) tune-ups I never had any work done on the Ranger.)

Not a whole lot going on today. Pretty SSDD even with trying to get things done. Trucks loaded. Trash is out. Dishes are done. Laundry is done.

Cooler and windy out but me and the Dog went for a walk anyway. Mowed the front lawn. Did some planning for the space out near the road and I think I’m going to make it into a rock garden. (Since we can really grow rocks here! No watering required!)

cise01bI still have second thoughts about SWMBO’s Son looking after the place while we’re gone; even if he does live in the basement. He just doesn’t seem to care. I know he’ll take care of the Dog. I’m not sure if he’ll remember to do the other things that need to be done. Or even think about them. I guess I just don’t trust him. But I have no choice but to see if it works out.

Anywho, I’m gonna go lay down even though it’s an hour before my bedtime. Getting up at 0300!