Slices of Time

On The Fly

2011-11-14T13:43:00.000-05:00

Since we went back to standard time, it is close to dark when I leave the office...we have been having a lot of cloudy days, which can make for some great sunsets. I missed the peak color on this, but still nothing to sneeze at. Considering I was snapping as I was driving......

Wild, Wild Horses...

2011-11-11T16:03:00.000-05:00

Oops...make that turkeys. This is usually the time of year that the geese gaggles come visit, but this year they have been concentrating on other properties in the office complex and suddenly we have been having this gang of turkeys hanging around. They must live in the woods in the back. They are pretty lean, so I am thinking they are probably safe this year...I think there are nine in this gang..

Last Gasp

2011-11-10T11:49:00.000-05:00

The leaves are mostly off the trees here at the old M & A offices, the grass is fading, and the plants have given up their ghosts...except for the day lilies that we planted back in the spring. They have bloomed one last time, giving us a last pop of color against the faded leaves and a memory to store until spring comes and they come to life again.

Low Down

2011-10-18T16:23:00.000-04:00

The sun rises late now, and sits lower on the horizon...by the time I get to work it is just high enough to peek through the branches and blind anyone silly enough to look out the window.

Sports Town, USA

2011-10-10T16:34:00.000-04:00

Detroit is known for supporting their teams even when they are down...but this year they are NOT down...This guy shows typical fan loyalty...and...he's a Rush fan.

Cravings

2011-10-06T16:04:00.000-04:00

I was having a real crave for chocolate this afternoon....so I whipped me up a little snack. Oyster crackers, caramel sundae sauce and chocolate sundae sauce...yum...

Breakdown

2011-10-05T10:14:00.000-04:00

I have been fighting with my old sewing machine for several years, it finally broke down and wouldn't work...I finally broke down and got a new one.

Freebies

2011-09-26T13:03:00.000-04:00

We had one of our distributors in the office last week doing product training. Although having all those people in the office makes it a bit hectic, it is worth it sometimes. These king crab legs were just the beginning of my freebies...and they were very, very tasty.

Format Format Format

2011-09-08T16:11:00.000-04:00

So in the past month I have had two, count 'em 1, 2, yeh two cards fail in my camera before I could get the pics off them. And I had a few good shots on those cards...

The first one ... well ... that will learn me not to use my camera for storage, but instead get them on my external drive for safekeeping...my bad.

But the second one??? I took the pics and as soon as I got home I went to download them...pffft...card needs formatting...would you like to format? Oh and by the way? You will lose all pictures and then it (the camera) sticks its tongue out at me...

So until I can a) get something captured and b) not have to format a perfectly good card...you are stuck with this...

Stalked!

2011-08-30T14:56:00.000-04:00

Ok, so I'm driving down the highway the other day...headed home from work..this guy gets in front of me and starts winking at me....my first thought was "HAH...the old girl still has it", but the guy just kept winking and flirting and it was getting kind of creepy, so I passed him by. Thought that was it...but when I get to the Michigan Avenue exit, what do I see out my rearview mirror????

Whew! Haven't seen him since.

Useless

2011-08-25T19:45:00.000-04:00

What good is a van without the cargo area???

Pikachu...almost

2011-08-15T15:44:00.000-04:00

I promised my grandson I would make him a Pikachu amigurumi...it should have been completed a week ago, but I could not seem to manage two matching ears...finally today I succeeded. Guess I can get rid of the third ear, huh? Soon, Pikachu....soon.

OOOPS!

2011-08-14T12:46:00.000-04:00

Here we have a black-eyed Susan growing in the middle of a spirea bush...should be real pretty when the spirea goes into full bloom.....but....how did it get there?

What Girls Need...

2011-08-10T13:08:00.000-04:00

Recently a friend commented on her page that her grand daughter was amazed she didn't have a tiara...I have to admit, I am amazed also. Every girl should have her very own tiara. This is mine, with the wand, and some matching beads to wear to those "special" functions. I wish the "bling" factor showed better, but I will say it sparkles and makes me sparkle too. Fittingly, it says "Princess" across the front of the tiara. I hope all the ladies that read this have their tiara...

Every Girl Loves A Well-Dressed....

2011-08-02T14:59:00.000-04:00

...COOKIE MONSTER!???? I recently attended the wedding of a friend....Cookie Monster was the ring bearer...It is hard to tell in the picture, but he is wearing the full tux...and hey...that is not a clip on tie...Cookie is a classy guy...no clip-ons for him... BTW....had a GREAT time at the wedding...

Wet

2011-07-28T13:38:00.000-04:00

Looks like a fast boat...but not sure he can go fast enough to dodge the raindrops out on the lake...

Keeping Busy

2011-07-27T10:40:00.000-04:00

I have recently gotten back into crocheting, something that has been very sporadic in my life over the years. For some reason I suddenly have faith in my abilities to create. On my recent flight to Atlanta, I made myself a little purse to carry when we went to dinner. I was quite surprised that the airlines allow crochet hooks ( and knitting needles ) on board. Perhaps they think that only little old ladies in support hose who would never hurt a fly are the only ones that ply the craft? Being able to do the crocheting made the flight just fly by :::snicker:::

Who Knew?

2011-07-26T15:16:00.000-04:00

I spent the latter part of last week in Atlanta. On Saturday we went to a gathering and sat at tables outside. Needless to say, the slate pavers were a tad uneven....we had one rocky table....by accident, my son spotted this handy, dandy little "Shuv It" thing nearby. Not sure if I have ever been somewhere that had these little wedges....usually people are "shuv-in'" folded napkins, scrap paper etc under the wobbly leg. I was impressed. But then, it usually doesn't take a whole lot to impress me :-)

Comfy?

2011-07-25T16:44:00.000-04:00

You wouldn't think so, yet Simon's favorite place to sleep is in the basket of magazines my DIL keeps on the table by the sectional. He has a real nice soft, comfy bed but refuses to use it. Cats....a mind of their own.

Times Are Bad

2011-07-06T16:53:00.000-04:00

Even the orange barrels are starving...

Going South

2011-07-06T16:47:00.000-04:00

So yesterday it was on the warm side...don't have to go down south when the northern temps are that high...but its a great song...

Ice Storm?

2011-07-03T20:38:00.000-04:00

Nah...but we did get some good sized hail yesterday....was hotter'n snot and when it broke the storms came in...hail about the size of a quarter...

Iced Tea?

2011-07-01T14:30:00.000-04:00

Lately, I have been on an iced tea kick...brew it overnight and bring to work next day. Today I decided to stop at the McCafe and get one for a buck...but hey...look...I have that dollar off coupon from KJ. I got me a Frappe...yummmm....started my day off right...

Oh yeh...I got the iced tea also....

Summertime....and the livin' is easy....

Interpretation

2011-06-25T22:15:00.000-04:00

What the heck are wedcaks? Is a wed cak as particular kind of cak? Is a cak a form of ak? Does it all have to do with regurgitation? Has it something to do with Wednesday? Ahhhhh I know! Somebody must have puked on a Wednesday. Yeh! That's it!

On The Road

2011-06-18T13:28:00.000-04:00

I went across Canada to Niagara Falls for a few days...met up with a cousin I have not seen in 19 years...along the way, Canada has posted various signs...first in English, then in French. A great time was had by all...

More Than It Looks

2011-06-13T19:17:00.000-04:00

You are probably wondering why I am posting a picture of the car seat. The thing is, although you see a seat, I see lumbar support...and ohhh how I appreciated it the last few weeks after my back betrayed me mightily. Electric lumbar support....heated seat back...life is good and so is the new car...

Not Sure...

2011-06-11T20:33:00.000-04:00

...who won the battle,

but I think perhaps

it was the orange barrel. It looks far worse for the wear but you will notice that the barrel is standing free and the concrete flying bug is tethered...

Golf

2011-05-26T16:13:00.000-04:00

I am thinking the golf leagues will be cancelled today. Maybe they can use boats? And floating golf balls? Plastic clubs? Six years and I have never seen this. The rain keeps coming, but at least it is unaccompanied by tornadoes...

The Eagle Has Landed...

2011-05-22T20:20:00.000-04:00

...and been taken captive by capitalism at the grass roots level...

Let The Sun Shine!

2011-05-19T09:50:00.000-04:00

The sun actually came out from behind the clouds today!! Or is it that the clouds finally got out of the sun's way (pesky ole clouds)? One good thing about sitting this close to the window at work...I don't miss it! We won't mention that taking this picture about blinded me. It was worth it to feel the sun on my face!

We Can Rest Easy

2011-05-18T16:21:00.001-04:00

I was so glad to see this rolling down the highway today! I have been very concerned about zombies lately.

A Girl Has To Do...

2011-05-10T14:49:00.002-04:00

...what a girl has to do ... this should look good on the resume.

City Chicken

2011-05-08T11:44:00.000-04:00

I am now the proud gramma of 3 chickens, two of them shown above. Can't wait for the fresh eggs when next I go to visit my son and DIL.

Special Delivery

2011-05-06T22:54:00.000-04:00

One of our vendors was up from the Pittsburgh area this week...he was kind enough to gift me a rare treat.

Dare To Be Different!

2011-05-04T13:31:00.000-04:00

Did you miss me? Well here I am, back again. With better weather maybe we can get something other than the daffs outside the office...

Out Of The Closet...

2011-04-24T09:42:00.001-04:00

I left my empty basket on the table last night, in hopes the Easter Bunny would remember me...and he DID!! After a frantic search, I finally found it in the pantry/closet...sitting right there on top of the girls' treats. Goodness...he left me enough treats to last 6 months, and enough wine to last a night!!

Winter in the Springtime

2011-04-18T13:25:00.000-04:00

Mother Nature played one of her tricks today. The daffs were giving me dirty looks when I got to the office ...Sheeesh it wasn't MY idea for snow.

Blooming

2011-04-15T15:51:00.000-04:00

The daffodils are blooming quite nicely. Everyday there are more in full regalia...I wish that they could last longer. I think next fall I need to plant more bulbs, paying attention to bloom time.

At Last

2011-04-11T23:34:00.000-04:00

The grass is turning green and the trees are finally budding. Plants are erupting from the dirt. I think winter might go away, after all.

Late

2011-04-10T10:44:00.000-04:00

It was supposed to be sunny yesterday. Apparently, no one informed the sun. It never showed until it was time to slide beyond the horizon.

Through The Roof

2011-04-07T16:52:00.000-04:00

No sun coming through the sun roof yesterday. Does that mean my car has a "rain" roof?

Grey skies, bare branches and a grey water tower...someday there will be color...won't there be?

Live Wires

2011-04-04T15:04:00.000-04:00

Every day when I get off the freeway to go home, the birds are waiting for me. They don't seem to mind the gloom. I know there is a scientific explanation why they don't turn into overdone squab, but it still amazes me that they can perch on the live wires with nary a care.

She's Ba-a-a-a-ck

2011-04-01T13:24:00.000-04:00

Ms. Danica Duck has returned to nest.

Leftovers

2011-03-29T09:44:00.000-04:00

Had a friend visiting over the weekend. We had a great time, ate some really yummy food, and enjoyed various beverages. Last night I finished up the leftover Lambic. I do like me some Lambic.

Reflection

2011-03-21T16:48:00.000-04:00

Overall, not particularly aesthetic...but I find it fascinating how this little drop of water reflects the tree.

Spring Cleaning

2011-03-20T18:27:00.000-04:00

In anticipation of a friend coming to stay for a couple of days next weekend, I start spring cleaning yesterday. This is the cleaning I had to do AFTER I finished getting the computer / guest room cleaned up for her. Part of it, at any rate..

Haze ~ Not Purple

2011-03-19T11:51:00.000-04:00

Full moon time again. It's been awhile since I tried to get a shot. Some hazy almost-clouds were drfting across the sky and Sabine was trying to sneak out the doorwall while I was focused on focusing. Still, imperfection can, in and of itself, lend to perfection on a different level.

Wearin' Of The Green

2011-03-17T10:18:00.001-04:00

Today we celebrate the Irish in us...even if we have no Irish in us. I am 25% Irish on my mother's side. She also gave 25% French. My dad, who was born in Poland, was responsible for the remaining 50%.

Around here, St. Patrick's day begins in the bars very early in the morning. Local DJ's host parties at various bars. Folks take the day off and celebrate, although in most cases I think they are merely celebrating an excuse to drink. Green beer? Yuck. I know it tastes the same, but there is something about the green that does not appeal to this chick. At least it is a beautiful day here...rain later, but fairly mild. No one will freeze when they pass out in the street ;-)

I have to wonder just how many of the revelers know WHY we have a day of celebration for St. Patrick.

Do you?

Hanging In There

2011-03-14T12:26:00.000-04:00

So ... seems like the daffs will make it...they aren't as green as they should be, but hopefully the sun and warm temps will keep them strong..

Multi-Tasking

2011-03-09T15:25:00.000-05:00

One of my co-workers, multi-tasking. Sometimes, a girl has to do what a girl has to do to get the job done.

Banned!

2011-02-28T15:28:00.000-05:00

This is printed on the entry door at the gym. I guess they are afraid that if someone decided to kill the machines, the ricochet might be a problem?

Steam Stopper

2011-02-26T14:56:00.000-05:00

So the boss brought me a coffee yesterday...he does that sometimes when he has a breakfast meeting at Caribou or Starbucks. A nice treat for me... I have to say, I was quite amazed at the little green plug they put in the hole...for all I know they have been using them for years, but I had never seen one...meant to keep the heat in...how cool is that...I know...simple pleasures for simple minds...

Salty

2011-02-23T16:31:00.000-05:00

So I'm cruisin' down the highway this morning headed to the office and I see this orange thing slowly making its way across the overpass. Dang! Is it? Could it be?? It is! A salt truck...the first one I have seen since the snow we got on Sunday. He was going very very slowly, so I have a feeling he was on some real icy pavement...color me surprised!

Poor Daffs

2011-02-22T16:20:00.000-05:00

Remember the daffs that had appeared when the snow melted last week? If we all had snow-ray vision, we might be able to see them again. They are buried under a foot of snow, plus the shoveled snow...any bets on if they survive?

Bird Watching

2011-02-20T20:48:00.001-05:00

I think the robins were a little early this year, I think the snow caught them by surprise...not to worry though, plenty of berries for them in the trees outside my windows.

I am not sure if this guy was looking at me...or the cats who spent the afternoon watching the birds flitting from rooftop to tree to rooftop back to tree...

Sabine was very intent on the actions of this grackle...

Spring

2011-02-18T11:35:00.000-05:00

The snow has really been disappearing in the last few days leaving behind the detritus of the winter along the highway...blown tires, hunks of plastic that were once parts of automobiles, traffic cones, and plain old trash. It has also melted away in front of the office, uncovering the early daffs that are reaching for the sun...telling me to expect one more measureable snowfall before the winter rides away...

Research

2011-02-15T12:51:00.000-05:00

Some of the research materials I have been using of late.

Happy Heart Day!

2011-02-13T23:52:00.000-05:00

Roses are red,

Or maybe they're pink.

I prefer daisies,

What do you think?

White Stripes

2011-02-12T21:40:00.000-05:00

They may have split up, but they will not be forgotten in Atlanta...

Ice Sculpture

2011-02-10T16:27:00.000-05:00

The icicles from the roof dripped down on the bush in front of my window. I have gotten rid of as much as I can...but I think today it will be back....

Comfy - Cozy

2011-02-07T11:08:00.000-05:00

Its been snowy and blowy and cold here in the "mitten". The girls have been cozying up together to stay warm...between those times they are racing around the condo like a couple of little dervishes...

That is Serafina on the left and Sabine on the right.

A Touch of Color

2011-01-26T16:51:00.000-05:00

It is always nice to see the male Cardinal on dreary winter days...a little bit of color to register in a brain filled with gray and gloom.

Mise en Place

2011-01-23T17:02:00.000-05:00

I have been spending a lot of time in the kitchen today. This will soon be Beef with Peppered Mushroom Gravy, and will be served over noodles...sort of a stroganoff kind of dish. I also have tomatoes slow-roasting in the oven. Some will be a side, some will be used on the home-made (but not from scatch) pizza.

When I get the urge to cook, I really get it!

Wireless

2011-01-21T15:37:00.000-05:00

Sure does take a lot of wires to go wireless on the phone..but I really like that I can catch the phone from anywhere in the building...just have to remember NOT to answer when I am in the Ladies....

Early Morning Light # 2

2011-01-19T15:50:00.000-05:00

As though to reward us for dealing with the blah days, we also get spectacular sunrises at times. Sometimes I just stop and stare..sometimes I grab the camera and shoot..sometimes I wish I lived on a hilltop or on the plains where the view would go on forever...

In The Early Morning Light

2011-01-16T17:43:00.001-05:00

I am just a wee tired of the blankness of winter. These days of little sun and many shades of white. I decided to feast upon the colors of Autumn...and think about the Spring...

Villagers - The Pact (I'll Be Your Fever) (Home Sessions)

2011-01-14T22:35:00.001-05:00

I think we will be hearing him a lot...fantastic voice...

Together Time

2011-01-08T14:31:00.000-05:00

Santa and the Mrs enjoying a relaxing snack on New Year day...Santa's break doesn't last long, he has to get back to work pretty quickly, but he always takes the week between the holidays off to spend some quality time with his lady love...

Off We Go...

2011-01-03T22:16:00.000-05:00

...into the wild blue yonder...actually, I watched this take-off while sitting on the tarmac in ATL waiting for the take-off of my flight.

The Smokies

2011-01-01T11:07:00.000-05:00

Usually when I fly in the winter, the cloud cover hides everything between Detroit and my destination....this year it was pretty clear for the better part of the trip back. The snow in the mountains really defines the ridges and valleys...hmmmm...maybe I really went on a rocket and this is a moonscape....

Christmas Night

2010-12-29T22:17:00.001-05:00

The snow in Atlanta falls sometimes on the planta's...

Silliness aside, it was odd to see the snow...I thought I left it behind...

Home Again, Home Again

2010-12-28T16:01:00.000-05:00

Flew home yesterday. Imagine my pleasure at seeing another "sundog" from the 'plane. It is dfficult to tell in the photo, but it had the makings of a triple....clouds from above often have an alien kind of look, don't you think? Good to be home...and I have a memory card full of photos :)

Christmas Past

2010-12-19T14:33:00.000-05:00

Over the years I amassed quite a collection of Santa Bears. They became an integral part of my decorating...when I was still decorating. This was taken in the early '90's.

Deja Vu

2010-12-15T01:38:00.002-05:00

I have been busy the last several evenings...I need to get all the wrapping done so it can be mailed south. I have a similar picture at the beginning of this blog. The next night I broke my ankle slipping on ice and spent that Christmas in a rehab nursing home and the next 3 months home waitng for it to heal. This year shall be different.

The green splotchy areas are disguising certain items. After all, one never knows who might be looking.

PS: Not all the consequences of that fall were bad...Viv.."meeting" you was one of the best :)

Snow Angel

2010-12-12T18:54:00.001-05:00

The day I had my head shaved in readiness of chemo hair loss, I was given this angel. Since that day just over nine years ago, she sits on my desk in front of my computer and is a constant reminder of all my blessings.

Oh Noooo!

2010-12-09T10:53:00.000-05:00

Where the heck did I store the snow / ice scraper for the car?

Christmas Scenes

2010-12-05T22:17:00.000-05:00

Remember when I went to Frankenmuth in July? And I told you I took a bunch of Christmas themed pictures? Yup...been saving them. Never let it be said that I am predictable...(which, of course, I really am).

Fascination

2010-12-04T17:05:00.000-05:00

Perhaps you have noticed I post a lot of this type of photo. I have always been fascinated by nature's paintings. I have been known to pull over to the side of the road just to sit in awe of a great rainbow or a great sunset...Sometimes to appreciate the "simple" things is to appreciate the greatest gifts.

Standard Time

2010-11-29T20:50:00.000-05:00

Dark comes earlier now, and it seems to catch the day by surprise...she doesn't always seem willing to go gracefully into the dark...

Last Glow

2010-11-27T12:21:00.000-05:00

The sun was setting, low on the horizon but it still had the power to blind...

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

2010-11-26T16:58:00.000-05:00

It was pretty chilly last night. Went out to get the trash can this morning and saw this...leftover rain water turned into ice...first ice of the season (in my neighborhood). I guess I should find my winter jacket and have it ready...

Giving Thanks

2010-11-25T10:35:00.001-05:00

Thanksgiving...a traditional holiday here in America. There is much gathering of friends and family on this day. I, personally, give thanks for all my many blessings on a daily basis. Today is no different. For those of you who do not "celebrate" this day, perhaps you will also give thanks for those things you are most grateful for. I don't think giving thanks is merely an American or Canadian tradition. I believe it is something that we should all practice.

Getting Ready

2010-11-24T22:01:00.001-05:00

Every year around this time our snow maintenance company comes around and puts these around the complex. The theory is that they will stick up out of the snow and show the crews where to plow/snowblow. Every year before the snow flies, any number of these have disappeared...knocked down by wind or pets, pulled out by the kids. I'll let you know how it goes when the snow comes....

Reflections

2010-11-21T11:43:00.000-05:00

When you wouldn't mind sitting waiting at a light, you never catch it...had to take this on the fly...have been trying for a week...the water in this "pond" has been still for a number of days...morning and evening.

PS: I like my canted pics that I get when I am taking on the fly...but then, my view on life is slightly skewed, also

Wrong Country

2010-11-17T16:31:00.000-05:00

I was amazed to see this today...I mean c'mon...I-275 is a long way from France...and as you can see, they make skirts for the French. I had to cover up the phone number so you wouldn't all be wanting to call and pester them for skirts...I am thinking black pencil skirts....maybe even make black capri's on the side...think Audrey Hepburn.

Between the Dark and the Daylight...

2010-11-12T21:51:00.003-05:00

Mother Nature has been offering some beautiful gifts lately...I wish I could do her justice...

Soupy

2010-11-09T17:15:00.000-05:00

Although the weather peeps kept saying the fog would be to the north, it was pretty thick around where I live..I guess the proximity of the golf course...as I was on my way out of the complex I decided to take a few shots...ya never know what the camera might see. This one was maybe 40 feet from me. I couldn't even see the golf course across the road. I do like ghostly, foggy views.

Yet Another...

2010-11-07T21:57:00.001-05:00

...Sunrise...sorry folks...but I do have this thing about sunrise/sunsets (hmmm sounds like a song title). After voting last week I walked ouside and this was in the sky to greet me. Doesn't matter which camera I used, nothing can compare (hmmm another song title) to the reality of nature. I considered cropping out the lamp post, but I didn't want to lose the bit down in the corner....

What Do It Mean...?

2010-11-05T22:05:00.000-04:00

Snagged this one the other day...I am still pondering the meaning. Is it a room somewhere? Or is it the name of a business? Is it a secret code? If you are a member of the right group you will know where it is and when it is open? A girl could lose a lot of sleep over this...I won't...but a girl could.

Windstorms

2010-10-31T20:23:00.000-04:00

With all those windy days we had in the midwest last week, trash day became Obstacle Course Day. The trash gets picked up early here, then the wind had fun with the empty trash cans...it may not look too bad, but those cans that are by the curb farther down? They were actually moving targets. I did make it out to freedom without damaging any of them.

I Was Once Told...

2010-10-30T22:44:00.000-04:00

...that I helped someone look at life from a different point of view....or something like that. These fronds on the red ornamental grasses growing in front of the office remind me of woolie caterpillars....albino woolie caterpillars...

Early Morning

2010-10-26T16:57:00.000-04:00

I have never been a "morning person" so I don't often have photo ops like this. Had to stop this morning and grab some shots...started my day off with serenity.

Catching Clouds

2010-10-23T18:20:00.002-04:00

'Nuff said...

Date Night

2010-10-20T22:14:00.000-04:00

So the other day a friend and I hit Hine's Park to see what we could see. This couple showed up with another couple...I think they were on a double date. I tried to get all four in the same shot, but the other couple was checking out the salad bar while these two waited for the hostess to get them a table. I wonder where they hide their credit card...

Detour

2010-10-17T14:54:00.001-04:00

If you look close (or click on the picture to see it enlarged), you will see the image of a bicycle just above the word "Detour". Yes folks, we even have detours on our bike paths...The barrels and signs are EVERYWHERE!

Imagine...

2010-10-15T18:53:00.000-04:00

...my disappointment on seeing this sign...no ice skating for me today...

Cupcakes?

2010-10-14T12:12:00.000-04:00

I love the way only the tops have turned on these "burning" bushes. they remind me of cupcakes...of course, that could be because I happen to be a bit on the hungry side as I post this picture. What do you think?

Error

2010-10-10T15:35:00.000-04:00

You know how sometimes your camera sneaks in a picture when you aren't paying attention? This is one of those pictures. I think it is kind of cool....sort of an art photo... I love it when the unintentional shot becomes something more than a mistake.

Island In the Lake

2010-10-07T21:32:00.001-04:00

On the way back from the Atlanta trip last June, I spotted this island...I really should get a map and figure out exactly where it is...but I kind of like the mystery of it all. Wonder what they grow down there...fish food? Glad I don't live there...motion sickness...either I would never leave or I would never get back to it.

Wake Up Call

2010-10-03T13:37:00.002-04:00

The battery on the smoke detector in the "computer room" decided to die this am...shortly before 4:00 am. The periodic beeping invaded whatever dream I was having, became a part of it, then finally brought me up to conciousness...after sneaking around trying to figure out which alarm it was, I grabbed the step stool from the garage and yanked the dead battery. It shall have a nice burial in my "hazardous materials waiting for Hazardous Materials Drop Off Day box". I shall be headed out to buy 9 volt batteries....sigh...

PS: Comp room is the only one with a tray ceiling..had it been any other alarm I would have had to drag the ladder in..small favors ...