What's everybody doing today?

[Meerkat]

Made compost, got banana plants planted they were FULL OF fire ants! So hubby is not in good mood he got more bites because he didn' pay attention .I guess I better be nice now.

 

[Meerkat]

Went for morning walk. Unfortunately, it looked like business as usual at stores and in traffic. I didn't stop anywhere, just walked.

Came home and did one eBay draft so far. We are getting through toes of unlisted eBay items. Yay!

Still need to dust and then grill some chicken and cook some broccoli and maybe a sweet potato.

Had cornbread in milk for breakfast- no buttermilk at home.

We made cornbread without Buttermilk, it was ok not great but worked.I've made do before so not gonna let it bother me .

 

[zannej]

My problem is allergies. There's a lot more pollen out. I was feeling better before I went to the post office & store. Just to be safe though, I put tissues against the front of my face and wrapped a heavy scarf around my lower face/head & washed my hands thoroughly. The scarf kept me from touching my nose/face. I still coughed in to my elbow with the getup & made sure to stay away from people. Post office is no longer passing stuff over the counter. They put my packages in a larger box & left a key in my box so I could get them. One of the packages was stuck so it took a few minutes to get it out. I had to set everything down and then crouch down to get it bc it was the very bottom box & the door kept trying to swing back shut on me.

I went to the pharmacy section to get more cough drops, some pepto bismol, and look for some eye drops. There were some friendly guys who live out in the woods east of town who were there for allergy stuff. One of them decided to help me look for eye drops & found the kind that worked for my symptoms. They were friendly & we chatted about how crazy things are. A lot of people were wearing masks. Walmart for some reason has yellow tape to section off entrance and exit and has carts in between on the outside-- but nothing on the inside to separate the exit and entrance sections & we were trying to figure out what the purpose was, other than to look serious. I think the general idea is so people leaving can't cough on people entering? But that doesn't work since the section where the carts go in is in the middle and it isn't divided & we still pass each other on the way in & out.

Employees were being made to stand outside to direct people where to go to get around the tape. I forgot a couple of things I meant to get, but I got most of my stuff.

The chatty guys told me that 19 people at the federal prison tested positive for covid-19 and that there were 4 deaths there.

 

[Curmudgeon]

Went to town for the last time for hopefully 6 weeks or so. Bought 200 LBS of Malinois food, and I swear 200 LBS of people food and some goodies to finish up some of my BOB necessities, and other small projects.

 

[Curmudgeon]

What an absolute pain sanitizing everything before bringing it in the house. I hope it's the last time for that~!

 

[LadyLocust]

Working on the FIFO food can storage. Yesterday I cut the biscuit joints and did a dry assembly. Discovered I missed four cuts on the back.

This morning take the FIFO back out to the shop and made the four missed cuts.

Back of the FIFO test fitted to the back of the washroom closet door:

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Back with the biscuit cuts made (minus the four I had missed):

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First two vertical pieces glued in place. You like my weighted green clamps?

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At first I thought, "Wow, he takes food storage seriously - in ammo cases!"

@dademoss Quite the chick-flick collection

We call them male tupperware here

Hubby recently got a new hunting pack - I call it his "man purse." He love me - heehee
Hey @Curmudgeon What day is it? Is it Friday yet? Oy! So much paperwork this week!

Also, for perspective I did some math. We are in WA state which is up there on the list for Covid 19 cases.
.000873% of the state population have tested positive. That has a long ways to go before it gets to 1%.
Also, .0000347% have died from it. A really long ways to go to get to 1%. I'm not discounting that it should be a concern. I went to the store yesterday and when I returned, washed hands, disinfected car: handles, steering wheel, trunk, keys, phone etc. for good measure. I don't want it and don't wish is on anyone, but the paranoia and fear factor are not exactly backed up by numbers. If they presented these numbers rather than just the number of folks who have it, I wonder how many would freak out.
(Now my opinion: there's something else going on - a bigger- global- underlying scheme.)

 

[Meerkat]

I was trying to set up this new web cam thing so the family could see each other online.
Son tried to talk me through it but I just can'r seem to set it up right.

Its called ' Zoom ' something and on tried to send it through emial I didn't get the email.

Don't want directions but anyone here use Zoom?

 

[Curmudgeon]

Hey @Curmudgeon What day is it? Is it Friday yet? Oy! So much paperwork this week!

It's Saturday. I thought it was Saturday all day, I asked my youngest why she was working today, she is supposed to have weekends off, I'm blaming Jim (@phideaux)

 

[Grimm]

I was trying to set up this new web cam thing so the family could see each other online.
Son tried to talk me through it but I just can'r seem to set it up right.

Its called ' Zoom ' something and on tried to send it through emial I didn't get the email.

Don't want directions but anyone here use Zoom?

My parents are using it to have their Bible Study Fellowship meetings. They used it once with me. I was given a 'meeting' number by my dad to enter in to the website. I had to download and install some software before I was connected with them.

The website for it is www.zoom.us

 

[Meerkat]

My parents are using it to have their Bible Study Fellowship meetings. They used it once with me. I was given a 'meeting' number by my dad to enter in to the website. I had to download and install some software before I was connected with them.

The website for it is www.zoom.us

Thanks Grimm, at least now I know its probably safe since one here uses it. I'll try again later to see if I can figure it out. I'm already a member joined the site but can't work it.Take care.

 

[Meerkat]

It's Saturday. I thought it was Saturday all day, I asked my youngest why she was working today, she is supposed to have weekends off, I'm blaming Jim (@phideaux)

Curm don't stir the yesterday,today, tomorrow folks back up again.

 

[Patchouli]

I was trying to set up this new web cam thing so the family could see each other online.
Son tried to talk me through it but I just can'r seem to set it up right.

Its called ' Zoom ' something and on tried to send it through emial I didn't get the email.

Don't want directions but anyone here use Zoom?

How Do I Host A Video Meeting?
I think these instructions seem fairly easy. The website does say that it is very busy and there are wait times.
I used Zoom twice this week and four times last week from links that other people had set up. Ask your son to set it up and then you can join the meeting instead of hosting it, if you need to go that route.

 

[Meerkat]

How Do I Host A Video Meeting?
I think these instructions seem fairly easy. The website does say that it is very busy and there are wait times.
I used Zoom twice this week and four times last week from links that other people had set up. Ask your son to set it up and then you can join the meeting instead of hosting it, if you need to go that route.

Thanks Patch but he did join and sent me emil but I didn't get it. I'll keep trying later.

 

[hiwall]

Got five more boxes from Walmart today(we get boxes everyday!).
Today we received several #10 cans of freeze-dried food along with other food items. We are constantly building up our supplies.

 

[snappy1]

As for buttermilk... get some powdered buttermilk and store it in your freezer.

Never tried the powdered for drinking. I added a little vinegar to milk when I made the cornbread. I just like to stuff the cornbread in a cup and add buttermilk.

 

[Peanut]

Got 40 tomato plants set out this morning and tackled the hedges in front of my porch. They were encroaching and taking up space, hate those things but dad wanted them and set them out years ago. So, I tackled them with the chainsaw and reclaimed about a foot the entire length of my porch. I didn’t want to kill them, just stunt their growth for the rest of the year until I get time to plan out their replacements. Dad can no longer take care of the hedges so I’m going to fill the 50ft bed with medicines that bloom.

I had to make a trip to the big town for a few special items so I made an afternoon of it… Bought an extra $100 worth of assorted dry goods plus flour and tea. I went by the co-op and picked up 72 pepper plants and some seed.

I stopped by the nursing home and talked to dad on the phone while I waved at him outside his window. A busy day for me, resting and watching the tv now.

 

[Grumpy521]

To quote Genevieve


Today was our monthly trip to Costco. Normally we do it on the weekend but I told K I'd do it so we didn't have to run out there this past weekend.

I stopped at the bank then Lowes to pick up a space heater on the way to Costco which opened at 10am. I was still 20 minutes early.

Now I just have to run out this week when I get a chance for cat litter, nuts, carrots and green beans.

When I go I'll make a stop at Hobby Lobby for paint and supplies for more crafty things I enjoy doing.

We did school from 7 to 11 then worked on our new 24' chicken tractor until it started to lightening.

 

[Meerkat]

Got five more boxes from Walmart today(we get boxes everyday!).
Today we received several #10 cans of freeze-dried food along with other food items. We are constantly building up our supplies.

Maybe we should haave used WalMart instead of the ' other 'place

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Good night all.
Strawberry has went to bed on the love seat.
She's snoring already.
Need to charge my laptop tonight.
Will be updating inventories lists tomorrow for freezers.

 

[Bacpacker]

Last 2 days worked from here all day. At 3:30 went outside and worked for 3-4 hours trying to beat back the undergrowth. Today was running the chainsaw to cut back some tree limbs that was heading into some of our blueberries and some stuff trying to get out into one of our garden spots. Gotta drag all the crap out to my brushpile now. Still got more to cut as well, but those were the most important. Planned to do all that this winter, but that didn't happen.

 

[Meerkat]

We did school from 7 to 11 then worked on our new 24' chicken tractor until it started to lightening.

Sounds like progress , one of my daughter home schools ,itsa job.

 

[Meerkat]

Last 2 days worked from here all day. At 3:30 went outside and worked for 3-4 hours trying to beat back the undergrowth. Today was running the chainsaw to cut back some tree limbs that was heading into some of our blueberries and some stuff trying to get out into one of our garden spots. Gotta drag all the crap out to my brushpile now. Still got more to cut as well, but those were the most important. Planned to do all that this winter, but that didn't happen.

I know its a st back BackP but thank goodness your over that mess.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

My problem is allergies. There's a lot more pollen out. I was feeling better before I went to the post office & store. Just to be safe though, I put tissues against the front of my face and wrapped a heavy scarf around my lower face/head & washed my hands thoroughly. The scarf kept me from touching my nose/face. I still coughed in to my elbow with the getup & made sure to stay away from people. Post office is no longer passing stuff over the counter. They put my packages in a larger box & left a key in my box so I could get them. One of the packages was stuck so it took a few minutes to get it out. I had to set everything down and then crouch down to get it bc it was the very bottom box & the door kept trying to swing back shut on me.

I went to the pharmacy section to get more cough drops, some pepto bismol, and look for some eye drops. There were some friendly guys who live out in the woods east of town who were there for allergy stuff. One of them decided to help me look for eye drops & found the kind that worked for my symptoms. They were friendly & we chatted about how crazy things are. A lot of people were wearing masks. Walmart for some reason has yellow tape to section off entrance and exit and has carts in between on the outside-- but nothing on the inside to separate the exit and entrance sections & we were trying to figure out what the purpose was, other than to look serious. I think the general idea is so people leaving can't cough on people entering? But that doesn't work since the section where the carts go in is in the middle and it isn't divided & we still pass each other on the way in & out.

Employees were being made to stand outside to direct people where to go to get around the tape. I forgot a couple of things I meant to get, but I got most of my stuff.

The chatty guys told me that 19 people at the federal prison tested positive for covid-19 and that there were 4 deaths there.

I'm so glad you think you have allergies.
But people like you make my blood boil.
My grand daughter hasn't got to touch her mom since this started.
She on the front line as a registered nurse.
My sons have to take extra precautions when they go home, so they don't take that **** into their houses.
As for the yellow tape at Wal*Mart they're trying to dumb ass like yourself safe.
Keep their employees as safe as they can from dumb ***** like you.
Whether it's allergies or this crap, if you're sick stay the hell home.
As for your chatty friends how do you know they were safe.
You don't.
If know other reason if your sick with allergies, or a cold, flu stay the hell home.
Then people wonder why I'm short on patience.
You're a prime reason, your ignorance, self rightness.
My sons put their lives on the line, so you can have food, tp, beer erc.
At least treat them with common courtous.

 

[Bacpacker]

I agree Meer. I had planned to not do any garden this year due to being sick. But feeling well enough to try and hit it hard, even if I am a little late. I do have an extra hour each afternoon not having to drive home from work. Just can't wait to get my energy back. I'm still just getting 30-45 minutes between rest periods. But improving a little it seems.

 

[phideaux]

Great day today.

Anything I do outside is good.

I got the GX355 diesel John Deere ready for the mowing year.
Blades just slight touch up. Greased all lube points, oil and filter changed.
Got the Gravely zero turn ready also same thing as the other, plus air filter.

Wife mowed front yard while I'd did the Gravely.

Then we called our favorite restaurant , and ordered supper, went and picked it up thru drive thru. Very good.

That's it for today.

Jim

 

[Meerkat]

I agree Meer. I had planned to not do any garden this year due to being sick. But feeling well enough to try and hit it hard, even if I am a little late. I do have an extra hour each afternoon not having to drive home from work. Just can't wait to get my energy back. I'm still just getting 30-45 minutes between rest periods. But improving a little it seems.

BackP hope you heal on up its been a rough year for some of us here.

 

[Meerkat]

Great day today.

Anything I do outside is good.

I got the GX355 diesel John Deere ready for the mowing year.
Blades just slight touch up. Greased all lube points, oil and filter changed.
Got the Gravely zero turn ready also same thing as the other, plus air filter.

Wife mowed front yard while I'd did the Gravely.

Then we called our favorite restaurant , and ordered supper, went and picked it up thru drive thru. Very good.

That's it for today.

Jim

Thats alot ,imo.

 

[Meerkat]

Good night all.

 

[Sewingcreations15]

Thursday we worked on deep cleaning the sewing/craft/document room so that is now all done including the blinds and windows and we did two loads of washing and put a loaf of bread on.

Yesterday we trench composted and finished topping up the soil in the last garden bed and planted out our silverbeet. We now have snow peas, beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots and tomatoes planted and all doing well. The tomatoes are now flowering again despite us thinking we would have to pull them out earlier as they looked dead from the heat despite watering.

I also deep cleaned both bathrooms and toilet and went over all the door handles and tap handles and spouts with metho to give them a deep clean. We also did two loads of laundry and got it in just before it rained.

Round 1 of today is I have swept the back patio that had grass clippings and dirt everywhere and DH has vacuumed the whole home and got a loaf of bread on in the bread making machine. Also been in contact with friends via email to see how they are getting on and done some church secretary work.

 

[Sewingcreations15]

Night @Meerkat and sleep well.