I spoke too soon - we lost power a few minutes after my previous post. Power went out for only 5 - 10 seconds - just long enough to cause a need for all the appliances and clocks to be re-set. I'm catching up since Friday, slowly ...
Friday night the Caravan Farm Theatre production was great
Saturday's lunch with my highschool classmate was really good too - we haven't seen each other in 40 years
sodamo - God's humour just like you said

. glad that the new glasses are working out (hopefully no headaches as you adjust to them)
popgadget - glad that you are feeling better, nice dolly too
Rich B1 - nice connection to have and keep, that's brilliant
LS and sodamo - the grocery shopping reminded me that I need coffee for home
txdon - hope that you get the rain that you need (we've had the 40 days straight recently),
RoyJ - we also have a Livestock Guardian Dog ... an Anatolian Shepherd, big 145 lbs, gentle giant, mean bark, keeps the bear down by the creek, and strangers off the property, prone to wander on perimeter rounds, but always comes back. we love her
daugen - I have the knowlege and skill for a lot of things, but the aches and pains limit my ability and motivation at times
Thomas - sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Steve, xounds like an interesting guy, and a fabulouse collection, too bad the museum is closing
BEF - praying that the medical professionals can find a solution for your son's hearing concerns. How in the world did that grapple prong bend, that's got to be a story ?
txdon - are the hearing aids covered as a medical expense, or at least a medical expense credit on taxes ?
mostly_gas - puttering sounds too generous, it was basically being lazy. the thing about being on my own for a few days (wife is still away) is that I can go shirtless inside or outside ... work on my tan
sodamo - that is an impressive set-up
daugen - pain is a pain. I hope that you are able to minimize and manage the pain. I can totally relate to pain, and I probably have arthritis, but since nobody has confirmed that to date, I just call it pain (and denial ?)
NHBX - I did a dump run on Friday morning, feels like such an accomplishment. particularly rewarding when I pay more than the minimum dumping fee ... that means that it was a sizable load = value
RoyJ - good plan, and enjoy your puppy
kenmbz - cool boat ride
wngsprd - glad that your wife is feeling better, praying. Recently I dealt with kitchen plumbing (uggh), now I'm practically an expert (nope). hoping that it resolves quickly with a fix
I JUST LOST 1/2 OF MY NOTE, SO I'M TAKING THE HINT. Greetings to all, take care, I'm catching up, prayers. Calling it an end to this note though. Night All.