New ink cartridge

Friday

We got up late, like after 9. I took my morning supplements, then parsed supplements for the next week. I watered the indoor plants. I got dressed and washed out a pair of footies for later.

I checked Facebook and started reading e-mail. I meant to water the outdoor plants but all too soon it was 11:45. So I put on my bathing suit and laid out in the sun until Chris got back from the office. Then I got dressed again and made breakfast.

When I finished eating, I added to the grocery list and filled a bottle with tea. We went to Tooele, listening to the book on CD. We parked at Luckey's and Chris noticed that nothing on the list came from Luckey's. So we went to Melanie's. I bought some coconut milk and chickpea sauce. Then I walked to Joanns to return the angel food cake pan because the center part isn't straight. I also bought some heavier than normal paper for a future craft.

Chris tried to check in at Great Clips online, but couldn't so he called. They would not help him over the phone and told him to stop in. So we went over there. While he went to get a hair cut, I went to the dollar store to get some black reusable shopping bags for class tomorrow. But all they had were green. I bought one anyway. Then I went to Maceys' to get stuff on the grocery list. They didn't have the black bags either.

I went to Great Clips and Chris was sitting there with short hair. So we left and walked back to the car. He drove us home. I forgot to mention that we stopped at the bank for cash on our way into town.

When we got to the base, I didn't have my ID because I had left it in my car. So they gave me a visitor's pass. Weird. We went to the commissary for pistachios. We stopped at the swap shop to lock it, but it was already locked. Then we went home and unloaded the groceries. I got my ID out of my car and put it back where it belongs.

Still intending to water the outdoor plants, I got on my laptop to read one thing and it led to sewing videos, which apparently I couldn't resist. Next thing I knew, it was dark outside and Chris had finished cooking steaks and cauliflower.

While I was eating, the doorbell rang and Chris asked me if I was expecting anyone. I said no. It was Casey, come to help Chris solve a hard drive problem. I chatted a bit and went and ate some more. Then Chris called Mike who was able to fix the problem. While he did that, I asked Casey to put a new ink cartridge in my printer, which he did with no difficulty. We discussed climate change and Israel. The three of us discussed 'knife night'. Then Casey went home and I worked on my blog and put away the jicama that Chris cut up for me.

Finally ready for game night, I poured a bottle of tea. I grabbed the water container and headed to the Cleggs. While playing the game, we chatted. Then Michelle talked about the cake that had brought $150 last night. Apparently Isadora had helped someone make it so she knew all the things had had gone wrong in the preparation. “Frosting covers all the mistakes”, she said. It was funny because the colonel bought it and added a $50 tip when he paid.

I had to looks at hints on my phone to get to where I did. I still got stuck in the trees trying to free the bird. Anyway, it was after 11 when I quit. In saving the game, I inadvertently typed Fernb8. Then I realized that indeed, this game is Fern bait. Casey carried the water container to my car and I went home. Chris was in bed and I joined him (after the usual routine).

The cake auction

Thursday

I got up right after the 7:35 alarm. I went to the kitchen to whip the frosting left in the bowl. It did fine. But it seemed stiff enough for piping and maybe too stiff for frosting. I put some in a bowl just so and blended the rest with finely chopped cacao nibs. That came out rather grainy. Then I brushed and got dressed.

Jenni called because she was visiting the park in front of my house. I went out to talk to her and to show her the cake that fell. I told her it was awful but she wanted it so I let her have it. We chatted for a bit and she took her young charges and went to another park.

Then I went to Janica's house to see the printer she is selling. I brought a thumb drive with sheet music on it to try printing. But it would not print because one of the color cartridges was empty. She futzed around with it, knowing there was plenty of black ink, but still it would not print. Then I went to apt 106 for a sign-over. The occupant gave me cash and I gave him a receipt. The inspectors signed the cleaning contract and so did he and I. He gave me his key, too. Then we all left and I locked up.

When I got home, I made a coconut cream cheese frosting with the butter and cream cheese that was sitting at room temperature. Chris came home early for lunch. Then Randy came by to look at the sprinklers and to bring over the hose for watering the apple tree. He said we need taller sprinkler heads as the ground builds up.

I started frosting the cake and my timer rang. I had set it for 11:45 to remind me to lay out in the sun. I put on my suit and laid on the chaise on the back porch. Chris went back to work. I came in after noon. I finished frosting the cake, then I decorated it with licorice and candy and kitkat bars to make spiders. I piped chocolate frosting all around the bottom. I put it in the cake saver and made room for it in the fridge. I had to take some stuff out.

Then I made and ate breakfast while listening to The Highwire. They talked about contamination found the mRNA shots. Pfizer booster shots have more LNP than the original shots. How to get safe unvaxxed blood.

When it was over, I listened to a coffee chat with Dr. Jane. She was on fire about fetal deaths after the mother's vaccination. Then I looked for pics of a reverse applique treat bag. I could not find what I wanted, so I went to my sewing room to make one. Then I used it to post an announcement for the sewing class on Saturday.

I called Jenni to ask for a ride to the church so I could hold my cake. She agreed. I put a bowl of soup in the toaster oven and set it for 20 minutes. Then I started washing the plethora of dishes that got dirtied in the cake-making process. After 20 minutes, I took the soup out and it was cold because I had to unplug the toaster oven to run the mixer. Sigh. I plugged it back in and set it for another 20 minutes.

I finished the dishes but couldn't wait for Jenni. I took my cake to the church and found it locked. I waited until Mr. Pace came and opened it. Then I dropped off the cake and went home. I ate half the bowl of soup, then went to the neighborhood meeting which had started on time for once. After the meeting, Charity gave me some puzzles. Chris dropped by for a pizza.

Then I got in his car and we went to the LDS church. They were having dinner before the cake auction. So we each got a bowl of chili and sat with Michelle and her family. After the eating, the auction began. The funds were for the young women's group. And people came prepared to spend. Michelle bid $75 on one because the colonel wanted it. Then later, There was a bidding war over a Barbie doll cake. It went for $150! My cake brought a bid of $30. Finally someone bid $85 for all the was left. I guess she was ready to go home. Chris helped put up chairs and tables. Deb had bought 3 cakes including mine) and asked me to take one because she and her husband are diabetic. So I took the smallest. I talked to Shannon and happened to mention the hanging gopher. She was intrigued and wants to come over and take a pic and post it. I said not to let anyone know it was at my house. Chris and I ended up talking with Saronna and Randy after everyone had left. Finally we walked out together. Chris and I headed home. My id was in my car so I used my driver's license. But Chris still had to vouch for me. He dropped me at the community club to get my car. Then I met him at home. He went to his laptop and I finished my soup. Then I made tea and worked on my blog. He went to bed and I headed there later after putting away most of the dishes I washed.

The cake that didn't make it

Wednesday

I got up before 8. I prepared for coffee morning. I vacuumed in the den. I did my special exercises. Then I read for half an hour with the HappyLight because it was too chilly to be out.

I did 3 rounds of tapping and meditation. Then I cleaned the bathrooms and started on the kitchen. At noon I put on my bathing suit and laid out in the sun for awhile. Then I finished the kitchen and watered all the plants. I leveled a few gopher mounds.

I took a shower. I read some e-mail, then went to the gym for my weekly workout. I played a little racquetball too. When I got back, I picked some onion greens and mint. I removed the stems and set the mint leaves out to dry. I cut up the onion greens and put them in a pickling solution.

I pulled up the recipe for the angel food cake. I took out my dozen of eggs, only to find that three had been taken out. I had two more in another box, but was still one short. I also couldn't find the cream cheese. So I called Chris and he didn't know where it was. I opened a coconut and drank the juice, then went to the commissary and got eggs, cream cheese, toilet paper and mason jars.

When I got home, I separated the eggs and let them sit. I put out butter and cream cheese to warm up. I ground up the sugar and sifted it with a sieve (since I couldn't find my sifter). I washed the angel food pan and started the recipe. The eggs beat just fine. I folded in the sugar and gluten-free flour. I poured the batter into the pan and put it in the oven.

I made a batch of cream cheese frosting, complete with sugar. Then I realized I meant to make the sugarless one. So I called Saronna to see if she needed some frosting.

When the angel food cake was done, I took it out and flipped it over to cool. But the bottom came away and the cake slid down the sides. But it wasn't touching the counter so I left it there.

I separated some eggs for the panko cake. I made the yolk panko mixture. But the egg whites wouldn't whip. So I folded them in just as they were – a little frothy. Then I put it in the oven. Saronna came over for the frosting and I gave her some dried mint as well. I worked on my blog while I waited for the panko cake to bake.

When the timer rang, I gave it another 10 minutes. Then I turned the oven off and we watched two episodes of Psych. I pulled one of the loaf pans out and picked a piece off the side. I handed it to Chris and he tasted it. He didn't like it. I tried a piece too and thought it was odd, but ok. Later I heard what sounded like a dry heave. So I took some charcoal just in case. He went to bed, but I stayed up later as usual.

Typewriters are still around

Tuesday

I got up late. I rinsed the sprouts and read e-mail. I researched dehydrators online. I ordered some brackets for hanging a wire shelf in the swap shop. I went to the library to make copies of Little Drummer Boy. I also asked if they had a typewriter that I could type out my passwords, and she said probably not.

When I got back, I laid out in the sun for 10 minutes. Then I made and ate breakfast. At 2 I went to Saronna's house. She had forgotten that I was coming. But we got some play time in after all. Then she had to go get her kids at school.

I had gotten a text that the library found a typewriter. So I went home and got my password list. I used the typewriter to type out my list, except what I couldn't read. I asked for a magnifying glass, but they didn't have one. I checked out the next season of Psych and went home.

I read e-mail for awhile. I messaged the yoga instructor to see if she was still having hot yoga tomorrow, but she said no. I listened to a podcast. Then, since the workday was over, I went to the pear tree by the clinic and picked some pears.

When I got home, Chris was home. I heated a bowl of soup in the toaster oven. Casey came over with some ingredients I needed for keto cake. I paid him and we chatted for a bit, then he left.

I messaged Saronna to see when the cakes needed to be turned in on Thursday. It was about the same time as the neighborhood meeting. I listened to a talk on NAD+. I worked on my blog. Then I made tea and we watched two episodes of Psych. Chris went to bed and I stayed up to listen to an interview on end times while I washed dishes and cleaned in the kitchen.

Suddenly, not one but two calls!

Monday

I got up before 8. I got ready for the day, then got online to send a message to the company about what happened at the house they rent on Saturday. Then my phone rang. I got a call for a cleaning quote at an apartment.

I listened to some interviews, and put apple/pear mash in jars which went into the fridge. Then I went to the library to make larger copies of the Christmas music that I bought. Keli was very helpful. When I got home, I posted notices on Facebook for band practice tonight.

I watered plants and gopher mounds. I put on a bathing suit and laid out in the sun till it crested the roof. While making breakfast, I got a call from the chaplain to open the swap shop. I called him back after I finished eating. I went to the swap shop and opened it. He left two large boxes which I managed to push inside. Then he arrived and moved them further in. We had a nice chat.

I went home. I got another call for a quote, and scheduled it for 4. I listened to another interview. I tried to find B-flat hymnals online. I could only find a trumpet version for the Celebration hymnal. I e-mailed the company asking to see a page or two before I decided to purchase.

Then I went to the first quote at 4. It was a pretty clean apartment. We had a nice chat, too. He'll call me tomorrow with the sign-over date and time.

I went home and heated a bowl of soup for supper. Then I went to the second quote. He was young and seemed nervous, kept walking back and forth. I looked around, gave him a quote. I did not stay to chat.

I went home and Chris arrived right behind me. We talked a bit, then he asked me how I would feel about moving to Hawaii for a job he wants to apply for. He said it would be expensive and there would be lots of traffic but he would like the job. I didn't know what to say, but we discussed it. I worked on my blog while waiting for band practice time. I used the Kaatsu device on my legs. When it was finished, I loaded up my trombone and sheet music and went to the chapel.

I unlocked the door as the others showed up. I turned on all the lights and put out music stands. I handed out the music. I took some pics for the chaplain, but we weren't close enough to get everyone in. Then we played through some of the Christmas music, including Little Drummer Boy. It was unexpectedly harder than it looked.

I called it quits at 7:45. But it took awhile for Sophia's younger siblings to clean up in the nursery to go home. I turned off the lights as Keli walked out. We chatted a bit, then we all went home.

I sat down to finish my blog, Then I made tea and we watched two episodes of Psyche. Then I retired to my laptop and he went to bed.

The pumpkin wagon is a-comin down the street

Sunday

I got up after 8. Chris was already up. I brushed my teeth and rinsed my nasal passages. I checked the fruit in the crock pot. There was still too much liquid. I checked messages for awhile. I watched a few minutes of a video interviewing a young man named Titus who has his own farm, probably somewhere in the Appalachians. No electricity. Lives a kind of Amish lifestyle out in the country. He is looking for a wife. He shoes horses to make enough money for a landline phone (which he shares with a neighbor.) He does everything barefoot, at least in the summer.

I paused it to mix up a batch of seed crackers and pop them in the oven. While they baked, I replenished all the mixes that go into it so I am ready for the next three batches. I started another jar of sunflower sprouts. I searched my pantry for chia and didn't find any so I jotted that down. I used the Kaatsu device on my arms.

I took the seed crackers out of the oven. I made breakfast and ate it outside, sitting in the sun. Then I came in and put seed crackers in a container. I washed up and got dressed for church. I took the crackers and my trombone to the chapel. I went inside and laid the snack on the table. I went up front to assemble my trombone. Then I went in the back to ask Moira if she would open the snack after the service so people could take some on their way out.

The service began with piped music and singing. We didn't know the song but caught on after a verse and a chorus. Then the pastor gave his sermon about finding the good in everything. Afterward, Saronna, Sophia and I played two hymns and people sang. Then Moira opened the snack. I talked to several people. The chaplain's wife offered to show me how to use eyebrow pencils. Jenni's husband asked about Chris' campaign.

I took my trombone out to my car. I texted Jamie that I would be home soon. When I got home, I watched a little more of the video. Jamie texted that she was coming over, so I quickly changed into regular clothing. Then I went out front as she and her guys drove up with the pumpkin wagon. My, what an assortment! I chose a tall one for the porch, and a wavy one for under the hanging gopher. We chatted a bit and the neighbors came over to pick out pumpkins. Then they left and I went back inside.

I continued to work online. Keli posted about needing a computer desk so I went and opened the swap shop. But when I got back, she had posted that she found one. I heated a bowl of soup as family members got online for the game. Michele and John had gone out to eat for their anniversary so they were late getting online.

Then John asked Chris questions about Chris' campaign (which hasn't started yet). Finally we got around to our family campaign. Picking up the story where we left off in the judge's chambers, we went to meet with the lawyer and then with the accused. We had trouble getting him to talk to us. I tried hypnosis, but it didn't work, probably because he is a golem.

After the game, I noticed Keli had posted needing help with her computer and printer. I asked Chris if we could help. Then I messaged her, and locked the swap shop. When I got back, she had messaged that she already got a desk.

I made tea and we watched two episodes of Psyche. Then he went to bed and I stayed up to finish a podcast.

The great overflow

Saturday

I got up after 8. After getting ready for the day, I went to the company house to get the laundry started and to squirt blue stuff in the toilets. I went home and peeled a gallon of apples and pears and put them in the crock pot with some water. I also took some outdoor pictures as the sunlight changed.

I went back to the company house to move the sheets to the dryer and put the towels in the washer. I noticed a bad scent. I went home and Chris gave me a coconut oil massage. Later we each took a shower. I peeled more apples and pears and threw them in.

I made and ate breakfast, read e-mail. I went to the company house to put the towels in the dryer and noticed a really bad smell. I looked in the hall bathroom and the floor was completely covered in brown stuff, with ripples in it like at the beach after the water recedes. The tub held about 4in of ...biosludge. Yuck!

I called Chris and he told me to call Maintenance and tell them it was an emergency. So I did and they said they'd send someone over. I cleaned the floor. He came, looked around, and said yup, you need a plumber. No kidding. So a little later, the lady in charge called to say the plumber was on his way, but it would take 90 minutes.

Ok, so I went to the garden and picked Christina's squash and tomatoes. She thought they were done for the year, but I got two full bags of squash and one of cherry tomatoes. I took the squash to Randy. He gave me jars of apples and pears both canned and dehydrated. The kids showed me their ferret, who was dying. Randy went to get his shotgun and I left.

I dropped the jars of apples and pears at home and got half a flat of empty ones to return. I drove back and this time Saronna was home. I gave her the jars. Saronna promised to make 'zucchini' bread with the squash and pass it out. I asked if they wanted any mint or little hot peppers.

I went back to the garden for mint and swiss chard, then to my tower garden for the little hot peppers. As I was picking, the lady called to say the plumber was on his way. So I dropped everything and went back to the company house. I unlocked it for him and he went inside to look. It was the same guy that snaked it two weeks ago. He decided that the clean-out in the back yard needed snaking on steroids. So while he did that, I cleaned the rest of the house. But the tub still wouldn't drain. Finally he took a break from augering, and used a wet vac to empty the tub. Then it drained. He went back outside while I cleaned the bathroom. I soaked the floor in hot soapy water hoping that it would go under the baseboards like the smelly water did.

Anyway, he came back as I finished and said the auger finally went through and everything should be fine now. I finished up, mopped everywhere he had walked, then closed up the house. I went home.

I noticed the bag of mint, swiss chard, sage, and peppers. So I went back over to Saronna's house to donate them. Randy gave me a baggie with a piece of survival cake in it. We chatted for a bit and he showed me their steamer and canner.

When I got home, I spiced and heated a bowl of stew in the toaster oven and worked on my blog until it was hot. I ate it. Then we stopped by the parade field where people were watching a movie on the commander's blow-up screen. I thought it was a little chilly for that. Chris spoke to the colonel for a few minutes and then we went home.

I put some of the 'cake' that Randy gave me in a bowl and put hot apples and pear mash on it. Mmmmm. Then I made tea and we watched the pilot episode of Psych. It wasn't quite 10pm, so we watched some of the bonus material. Then I helped Chris make the bed. He went to bed and I stayed up to read online.