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Monthly Archives: January 2022
Fun at Work
I came in to work yesterday to find the following printed out and taped to the wall next to the phone: It has come to my attention that no one is monitoring the cameras on their shift. Last night, 1/25/22 … Continue reading
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Stuff
Remember the massive Kidde fire extinguisher recall a few years ago? I had three units affected. It took over a year to get them replaced, and I was late to the party. One of the three, manufactured in 2019 according … Continue reading
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Random
I lost another pen this week. The second of three Parker Vector pens that I bought some years ago. One was damaged not long after I acquired the trio, and this one disappeared between home and work yesterday. State Farm … Continue reading
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Fear and Beer Virus
A couple weeks ago I shared the new acceptable face diaper definition at my workplace. I commented a few days ago about the local medical community and their face diaper policy, which led to me not scheduling routine medical care. … Continue reading
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Happenings
It’s supposed to snow tonight and tomorrow. Initially they said 2-5 inches. Now it’s “up to 2 inches” and the Blizzard Warning is gone for my immediate vicinity. Yes, that’s what some genius titled the Winter Storm Watch that was … Continue reading
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New Birds
I brought the Aquila juveniles home about twenty-four hours ago. They are slightly larger than I expected for eight weeks old, but they are definitely still babies compared to the old ladies. I thought they would be almost all black … Continue reading
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A Day in the Life
I’m due for my annual eye exam, and a couple years overdue for my hearing check. I attempted to schedule both today. Both have mandatory mask policies. Neither one will get my money at this time. I finally got around … Continue reading
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Cats and Chickens
My mouse patrol seems to have settled into a comfortable routine. We have five cats that visit regularly, four of which haven’t missed a day in weeks aside from a very rainy two-day period a little over a week ago. … Continue reading
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Minor Update
I built and installed the shelf for the chicken coop ventilation fan this week. I still need to cut the hole in the gable and fabricate a flap for said hole, but the hard part is done. The chickens weren’t … Continue reading
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The Glorious Smell of Bacon
My most recent meal was one hundred eight hours ago. Wife is currently cooking bacon as part of her late breakfast. It smells heavenly. No, I’m not having any. But damn am I enjoying the aroma.
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