PSA: If you have the Venmo debit card or Venmo Mastercard, you can go into the app, click the picture of the card, and temporarily disable it. If you are not activately using the card, temporarily disable it and save yourself the hassle of disputing charges.

The cat alarm does not appreciate being snoozed. Also, the cats need to coordinate with the dog because if the dog is going to lay on my feet, wake-up will be delayed.

There are days when the bed is perfect. The warmth is just right. And all you want to do is sleep through the day. Then you arise in a panic because you remember why you needed to wake earlier than normal. I’ll rest when I’m dead.

Tight space. Electrical wires. Telephone line. Active water supply. Sharp sheet metal.

Yup. I’m going to shove this tool in that hole.

Vent pipe finally secured with a block and tackle on the roof and a hanging strap in the wall. If the block and tackle slips the strap will not let it fall.

Now I can return to demolition. Once the old pipes are out of the wall, the installation of the new pipes should be rapid.

Made beef and broccoli last night. Delightful and not terribly difficult.

https://natashaskitchen.com/wprm_print/60463

As a remote worker, I’m considering getting a van or RV to use as a mobile office. Most of the time, I would be working out of my driveway. What the pros and cons? Caveats? Can a van or RV be a stationary office for lengthy periods of time? Should I build an outbuilding instead?

With a van or RV, I could take my office anywhere. I could work anywhere. I’m not sure about just not sure about environmental controls and other upkeep that may be more easily handled with an addition to the house or a separate small building on the property.

If I went with a van or RV, an added bonus is that I could set up my ham shack in the van or rv and not bother the family with my radio noise.

For the next weeks or maybe even March I am going to try using my left hand where I normally use my right. Last time I did this tasks like brushing teeth, stirring ingredients, and wiping my hind side were very humbling.

Questions home owners should not ask #962

“Hmm. When was the last time I looked in the attic?”

“Dad!”

“Um”

“Whhaaaaa?”

“Gross”

“Dad, you are sending pictures to mom in the group chat again.”

Feel like I’m waking up again.

Yesterday was delirium. Today I have a massive headache but am functional.