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.
Rise and feed me!
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.
Sleep would be nice
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.
Weekend Project – Plumbing demolition
Tight space. Electrical wires. Telephone line. Active water supply. Sharp sheet metal.
Yup. I’m going to shove this tool in that hole.
Weekend project
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.
Can’t stop the signal Mal
My Arrow II Satellite 10-wbp antenna is fully assembled. I’m ready to talk to the International Space Station, satellites, and go fox hunting!
This antenna is 19 ounces and designed to breakdown for backpacking.
#hamradio #amateurradiolife #amateurradiooperator #satellites
Home cooking Chinese
Made beef and broccoli last night. Delightful and not terribly difficult.
Where do you work remotely?
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.
Body hacking
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.
Deep thoughts
It was never about money. It was about time.
Questions of home owners
Questions home owners should not ask #962
“Hmm. When was the last time I looked in the attic?”
Texts from the kids
“Dad!”
“Um”
“Whhaaaaa?”
“Gross”
“Dad, you are sending pictures to mom in the group chat again.”
Your life can improve
If you feel a mess
If you are depressed
If chaos rules the day
Perhaps you’d rather sleep it away
Play the lottery
For that quick fix
Four dollars
Buys a little hope
A magic bean
Will not fix
The problems
You have seen
Instead
Choose something small
Wake up, floss those teeth
Floss them all
Tomorrow
Add another small task
Instead of stinking
Take a bath
Don’t let the bath
Replace the floss
Combine them together
To be a boss
Next day when you awake
Hit the floor
Eight pushups
Maybe more
These small tasks add up
Do a little more
And those huge tasks
Will shrink away
Day after day
Is how habits form
One day soon
You will wake up with tasks no more.
Reboot
Feel like I’m waking up again.
90%
Yesterday was delirium. Today I have a massive headache but am functional.
