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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Good morning?
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Maybe, but... what's it to you! Hehe Perhaps not THAT bad. Actually that question would suggest the wrong note, timber, and meter for today. Today, so far, is just another blah day in the hot summer cycle. I note, lately, some of my posts haven't been edited at all. I will get right on the buffoon who is in charge of that! Ah well, after a long hot day, keeping it together for a post can be a stretch as bedtime approaches.
I skipped reading more of the book regarding the paleo diet for athletes. While I may root around a bit more in that dirt, I fear most authors merely spell out their plan, then spend exorbitant amounts of time explaining why their diet (or other theory) works. To be plainly honest, in 99.9999997432995% of the time, that "proof" is sheer idiocy. While their theory might be right, or wrong, the hubris that they bring to the table in "proving it" is almost as witless as their proofs. Look, sure, see that something works and try to explain it. Try to show your theory is better than others, but don't... you know... actually believe that you actually know. Even if you are 'righter' than your opponent or near-beer competitor, you honestly probably don't understand enough of the variables to have it right. Oh, I know, some authors feel called to break out their degree, or learning, and share it. But they should most often by now know that... academia is mostly a form of king's clothing dementia. Such is the literary world though.
Oh, right, so I didn't read. Yes, yes, I'll read a bit more. I am merely trying to elicit his whole plan. I don't care about his "why" (as... I might have mentioned). While I don't actually think the author is an idiot (necessarily, and given the shadow of doubt of course), I just don't think he could understand. He is merely tracking, or modeling, a phenomena that is seen in nature, much like weathermen track storms but don't really even know why or how clouds form, let alone when and where the next lightning strike, or even tornado or hurricane will happen! Never mind. What I did do was to begin digging into Latin. I didn't actually do the first lesson, I merely read the first lesson. There is a HUGE difference, mind you. Engineering school taught me that, if nothing else. What worked in high school doesn't, well, actually work. Everyone in college could read and understand in high school, the competition pool just got deep. Public schools aren't fair competition to other types, unfortunately. But it does take more than just schools, it takes parenting, a certain type. Though, to be honest, not all children should be raised to be academically inclined. That would lead to the ruination of the world. Or has, even to the level that has been done so far. I'll... get back to you on that. Oh, right, my first introduction into declensions. I now know why Rome failed! Not only did they fail, and several times, their language was discarded. It was all because of the language! Wowowouch. Then again, I think German actually had more declensions (if I don't think modern languages call them that)? It's just been a long time since language classes and practice, I suppose. At least when "past participle" or "nominative" is suggested and slightly explained, it massages understand back very quickly. Learning a half dozen languages actually puts English, the rules, and the terms, pretty deeply and fearfully into one's bean.
When the air conditioner gets here and I have the drapes set up I should be able to dedicate short periods of time to study. For now I am going to be previewing the lessons, one per day. Previewing, as in reading, not actually pulling out a pen and paper and doing them. What I hated about college, and to some degree high school, was we would we would do three or four lessons per session and skip some of the lessons. Further, the lessons were based on days of class as much as anything else, so it came down to what was cut from the lessons rather than if anything was cut. I honestly hate when a book is bought and only partially used! I figure, if I do this Latin stuff, I will do two to three lessons a day, nearly every weekday, and in a year I would be done, roughly. Actually, while previewing, I may set a little time aside to figure out a class schedule. That is some dedication though. Literally, a full year, at two lessons a day, five days a week? Study, by the way, is as unnatural as things get. Sure, study game to realize patterns for an easier hunt, but my guess is hunters more often just stumbled upon 'stupid tricks', and then passed them on. Actually studying is a man thing, and only for those lucky or unlucky enough to be in a position to do so. Still, that is my intent.
I keep forgetting the neighbor boy's watch. So he can track his time. Now, I am not sure he will be any better about tracking his time, but it is a start. As time goes by, if he continues with the lawn through the years, he might become quite the little clockpuncher. Oh I might regret this! *grins* Still, it is part of the deal (the deal I just made up!). And it is nearly his birthday, too. So... it works. He is a good kid. It's sort of neat to watch him grow up, learn, and work. And he is keeping up on my lawn. It's really actually starting to look like a lawn, for the first time since I moved here. I will plant, heavily, this fall, then probably plant again in the spring. Hopefully, with someone keeping it watered on top of that, I should have a truly lush lawn in another year or so. I wish I could do it myself, and maybe I will get there, but for now... and probably for at least a few years to come, I will need help. Help? Is someone else doing all the work really "help"? Never mind.
Oh, on to my day. It looks to be a brutal day again, heatwise. I know my friend wanted to get out on the cool day but that simply wasn't going to happen. I NEEDED a cool restful couple of days in which to do NOTHING. No choice, in any case. But, today or tomorrow I need to get back out there. Tomorrow I think, actually. Cabbage, for the corned beef pot, maybe fresh carrots and potatoes depending on how what I have looks. Milk is needed too, as is a number of other big and small items. Nothing major, I'm trying to go cheap, low, and slow on other spending. Curtains are eating into my cheapskate scale, so I need to pare back elsewhere. Oh, I ran out of milk so I decided to make some from powder. I am not using some of that which I bought in bulk, but a 'new milk' or 'milk like' stuff, called <i>Morning Moos</i>. I think I made it a bit weak. It doesn't, at all, taste like the old Carnation powdered milk, and I can thicken it, of course. I will use it up. It was a curiosity I had. I will be trying one can of the other milk, off and on, after I use this one up. I'm just... figuring things out.
Yes, have a good day.
Have a good day.
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Maybe, but... what's it to you! Hehe Perhaps not THAT bad. Actually that question would suggest the wrong note, timber, and meter for today. Today, so far, is just another blah day in the hot summer cycle. I note, lately, some of my posts haven't been edited at all. I will get right on the buffoon who is in charge of that! Ah well, after a long hot day, keeping it together for a post can be a stretch as bedtime approaches.
I skipped reading more of the book regarding the paleo diet for athletes. While I may root around a bit more in that dirt, I fear most authors merely spell out their plan, then spend exorbitant amounts of time explaining why their diet (or other theory) works. To be plainly honest, in 99.9999997432995% of the time, that "proof" is sheer idiocy. While their theory might be right, or wrong, the hubris that they bring to the table in "proving it" is almost as witless as their proofs. Look, sure, see that something works and try to explain it. Try to show your theory is better than others, but don't... you know... actually believe that you actually know. Even if you are 'righter' than your opponent or near-beer competitor, you honestly probably don't understand enough of the variables to have it right. Oh, I know, some authors feel called to break out their degree, or learning, and share it. But they should most often by now know that... academia is mostly a form of king's clothing dementia. Such is the literary world though.
Oh, right, so I didn't read. Yes, yes, I'll read a bit more. I am merely trying to elicit his whole plan. I don't care about his "why" (as... I might have mentioned). While I don't actually think the author is an idiot (necessarily, and given the shadow of doubt of course), I just don't think he could understand. He is merely tracking, or modeling, a phenomena that is seen in nature, much like weathermen track storms but don't really even know why or how clouds form, let alone when and where the next lightning strike, or even tornado or hurricane will happen! Never mind. What I did do was to begin digging into Latin. I didn't actually do the first lesson, I merely read the first lesson. There is a HUGE difference, mind you. Engineering school taught me that, if nothing else. What worked in high school doesn't, well, actually work. Everyone in college could read and understand in high school, the competition pool just got deep. Public schools aren't fair competition to other types, unfortunately. But it does take more than just schools, it takes parenting, a certain type. Though, to be honest, not all children should be raised to be academically inclined. That would lead to the ruination of the world. Or has, even to the level that has been done so far. I'll... get back to you on that. Oh, right, my first introduction into declensions. I now know why Rome failed! Not only did they fail, and several times, their language was discarded. It was all because of the language! Wowowouch. Then again, I think German actually had more declensions (if I don't think modern languages call them that)? It's just been a long time since language classes and practice, I suppose. At least when "past participle" or "nominative" is suggested and slightly explained, it massages understand back very quickly. Learning a half dozen languages actually puts English, the rules, and the terms, pretty deeply and fearfully into one's bean.
When the air conditioner gets here and I have the drapes set up I should be able to dedicate short periods of time to study. For now I am going to be previewing the lessons, one per day. Previewing, as in reading, not actually pulling out a pen and paper and doing them. What I hated about college, and to some degree high school, was we would we would do three or four lessons per session and skip some of the lessons. Further, the lessons were based on days of class as much as anything else, so it came down to what was cut from the lessons rather than if anything was cut. I honestly hate when a book is bought and only partially used! I figure, if I do this Latin stuff, I will do two to three lessons a day, nearly every weekday, and in a year I would be done, roughly. Actually, while previewing, I may set a little time aside to figure out a class schedule. That is some dedication though. Literally, a full year, at two lessons a day, five days a week? Study, by the way, is as unnatural as things get. Sure, study game to realize patterns for an easier hunt, but my guess is hunters more often just stumbled upon 'stupid tricks', and then passed them on. Actually studying is a man thing, and only for those lucky or unlucky enough to be in a position to do so. Still, that is my intent.
I keep forgetting the neighbor boy's watch. So he can track his time. Now, I am not sure he will be any better about tracking his time, but it is a start. As time goes by, if he continues with the lawn through the years, he might become quite the little clockpuncher. Oh I might regret this! *grins* Still, it is part of the deal (the deal I just made up!). And it is nearly his birthday, too. So... it works. He is a good kid. It's sort of neat to watch him grow up, learn, and work. And he is keeping up on my lawn. It's really actually starting to look like a lawn, for the first time since I moved here. I will plant, heavily, this fall, then probably plant again in the spring. Hopefully, with someone keeping it watered on top of that, I should have a truly lush lawn in another year or so. I wish I could do it myself, and maybe I will get there, but for now... and probably for at least a few years to come, I will need help. Help? Is someone else doing all the work really "help"? Never mind.
Oh, on to my day. It looks to be a brutal day again, heatwise. I know my friend wanted to get out on the cool day but that simply wasn't going to happen. I NEEDED a cool restful couple of days in which to do NOTHING. No choice, in any case. But, today or tomorrow I need to get back out there. Tomorrow I think, actually. Cabbage, for the corned beef pot, maybe fresh carrots and potatoes depending on how what I have looks. Milk is needed too, as is a number of other big and small items. Nothing major, I'm trying to go cheap, low, and slow on other spending. Curtains are eating into my cheapskate scale, so I need to pare back elsewhere. Oh, I ran out of milk so I decided to make some from powder. I am not using some of that which I bought in bulk, but a 'new milk' or 'milk like' stuff, called <i>Morning Moos</i>. I think I made it a bit weak. It doesn't, at all, taste like the old Carnation powdered milk, and I can thicken it, of course. I will use it up. It was a curiosity I had. I will be trying one can of the other milk, off and on, after I use this one up. I'm just... figuring things out.
Yes, have a good day.
Have a good day.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Definitely more curtains.
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I was going to hold off buying extra new curtains until next month. However, seeing how much of an impact they have and keeping my home cool during the morning, while the light is on the draped windows side of the house I may just push ahead with that. Now, it might just be that regardless what I do the afternoons will simply be hotter. And yet I can't help but believe there is a significant difference. Until the sun passed it's zenith, my home was almost cool, literally. Oh, I think I will enjoy having heave drapes for all the windows the sun hits directly, save upstairs, for now. Those will wait until late summer or early fall, for what they will be worth at that time.
The right air conditioner is on the way. While I got free shipping, which is nothing to sneeze at, I could not get that sent overnight. Of course, one of the problems I cam to realize about the first casement ac I looked at was... it wouldn't even ship for a month or two! They have to build it. What a joke! Why offer to sell an air conditioner in the summer that won't be ready until fall, at the earliest? Between the drapes and the air conditioner, I should be able to have a more reasonable life. I do love the sun, and even the heat, just not when I can never escape it. It simply beats me into the dirt. Which, sort of, is where I am. Yesterdays cooling helped a great deal, but it is already hot again this evening. I did forget to open the windows when it cooled outside, but still.
A bit more reading regarding the paleo diet and then I think I am going to peruse the first year Latin book. Perhaps I will be able to sleep before long. If it is simply too hot, perhaps a bit more gaming until I, and my room, cool a bit more.
As per what I suggested on another blog, I have started to thaw the corned beef I had in the freezer. After that last round of that, I... just had to get another. Then one of the other commenters discussed a deli, or more put up a music link about a deli in Noshville? Or was that Nashville with a yiddish accent? I need, and I do mean need, cabbage though. But I also need milk. Perhaps I can sneak out tomorrow. My phone was dead today, so I charged it. Having just lit it back up I see my friend tried to call me. I might just give him a call tonight. Yeah, tomorrow won't be as cool as today but it is what is available. Hmm, and maybe I ought to check on that gal I've been yammering about.
The other day I was looking at what someone said was his beautiful wife, a picture, online. And... for the life of me I couldn't see it. And he was dead serious. Then it hit me. A woman, beautiful, ugly, tall, short, thin, fat? When you link with her, she... will become beautiful. It is a real beauty in the eyes. It's personal. It's sort of spooky too, because it is a form of dementia. *grins*
Anyway, I best... Oh, I best eat something first. My stomach will not let me alone to read, or game if that is what is necessary, until I tend it. Might as well feed the cats again again again again, I think. I feed them smaller meals all day long, like how I would prefer to eat. Good night.
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I was going to hold off buying extra new curtains until next month. However, seeing how much of an impact they have and keeping my home cool during the morning, while the light is on the draped windows side of the house I may just push ahead with that. Now, it might just be that regardless what I do the afternoons will simply be hotter. And yet I can't help but believe there is a significant difference. Until the sun passed it's zenith, my home was almost cool, literally. Oh, I think I will enjoy having heave drapes for all the windows the sun hits directly, save upstairs, for now. Those will wait until late summer or early fall, for what they will be worth at that time.
The right air conditioner is on the way. While I got free shipping, which is nothing to sneeze at, I could not get that sent overnight. Of course, one of the problems I cam to realize about the first casement ac I looked at was... it wouldn't even ship for a month or two! They have to build it. What a joke! Why offer to sell an air conditioner in the summer that won't be ready until fall, at the earliest? Between the drapes and the air conditioner, I should be able to have a more reasonable life. I do love the sun, and even the heat, just not when I can never escape it. It simply beats me into the dirt. Which, sort of, is where I am. Yesterdays cooling helped a great deal, but it is already hot again this evening. I did forget to open the windows when it cooled outside, but still.
A bit more reading regarding the paleo diet and then I think I am going to peruse the first year Latin book. Perhaps I will be able to sleep before long. If it is simply too hot, perhaps a bit more gaming until I, and my room, cool a bit more.
As per what I suggested on another blog, I have started to thaw the corned beef I had in the freezer. After that last round of that, I... just had to get another. Then one of the other commenters discussed a deli, or more put up a music link about a deli in Noshville? Or was that Nashville with a yiddish accent? I need, and I do mean need, cabbage though. But I also need milk. Perhaps I can sneak out tomorrow. My phone was dead today, so I charged it. Having just lit it back up I see my friend tried to call me. I might just give him a call tonight. Yeah, tomorrow won't be as cool as today but it is what is available. Hmm, and maybe I ought to check on that gal I've been yammering about.
The other day I was looking at what someone said was his beautiful wife, a picture, online. And... for the life of me I couldn't see it. And he was dead serious. Then it hit me. A woman, beautiful, ugly, tall, short, thin, fat? When you link with her, she... will become beautiful. It is a real beauty in the eyes. It's personal. It's sort of spooky too, because it is a form of dementia. *grins*
Anyway, I best... Oh, I best eat something first. My stomach will not let me alone to read, or game if that is what is necessary, until I tend it. Might as well feed the cats again again again again, I think. I feed them smaller meals all day long, like how I would prefer to eat. Good night.
The oddity of timing.
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While I could complain, I won't. After ordering those curtains, getting them washed, dried, and hung, drooling over the notion for a while once I thought about things, and for the first time in, at least but possibly over, a month? It rains and cools down overnight. I will not be testing the thermal properties of my new curtains today. Oh, but the cool is so delicious, for me to complain would be a serious breech in protocol, a faux pas of epic nature. It would be akin to buying a parachute, for a flight, just in case, then not having to use it. Not complaining.
The cool is delicious. And while for that first bit, before the rain cooled things, it did become a slight swamp around here. Still, even then, it was nowhere near as bad as Iowa is all of the time. I am surprised I didn't get pneumonia or something living there. More so with my heart backing up fluid like it, to some degree, had to be even back then. Sleep! I was able to get to sleep by 2:00, and probably could have been to sleep earlier but for the fact that I wasn't prepared. My mind hadn't coiled around the mouse of possibilities until later, almost as habit now. When I realized sleep could be had, and easily, and early, *bam*, I hit the sack like a 100 pounds of potatoes coming off the truck... times three. :p (there are worse analogies!) Like I said, to bed by 2:00, and then up well before 9:00, maybe just after 8:00? Something like that. Oh, and sleep was beautiful I even let the girls sleep with me, if the brats tried to roll me for food at 4:00 or 5:00. Not happening.
It is still cool, and a bit overcast. I think that will be ending soon though. Hmm, after checking the curtains? Yeah, they are keeping huge amounts of heat out. Oh, these will make a world of difference, I think. Standing near the ones facing the sun is like standing near a lit oven. Wow. Yep, I am ordering three more sets, for the bedrooms down here. I am not sure about upstairs though. While a bit pricey, at $40 a set ($20 apiece, but why not sell them as sets? That's confusing to bachelors!), they are long lasting and will cut on the electric for ac. Well, when I say pricey, I mean according to my budget and man-brain for home things. Just... work with me. Yeah, I know, curtains can be had that cost hundreds, or even thousands. I will never be there, even if I became rich as a robber baron.
I'm not sure what is in the offing. I am just drinking in the cool for now, waking slowly. The cats have been fed, I may be soon or not. The rest? I just don't know. If it stays cool in here but heats up out there, I'm not sure I want to venture out! At least for today.
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While I could complain, I won't. After ordering those curtains, getting them washed, dried, and hung, drooling over the notion for a while once I thought about things, and for the first time in, at least but possibly over, a month? It rains and cools down overnight. I will not be testing the thermal properties of my new curtains today. Oh, but the cool is so delicious, for me to complain would be a serious breech in protocol, a faux pas of epic nature. It would be akin to buying a parachute, for a flight, just in case, then not having to use it. Not complaining.
The cool is delicious. And while for that first bit, before the rain cooled things, it did become a slight swamp around here. Still, even then, it was nowhere near as bad as Iowa is all of the time. I am surprised I didn't get pneumonia or something living there. More so with my heart backing up fluid like it, to some degree, had to be even back then. Sleep! I was able to get to sleep by 2:00, and probably could have been to sleep earlier but for the fact that I wasn't prepared. My mind hadn't coiled around the mouse of possibilities until later, almost as habit now. When I realized sleep could be had, and easily, and early, *bam*, I hit the sack like a 100 pounds of potatoes coming off the truck... times three. :p (there are worse analogies!) Like I said, to bed by 2:00, and then up well before 9:00, maybe just after 8:00? Something like that. Oh, and sleep was beautiful I even let the girls sleep with me, if the brats tried to roll me for food at 4:00 or 5:00. Not happening.
It is still cool, and a bit overcast. I think that will be ending soon though. Hmm, after checking the curtains? Yeah, they are keeping huge amounts of heat out. Oh, these will make a world of difference, I think. Standing near the ones facing the sun is like standing near a lit oven. Wow. Yep, I am ordering three more sets, for the bedrooms down here. I am not sure about upstairs though. While a bit pricey, at $40 a set ($20 apiece, but why not sell them as sets? That's confusing to bachelors!), they are long lasting and will cut on the electric for ac. Well, when I say pricey, I mean according to my budget and man-brain for home things. Just... work with me. Yeah, I know, curtains can be had that cost hundreds, or even thousands. I will never be there, even if I became rich as a robber baron.
I'm not sure what is in the offing. I am just drinking in the cool for now, waking slowly. The cats have been fed, I may be soon or not. The rest? I just don't know. If it stays cool in here but heats up out there, I'm not sure I want to venture out! At least for today.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Wow, it's curtains for me.
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I received the "blackout curtains" today. I thought they would be okay, but... you know how advertising often goes. I was wrong. These things are beautiful! Well, they look like corduroy material, which is perfect for a bachelor, but that's not what makes them beautiful. They do turn a day room into a nightscape. Perfect, too, for watching television, playing games, and working on the computer, on top of keeping light and to some extent heat out. Heat will still pass through the windows, curtains can only do just so much on that score. I will know more as time goes by, and I test their real ability to keep the place cooler. Because they work so well I do believe I am going to order three more sets, for my bedrooms downstairs. Perhaps, in time, more for the upstairs windows if I think that might help. There are a lot of windows up there, though. Hmm, I would guess it would take six sets. Then again, they are smaller windows, perhaps each window won't need a full set. Or, perhaps, I could do them in small batches, a few a month, on top of my other ongoing projects. Oh, very nice.
UPS arrived to pick up the incorrect air conditioner, so I thought he would also have the curtains. Not so. But later when I looked, I found them. Two different stops? Perhaps, or he forgot and was coming back through? All good. Amazon has already credited me for the return! Very good. But having the nest egg means I don't have to sweat an exchange like I did before. I love that little thing. I heard complaints, at Amazon, about the curtains smelling. Well, they were freshly manufactured and dyed, no guff they will give off a bit of odor. New jeans even do that! Idiots. Anyway, I decided to wash them before putting them up. And I actually got that done. I had to redry a load of pants and shirts. Oh, and the shirts were the ones I was having difficulty with spots. After four sessions of washing they finally came clean (and I don't mean one wash per cycle, sometimes as many as three, ugh!). All that got folded or hung, and the curtains finished and put up. I sure hope they help with the heat a bit. Oh, and the other curtains were way too long. These I measured before ordering and they don't touch the floor. They fit the windows... just... right.
All little things, all working to figure out how to be cool enough to live and sleep, but it is going forward. I now have partials for winter and summer drapes. I'll need to wash and put the winter drapes up though. In time my home will actually be ready for whatever is needed. Over time, it all just... happens. Nothing will ever be perfect. But it might just be a smidgen better tomorrow, a bit better even than that the day after, and so on. Once I make this my home, or turn this house into a home, life will improve. It is odd, for the first time in over four decades, to finally have a home... my first home. I don't know if I will be here until I die, but that might be the way of it, long or short.
I hope you had a good day.
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I received the "blackout curtains" today. I thought they would be okay, but... you know how advertising often goes. I was wrong. These things are beautiful! Well, they look like corduroy material, which is perfect for a bachelor, but that's not what makes them beautiful. They do turn a day room into a nightscape. Perfect, too, for watching television, playing games, and working on the computer, on top of keeping light and to some extent heat out. Heat will still pass through the windows, curtains can only do just so much on that score. I will know more as time goes by, and I test their real ability to keep the place cooler. Because they work so well I do believe I am going to order three more sets, for my bedrooms downstairs. Perhaps, in time, more for the upstairs windows if I think that might help. There are a lot of windows up there, though. Hmm, I would guess it would take six sets. Then again, they are smaller windows, perhaps each window won't need a full set. Or, perhaps, I could do them in small batches, a few a month, on top of my other ongoing projects. Oh, very nice.
UPS arrived to pick up the incorrect air conditioner, so I thought he would also have the curtains. Not so. But later when I looked, I found them. Two different stops? Perhaps, or he forgot and was coming back through? All good. Amazon has already credited me for the return! Very good. But having the nest egg means I don't have to sweat an exchange like I did before. I love that little thing. I heard complaints, at Amazon, about the curtains smelling. Well, they were freshly manufactured and dyed, no guff they will give off a bit of odor. New jeans even do that! Idiots. Anyway, I decided to wash them before putting them up. And I actually got that done. I had to redry a load of pants and shirts. Oh, and the shirts were the ones I was having difficulty with spots. After four sessions of washing they finally came clean (and I don't mean one wash per cycle, sometimes as many as three, ugh!). All that got folded or hung, and the curtains finished and put up. I sure hope they help with the heat a bit. Oh, and the other curtains were way too long. These I measured before ordering and they don't touch the floor. They fit the windows... just... right.
All little things, all working to figure out how to be cool enough to live and sleep, but it is going forward. I now have partials for winter and summer drapes. I'll need to wash and put the winter drapes up though. In time my home will actually be ready for whatever is needed. Over time, it all just... happens. Nothing will ever be perfect. But it might just be a smidgen better tomorrow, a bit better even than that the day after, and so on. Once I make this my home, or turn this house into a home, life will improve. It is odd, for the first time in over four decades, to finally have a home... my first home. I don't know if I will be here until I die, but that might be the way of it, long or short.
I hope you had a good day.
The little things.
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I am not getting to bed until late, due to the heat. So far I have been waking relatively early still, though in part due to... well... the heat! I am working on a fix for that though. This morning, and for the next few mornings until the incorrect ac is returned, I am endeavoring to wake early. I was out of bed well before 9:00 this morning. I do NOT want to miss getting the old ac back on the truck and on it's way back to Amazon. The last time I returned a package like this, the delivery company either didn't call, called early to let me know someone would be by in a four hour window, or called right as they got here. So, the call wasn't much of a heads up in any real way. I will just try to stay focused.
It is overcast, a bit, today. Some rain, any rain, would be welcome. It isn't really more or less brutal than any other summer, save the dry spell being a bit longer than usual. But a dry spell in the summer can be like a extended cold snap in the winter, it just puts a kink in the hose... if you know what I mean. I have my curtains open today. The view is fantastic. Unless the sun comes out I will keep the curtains open. Some people have paid fortunes for views like these.
I just realized, thinking about this also being a desert, of so many of the old Western movies that had a guy crossing a desert, heading into the mountains or such. Sometimes half of the survival part was the desert itself, sometimes that was just an inconvenience or the backdrop. Now, the "desert" I live in is more akin to a highland version of the grassland desert, so there is no real sand (save in sandboxes of course!). But the idea remains. It's sort of fun, or can make the heat and discomfort a little... more adventurous? Something like that. So long as I can focus on it.
In my reading of the Paleo Diet for athletes, just a bit at a time, I am getting the sense that while this diet might work, I can't see it as being all that much of an improvement. While I agree that, should I be a competitive athlete, this diet might hold promise, I am not an athlete. And, sure, it could marginally, by a few percentage points, improve my personal performance, with the heart being the problem, that improvement would be conditional. Further, the loss of those things I enjoy would not be worth the high upkeep of a true paleo diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables, which I actually like, are very high maintenance items. They last less than a week, often only a few days. So shopping and keeping on top of stock in the refrigerator becomes a major pain. Did it for years, I do know. Canned items bring sugars back into play for fruits, and drastically cut nutritional value of both. Plus, canned vegetables introduce salts. There simply isn't an easy way to bring fresh fruits and vegetables into a diet. And, lean meats? They pretty much suck. I watch people eat them with feigned relish and laugh. Even my last lady friend, finally, after years of being a 'food Pilgrim' (as I call it), decided to keep t-bone and ribeye on hand in her own home (if organic, last I heard, so not much of it). Further, as I said, if those earlier paleo-eaters had had their druthers, they would east just about exactly as I do.
Now, to be honest, I think I am much closer to a true paleo-eater, and naturally, than most people would ever dream of being. I do think, somewhere in the Navy, that whole thing was sorted out and started. Some of the guys I knew brought the whole thing of protein vs. carbs vs. fats to a roundtable and we worked these things out. What we, back then, decided, was that people truly are different. Some actually do better on slightly varying levels of proteins to carbs. Fats, it was decided, was pretty a necessity. Fats, on a maintenance diet, needed to be about a third of all food. Only during periods were improvement was sought, or like with body builders where building was sought or a show was coming up would fats be cut. Still, most of us did better on a higher protein diet. I don't recall all of the details, only that food was of vital interest to my group back when. Nerdy submariners? I can't recall. Probably, who else would discuss such things, and actually employ experimenting for results, to then further bring those results back for discussion and hammering out details? I think my best mix was about 70ish% (of the non-fat portion of food) protein, for maintenance. I didn't honestly do a lot of building, I preferred a maintenance workout routine. If it was a serious routine. As I recall, lifting to 550 pounds on the bench and swimming 3 miles a day, three days a week. At least, when I was shore-based. :p No, subs don't have swimming pools (if we work really hard at it we don't, anyway). If we wanted one, all we would need to do is install a screen door? hehe
Blathering. Time to get to something. Since it is still a bit warm, I will continue gaming. I finished a game, and it's dlc last night. I have one more game, for sure, to finish. Deus Ex. I have all but pacifist (a trophy I am reluctant to obtain for several reasons but may go ahead), and I need to read all of the ebooks in the game. To that end, I started up the game last night and started in. It is whack, playing one game on ultra-hardcore, to then switch over to the 'easy' mode of a different game. Both remembering the new game controls, even on easy, then getting into the new old game mindwise. Going from wasting everything that moves in a scorched earth policy back to not killing anything, too, is weird. Why would I be against the pacifist trophy, morally? Because if bad people really exist, and they do, pacifism only leaves the burden of truly dealing with them to someone else. All the while, after a pacifist has allowed the bad guys who try to kill him to live, those bad guys continue to harm other people. Amish use the police (and military) for example, living only on the fat of peace. Further, pacifism isn't even a Godly thing. God, did, directly call the Israelis to exterminate peoples. Christ indicated if this was His kingdom, His followers would be storming the place to free Him. And Christ came to create strife, between mother and father, parents and children, et. al. He didn't come to bring peace and the simple notions of love, or the easy life. Even His crucifixion was a testament to His lack of pacifism. All things start at home, and He had a choice. He chose the way of pain.
Like I said... blathering. Never mind. Just... go have a good day.
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I am not getting to bed until late, due to the heat. So far I have been waking relatively early still, though in part due to... well... the heat! I am working on a fix for that though. This morning, and for the next few mornings until the incorrect ac is returned, I am endeavoring to wake early. I was out of bed well before 9:00 this morning. I do NOT want to miss getting the old ac back on the truck and on it's way back to Amazon. The last time I returned a package like this, the delivery company either didn't call, called early to let me know someone would be by in a four hour window, or called right as they got here. So, the call wasn't much of a heads up in any real way. I will just try to stay focused.
It is overcast, a bit, today. Some rain, any rain, would be welcome. It isn't really more or less brutal than any other summer, save the dry spell being a bit longer than usual. But a dry spell in the summer can be like a extended cold snap in the winter, it just puts a kink in the hose... if you know what I mean. I have my curtains open today. The view is fantastic. Unless the sun comes out I will keep the curtains open. Some people have paid fortunes for views like these.
I just realized, thinking about this also being a desert, of so many of the old Western movies that had a guy crossing a desert, heading into the mountains or such. Sometimes half of the survival part was the desert itself, sometimes that was just an inconvenience or the backdrop. Now, the "desert" I live in is more akin to a highland version of the grassland desert, so there is no real sand (save in sandboxes of course!). But the idea remains. It's sort of fun, or can make the heat and discomfort a little... more adventurous? Something like that. So long as I can focus on it.
In my reading of the Paleo Diet for athletes, just a bit at a time, I am getting the sense that while this diet might work, I can't see it as being all that much of an improvement. While I agree that, should I be a competitive athlete, this diet might hold promise, I am not an athlete. And, sure, it could marginally, by a few percentage points, improve my personal performance, with the heart being the problem, that improvement would be conditional. Further, the loss of those things I enjoy would not be worth the high upkeep of a true paleo diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables, which I actually like, are very high maintenance items. They last less than a week, often only a few days. So shopping and keeping on top of stock in the refrigerator becomes a major pain. Did it for years, I do know. Canned items bring sugars back into play for fruits, and drastically cut nutritional value of both. Plus, canned vegetables introduce salts. There simply isn't an easy way to bring fresh fruits and vegetables into a diet. And, lean meats? They pretty much suck. I watch people eat them with feigned relish and laugh. Even my last lady friend, finally, after years of being a 'food Pilgrim' (as I call it), decided to keep t-bone and ribeye on hand in her own home (if organic, last I heard, so not much of it). Further, as I said, if those earlier paleo-eaters had had their druthers, they would east just about exactly as I do.
Now, to be honest, I think I am much closer to a true paleo-eater, and naturally, than most people would ever dream of being. I do think, somewhere in the Navy, that whole thing was sorted out and started. Some of the guys I knew brought the whole thing of protein vs. carbs vs. fats to a roundtable and we worked these things out. What we, back then, decided, was that people truly are different. Some actually do better on slightly varying levels of proteins to carbs. Fats, it was decided, was pretty a necessity. Fats, on a maintenance diet, needed to be about a third of all food. Only during periods were improvement was sought, or like with body builders where building was sought or a show was coming up would fats be cut. Still, most of us did better on a higher protein diet. I don't recall all of the details, only that food was of vital interest to my group back when. Nerdy submariners? I can't recall. Probably, who else would discuss such things, and actually employ experimenting for results, to then further bring those results back for discussion and hammering out details? I think my best mix was about 70ish% (of the non-fat portion of food) protein, for maintenance. I didn't honestly do a lot of building, I preferred a maintenance workout routine. If it was a serious routine. As I recall, lifting to 550 pounds on the bench and swimming 3 miles a day, three days a week. At least, when I was shore-based. :p No, subs don't have swimming pools (if we work really hard at it we don't, anyway). If we wanted one, all we would need to do is install a screen door? hehe
Blathering. Time to get to something. Since it is still a bit warm, I will continue gaming. I finished a game, and it's dlc last night. I have one more game, for sure, to finish. Deus Ex. I have all but pacifist (a trophy I am reluctant to obtain for several reasons but may go ahead), and I need to read all of the ebooks in the game. To that end, I started up the game last night and started in. It is whack, playing one game on ultra-hardcore, to then switch over to the 'easy' mode of a different game. Both remembering the new game controls, even on easy, then getting into the new old game mindwise. Going from wasting everything that moves in a scorched earth policy back to not killing anything, too, is weird. Why would I be against the pacifist trophy, morally? Because if bad people really exist, and they do, pacifism only leaves the burden of truly dealing with them to someone else. All the while, after a pacifist has allowed the bad guys who try to kill him to live, those bad guys continue to harm other people. Amish use the police (and military) for example, living only on the fat of peace. Further, pacifism isn't even a Godly thing. God, did, directly call the Israelis to exterminate peoples. Christ indicated if this was His kingdom, His followers would be storming the place to free Him. And Christ came to create strife, between mother and father, parents and children, et. al. He didn't come to bring peace and the simple notions of love, or the easy life. Even His crucifixion was a testament to His lack of pacifism. All things start at home, and He had a choice. He chose the way of pain.
Like I said... blathering. Never mind. Just... go have a good day.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Oh, right, Happy 4th!
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Yes, these are troubled times. Yes, America really is on the cusp of losing what makes us special. But too, yes, many have awaken from the dreaded slumber that was leading us all to our demise. And I do mean demise.
Over a million American men have given their lives for 'the cause'. And, that has kept America free and prosperous. Not only the men who died, but the men who survived, came home to enjoy the freedoms they had fought to keep, share, even spread. Those men learned hard lessons, learned too that war is not preferred, and came back to families and jobs. Those on the civilian side saw the sacrifices and made some of their own, lost loved ones, and learned to make do. We live in a wonderful experiment, the hope is that we can keep it going. That will take some work.
Fireworks, cookouts, and whatever. I hope people enjoy the day. Party like it's 1776... well, maybe not quite 1776, I think they were getting busy for the real thing, partying would have to wait. For myself, a few phone calls. My lady friend called me and I called my mother. I won't call my friend. Not until I am in any shape to get out. I am just... enjoying a pain free day, one that finds me awake and somewhat aware. Perhaps some reading in a bit, maybe even a shot at Latin. I am a bit leery of getting too far into Latin without an speaking package. Yeah, I know. We don't know how they spoke, in truth. But there is a more common understanding and a lot of misunderstanding, as well there is the liturgical varietal, which differs from secular or common Latin. It would be interesting to attend a proper Latin Mass though, and understand it. Yes it would.
Oh, just have yourself a good, safe, 4th. Good day.
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Yes, these are troubled times. Yes, America really is on the cusp of losing what makes us special. But too, yes, many have awaken from the dreaded slumber that was leading us all to our demise. And I do mean demise.
Over a million American men have given their lives for 'the cause'. And, that has kept America free and prosperous. Not only the men who died, but the men who survived, came home to enjoy the freedoms they had fought to keep, share, even spread. Those men learned hard lessons, learned too that war is not preferred, and came back to families and jobs. Those on the civilian side saw the sacrifices and made some of their own, lost loved ones, and learned to make do. We live in a wonderful experiment, the hope is that we can keep it going. That will take some work.
Fireworks, cookouts, and whatever. I hope people enjoy the day. Party like it's 1776... well, maybe not quite 1776, I think they were getting busy for the real thing, partying would have to wait. For myself, a few phone calls. My lady friend called me and I called my mother. I won't call my friend. Not until I am in any shape to get out. I am just... enjoying a pain free day, one that finds me awake and somewhat aware. Perhaps some reading in a bit, maybe even a shot at Latin. I am a bit leery of getting too far into Latin without an speaking package. Yeah, I know. We don't know how they spoke, in truth. But there is a more common understanding and a lot of misunderstanding, as well there is the liturgical varietal, which differs from secular or common Latin. It would be interesting to attend a proper Latin Mass though, and understand it. Yes it would.
Oh, just have yourself a good, safe, 4th. Good day.
Up by noon.
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Oh, you know though, that really isn't too bad with a 4:00 bedtime. Plus, I ended up not quite ready to sleep. Surprisingly I was able to read, so read I did. Honestly, sometimes when I go to read, my eyes all but literally cross. I like reading, but it takes focus that I only rarely have available. Then I can turn around and read the bible, several times, over a summer? The bible is a bit different, but I don't read it every summer either. I had questions. Some where clarified with the reading though some will always remain. Anyway, I picked up the book on the paleo diet for athletes. True, in technical terms, I am not an athlete. But it real terms, given my condition, I am on Olympian. I still have vestiges of my old form and strength and power. I do not tease on that score. I may not be as physique-wise beautiful, but under the rust and extra fat my true form remains, not waiting to get out... it is there, whole, in sheep's clothing, if you will. Just weighed down, too much sheep was left in the clothing! hehe
I know understand why D.C. poopoos my definition of the paleo-diet. And, yes, come to think of it, my current version is different from the version I used in the Navy. The reason I was on the leaner version in the Navy is the same reason actual hunter-gatherers were on a leaner version... no choice (and perhaps some peer pressure). Being on my own, well retired considering, has allowed me what I could do then and hunter-gatherers never can do, that is choose a fatter diet. Just understand hunter-gatherers would have killed to get to the easy life they had (which I have) and have the fatter diet I have. Essentially, I am the eminent form of what a paleo-eater would wish to become. Die younger? No, I have already outlived the life-span of hunter-gathering men. Die younger than typical Westerners, modern men? And? Further, since my heart problem was viral, nothing I ate or not could have changed that. I have, too, also outlived most people with my heart problems. Though, true, what is good for me isn't exactly good for others. I won't even try to say that.
The thing about the paleo diet? No milk, no beans, and no whole grains. When I am able to sustain my cooking, that combination, on top of mostly meats, absolutely shreds my diabetes. It makes my diabetes disappear. So, I won't be giving those up for some theory of how some peoples lived and ate before they could get much fat. I have refrigeration, a freezer, and access to meats that are delicious. What I will do, however, is in earnest begin seeking organ meats. Sweetbreads, brains, and adding liver in a bit more. Tongue is already a menu occasional, as are gizzards and heart. I want to add these things, I have... a taste for them and it seems they are quite paleo. What makes me laugh is that the authors dare to suggest dropping beans, whole wheat, and milk, but don't press the reader to eat offal, despite the realization that these things are awesome dietetically. Fools and scoundrels, in my opinion. Especially since I know that, for example, tongue is delicious, gizzards are wonderful, heart is at least okay, and I have heard that properly prepared sweetbreads are absolutely divine. Brain? Well, it will be one of those things, like vegetables for some, that simply is eaten without too much thought. It is simply good for you food. Oh, don't worry about me lambasting the authors. Just consider it a tug-of-war. I do think they are on to something, I just think they give at the wrong points on the wrong things, from time to time. I will review more of the book, and perhaps write an actual review.
I didn't get into the Latin yet. I was figuring some things out with the other book. I jumped to chapters I wanted to read first, though I think the titles were a bit misleading, or at least that the book is more complicated than I might have at first presumed. I don't know how long I will be able to continue reading, just that I will read until I can't, on this subject. Perhaps I will get through it and well into Latin before I go cross-eyed regarding reading again.
Oh, such an odd little life. My lady friend called today. She will be heading to the Boundary Waters this fall, again. I am elated for her. She has been there before, but with what turned out to be a bunch of Sierra lesbians. While she is slightly butch, she is no more lesbian than your standard princess type woman. Not... her... thing... at all. Still, she enjoyed herself on the trip. This time it will be cool and she will be with friends who aren't trying to hit on her. Funny girl. I do like the lass. Oh, she is amazed at how my life is turning out here. The odd things I am doing actually make sense to her hippy-type mind. She is, like myself, and D.C., a natural at being on the far edges of society. We are what we are, society be damned for the most part. But none of us pushes it, I think. We are just what we are. Although, her, D.C., and myself all seem to have our own very disparate forms of pseudo-hippy venues, if there is some interesting overlap. I'm more plain barbarian, D.C. is more diy and economic brain trust, and my lady friend is just a natural flower girl turned grown woman. I like my peoples.
Well, I best get going. I am replaying Dead Space 2, in the most difficult mode, again. Not Hard Core, that is just hard because of saves. But Zealot mode is very difficult. When you win Hard Core, though, it opens up a new "gun" (looks like a foam hand with a pointed finger, like in sporting events for fans). It absolutely dominates. And, when you point and shoot, the character you play either says "bang" or "pow" or "pow, pow, pow". Way too fun and funny. I... had to do it. After that I will try to get the last three or four trophies in the DLC game. Hey, it takes very little physical energy to play, and yet it requires me to think, react, and stay as on top of my real game as possible without being able to act physically. It is what I have.
Good day!
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Oh, you know though, that really isn't too bad with a 4:00 bedtime. Plus, I ended up not quite ready to sleep. Surprisingly I was able to read, so read I did. Honestly, sometimes when I go to read, my eyes all but literally cross. I like reading, but it takes focus that I only rarely have available. Then I can turn around and read the bible, several times, over a summer? The bible is a bit different, but I don't read it every summer either. I had questions. Some where clarified with the reading though some will always remain. Anyway, I picked up the book on the paleo diet for athletes. True, in technical terms, I am not an athlete. But it real terms, given my condition, I am on Olympian. I still have vestiges of my old form and strength and power. I do not tease on that score. I may not be as physique-wise beautiful, but under the rust and extra fat my true form remains, not waiting to get out... it is there, whole, in sheep's clothing, if you will. Just weighed down, too much sheep was left in the clothing! hehe
I know understand why D.C. poopoos my definition of the paleo-diet. And, yes, come to think of it, my current version is different from the version I used in the Navy. The reason I was on the leaner version in the Navy is the same reason actual hunter-gatherers were on a leaner version... no choice (and perhaps some peer pressure). Being on my own, well retired considering, has allowed me what I could do then and hunter-gatherers never can do, that is choose a fatter diet. Just understand hunter-gatherers would have killed to get to the easy life they had (which I have) and have the fatter diet I have. Essentially, I am the eminent form of what a paleo-eater would wish to become. Die younger? No, I have already outlived the life-span of hunter-gathering men. Die younger than typical Westerners, modern men? And? Further, since my heart problem was viral, nothing I ate or not could have changed that. I have, too, also outlived most people with my heart problems. Though, true, what is good for me isn't exactly good for others. I won't even try to say that.
The thing about the paleo diet? No milk, no beans, and no whole grains. When I am able to sustain my cooking, that combination, on top of mostly meats, absolutely shreds my diabetes. It makes my diabetes disappear. So, I won't be giving those up for some theory of how some peoples lived and ate before they could get much fat. I have refrigeration, a freezer, and access to meats that are delicious. What I will do, however, is in earnest begin seeking organ meats. Sweetbreads, brains, and adding liver in a bit more. Tongue is already a menu occasional, as are gizzards and heart. I want to add these things, I have... a taste for them and it seems they are quite paleo. What makes me laugh is that the authors dare to suggest dropping beans, whole wheat, and milk, but don't press the reader to eat offal, despite the realization that these things are awesome dietetically. Fools and scoundrels, in my opinion. Especially since I know that, for example, tongue is delicious, gizzards are wonderful, heart is at least okay, and I have heard that properly prepared sweetbreads are absolutely divine. Brain? Well, it will be one of those things, like vegetables for some, that simply is eaten without too much thought. It is simply good for you food. Oh, don't worry about me lambasting the authors. Just consider it a tug-of-war. I do think they are on to something, I just think they give at the wrong points on the wrong things, from time to time. I will review more of the book, and perhaps write an actual review.
I didn't get into the Latin yet. I was figuring some things out with the other book. I jumped to chapters I wanted to read first, though I think the titles were a bit misleading, or at least that the book is more complicated than I might have at first presumed. I don't know how long I will be able to continue reading, just that I will read until I can't, on this subject. Perhaps I will get through it and well into Latin before I go cross-eyed regarding reading again.
Oh, such an odd little life. My lady friend called today. She will be heading to the Boundary Waters this fall, again. I am elated for her. She has been there before, but with what turned out to be a bunch of Sierra lesbians. While she is slightly butch, she is no more lesbian than your standard princess type woman. Not... her... thing... at all. Still, she enjoyed herself on the trip. This time it will be cool and she will be with friends who aren't trying to hit on her. Funny girl. I do like the lass. Oh, she is amazed at how my life is turning out here. The odd things I am doing actually make sense to her hippy-type mind. She is, like myself, and D.C., a natural at being on the far edges of society. We are what we are, society be damned for the most part. But none of us pushes it, I think. We are just what we are. Although, her, D.C., and myself all seem to have our own very disparate forms of pseudo-hippy venues, if there is some interesting overlap. I'm more plain barbarian, D.C. is more diy and economic brain trust, and my lady friend is just a natural flower girl turned grown woman. I like my peoples.
Well, I best get going. I am replaying Dead Space 2, in the most difficult mode, again. Not Hard Core, that is just hard because of saves. But Zealot mode is very difficult. When you win Hard Core, though, it opens up a new "gun" (looks like a foam hand with a pointed finger, like in sporting events for fans). It absolutely dominates. And, when you point and shoot, the character you play either says "bang" or "pow" or "pow, pow, pow". Way too fun and funny. I... had to do it. After that I will try to get the last three or four trophies in the DLC game. Hey, it takes very little physical energy to play, and yet it requires me to think, react, and stay as on top of my real game as possible without being able to act physically. It is what I have.
Good day!
Done?
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After a small bit of work I was able to get a return set up for the first air conditioner I ordered. That process was rather painless, even without the ability to print a return label myself. They will be sending the UPS guy by to pick it up. With that tended, I ordered a real casement air conditioner. Going by price, there were several a hundred dollars less than the model I picked. The devil is in the details though. All of those required shipping costs, which resulted in those models costing more than $50 more, in the end, then the model I chose. And, at 12K BTU, it... should handle my room and the living room quite well, and perhaps the spare bedroom attached to the living room, for a visitor. The stone main part of the house acts as a barrier, as if there where doors. I will experiment with things though, if it ends up costing a bit much or not doing as well as hoped.
Now, the thing weighs 81 pounds. I can handle installing it, no problem. My worry is whether the window can handle it. They are steel, not aluminum as I had first thought. And yet steel is just so strong. I suspect a 2 x 4, cut to fit the window, then added to an outside structure, while not pretty, might be what is required. Nothing is easy, nothing. But it sure would be nice to have a bit of cool... before 4:00 in the morning. Bah.
Oh, my friend called today. My phone was on mute, then had some weird thing happen. I had to tear off the protector, open the case, and pull the battery. It was not turning on, or off, or even charging. I am not sure if it was just the heat or if I need to turn the phone off, hard, a little more often. No OS is really meant to be a forever on thing. Way too many bugs. I'll call him tomorrow. But, being the 4th, I do NOT want to go out. Way too many people out there just looking for something to do. Spooky! :p
I didn't do any reading, but then I was busy with the return and trying to make sure this order is correct. Ugh, but I trust no one anymore. I could not find any definitive information regarding the size of the window this thing will fit. But I did find pictures, from the side, top, bottom, which make the thing pretty settled. Uhrm, if you can trust pictures and one's own eye. That was as good as I could do. It was a bit warm for reading anyway, still. A shower earlier did not help all that much either. Still, in a week or so, I should have some cooling going on. All I can really do is suffer. It is too warm to sleep during the day, and while I do enjoy the cool of the night, this lack of sleep will catch up with me very soon. I'll do what I can, but it is just treading water for now.
Good night.
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After a small bit of work I was able to get a return set up for the first air conditioner I ordered. That process was rather painless, even without the ability to print a return label myself. They will be sending the UPS guy by to pick it up. With that tended, I ordered a real casement air conditioner. Going by price, there were several a hundred dollars less than the model I picked. The devil is in the details though. All of those required shipping costs, which resulted in those models costing more than $50 more, in the end, then the model I chose. And, at 12K BTU, it... should handle my room and the living room quite well, and perhaps the spare bedroom attached to the living room, for a visitor. The stone main part of the house acts as a barrier, as if there where doors. I will experiment with things though, if it ends up costing a bit much or not doing as well as hoped.
Now, the thing weighs 81 pounds. I can handle installing it, no problem. My worry is whether the window can handle it. They are steel, not aluminum as I had first thought. And yet steel is just so strong. I suspect a 2 x 4, cut to fit the window, then added to an outside structure, while not pretty, might be what is required. Nothing is easy, nothing. But it sure would be nice to have a bit of cool... before 4:00 in the morning. Bah.
Oh, my friend called today. My phone was on mute, then had some weird thing happen. I had to tear off the protector, open the case, and pull the battery. It was not turning on, or off, or even charging. I am not sure if it was just the heat or if I need to turn the phone off, hard, a little more often. No OS is really meant to be a forever on thing. Way too many bugs. I'll call him tomorrow. But, being the 4th, I do NOT want to go out. Way too many people out there just looking for something to do. Spooky! :p
I didn't do any reading, but then I was busy with the return and trying to make sure this order is correct. Ugh, but I trust no one anymore. I could not find any definitive information regarding the size of the window this thing will fit. But I did find pictures, from the side, top, bottom, which make the thing pretty settled. Uhrm, if you can trust pictures and one's own eye. That was as good as I could do. It was a bit warm for reading anyway, still. A shower earlier did not help all that much either. Still, in a week or so, I should have some cooling going on. All I can really do is suffer. It is too warm to sleep during the day, and while I do enjoy the cool of the night, this lack of sleep will catch up with me very soon. I'll do what I can, but it is just treading water for now.
Good night.
Blast it all.
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My air conditioner arrived alright. But three sites "confused" width with depth. What does that mean? It means I have to send this one back and get a different one. Three different sites had it wrong on this particular unit! Not only can't you trust any site, you can't trust them as a group. This isn't the first time such has occurred. So, another week, I suppose, given the 4th is tomorrow, before I can get some cooling going on. The delivery guy never even knocks. He drops the packages and runs as fast as he can. I almost caught him today, and the ac would have been going back with him if I had.
I may see about getting a return order going, if so I will simply order the right one. That one can't be overnight-ed though. So, given the time, at least a week before I can cool things down. I am watching as my day schedule is being slowly whittled away. For the time being there is little I can do about it. Further, it really is too hot to do anything, practically. Right now my job is to stay as cool as I can, as hydrated as possible, and just take it easy. I can only guess that the reason I was able to handle this in the last few years has been that I haven't been well enough to notice. Ah well. I couldn't get much done then, either.
I'll keep trying to figure things out. I am almost sure there is a formula, a way. It is like being in a maze, but one that changes. Sometimes the changes are arbitrary, such as how my condition is affected by the weather. Some of the changes are logical, but difficult to foresee. I'm not a 'stupid' mouse. I am exceptional in some ways. It is just that this maze is incredibly complex, beyond my control or comprehension, and simply non-negotiable in some known and unknown ways. No, maybe not right now, but I am looking for the way out. At least I found the food! :) Still looking for the female section though. Bah!
Oh, I think I best raise my water pill level. I told my doctor I was still taking one and a half tabs... I suspected then that I was going to need it. Now that I am back on potassium, things are working more smoothly, so I will take that extra half of a tab. The doctors, some of them, some of the time, are finally learning to... trust me just a bit. I haven't been very inclusive with them, and for a number of reasons. One of them is that I can't get 'outside of my little universe or head' enough to include them. They don't understand that I am clinging on with everything I have, asking me to also do a few more tasks on top of it... is too much. It is simply more than I can focus to do. So, they are going to have to guide, give me an idea of what they want as to results, and make sure I have the tools to do that. That's all. There isn't another choice. I'll keep on it though, don't you worry.
Oh, I finally beat Dead Space 2 on Hard Core. Wouch was that a challenge. It took a couple of weeks, mostly practicing in Zealot settting. Zealot is actually a good bit harder, but Hard Core only allows three saves for the whole game. There are many places which can bring instant death, and even in a normal fight with one critter, death can happen from just a momentary lapse. So I practiced my fingers off, then hit the big one. I did it in about three days, when I finally started. It might be a little thing, but I am not sure all players could achieve this. I now have all of the trophies for three games, though I still need to do the work for the download content part of that game. Well, I think I have two or three more trophies to get in that anyway. Oh, small things, but it keeps me from being bored while I can do little else.
I believe I will, now that it has cooled a bit, give the book on the paleo diet a glance or three. If I get a bit into that and find that I am done with it but still have a bit to go before sleep I will look over the Henle Latin courses. Wheelocke also has a Latin course, but Henle is a bit more hardcore. And, yeah, that's how I roll. When I can roll.
Have a good night.
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My air conditioner arrived alright. But three sites "confused" width with depth. What does that mean? It means I have to send this one back and get a different one. Three different sites had it wrong on this particular unit! Not only can't you trust any site, you can't trust them as a group. This isn't the first time such has occurred. So, another week, I suppose, given the 4th is tomorrow, before I can get some cooling going on. The delivery guy never even knocks. He drops the packages and runs as fast as he can. I almost caught him today, and the ac would have been going back with him if I had.
I may see about getting a return order going, if so I will simply order the right one. That one can't be overnight-ed though. So, given the time, at least a week before I can cool things down. I am watching as my day schedule is being slowly whittled away. For the time being there is little I can do about it. Further, it really is too hot to do anything, practically. Right now my job is to stay as cool as I can, as hydrated as possible, and just take it easy. I can only guess that the reason I was able to handle this in the last few years has been that I haven't been well enough to notice. Ah well. I couldn't get much done then, either.
I'll keep trying to figure things out. I am almost sure there is a formula, a way. It is like being in a maze, but one that changes. Sometimes the changes are arbitrary, such as how my condition is affected by the weather. Some of the changes are logical, but difficult to foresee. I'm not a 'stupid' mouse. I am exceptional in some ways. It is just that this maze is incredibly complex, beyond my control or comprehension, and simply non-negotiable in some known and unknown ways. No, maybe not right now, but I am looking for the way out. At least I found the food! :) Still looking for the female section though. Bah!
Oh, I think I best raise my water pill level. I told my doctor I was still taking one and a half tabs... I suspected then that I was going to need it. Now that I am back on potassium, things are working more smoothly, so I will take that extra half of a tab. The doctors, some of them, some of the time, are finally learning to... trust me just a bit. I haven't been very inclusive with them, and for a number of reasons. One of them is that I can't get 'outside of my little universe or head' enough to include them. They don't understand that I am clinging on with everything I have, asking me to also do a few more tasks on top of it... is too much. It is simply more than I can focus to do. So, they are going to have to guide, give me an idea of what they want as to results, and make sure I have the tools to do that. That's all. There isn't another choice. I'll keep on it though, don't you worry.
Oh, I finally beat Dead Space 2 on Hard Core. Wouch was that a challenge. It took a couple of weeks, mostly practicing in Zealot settting. Zealot is actually a good bit harder, but Hard Core only allows three saves for the whole game. There are many places which can bring instant death, and even in a normal fight with one critter, death can happen from just a momentary lapse. So I practiced my fingers off, then hit the big one. I did it in about three days, when I finally started. It might be a little thing, but I am not sure all players could achieve this. I now have all of the trophies for three games, though I still need to do the work for the download content part of that game. Well, I think I have two or three more trophies to get in that anyway. Oh, small things, but it keeps me from being bored while I can do little else.
I believe I will, now that it has cooled a bit, give the book on the paleo diet a glance or three. If I get a bit into that and find that I am done with it but still have a bit to go before sleep I will look over the Henle Latin courses. Wheelocke also has a Latin course, but Henle is a bit more hardcore. And, yeah, that's how I roll. When I can roll.
Have a good night.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Sleep happened.
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It was a little tough getting to sleep but, after just a bit of rolling the thing took place. Up before 11:00, again, I think. Cats were fed first thing, though Sam just wanted out. I am still just on the cusp of actually waking. Slowly but surely I am arranging life to begin again. By the time I have it arranged, it will be winter and I will have to try to figure that all out! No, I won't just quit. No, I won't stop trying. And, no, I will probably never really catch up, get up, or really get going. I will always merely stay a little to a lot behind, having a few things going to the good, the majority slipping further and further behind. That is my lot.
At least I don't hate myself for being non-productive anymore. I still don't like myself, or the reality. I can't even say that I am merely lazy anymore. Actually, just the opposite if it might not seem like it to others. I am, literally, usually, trying. If only on the inside. That effort doesn't usually translate into work done. What someone sees is a rock, just sitting there. What they don't see is the rock sweating in it's efforts to move. Always. Not just move, but roll, and even roll up hills or mountains!
I am hoping a little ac will help with things, for a while, in the summer. I hope to get to a little work, and back to Church. Perhaps adding potassium back in was what was needed, at least once I take care of the overheating issues. I don't know. What I did realize though, is that until medicines kicked in I didn't even realize I was too hot. Until medicines kicked in I was still too cold to get going. How weird is that? If I wanted to go without ac, and without getting to any work, all I would have to do is not take my medicine. Taking medicine then requires ac? Oh well. And, I have decided, I am going to see if keeping my home much warmer this winter helps with function. Prices be damned, if I can get another month or three of better function, or even the whole winter, I will do so.
I keep plotting, planning, and figuring. I worry about costs so skimp, and it bites me. But here, in my home, I get to keep experimenting and trying, without someone else in control or some arbitrary system at work like bean counters deciding when and how much heat or ac is needed. I may even hit about a formula, before long. Seriously. If I can keep up the medicine, even increase it a bit. If I can get the climate tamed at least just enough to see me to function. If... if... if... But it is all I have.
Oh, but life is still good. How can it be? Because we, once we fell to sin, chose the path of pain. It is our lot. But that pain eggs us on, it fits with our sinful bodies and animal life and death. It is what is needed without perfection. But God did not abandon us completely to our choices either. We have hope, there is faith, and of course there is charity. Even in my broken little life I see these things often, daily. I touch these things, play with them, arrange them, use them, enjoy them. I do. Just read what I just wrote. To paraphrase... 'life is hell, I can't do anything, haven't been able to for a while, but I think maybe "tomorrow", if I tease this and that just right...'. Not bad, really. Not bad.
Hey, have a great day. And be kind to someone, maybe even someone who simply doesn't really rate it. It may open up an avenue in them that leads them to a less mean state of existence. Oh, you don't need to be nice to me. I'm... good. *laughs* But do not be gentle to those who know better and choose worse. Not even for a second. Hold The Line.
update: Holy cow, Batman! The ac, most of the books and medical supplies, are set to be delivered today already. With the 4th being tomorrow, I wasn't sure if this stuff would get stuck in transit. Every time I order a book or cd, I add some medical supplies. This time, Israeli bandages for more serious wounds and instant hot and cold packs. Nice little things to have on hand. My kit is coming together slowly, but it is coming together nicely!
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It was a little tough getting to sleep but, after just a bit of rolling the thing took place. Up before 11:00, again, I think. Cats were fed first thing, though Sam just wanted out. I am still just on the cusp of actually waking. Slowly but surely I am arranging life to begin again. By the time I have it arranged, it will be winter and I will have to try to figure that all out! No, I won't just quit. No, I won't stop trying. And, no, I will probably never really catch up, get up, or really get going. I will always merely stay a little to a lot behind, having a few things going to the good, the majority slipping further and further behind. That is my lot.
At least I don't hate myself for being non-productive anymore. I still don't like myself, or the reality. I can't even say that I am merely lazy anymore. Actually, just the opposite if it might not seem like it to others. I am, literally, usually, trying. If only on the inside. That effort doesn't usually translate into work done. What someone sees is a rock, just sitting there. What they don't see is the rock sweating in it's efforts to move. Always. Not just move, but roll, and even roll up hills or mountains!
I am hoping a little ac will help with things, for a while, in the summer. I hope to get to a little work, and back to Church. Perhaps adding potassium back in was what was needed, at least once I take care of the overheating issues. I don't know. What I did realize though, is that until medicines kicked in I didn't even realize I was too hot. Until medicines kicked in I was still too cold to get going. How weird is that? If I wanted to go without ac, and without getting to any work, all I would have to do is not take my medicine. Taking medicine then requires ac? Oh well. And, I have decided, I am going to see if keeping my home much warmer this winter helps with function. Prices be damned, if I can get another month or three of better function, or even the whole winter, I will do so.
I keep plotting, planning, and figuring. I worry about costs so skimp, and it bites me. But here, in my home, I get to keep experimenting and trying, without someone else in control or some arbitrary system at work like bean counters deciding when and how much heat or ac is needed. I may even hit about a formula, before long. Seriously. If I can keep up the medicine, even increase it a bit. If I can get the climate tamed at least just enough to see me to function. If... if... if... But it is all I have.
Oh, but life is still good. How can it be? Because we, once we fell to sin, chose the path of pain. It is our lot. But that pain eggs us on, it fits with our sinful bodies and animal life and death. It is what is needed without perfection. But God did not abandon us completely to our choices either. We have hope, there is faith, and of course there is charity. Even in my broken little life I see these things often, daily. I touch these things, play with them, arrange them, use them, enjoy them. I do. Just read what I just wrote. To paraphrase... 'life is hell, I can't do anything, haven't been able to for a while, but I think maybe "tomorrow", if I tease this and that just right...'. Not bad, really. Not bad.
Hey, have a great day. And be kind to someone, maybe even someone who simply doesn't really rate it. It may open up an avenue in them that leads them to a less mean state of existence. Oh, you don't need to be nice to me. I'm... good. *laughs* But do not be gentle to those who know better and choose worse. Not even for a second. Hold The Line.
update: Holy cow, Batman! The ac, most of the books and medical supplies, are set to be delivered today already. With the 4th being tomorrow, I wasn't sure if this stuff would get stuck in transit. Every time I order a book or cd, I add some medical supplies. This time, Israeli bandages for more serious wounds and instant hot and cold packs. Nice little things to have on hand. My kit is coming together slowly, but it is coming together nicely!
Ah, but why?
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As I was planning sleep tonight I decided to really pay attention. All I remember from last night was that I could not shut down. Tonight, what happened, was as it came to be time for bed, my perception of heat actually increased. With the sun down, the outside cool, windows open, fans going, I started to feel warmer than I had all day... when it was actually hot. Something tripped and my body started to become too warm. It wasn't food, it wasn't what I was drinking, nothing has really changed day over day. What has changed is that the days have become warmer, hotter really. It is reaching 80 F in my home now.
So, why that last burst of heat? As the house cools down into the lower 70's my perception was that it was hotter than it had been when the thermo suggested it was 80 or 82. Sleep, of course, was out of the question. I suspect that I will not be able to simply cool my room, then go in and sleep. I will probably need to be in there doing something to cool my core, over time. One of the items of personal interest I just purchased was first and second year Latin book course, and some of the things that make learning a bit easier. I haven't found a great oral Latin presentation, but that isn't as important. Among other reasons for the purchase is to, perhaps, read the vulgate along with various old tomes, stories, and such, in their original format. My guess is it won't be quite all that, the stories. The vulgate is said to be one of the best translations of the bible, bar none. Though I am sure some will debate that. Be careful, look deeply before you place that bet. What is doubtlessly debateable, is that the vulgate contains books at the time of Luther which were not found in any other source language (at least until the Dead Sea Scrolls, which at least point to such books, or have parts of them). Anyway, learning Latin would be a good way to cool down and bore my mind into sleep! Perhaps... Learning is one of those things that, like reading, really takes up energy.
I am not sure I will get far in my studies. I have two years worth of material to study (or two courses, not sure if they were meant to be year long studies or semester long studies... the titles... first year... often just means that one course is taught, say, as a freshman, the second course is taught as a sophomore, but only due to the scheduling of the curriculum. I'll find out soon enough. When buying a number of books it isn't worth the extra shipping (per each item) to order them overnight (save a special occasion perhaps). So my air conditioner will probably beat my books here. How CRAZY is that? Seriously, that is messed up. But... I'm not complaining. I couldn't sort myself to read without a cool enough environment in which to do so.
Hmm, 2:30. I'll try to sleep. I may even be able to, having so little sleep "last night". I sure hope that ac actually fits, works, and life can begin normalizing again. I am always behind the eightball. Some of it is lack of planning, some of it is lack of ability, there are many reasons. But here, in my own home, perhaps I may begin to... get ahead. There is something about being static that allows one to collect just the right parts and pieces, to begin putting together what works now, and to even begin developing improvements over time for the future. It is much easier when the rules can't be changed arbitrarily, and when I have something at stake.
Good night, I hope.
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As I was planning sleep tonight I decided to really pay attention. All I remember from last night was that I could not shut down. Tonight, what happened, was as it came to be time for bed, my perception of heat actually increased. With the sun down, the outside cool, windows open, fans going, I started to feel warmer than I had all day... when it was actually hot. Something tripped and my body started to become too warm. It wasn't food, it wasn't what I was drinking, nothing has really changed day over day. What has changed is that the days have become warmer, hotter really. It is reaching 80 F in my home now.
So, why that last burst of heat? As the house cools down into the lower 70's my perception was that it was hotter than it had been when the thermo suggested it was 80 or 82. Sleep, of course, was out of the question. I suspect that I will not be able to simply cool my room, then go in and sleep. I will probably need to be in there doing something to cool my core, over time. One of the items of personal interest I just purchased was first and second year Latin book course, and some of the things that make learning a bit easier. I haven't found a great oral Latin presentation, but that isn't as important. Among other reasons for the purchase is to, perhaps, read the vulgate along with various old tomes, stories, and such, in their original format. My guess is it won't be quite all that, the stories. The vulgate is said to be one of the best translations of the bible, bar none. Though I am sure some will debate that. Be careful, look deeply before you place that bet. What is doubtlessly debateable, is that the vulgate contains books at the time of Luther which were not found in any other source language (at least until the Dead Sea Scrolls, which at least point to such books, or have parts of them). Anyway, learning Latin would be a good way to cool down and bore my mind into sleep! Perhaps... Learning is one of those things that, like reading, really takes up energy.
I am not sure I will get far in my studies. I have two years worth of material to study (or two courses, not sure if they were meant to be year long studies or semester long studies... the titles... first year... often just means that one course is taught, say, as a freshman, the second course is taught as a sophomore, but only due to the scheduling of the curriculum. I'll find out soon enough. When buying a number of books it isn't worth the extra shipping (per each item) to order them overnight (save a special occasion perhaps). So my air conditioner will probably beat my books here. How CRAZY is that? Seriously, that is messed up. But... I'm not complaining. I couldn't sort myself to read without a cool enough environment in which to do so.
Hmm, 2:30. I'll try to sleep. I may even be able to, having so little sleep "last night". I sure hope that ac actually fits, works, and life can begin normalizing again. I am always behind the eightball. Some of it is lack of planning, some of it is lack of ability, there are many reasons. But here, in my own home, perhaps I may begin to... get ahead. There is something about being static that allows one to collect just the right parts and pieces, to begin putting together what works now, and to even begin developing improvements over time for the future. It is much easier when the rules can't be changed arbitrarily, and when I have something at stake.
Good night, I hope.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Yeah, best get some sort of air conditioning.
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I could not get to sleep at my regular time. I tried to get to sleep at 1:48 or something crazy but it was just too residually warm. No, I am actually getting used to 70's and up to 80, while awake. Actually, I think if medicine gets sorted out I will do just fine in this temperature range, especially with low humidity. However, for sleeping, that is simply out. I ended up not sleeping until 5:40 something. I just knew that would destroy my schedule. Nope, woke up at a quarter to 11:00, or thereabouts. While not perfect, it was good enough.
I was holding off buying an ac. Time IS money, give or take. Buy now or wait until I have more, so that it seems less, or... something. But this time I simply realized if I want to get anything done and keep on a schedule, I will need this. I will set it up to begin cooling the bedroom at around 18:00. If the days become further intolerable, I will keep it on a milder maintenance shift. After doing work, I could always take a shower, then go in and read or something. Oh, and it is, sort of, a regular air conditioner. I checked several sites to make sure the width was right, as that is the tricky part. It just barely fits by an inch, but seems that several sites confirmed the width dimensions. I will need to add wood and maybe a thermal layer of some sort, but those will help keep the unit in place anyway. Oh, and because I am a premium member? Overnight shipping for $3.95. Hehe! I bet... they didn't mean overnight on an AIR CONDITIONER. But too late for them now. Wait until I order a freezer and fridge? (If I ever get to the point of a dc home electrical grid.)
I am doing much better, even with the little sleep and the heat. For now, fans are working on overdrive but it is enough. Oh, I also ordered thermal curtains. That should help a great deal. They are also blackout curtains. Which will work a good deal, save when the cats decide to play peekaboo. I will save the old curtains, for now, for the winter. They do quite nicely then. Yes, much better today. Will I get out and work? Dunno. I don't see it, just still not quite as good as I would like it. Yeah, I do know what I said. But sometimes, when it comes right down to it, it isn't about want, would, could, should. It is simply about being able. And I am... not always as able as I should like. My mother, and others, can help me get large tasks, multiple chores, and even heavy work done, but only for short periods. Two, maybe three, weeks of work is about as good as it gets. I can't seem to focus, myself, for that. But others can help, sometimes.
Well, have a wonderful day! Being pain free, for the last two days, has simply been delicious. Dinner last night was thin sliced venison on salad, and I am almost betting the salad was home grown. Man, some days... I know God loves me. That's all I'm saying right there. I don't know about this year, but maybe next I hope to find local sources for beef and pork. If so, and I can get a good enough of a deal, I may end up giving a decent portion of the ground beef to my food providers, just as a bonus. No promises, I don't know how much it would cost, whether that would be economical, and such. It's... just something I have been trying to think out. Oh, they would use it. Six kids and one income? But they do rather well. They have learned what they need, what they don't need, and maybe what a little extra actually means and the values of things. I am sure it is tight. I am sure it is hard. I am always amazed by family dynamics, when I get to see them up close. And I try not to... intrude. Just like watching a bird nest in nature, if you know what I mean.
Yes, have a good day.
.
I could not get to sleep at my regular time. I tried to get to sleep at 1:48 or something crazy but it was just too residually warm. No, I am actually getting used to 70's and up to 80, while awake. Actually, I think if medicine gets sorted out I will do just fine in this temperature range, especially with low humidity. However, for sleeping, that is simply out. I ended up not sleeping until 5:40 something. I just knew that would destroy my schedule. Nope, woke up at a quarter to 11:00, or thereabouts. While not perfect, it was good enough.
I was holding off buying an ac. Time IS money, give or take. Buy now or wait until I have more, so that it seems less, or... something. But this time I simply realized if I want to get anything done and keep on a schedule, I will need this. I will set it up to begin cooling the bedroom at around 18:00. If the days become further intolerable, I will keep it on a milder maintenance shift. After doing work, I could always take a shower, then go in and read or something. Oh, and it is, sort of, a regular air conditioner. I checked several sites to make sure the width was right, as that is the tricky part. It just barely fits by an inch, but seems that several sites confirmed the width dimensions. I will need to add wood and maybe a thermal layer of some sort, but those will help keep the unit in place anyway. Oh, and because I am a premium member? Overnight shipping for $3.95. Hehe! I bet... they didn't mean overnight on an AIR CONDITIONER. But too late for them now. Wait until I order a freezer and fridge? (If I ever get to the point of a dc home electrical grid.)
I am doing much better, even with the little sleep and the heat. For now, fans are working on overdrive but it is enough. Oh, I also ordered thermal curtains. That should help a great deal. They are also blackout curtains. Which will work a good deal, save when the cats decide to play peekaboo. I will save the old curtains, for now, for the winter. They do quite nicely then. Yes, much better today. Will I get out and work? Dunno. I don't see it, just still not quite as good as I would like it. Yeah, I do know what I said. But sometimes, when it comes right down to it, it isn't about want, would, could, should. It is simply about being able. And I am... not always as able as I should like. My mother, and others, can help me get large tasks, multiple chores, and even heavy work done, but only for short periods. Two, maybe three, weeks of work is about as good as it gets. I can't seem to focus, myself, for that. But others can help, sometimes.
Well, have a wonderful day! Being pain free, for the last two days, has simply been delicious. Dinner last night was thin sliced venison on salad, and I am almost betting the salad was home grown. Man, some days... I know God loves me. That's all I'm saying right there. I don't know about this year, but maybe next I hope to find local sources for beef and pork. If so, and I can get a good enough of a deal, I may end up giving a decent portion of the ground beef to my food providers, just as a bonus. No promises, I don't know how much it would cost, whether that would be economical, and such. It's... just something I have been trying to think out. Oh, they would use it. Six kids and one income? But they do rather well. They have learned what they need, what they don't need, and maybe what a little extra actually means and the values of things. I am sure it is tight. I am sure it is hard. I am always amazed by family dynamics, when I get to see them up close. And I try not to... intrude. Just like watching a bird nest in nature, if you know what I mean.
Yes, have a good day.
Okay, tomorrow then?
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It was a good day. I did take it easy. But it is the first day in about a week that I enjoyed so I won't begrudge it. Tomorrow, however, is a new day. It is definitely hot lately. I still think I could get that shoveling done tomorrow or the next day. As well, I plan to be back in town to get my friend out. If nothing else both of us will be out of our homes and into the world. I need more milk, I just bought two gallons since I had a pretty full vehicle as was. A bit more meat for the freezer would be good. Not much else on the menu.
If I can actually get the digging completed by Tuesday, the rest of the week will be devoted to getting my bathroom redone. Perhaps in the next few days, while doing whatever else, I can finally get the bedroom switched over so I can get into the crawl space. Yeah, I know, I know I was going to do that. Simply put health has not allowed almost any work. Focus, energy, pain. Too much of some, too little of the rest, and sometimes all at once.
The heat isn't a bad thing. It is helping me stay awake. It isn't helping me get to things, yet. All told, I am actually enjoying the heat, so far. A bedroom air conditioner would be terribly nice though. But at $340 or more, I... just don't know. That's a lot of money. Though there are days, weeks, were the money seems little. And, actually, that is happening even now. It does cool off, but not until around midnight. That won't be improving soon. Yeah, I may just have to order it and deal with the money, somehow. Dang it, I didn't want to spend this month!
Well, good night. Oh, I have a very late card to get out. Someone who moved who I told I would be sending a little something something. Argh! I was ill, then just forgot. I found the card today, should be on the way before long. No, I didn't forget you! I forgot the card. It's... on it's way. *sigh* Hey, but it will be good to get. Money is never late?
Good night.
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It was a good day. I did take it easy. But it is the first day in about a week that I enjoyed so I won't begrudge it. Tomorrow, however, is a new day. It is definitely hot lately. I still think I could get that shoveling done tomorrow or the next day. As well, I plan to be back in town to get my friend out. If nothing else both of us will be out of our homes and into the world. I need more milk, I just bought two gallons since I had a pretty full vehicle as was. A bit more meat for the freezer would be good. Not much else on the menu.
If I can actually get the digging completed by Tuesday, the rest of the week will be devoted to getting my bathroom redone. Perhaps in the next few days, while doing whatever else, I can finally get the bedroom switched over so I can get into the crawl space. Yeah, I know, I know I was going to do that. Simply put health has not allowed almost any work. Focus, energy, pain. Too much of some, too little of the rest, and sometimes all at once.
The heat isn't a bad thing. It is helping me stay awake. It isn't helping me get to things, yet. All told, I am actually enjoying the heat, so far. A bedroom air conditioner would be terribly nice though. But at $340 or more, I... just don't know. That's a lot of money. Though there are days, weeks, were the money seems little. And, actually, that is happening even now. It does cool off, but not until around midnight. That won't be improving soon. Yeah, I may just have to order it and deal with the money, somehow. Dang it, I didn't want to spend this month!
Well, good night. Oh, I have a very late card to get out. Someone who moved who I told I would be sending a little something something. Argh! I was ill, then just forgot. I found the card today, should be on the way before long. No, I didn't forget you! I forgot the card. It's... on it's way. *sigh* Hey, but it will be good to get. Money is never late?
Good night.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
No pain, no gain?
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All good, I have gained enough the last four or five days to last me until next year! I thought that was never going to end, but like a horse on it's circuit, I just kept plodding in the direction I was supposed to go. Oh, that was brutal, let me tell you. With no pain this morning I can clearly see the difference. It wasn't the sugar, either, I snuck a couple of Snickers bars last night. Yeah, bought them for my long term stash. Besides, I figure if they get too old? Some neighbors would probably not mind having a few free treats (under their control, albeit). Still, I don't think they will make it so long as to be considered too old. Anyway, perhaps the reintroduction of potassium has helped? It is a massively distributed electrolyte, and I might have been more than a little low. So, yeah, that might be it. Especially as the world heated. Whatever, it is WONDERFUL!
Still a bit wobbly. Every morning for the last five days before this morning I woke up feeling like I did the day after, in seventh grade after beating that kid that tried to force me to use pot and having his friend, a junior in high school who worked loading grain sacks at the Co-op, beat me to within an inch of death. Fuck em', I still didn't smoke. Heh. That's okay, I hear that junior had a really rough month at work. Don't mess with the kid whose mother serves drinks to your bosses. Just... don't. Especially when it was over me not using pot in a conservative little town. She might not have been able to do exactly what a man could do, but she definitely could catch the ear of a man and put things in their heads. (Gah! Hehe)
If I can keep it together, I may try to... oh, wait, it's Sunday. I will just rest up today. Tomorrow I plan on being out and finishing that durned hole! Yeah, I know. But what I have is what I can give, and to date that has been a big fat nothing. Dishes, though, perhaps, today. Just the last little bits of them. Well, and maybe laundry. A few loads and I should be good.
I thought I would price window air conditioners. Hmm, after some measuring, and with my windows, a casement ac seemed best. My word those are expensive! The cheapest I saw was $339, they easily go up to $500. Very frustrating. I keep looking for a smaller unit, one that might squeeze into my window, and just figure out how to put in a really thick thermal shield above it. The window only offers 19" for width. I keep looking. I just hate paying $339, when I know it should only cost about half that.
Anyway, on to waking up. And, good morning.
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All good, I have gained enough the last four or five days to last me until next year! I thought that was never going to end, but like a horse on it's circuit, I just kept plodding in the direction I was supposed to go. Oh, that was brutal, let me tell you. With no pain this morning I can clearly see the difference. It wasn't the sugar, either, I snuck a couple of Snickers bars last night. Yeah, bought them for my long term stash. Besides, I figure if they get too old? Some neighbors would probably not mind having a few free treats (under their control, albeit). Still, I don't think they will make it so long as to be considered too old. Anyway, perhaps the reintroduction of potassium has helped? It is a massively distributed electrolyte, and I might have been more than a little low. So, yeah, that might be it. Especially as the world heated. Whatever, it is WONDERFUL!
Still a bit wobbly. Every morning for the last five days before this morning I woke up feeling like I did the day after, in seventh grade after beating that kid that tried to force me to use pot and having his friend, a junior in high school who worked loading grain sacks at the Co-op, beat me to within an inch of death. Fuck em', I still didn't smoke. Heh. That's okay, I hear that junior had a really rough month at work. Don't mess with the kid whose mother serves drinks to your bosses. Just... don't. Especially when it was over me not using pot in a conservative little town. She might not have been able to do exactly what a man could do, but she definitely could catch the ear of a man and put things in their heads. (Gah! Hehe)
If I can keep it together, I may try to... oh, wait, it's Sunday. I will just rest up today. Tomorrow I plan on being out and finishing that durned hole! Yeah, I know. But what I have is what I can give, and to date that has been a big fat nothing. Dishes, though, perhaps, today. Just the last little bits of them. Well, and maybe laundry. A few loads and I should be good.
I thought I would price window air conditioners. Hmm, after some measuring, and with my windows, a casement ac seemed best. My word those are expensive! The cheapest I saw was $339, they easily go up to $500. Very frustrating. I keep looking for a smaller unit, one that might squeeze into my window, and just figure out how to put in a really thick thermal shield above it. The window only offers 19" for width. I keep looking. I just hate paying $339, when I know it should only cost about half that.
Anyway, on to waking up. And, good morning.
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