What did you do today? - 2023 version

[MichaelB]

I had a nice chat with the Nespresso rep today. I ordered some coffee and they sent the order twice by mistake. I contacted them to let them know and arrange a return and they invited me to keep the second shipment. Not a bad day ..

[braumeister]

I've been close friends with a guy I met during my time in Vietnam 50 years ago. Haven't been together since before the pandemic, so I thought it was time for a little trip to visit him. He's a widower and lives alone, with a lot of physical issues that make it very hard for him to travel. He's also older than me (in his 80s).

We thoroughly enjoyed spending some time with each other, but it was so very sad to see him declining since our last meeting. We went out to dinner, and he insisted on getting the check but had a lot of trouble figuring out how to add the tip. Got it wrong three times, crossing out the total repeatedly, and finally handed it to me so I could write in the correct amount.

He has two kids who are financially sound and very close to him (although not living nearby) so they will take care of him as needed. I just had a tough time seeing my extremely bright friend, a wonderful human being, brought down so low.

Make the most of your time; it's all we have.

[NW-Bound]

^^^ Yes, I am planning my next travel in earnest. No guarantee any of us even makes it to 80.

I drove up to my high- country boondocks home today to check on it. My wife just grabbed some food from the fridge and off we went. No need to even bring toothbrushes.

The road has been cleared of snow. At the home, snow has melted. I checked the heat tape that protects the underground water meter and the shut-off valve. It drew power, and did its job. But I knew it already.

[1242Vintage]

Been working at the rock quarry this week. Constant rainstorms on top of last Summers fire ravaged forests are driving a huge demand for large rock to stabilize soggy hillsides and levees. Quarry is open 24-7 now because of all the emergency jobs in the area.

We need the rainfall and snow pack, but don’t need it all at once!

[street]

Just a comment and observation from reading this thread on a regular basis. What an amazing thing to be free to enjoy and do the things that are important to us on our schedule.

Some amazing time spent from the people here, always enjoy reading about your days!

[street]

Late morning, I decided to go and try out my new pair of legs. The snow dog worked great and exactly perfect for what I need it for. Got to cabin and had lunch there still have to walk about 200 yards because of the canyon where it is located at. Started out a foggy day especially here along the river but turned into a beautiful winter day.

[aja8888]

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Originally Posted by street Late morning, I decided to go and try out my new pair of legs. The snow dog worked great and exactly perfect for what I need it for. Got to cabin and had lunch there still have to walk about 200 yards because of the canyon where it is located at. Started out a foggy day especially here along the river but turned into a beautiful winter day.

Street, that thing looks like it was built to belong there!

[Ronstar]

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Originally Posted by street Late morning, I decided to go and try out my new pair of legs. The snow dog worked great and exactly perfect for what I need it for. Got to cabin and had lunch there still have to walk about 200 yards because of the canyon where it is located at. Started out a foggy day especially here along the river but turned into a beautiful winter day.

A successful maiden voyage!

[ls99]

Morning Figure skating. Usual coffe shop hangout. Later had favorite shop do oil & filter change, tire rotation, balanced front two, reset TPMS, oil life monitor, check transfer case, diff's oil level, of Pickup truck.

[Pointby2]

Reseeded the lawn now that we're getting rain again in SoCal.


Was planning on repainting our rusty gate. We painted it with Rustoleum Hammered Bronze. Bought quarts from Amazon a few years ago @ $15 a quart. Today, $35 a quart. Checked Home Depot, "Not Available in California". WTF? Will have to figure out where I can find it, or if it's just a temporary thing.

[street]

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Originally Posted by Ronstar A successful maiden voyage!

Lol! Yes, it was. I been waiting for a side X side snow plowing picture. Have you had a chance to move snow yet?

[MissMolly]

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Originally Posted by Pointby2 Reseeded the lawn now that we're getting rain again in SoCal. Was planning on repainting our rusty gate. We painted it with Rustoleum Hammered Bronze. Bought quarts from Amazon a few years ago @ $15 a quart. Today, $35 a quart. Checked Home Depot, "Not Available in California". WTF? Will have to figure out where I can find it, or if it's just a temporary thing.

Walmart carries it but it's $45 there. You may be best going with Amazon.

[Philliefan33]

Spent the morning prepping tomorrow’s dinner to take to DD’s house. I made ham&bean soup and snickerdoodle cake; the bread dough is proofing (and will be turned into cheddar bread).

We are going tomorrow for a status check on the new house build, followed by a visit with DD, DSIL, and the best little boy in the world (aka as our grandson). Within the next few weeks we expect to welcome our second grandson; and also another grandchild from our other daughter. We wanted to be sure to get this last visit with DGS before he has to share the attention.

I’m off to the gym while the dough proofs.

[street]

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Originally Posted by Philliefan33 Spent the morning prepping tomorrow’s dinner to take to DD’s house. I made ham&bean soup and snickerdoodle cake; the bread dough is proofing (and will be turned into cheddar bread). We are going tomorrow for a status check on the new house build, followed by a visit with DD, DSIL, and the best little boy in the world (aka as our grandson). Within the next few weeks we expect to welcome our second grandson; and also another grandchild from our other daughter. We wanted to be sure to get this last visit with DGS before he has to share the attention. I’m off to the gym while the dough proofs.

LOL!! How exciting is that!! We are experiencing the same pleasure and gift of a baby granddaughter in the next ~3 weeks or sooner. I feel your happiness and looking forward to the new life in your life.

[Teacher Terry]

Having a busy day as I will be doing occasional vocational testing so had a meeting and got the keys to the office. Now I am getting new tires and then have a few other errands. Hoping to get a walk in before my friends come for dinner and games.

[Philliefan33]

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Originally Posted by street LOL!! How exciting is that!! We are experiencing the same pleasure and gift of a baby granddaughter in the next ~3 weeks or sooner. I feel your happiness and looking forward to the new life in your life.

Congratulations!

[aja8888]

One of my close friends just took delivery on a new 2023 Chevy Bolt. Top of the line, all imaginable options (Bose system sunroof, all power seats, you name it) and final price of right at $40 K. He qualifies for the $7,500 credit too!

Side by side, it's about the same size as my 2021 Hyundai Tuscon.

I took the Bolt for a spin. Nice car, reminds me of the golf carts I use in the summer.

[street]

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Originally Posted by aja8888 One of my close friends just took delivery on a new 2023 Chevy Bolt. Top of the line, all imaginable options (Bose system sunroof, all power seats, you name it) and final price of right at $40 K. He qualifies for the $7,500 credit too! Side by side, it's about the same size as my 2021 Hyundai Tuscon. I took the Bolt for a spin. Nice car, reminds me of the golf carts I use in the summer.

That Hyundai you have is it a Hybrid?

[aja8888]

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Originally Posted by street That Hyundai you have is it a Hybrid?

No, just a 4 cylinder naturally aspirated (no turbo). Nice little car though.

[skyking1]

I had fitted up the 12" channel steel bumper the other day, and today I set up a drill press and table to drill it up.


It's about 160 pounds so i got some help with that.