Wednesday 2/7/2018: Media

Too bad this is not a little more sharp as it pretty well describes the playing field.   Today was 80° and started bright and clear but now, as I write, it is overcast.  All the windows are open with the fans on and it is slowly cooling down from an inside temperature of 85.

This afternoon SAM and I went to Lowes to get some Peel & Stick Caulk for the shower that has been dripping on the floor, slowly drop by drop.  From there it was over to the church to pick up a package and back to the RV.

I took a short nap, drank a couple of glasses of iced tea and am finishing the books on CD of “Rules of Civility”.  Quite good with excellent English, plays on words and a good plot.  Much better than I thought I would.

Tuesday 6 February 2018: Up early before sunrise

Today I awoke early before sunrise.  I knew I had to take this new medicine, an antibiotic, that I had never used before so I wanted to start bringing it into my schedule.  To take this medicine you have to take food to avoid stomach upset, so that meant fixing breakfast early.  After I took the medicine it was too late to go back to sleep so here I am now writing on this blog and cruising the net. The sun is streaming into the RV.

I found a good article on LinkedIn about blockchain.  The link to the article is HERE but I do not know how long the link will be viable.  I also copied a great earth-node-blue picture from the article and include it here.

Right now I am making coffee, that I should not drink, because it is such a habit to have it after breakfast. Coffee irritates the bladder and I have one that does not need any more irritation. So, even though I have made 6 cups I will drink just a little out of respect for my coffee habit. I may add more later but if I do not then cheers.

Addendum: Noon came and went.  So did SAM to the laundry and other places.  I took a nap, fueled by the antibiotics and kidney relaxers (to try and let the stone pass more easily) and awoke about 1530 hrs.  I then re-engaged my quest of looking up Youtube videos of all things Winegart Sensar.  I learned a lot so it was a 4 hours well spent.  Later I ordered a log periodic extension to the Sensar that boosts the gain by 3-6 dB.  This might allow a bit better reception of the two or three fringe stations we have problems with.

The big gain was the maintenance items.  The movements is getting a bit stiff and might break something if it gets tighter.  The big takeaway is to NOT use grease or any other lube except Silicone or silicon spray.  Petroleum products degrade the worm screw.  Night.

Monday 5 February 2018: Happy Birthday

OK, it is my birthday and one more time successfully around the sun.  I am happy to be here for the event.  Today was Doctor Day too.  I have been having some medical issues that need to be addressed.  It seems like I have a UTI so I was started on an antibiotic called Nitrofurantoin and also some kidney stones have become problematic.  That means yet another drug to help pass the stone.

SAM said she wanted to go to a Seafood place for my birthday.  I was game but it turned out that Corkey Bells is better but we tried anyway.  Last chance for the top rated restaurant.  Back to CB’s for us. I had stuffed Flounder and SAM had fried Pollack.

Sunday 4 February 2018: A overcast with promises of rain

This morning it is overcast, no sun and alto-stratus clouds.  The forecast for today is 100% rain, heavy at times, expected to last for hours. I am writing this just before we get ready for church.  SAM is still lounging in bed.  I made oatmeal and coffee for breakfast and took my usual pills, less the Eliquis, so the day has officially started. I will add to this as the day progresses.

Yep, it is all red, yellow and green on the radar map and ran is coming down.  It started just after we left First Assembly in Fleming Island.  When we arrived back at the house I found out my new Facebook account had locked me out too.  For sure something is messing with the account.  I probably will not be trying anymore to deal with them.  My love affair with Facebook disappeared last year about election time as I could easily see it was a propaganda tool used that way by everyone.  It is an evil tool used by the Devil and that is for sure.

With the rain drumming on the RV roof, we are listening to TV and sort of waiting for the Superbowl.

Saturday 3 February 2018: Long Sleeve Shirt Sun

The wind today made the weather cool but otherwise quite nice.  In the afternoon we went to Lowes to try and find a sealer for the shower.  What I had in mind was buytl tape.  No luck at Lowes or Home Depot: I could not believe it.  I then tried my reliable ACE Hardware in Green Cove Springs and again no joy.  We returned to the RV with tails between our legs.  What a total bummer.

When I awoke in the morning the smartphone was chiming and I reluctantly arose to shut the alarm off.  It was 0703 so I started a pot of coffee and the oatmeal.  By 0800 I was finished with breakfast,took a shower and shaved. I finished around 0835and made final preparations for a 0840 departure to First Assembly to attend the “men’s” Breakfast.  Wow, what a spread – Scrambled eggs, wonderful bacon, sausage, maple toast and potatoes.  They also had gravy and biscuits but I never eat them for some reason that is lost to ancient ages.  Phil and Gene, et.al. did good today.  The speaker was great an was a Chaplain of Jail Ministries – how animated and dynamic he was – and I shall never forget this delivery.

That pretty much finishes the day except for the running of the RV generator for an hour.  SAM made a very tasty supper and it was appreciated.  Moore later friends.