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I got up early and finished packing up the car. I closed up the house and was on my way by 8:30. It started to rain as I pulled out of the driveway. It was a gentle rain but I was driving into the storm. When I got here, Danny and I made a mad dash for the door. I had to go out the back door to turn on the water. I had to unpack the food and put it in the frig. I made some tea to have iced tea but there was no ice in the icemaker. I wondered why there was no ice after all it had several days to make it. Then I realized the water was turned off. It sounded like it was beginning to make ice. I thought I heard it thump into the bin but the bin was still empty. Just my luck, something seems to be wrong with it. Everything keeps breaking down. My electric sweeper is not holding a charge. I really like it but hate having to get a new one. The dehumidifier which was replaced last year has something wrong with the power switch. Fortunately it is stuck in the on position so I can use the plug to turn it on and off. The unit is a warranty replacement. The first one was defective and they sent another. It has an energy saver sticker. I guess if it doesn't work, it saves a lot of energy.
Speaking of energy, I got my electric bill for CC. The 90 and 100 degree weather must have used a lot of power for the air-conditioner. I'm glad I got that power saving unit from the electric company. My bill was $170.00 and they gave me a $60 credit for the power saver. They installed it June 30th and I got the credit for the entire month.
The weather has cooled down to the 80's but the humidity is high because of the rain. It was a gentle rain but I got 2 inches in the rain gage. I waited an hour before unloading the car. The radio said the rain would continue into the night so I put on my raincoat and grabbed a trash bag. I went out to the car and put things in the trash bag to carry them into the house in the rain. The stuff stayed dry but the rain soaked through and all my clothes were soaked through.
It stopped raining around two o'clock and I was able to take Danny out. His friend, Baby was out. Baby is a male bichon. His owner, John was talking to another neighbor, Ida. I went over and talked to them for a while before continuing our walk. On the way back, I saw a Turkey Vulture high up in a tree sitting on a dead branch at the top of the tree. I had its wings spread out drying them. It looked like a pose that eagles make. I went back with my camera but it was gone. Bummer. It would have made a good photo.
After I unpacked the things, I went through the mail and circulars. It was too wet to do anything outside so I finished my ironing. At least I thought I finished I see some shorts and capris on the chair that I missed. I ironed all the clothes that were hanging on the hook on the closet door. I have my outfit ready that I'm wearing to church tomorrow. It is white so I hope it doesn't rain. My raincoat needs to be scotch guarded and I don't know if it is here or in Vineland.
My brother called. He wanted to know if I made arrangement to go to the Small family reunion. I hadn't made them because he said he couldn't go on the 16th. I thought he couldn't go at all and he said he could go Sat. and Sun. night and drive back early Monday morning to go to work.
I start calling Motels tomorrow.
News from the Vorlon Wife.