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I went over and bought my Ethernet card at the computer store near the bank and post office. The cable guy said it would cost between $35 and $65. It cost $25. So my computer is ready to be repaired. Ed said he would do it sometime this weekend. He’ll also bring his hand truck and move my washer and dryer.
I did a couple loads today. I put a washcloth under the faucet where it leaks. It didn’t leak very much today. I installed my kitchen knife holder. I put it on the wall next to the counter near the microwave. I had to drill some holes to screw it in.
While I was out, I went to the gas station. I hate having to pump my own gas. In New Jersey, it is against the law to pump your own gas. I never had to do it until I came here. I’m afraid it will over flow and spill all over the place. The sun glare made it so I couldn’t see the readout on the pump. I thought it said 15 gallons and it said 11. I stopped pumping the gas because it thought it took 15 gallons and so it must be full. It turned out to be ¾ full. Oh well.
It rained hard all night last night. My rain gauge was over flowing at 5 inches so I don’t know how much we got. Just that it was in excess of 5 inches. The ditch was still low but a neighbor, Diane said her husband John drove by the marina and the picnic grove was underwater. Ed had some photos on facebook showing his marina underwater. Someone left their car in the parking lot and it got flooded. I can’t imagine someone being out on their boat in that weather.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
I, too, hate pumping my own gas. Were we not spoiled in NJ? Add that to the fact that NJ has the cheapest gas around!
Phyllis
Posted by: at October 2, 2010 9:02 AMYou don't have to worry about over filling the gas tank. The pumps shut off automatically when the tank is full.
Posted by: Ned at October 2, 2010 10:50 AMI was pleased to see that someone advised you that the pump would shut off when your gas tank is full. I join you in not liking to fill my own gas tank. I'm so fortunate that my dear husband fills both our van and truck. And, I always tell him how thankful I am that he does this for me.
Glad to hear that your friend will be able to help you move your washer and dryer around. You're a good thinker though - when one way doesn't work, you always seem to find another way. I guess you've had to learn so many skills that Ted always did. Most all women would be lost on how to repair things around our homes. Somehow those jobs seem to be the kind of thing that most men seem to naturally know how to do. As you're finding out, we should probably watch when they repair things and we might be better prepared. I would probably have to move into an apartment where there were maintenance people on hand to do the fix-up jobs. But, oh how I would dislike leaving our home. We just pray we will both be together always. But, that's not a practical thought, but, it's still how we talk. Look at your mother and father-in-law. They are still together, in their own home, after 67 years of marriage. And, I'm so very thankful for that gift for them. They are both very strong and capable people, but, it is truly wonderful that they still have each other.
Hoping you get a few more projects completed this weekend. It will all get done one of these days and then you can just relax and enjoy it. Oh Happy Days!!
Enjoy your weekend Karol. Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at October 2, 2010 1:49 PM