More on computers – I decided earlier in the year to buy a small portable computer. If you missed it, you can read about it here. My second “new” computer went back yesterday and I’m on my third. I wish I could have sat in a quiet room and allowed to work with them before I bought instead of buying and returning. You can do that for musical instruments. So far (one day) it’s been going well. I went back to Microsoft-based and it’s a quicker transition for me. No new tricks for this old dog.
Another gift of aging — I was looking at my arm yesterday and notice that I have a long curly hair on my forearm. LOONNNGGG! Is it a head hair that got lost or yet another gift from the aging gods?
Another odd one – I’ve had a few people leave a comment that starts with a “.” There are spaces around it. The comment doesn’t have substance so I wondered if it’s an attempt to get approved so they could leave a disgusting comment. I did a light browse of my spam file before I deleted the last one (I don’t usually do that). People are sick.
Where to go? – The weather has been beautiful so the beloved husband and I decided to take a day trip. We couldn’t come up with a creative new idea but we’ll think of something that ends with ice cream!
It’s that time of year – The pond is over blooming. I’ve had to prune out some growth so you could see the water and the fish. The tomatoes are going gangbusters. I’ve had enough to freeze a batch I roasted. They will be greatly appreciated in the winter. Fresh fruits and vegetables are in all the farm stands. I just love this time of year. Peaches are juicy and apples are coming soon.
So how was your week?
I love looking at photos of your pond. I say something similar each time you post, but it’s because I am so amazed at how abundant it grows when it is dormant for a long winter. It’s obviously nicely balanced and very healthy. I’m so sorry to hear about your disgusting SPAM comments. Even though we know it is SPAM, it still bothers us! And I hope this new computer is THE answer! Enough is enough!
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I always think people will get bored of my pond pictures. It’s small and they all look pretty similar. I don’t know if the winter has anything to do with it. One of the lilies is a tropical and will die and so will some of the floating flowers. The thing about a pond is that it’s not affected by drought. Always lots of water. I think this summer’s heat put it over the edge.
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A raccoon got into our pond last night and fortunately Zena made such a ruckus Jay got out there before too much damage was done. And I never get tired of your pond photos. 🙂
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We get raccoons occasionally on our birdfeeder but without a dog there’s no seen. They come, they eat, they leave.
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Now there’s one I’ve never thought of! Raccoons in the bird feeder! It’s always something! LOL!
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They are crafty!
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Any day trip that ends with ice cream is the perfect kind of adventure…:)
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This one ended in frozen yogurt (by mistake). I like ice cream better.
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Hopefully, third times the charm with the new computer. 🙂
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It is. I’ve had it a few days. That “I got to return this” feeling usually comes in the first 24 hours.
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Road trip, ice cream, and sorting of the computer ( Maybe Harry Potter’s hat could make it easier. Sigh.) That pond is happy. Sitting by it with a new computer is way more than happiness. Glad your weather is moderating – days are getting shorter – less time to heat up certainly helps the temps.
Have a great week
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Locally this has been a good August. Better weather than June or July. I only wished it lasted longer.
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Hope you enjoyed your day trip. And enjoy your new familiar working computer!
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Yesterday was so gorgeous. I wanted it to last forever! We stopped at a new place and they only had frozen yogurt. Not that it was bad but I much prefer ice cream. I had two flavors and they had an artificial taste to them. Maybe made with powder.
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It sounds like overall, you had a good week. I hope this new one is very generous and kind. Are you in the path of the eclipse today?
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Not the dead center. They say we’re in the 80% range. This morning was very sunny but now it’s very overcast. We have a chance of showers but they didn’t think it would impact the eclipse.
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Hope you had a great show. I was disappointed. I think my expectations were too high. We were getting only 70% and I was looking forward to the twilight. It didn’t come 😦
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Wasn’t dark here either. More like overcast.
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I’ve seen it get darker before a big storm. Serious letdown.
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I said the same thing and it was a big deal around here.
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Glad to hear your comments on the Chromebook previously. I’m assuming that it was one that went back. My son had recommended a Chromebook for me, since I am also in the market for a new laptop. Didn’t realize it was so different.
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I took the Chromebook back although it was really all I needed. I wanted a touch screen (which it didn’t have but some of them do). You have to learn the google apps which isn’t all that hard. I wanted to sync up with my desktop so I needed Windows (or an in house techie). Chromebooks are so inexpensive!
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I so love your pond.
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Thanks!
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Can’t believe pretty soon it will be September, and pond life will be packing its bags. Again. Seems as if your frogs just came a’callin…sigh
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Yes, before you know it we’ll be whining for Spring who will dally in the Bahamas again!
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I know…it’s incredible.
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Your random thoughts are gold, Jerry, gold!
Well done, Kate.
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Thanks!
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I’m glad you returned your computer rather than throwing it in your pond. Better luck with your new one!
Ice cream is a great ending to just about anything. Beware of black licorice ice cream, though… just saying.
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We went to a place that only had frozen yogurt. I much prefer ice cream but it was good. Nothing ended up in the pond…yet. Not the scale for Hazel or my computer.
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Your pond is stunning! I hope you can see it when you are using your new computer.
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Yep. I did a post (on computers) on the new one while overlooking the pond. It doesn’t get any better than that!
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Hooray!!!! I’m so glad!!!
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Oh, the joy of the Farmer’s Market. Fresh berries! Amazing grapes! Sweet melons! Produce is so delicious, one could almost give up chocolate.
Almost.
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Almost. Truth is that there is so much good food available now, I can’t eat everything.
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Enjoy your day trip, Kate. I wish we could get some of your nice weather. It’s sunny here but so humid still. Hopefully, later next week we’ll get a break. Enjoy your day!
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Low 70s and no humidity. We get like 2 days a year like this.
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Hate those spammy commenters! I noticed a lot after the A to Z challenge unfortunately. We took a day trip into San Francisco yesterday to visit the Summer of Love exhibit. I’ll be posting about that. It was nice to get out and do something different. Good luck with computer #3!
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I wasn’t sure about those spammers but it was too weird to approve. Summer of Love sounds wonderful!
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Head hair’s possible. My late ginger tabby cat, Louie, one time has a long whisker growing on his back!
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Fortunately I don’t need a barber to trim it!
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Enjoy your day trip. We used to enjoy driving around Bucks County or wandering around New Hope.
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Today has dawned a beautiful day. We may go park hiking. The ice cream will definitely be necessary.
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I like your idea of a day-trip. Anything that ends with ice cream has gotta be good!
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That’s exactly what I thought!
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What a beautiful pond? Do you have fish living in there? Purrs, Lily
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Yes, fish, tadpoles and frogs. It’s relatively small — 5′ x 11′ but it’s a spot of heaven.
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Oooh! We have fish in our pond! We wish we had frogs! We’ve tried to recruit some, but this far to no avail. Purrs, Lily
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I bought tadpoles to introduce but it took several years to get frogs. I don’t know if the original tadpoles were eaten or just didn’t make it. In the spring when they were mating, I could count 9 at one time.
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Lovely! We will make a note to remind our Humans to procure some tadpoles for us next spring! Purrs, Lily
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