24 February, 2026 14:38

Yesterday we lost another microwave, it is the 3rd one that has went out on us. I believe each of them were about 10 years old, but going out within a year or two of each other makes it seem more dramatic. Not actually sure what we are doing to kill them, but it is frustrating, especially the two that are over the range microwaves.

Hopefully we have better luck with this one.

23 February, 2026 15:27

I had to go see when I last posted since it has been so long. It looks like February 5, the day before the SSL expired. Well, first, it took a while for me to realize the SSL expired. Once I realized it, I updated it the next day. I think it was around the 14th.

Doctor week:
Anyway between the 9th and 12th I trimmed down the bushes so they’re within regulation of the neighborhood. I had them hauled away on the yard trimming day of the 13th, and they took everything. I was surprised even though I cut up the larger branches and bound them in twine, I still had three big root balls with partial branches on them and they took those also.

Farm week:
Between the 14th and 21st, we put the plants outside that were over wintered in the shop apartment. I walk mowed the back and side yard.
I trimmed the fruit trees and added the branches to the branch pile.
Also moved the last of the outside house plants out of the main house.
I contacted the parents insurance and BSW again about the $1095 bill that is due, but the responsibility of the insurance company.
That’s all I recall other than TV and computer games.

Doctor week:
Today was food delivery and a cardiology appointment. We also have the Wednesday lab and Friday treatment with Doctor visit.

You can see the life pattern we are trying to change. A week with the Doctors then baco out to the farm, then Doctors then farm.
We are going to see if mom can handle the increased dose and change to once a month.

We are also trying to traval again. We have a week trip scheduled to check out Princess Cruises and what its like having an inside cabin.

5 February, 2026 15:26

It was kind of a productive day. The sunshine really helped! I replaced 4 more southern window screens, which completes the south side windows. They were the worst followed by the west side which I haven’t done yet. I then went and picked up desiel fuel and checked on the cost for replacing the AC in the truck. Was quoted 900 to 1000 and that aligned with my online research. I also trust Brian and have been bringing the truck there for years. I’ll have him do the annual oil change while he has it. I then prepared the tractor for pond work by adding fuel, and adding air to the tires.
I finished off with gluing the water gutter downspout extension that routes water over 10ft from the house.

Completed the day day with a shower and will relax the rest of the day.
Oh yeah, its race day, maybe play the weekly races.