Kinda partially, but not yet fully retired like me?
I've been doing 16 hours a pay period, if that.
Two days one week, a full week off, then another two.
What are you doing today?
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I've been doing 16 hours a pay period, if that.
Two days one week, a full week off, then another two.
LastManStanding
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I have some news too. Last evening I went for a scan(US). He said it's a small stone in the tube from kidney to bladder. Left kidney is swollen a bit due to it, and nothing to worry about. He said the stone will pass naturally and no need drugs or surgery. But he said if I prefer I should consult a specialist and get some medicine to ease the passing.
Today is the Vesak Poya Day. It's the holiest day in Buddhism, considered to be the day of the Buddha's birth, attainment or nirvana, and death. Every house is lit with colourful lanterns, huge pandols erected at some places, and free food huts everywhere. You can find rice and curry, fried rice, noodles, chickpeas, ice cream, coffee, tea, and many other snacks given free at stalls by the roads. Some of the rice huts have long waiting lines of people because eating rice takes time but everyone enjoys that part too.
I might go out later, I have a friend's bike he left with me last month. Will be a great way to see the roads.
The only fly in the whole ointment is the rain. It has been raining the last two weeks as the south west monsoon has arrived early. But it looks like today is very light.
Today is the Vesak Poya Day. It's the holiest day in Buddhism, considered to be the day of the Buddha's birth, attainment or nirvana, and death. Every house is lit with colourful lanterns, huge pandols erected at some places, and free food huts everywhere. You can find rice and curry, fried rice, noodles, chickpeas, ice cream, coffee, tea, and many other snacks given free at stalls by the roads. Some of the rice huts have long waiting lines of people because eating rice takes time but everyone enjoys that part too.
I might go out later, I have a friend's bike he left with me last month. Will be a great way to see the roads.
The only fly in the whole ointment is the rain. It has been raining the last two weeks as the south west monsoon has arrived early. But it looks like today is very light.
LastManStanding
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Thanks Lee 🙏
Johnny West
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We made it but what a cluster - plane didn’t leave till 0230 but pilot made it up in the air. We just made our flight to DM but never would have without the help of wheel chair folks. Kudos to them… I’m knackered.
Johnny West
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We got up to a tornado alarm, wind, rain, thunder and lightening. The alarm is off and weather app has no mention of tornados. Yet….
LastManStanding
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Hope everything is alright. Take care my friend.
Johnny West
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Alright, rain continues and storm moved east.
I'm hoping to watch the Indy 500 today, if it doesn't get rained out.
Big storms are predicted down there. 😕
Big storms are predicted down there. 😕
That was possibly the most exciting, frustrating, thrilling Indianapolis 500 ever!!
Lol
Lol
Johnny West
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Got the U-Haul packed and left Chicago at 1200, me driving, got to Buffalo, Iowa, left 1600, and arrived 2345 in York, Neb. Sister in law driving. Checked in at Hampton Inn.
Johnny West
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Today I drove from middle of Nebraska, through all of Wyoming, and to Matt’s. He and Heather unloaded the U-Haul.
LastManStanding
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A good meal and a good rest are in order I guess
LastManStanding
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It's a bit gloomy for me today, I heard about the death of one of my far relatives, a really great friend of my father. And then I found that a friend remembered the death of his son 11 years ago, at the hands of justice system. Lovely people, it's a melancholic feeling today.
Went to my dental appointment, went to see Maddie (and Laineyboo) to give them both presents.
Can't leave Elaina out 💕 even though it wasn't her birthday.
Took my long walk.
I'm done for the day.
Can't leave Elaina out 💕 even though it wasn't her birthday.
Took my long walk.
I'm done for the day.
Johnny West
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Home… I’m decompressing tomorrow.
Getting ready to take my walk, with an umbrella ☔..
Just in case.
Just in case.
SilverSage
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Home from my aunt's funeral. Looked in the fridge and decided my one job today is hitting the grocery store.
LastManStanding
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I read your blog. You have an interesting writing style. I like it
Johnny West
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We are home from my brother’s burial and trip to Chicago to get things he left family. Today I’m doing laundry, cleaned kitchen windows and put back plants. We will require several trips to Utah to bring back boxes we packed.
I’ll drain hot tub and refill and want to go to Sportco and buy fishing rods and reels for granddaughters, as well, but may not get to that today.
I’ll drain hot tub and refill and want to go to Sportco and buy fishing rods and reels for granddaughters, as well, but may not get to that today.
I had to go to the hospital today for labs (the annual thing).
Everything is good except that my potassium is lower than it should be (again!), my uric acid is slightly elevated (gotta watch that with gout).
I've only gained 2 pounds and some change so I'm just under 170 lbs now. I won't complain about that, BUT I AM going to start to eat healthier again.
To the purpose of my post, because I tend to go on and into other areas 😅...
I saw for the first time a Tesla Cyber truck.
I had to take pictures.
Thank goodness the owner didn't see me, I would have been embarrassed 😂
Everything is good except that my potassium is lower than it should be (again!), my uric acid is slightly elevated (gotta watch that with gout).
I've only gained 2 pounds and some change so I'm just under 170 lbs now. I won't complain about that, BUT I AM going to start to eat healthier again.
To the purpose of my post, because I tend to go on and into other areas 😅...
I saw for the first time a Tesla Cyber truck.
I had to take pictures.
Thank goodness the owner didn't see me, I would have been embarrassed 😂
LastManStanding
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Honestly I thought it was a joke when I first saw this somewhere on the internet a few months ago. Now I know it's real. lol.
LastManStanding
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Internet price has gone up. It's funny what happened. And sad too.
Airtel, an Indian company started giving very cheap internet. Dialog, the leader in Sri Lankan market started blocking Airtel calls from their network to discourage the users (When you make a call from Airtel to a Dialog number it wouldn't connect). Airtel came to an agreement with Dialog and sold the company - to Dialog itself. Dialog increased the prices. lol. They both won, the customers lost.
I bought a Hutch sim for night time downloads, which I am trying to do now, but the speed is not even 500Kbps.
Here's a screenshot of one miraculous moment the speed went up to 600+Kbps.
Airtel, an Indian company started giving very cheap internet. Dialog, the leader in Sri Lankan market started blocking Airtel calls from their network to discourage the users (When you make a call from Airtel to a Dialog number it wouldn't connect). Airtel came to an agreement with Dialog and sold the company - to Dialog itself. Dialog increased the prices. lol. They both won, the customers lost.
I bought a Hutch sim for night time downloads, which I am trying to do now, but the speed is not even 500Kbps.
Here's a screenshot of one miraculous moment the speed went up to 600+Kbps.
LastManStanding
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Bought a hosting package for my new website. Paid only for 3 months.
3 reasons:
1. It's a new hosting service I've never used before, so if it's not good I only lose 3.75USD, not the total 15 for the year.
2. It's a new control panel I've never used before. So I can change to a familiar control panel if not right for me.
3. I don't have 15 dollars
Waiting to get the login details. Then I'll be building it. Sorting out photos and itinerary ideas for it now. I must also write the T&C, About, and other regular articles. Anyone wants to give a hand? lol. I won't bother about a logo at this point. Maybe later. I have already compiled a list of categories to add, and more will come up with time.
Hoping they would sort out my account and set up the control panel soon.
3 reasons:
1. It's a new hosting service I've never used before, so if it's not good I only lose 3.75USD, not the total 15 for the year.
2. It's a new control panel I've never used before. So I can change to a familiar control panel if not right for me.
3. I don't have 15 dollars
Waiting to get the login details. Then I'll be building it. Sorting out photos and itinerary ideas for it now. I must also write the T&C, About, and other regular articles. Anyone wants to give a hand? lol. I won't bother about a logo at this point. Maybe later. I have already compiled a list of categories to add, and more will come up with time.
Hoping they would sort out my account and set up the control panel soon.
Johnny West
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Imma about ready to head to gun club for fun shoot, bbq, and club meeting. Afterwards will head to commissary.
Johnny West
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I just finished second cup of coffee and a bowl of oatmeal with the granddaughter. Later we are going to NW Trek wildlife zoo and get her lunch there. I’ll grill burgers and hot dogs tonight.
Amusing myself on a Facebook community group over two young girls bringing their horses in the store (Walmart) with them.
The horses were well behaved, although they did 💩, which is what horses do.
Lots of people are all freaked out over it.
Well, they somehow walked in and got all the way into the back of the store to electronics.
Security nor management seemed to care, so ...
🐎 😄
The horses were well behaved, although they did 💩, which is what horses do.
Lots of people are all freaked out over it.
Well, they somehow walked in and got all the way into the back of the store to electronics.
Security nor management seemed to care, so ...
🐎 😄
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Johnny West
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What a waste of money…
The zoo or the lunch or both?