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turpsIt turns out we weren't actually getting the new stairlift fitted on Tuesday, just the man was coming out to do an assessment and to get things rolling to get it fitted. It's not an issue as it's working fine atm, so now it's just a case of waiting.
Something I learned this week. How to cut a watermelon easily. So, ever since I've eaten watermelon I've cut it in half and the scooped out the flesh, which is a pain. We both love the stuff and James takes it as a snack to work, so we've been buying the pre-cut slices as I found cutting the whole ones a pain but those slices are expensive for what you're getting. Then I saw something on FB which said you actually cut them by halving them, then cutting the peel off from the top. It was a revelation! Cutting watermelon is so easy now, and while I'm sure people are sitting there shaking their heads and wondering how else you'd cut watermelon, it just never occurred to me before.
But a food fail. I eat sugar-free jelly and fruit most nights. I've been making those little packets for years now, sometimes adding fruit to the jelly mixture, sometimes putting it on top when set. This week I added pre-cut frozen fruit and was puzzled when neither pot set. Then realised the fruit had pineapple in. No way would it ever set, so goodbye liquid jelly, no snack for me that night.
We have a baby crow that keeps coming into the garden with its parent. It's there now and I keep looking outside to watch it. It's got this little round fluffy head and makes the most adorable squawk. Of course, it could be many different baby and adult crow combos, but I like to think it's the same ones who know we keep all the feeders well stocked.
We went to see Stuber at the cinema and it was okayish but at a few points was heading toward, is this over yet? territory. But what was great was the couple sitting behind us. Never have I heard a more responsive woman, she made me laugh with her gasps and delighted laughter and then when we were leaving the man of the partnership chatted with me saying how great the film had been. I just smiled and agreed.
Our dishwasher has sprung yet another leak. It did the same a few weeks ago and we got a repairman out who said one of the spinners had split, so ordered a new one. Once we'd changed those the leak stopped. But then two days ago I set the dishwasher away, went in the bath, and came down to the whole kitchen floor covered in water. I don't know what's up with it this time, but I guess we'll need to get another repair-person out. At least if something is going to fail I'd rather it be the dishwasher as I can easily cope with washing dishes by hand, clothes not so much. But I do miss the convenience.
New Killjoys starts soon. I'm very much looking forward to that, and new Queer Eye eps tomorrow \o/
I'd planned on getting some writing done today, waved James off to work, only for him to be back half an hour later after he got ill on the way in. Not that he stops me writing. He knows I do it and is encouraging, but I like to be in my own little bubble when I write. Ha, but saying that, I managed to create a bubble and have written a nice chunk of an Umbrella Academy fill for one of my h/c bingo squares.
Now I just need to catch up on the sunshine challenges. One of which is reccing and one asking for stuff. Problem is, right now I'm not sure what to say for either.
Finally, for the people heading to Camp Sparkle, have the best time! I'm sorry I can't be there yet again but I'm sure you'll have the best time as always. Sparkle on, give many hugs and admire Chris for me.
Something I learned this week. How to cut a watermelon easily. So, ever since I've eaten watermelon I've cut it in half and the scooped out the flesh, which is a pain. We both love the stuff and James takes it as a snack to work, so we've been buying the pre-cut slices as I found cutting the whole ones a pain but those slices are expensive for what you're getting. Then I saw something on FB which said you actually cut them by halving them, then cutting the peel off from the top. It was a revelation! Cutting watermelon is so easy now, and while I'm sure people are sitting there shaking their heads and wondering how else you'd cut watermelon, it just never occurred to me before.
But a food fail. I eat sugar-free jelly and fruit most nights. I've been making those little packets for years now, sometimes adding fruit to the jelly mixture, sometimes putting it on top when set. This week I added pre-cut frozen fruit and was puzzled when neither pot set. Then realised the fruit had pineapple in. No way would it ever set, so goodbye liquid jelly, no snack for me that night.
We have a baby crow that keeps coming into the garden with its parent. It's there now and I keep looking outside to watch it. It's got this little round fluffy head and makes the most adorable squawk. Of course, it could be many different baby and adult crow combos, but I like to think it's the same ones who know we keep all the feeders well stocked.
We went to see Stuber at the cinema and it was okayish but at a few points was heading toward, is this over yet? territory. But what was great was the couple sitting behind us. Never have I heard a more responsive woman, she made me laugh with her gasps and delighted laughter and then when we were leaving the man of the partnership chatted with me saying how great the film had been. I just smiled and agreed.
Our dishwasher has sprung yet another leak. It did the same a few weeks ago and we got a repairman out who said one of the spinners had split, so ordered a new one. Once we'd changed those the leak stopped. But then two days ago I set the dishwasher away, went in the bath, and came down to the whole kitchen floor covered in water. I don't know what's up with it this time, but I guess we'll need to get another repair-person out. At least if something is going to fail I'd rather it be the dishwasher as I can easily cope with washing dishes by hand, clothes not so much. But I do miss the convenience.
New Killjoys starts soon. I'm very much looking forward to that, and new Queer Eye eps tomorrow \o/
I'd planned on getting some writing done today, waved James off to work, only for him to be back half an hour later after he got ill on the way in. Not that he stops me writing. He knows I do it and is encouraging, but I like to be in my own little bubble when I write. Ha, but saying that, I managed to create a bubble and have written a nice chunk of an Umbrella Academy fill for one of my h/c bingo squares.
Now I just need to catch up on the sunshine challenges. One of which is reccing and one asking for stuff. Problem is, right now I'm not sure what to say for either.
Finally, for the people heading to Camp Sparkle, have the best time! I'm sorry I can't be there yet again but I'm sure you'll have the best time as always. Sparkle on, give many hugs and admire Chris for me.
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Date: 2019-07-18 05:10 pm (UTC)enjoy watching the baby crow
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Date: 2019-07-18 05:14 pm (UTC)The baby crow is adorable! I don't know if all baby crows have round fluffy heads but this one does.
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Date: 2019-07-18 06:18 pm (UTC)I’ve never cut a watermelon and I think I’d do the same as you if I tried it
Awww baby crow! That sounds so cute🖤
Oh no, I hope that it’s nothing serious. Killjoys is something on my to watch list.
Awww I hope James feels better soon, and yay for writing!
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Date: 2019-07-19 08:50 am (UTC)I'm still astounded at the watermelon. All these years of frustration. Of course, I now consider myself a watermelon cutting pro.
The baby crow is adorable!
I got my UA ficlet written so should post today. Though it's angsty h/c gen, so sadly, not to your exact tastes.
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Date: 2019-07-18 08:35 pm (UTC)So cool you're having a regular baby crow visitor!
Arrghh! Mopping water is so not how you want to spend your evening after having a relaxing bath! I hope it will be something easy and cheap to fix so you'll soon have your dishwasher back in working order.
Go you for writing!! *waves celebratory pompoms*
I'm going to miss you so much at Camp! It looks like we're going back to Yorkshire next year though and then you just HAVE to come!
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Date: 2019-07-19 08:47 am (UTC)The baby crow is adorable! But sounds terrible, it has a very distinctive call.
The actual dishwasher itself is still washing so I suspect either the spinner has split again or the seal on the door has gone. Both of which should be a cheaper fix. Even so, it'll have to wait for a bit.
I got my ficlet done yesterday, so I may post today. It felt good to just write and not worry about it being long or complex.
I've no excuse if you all go to Yorkshire!
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Date: 2019-07-18 09:36 pm (UTC)I hope camp will be somewhere closer to you next year! ♥
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Date: 2019-07-19 08:43 am (UTC)Well, if it moves to Yorkshire that will be much closer, but really this year it's down to money. The vet bills on their own were a bit hit.
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Date: 2019-07-19 06:21 am (UTC)The crows sound delightful. I bet it is the same ones - they're supposed to be very smart and quick to recognize friendly contacts, aren't they?
I hope James feels better soon. And congrats on pushing through and getting some writing done - that's always a good feeling.
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Date: 2019-07-19 08:41 am (UTC)I think you're right about crows being smart. It makes me happy I have my own crow family coming to visit. Even if baby crow sounds a bit startling at times.
Well, James flaked out on the couch all day so hopefully, he's feeling better when he wakes up.