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Rumpelteazer · 02-01-2026, 02:49 PM

Treating myself to a Dr. Pepper; I think I deserve it after cleaning the shower drain and siphon today. It was even more traumatizing than normal, since my sister has developed eczema and has been using thick shower/bath cream. So besides the normal hair there was a thick layer of white cream coating everything. As long as she's using these products we'll need to clean the drain more often.

poohbear_nc · 02-01-2026, 03:28 PM

Oof-da .... just ventured outside whilst the sun was out - shoved enough snow off the driveway to reach the trash bins (amazing how much piles up when you're trapped indoors) - snow is now wet & heavy - shove not lift. Then broomed off the car and freed the wipers - will let the sun & wind do the rest. I'm exhausted - but thoroughly warm for the first time in 3 days.

DNSB · 02-01-2026, 06:46 PM

Heading out soon to squeegee off the car windows before going shopping.

poohbear_nc · 02-03-2026, 10:55 AM

Cats ... the final frontier ...

when Pixie was a kitten she had no problem with trimming her nails

as she has grown, nail trimming has evolved from fun ... into a game ... into blood sport (my blood) ... into frustration ... so I decided to get a soft neck collar to even the odds

I dug out the soft cloth measuring tape to measure her neck - and we discovered a fantastic new cat toy - she went crazy over chasing the tape - especially when I unexpectedly press the retract button - and it vanishes!

Now we both get exercise whilst stuck indoors waiting for the snow/ice to melt - running madly through the house trailing the measuring tape over furniture

I'm typing this during a time out for fluids and rest ...

Who knew?

DNSB · 02-03-2026, 02:50 PM

Pixie has their human well trained!

Rumpelteazer · 02-12-2026, 12:24 PM

Contemplating getting a week off work in April or early May. I don't think I'll go on vacation somewhere for that week, but maybe go on a couple of day trips. Maybe to Antwerp, I want to go visit the Open Air Museum again and maybe visit the big shopping mall in The Hague.

And in September I want to go away for two weeks, book a cottage in a park and just relax. Even after that I still have vacation days left, so I can take a day off here and there.

nana77 · 03-03-2026, 03:51 AM

After some time I've bought a thermometer which can stand inside the stove's oven (

), and now tried also a leavening basket, a proper bread pot in clay (and its lid), and a new flour (Petra 1111).
Ps: the lid has three holes for the steam.
Well, still not the alveoli I'd like, and also a little burnt on the bottom, but not too appalling.
https://imgur.com/a/SpLQTTR

astrangerhere · 03-04-2026, 09:40 AM

I'm checking local election results to see how me and my local staff might be impacted.

Rumpelteazer · 03-05-2026, 04:40 AM

I started this morning discovering my favourite pair of jeans was nearly worn through at the thighs. This made me go through the rest of my jeans and trying them on. I ended up with six pairs of jeans that are good to wear, two that are a little of the small side (with the amount of walking a do in a day on my new job I'm losing weight, so I put those at the back of the closet) and two pairs that are way too big for me now. A couple of the ones that fit me alright are also starting to show a little wear, so I'll need to replace those in the near future I'm afraid.

Since I was at it I went through the rest of my clothes and threw out a couple of tops I haven't worn in I can't remember how long and a sweater that was never comfortable.

I just ordered a new shirt (to replace one that I threw out because of a hole but was really comfy), two pants that are comfy to wear around the house but a smart enough to wear when out and about and two new bras.

It was one of those chores that needed doing but I've been putting off.

nana77 · 03-05-2026, 09:14 AM

Just went at the public dentist and... it was a great moment:
a) because he did only the check (and didn't touched anything)
b) because from when I registered for the reservation has passed just a week, and not 6 months
c) (and that was the very magic moment) when he opened a file, the OS was using LibreOffice (so glad when monies that are also mine gets not spent away).
*have the last two wisdom tooths to remove btw, so I'll like to feel and act mellow and mature by now

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03-03-2026, 03:51 AM	#44332
nana77 Wizard Posts: 1,582 Karma: 1347274 Join Date: May 2025 Device: Kobo Forma	After some time I've bought a thermometer which can stand inside the stove's oven (), and now tried also a leavening basket, a proper bread pot in clay (and its lid), and a new flour (Petra 1111). Ps: the lid has three holes for the steam. Well, still not the alveoli I'd like, and also a little burnt on the bottom, but not too appalling. https://imgur.com/a/SpLQTTR

03-05-2026, 09:14 AM	#44335
nana77 Wizard Posts: 1,582 Karma: 1347274 Join Date: May 2025 Device: Kobo Forma	Just went at the public dentist and... it was a great moment: a) because he did only the check (and didn't touched anything) b) because from when I registered for the reservation has passed just a week, and not 6 months c) (and that was the very magic moment) when he opened a file, the OS was using LibreOffice (so glad when monies that are also mine gets not spent away). have the last two wisdom tooths to remove btw, so I'll like to feel and act mellow and mature by now . Last edited by nana77; 03-05-2026 at 09:17 AM.*

02-01-2026, 02:49 PM	#44326
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,501 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Treating myself to a Dr. Pepper; I think I deserve it after cleaning the shower drain and siphon today. It was even more traumatizing than normal, since my sister has developed eczema and has been using thick shower/bath cream. So besides the normal hair there was a thick layer of white cream coating everything. As long as she's using these products we'll need to clean the drain more often.

02-01-2026, 03:28 PM	#44327
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 65,598 Karma: 136433803 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Oof-da .... just ventured outside whilst the sun was out - shoved enough snow off the driveway to reach the trash bins (amazing how much piles up when you're trapped indoors) - snow is now wet & heavy - shove not lift. Then broomed off the car and freed the wipers - will let the sun & wind do the rest. I'm exhausted - but thoroughly warm for the first time in 3 days.

02-01-2026, 06:46 PM	#44328
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 50,734 Karma: 178402706 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Heading out soon to squeegee off the car windows before going shopping.

02-03-2026, 10:55 AM	#44329
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 65,598 Karma: 136433803 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Cats ... the final frontier ... when Pixie was a kitten she had no problem with trimming her nails as she has grown, nail trimming has evolved from fun ... into a game ... into blood sport (my blood) ... into frustration ... so I decided to get a soft neck collar to even the odds I dug out the soft cloth measuring tape to measure her neck - and we discovered a fantastic new cat toy - she went crazy over chasing the tape - especially when I unexpectedly press the retract button - and it vanishes! Now we both get exercise whilst stuck indoors waiting for the snow/ice to melt - running madly through the house trailing the measuring tape over furniture I'm typing this during a time out for fluids and rest ... Who knew?

02-03-2026, 02:50 PM	#44330
DNSB Bibliophagist Posts: 50,734 Karma: 178402706 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver Device: Kobo Sage, Libra Colour, Lenovo M8 FHD, Paperwhite 4, Tolino epos	Pixie has their human well trained!

02-12-2026, 12:24 PM	#44331
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,501 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Contemplating getting a week off work in April or early May. I don't think I'll go on vacation somewhere for that week, but maybe go on a couple of day trips. Maybe to Antwerp, I want to go visit the Open Air Museum again and maybe visit the big shopping mall in The Hague. And in September I want to go away for two weeks, book a cottage in a park and just relax. Even after that I still have vacation days left, so I can take a day off here and there.

03-04-2026, 09:40 AM	#44333
astrangerhere Professor of Law Posts: 3,810 Karma: 68613415 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Libra H20, Kobo Aura One, KoboMini	I'm checking local election results to see how me and my local staff might be impacted.

03-05-2026, 04:40 AM	#44334
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,501 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I started this morning discovering my favourite pair of jeans was nearly worn through at the thighs. This made me go through the rest of my jeans and trying them on. I ended up with six pairs of jeans that are good to wear, two that are a little of the small side (with the amount of walking a do in a day on my new job I'm losing weight, so I put those at the back of the closet) and two pairs that are way too big for me now. A couple of the ones that fit me alright are also starting to show a little wear, so I'll need to replace those in the near future I'm afraid. Since I was at it I went through the rest of my clothes and threw out a couple of tops I haven't worn in I can't remember how long and a sweater that was never comfortable. I just ordered a new shirt (to replace one that I threw out because of a hole but was really comfy), two pants that are comfy to wear around the house but a smart enough to wear when out and about and two new bras. It was one of those chores that needed doing but I've been putting off.