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Dylrob · 07-29-2019, 05:11 PM

Packing to leave the life I’ve made in Germany.

Rumpelteazer · 07-30-2019, 01:16 AM

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I started out bullet journaling 6 years ago when the notion was first kicked off. I kickstarted the little system (came with some PDFs of suggested set-ups, symbols, etc). My style has evolved to fully fit me now. My wife mentioned in passing that my books look more like a traditional commonplace book with a bullet journal's minimalism. I start my day reviewing my tasks and I end my day creating tomorrow's tasks. In between, I write about every book I read, paste things that catch my fancy, take meeting notes, and just generally use it to keep whatever I need to hand.

Were I a writer, I would be called to mind of Joan Didion's "On Keeping a Notebook." As it is, I would not know what to do without my book. And I use Lamy Safari's to write in it

I started using Lamy's for grading papers when I was a professor because I used so much ink. Then pens were so comfortable that it stuck for me. Good, inexpensive, tons of ink options.

I've looked into bullet journaling several times, but it's not for me. I have a regular planner from Plum Paper for my daily needs. But the bullet journal itself works great for my book journaling needs.

Hitch · 07-30-2019, 08:52 AM

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Packing to leave the life I’ve made in Germany.

Question--how long will the ferrets have to remain in quarantine? Wherever it is you are going from Germany?

Hitch

Rumpelteazer · 07-30-2019, 04:04 PM

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Packing to leave the life I’ve made in Germany.

I hope everything will go smoothly for you and your new place of residence will be great. Also, good luck with the pets.

Rumpelteazer · 08-01-2019, 03:18 PM

Today marks the half way point in my house sitting, I expect my friends back on the 12th or 13th (they're driving from the south of France).

To be honest I wasn't really looking forward to looking after Keira, she a sweetheart at home, but outside she's afraid of cars, which made walking her along a road difficult when I looked after her in May. Add to that she's a Houdini and can get out of harnesses dogs shouldn't be able to get out of.

But this time she's doing better. Last week it was too hot to cause much of a fuss, but even since it's cooled down she's doing well. She doesn't mind cars much, unless they're really noisy, when walking along her own road cars are sill a bit scary to her. I also have a lead clipped to her collar and one to a harness, it looks stupid, but it works. When she about to go off, she gives warning, I can grab the harness by hand and calm her down. Also talking to her helps keep her calm, again, it looks stupid but it helps.

I am really looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again and having the freedom to do what I want and not keep in mind dog walk times. I also miss the kittens, even if I see them 5 days a week when I go home. I love their presence but also their independence. Keira is really really clingy, which annoys me at times tbh.

timebug · 08-02-2019, 04:38 AM

Just back from an aborted holiday,which extreme weather conditions killed stone dead; so I am perusing this forum, with a hot coffee to hand, and a (mostly) free day to contemplate my navel,if I so desire!

badgoodDeb · 08-02-2019, 02:34 PM

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Also talking to her helps keep her calm, again, it looks stupid but it helps.

I suspect most dog owners talk to their dog! I actually sing little ditties while walking. Not too loud, but I don't stop just because people are near.

Hitch · 08-02-2019, 02:38 PM

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I suspect most dog owners talk to their dog! I actually sing little ditties while walking. Not too loud, but I don't stop just because people are near.

I talk to my cats all the time. So does Mr. Hitch. And they talk back. What, is that supposed to be weird?

Hitch

poohbear_nc · 08-02-2019, 07:10 PM

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I talk to my cats all the time. So does Mr. Hitch. And they talk back. What, is that supposed to be weird?

Hitch

astrangerhere · 08-02-2019, 07:47 PM

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I talk to my cats all the time. So does Mr. Hitch. And they talk back. What, is that supposed to be weird?

Hitch

Rumpelteazer · 08-04-2019, 01:41 AM

Procrastinating a bit. Later today my sister is coming over, first we're going to a big pet store (she's having a friend's cat stay at her place for a couple of weeks) and after that we're going to have dinner at my friends' place. It's become somewhat of a tradition that when I house sit in summer my sister comes over and we use my small table griddle to grill things (usually pieces or chicken filet, vegetables and baguette), when weather permits.

I'm now waiting for the supermarket to open in two and a half hours. I also need to do the dished, vacuum and cut some of the vegetables. But I think that can all wait until after I've been to the supermarket, for now I'm going to potter about a bit.

Rumpelteazer · 08-04-2019, 07:20 AM

It's August, which means that for card making all the Christmas items start getting released. I had already decided to go for a puzzle card this year. I've now found two puzzle dies, one US card sized and one that's ten by ten centimeters square. I think I'll go for the US sized one. I will have the card base, with some strips of double sided tape, inside the card will be a bag with the front of the card cut into puzzle pieces and people have to stick them on the front themselves.

This means it'll be an easy card, I can't do layers of paper. I'm thinking of keeping it simple and stamp ornaments/baubles on the front. Either in fun colours or colour them in myself. Iirc I have an ornament stamp set in my collection somewhere.

I can change things up a bit with colours and lay-out. I will have to order the things I need this month. Then I can make them when I'm on vacation in September if I feel like it.

poohbear_nc · 08-06-2019, 07:22 PM

Went out after sundown to weed whack .... whew! sweat soaked within minutes ... l look like I just showered ... in my clothes ...

our friend .... humidity ...

cromag · 08-08-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitch

I talk to my cats all the time. So does Mr. Hitch. And they talk back. What, is that supposed to be weird?

Hitch

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You guys are weird!

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binaryhermit · 08-09-2019, 02:44 AM

Listening to music, doing laundry, and posting on mobileread, all while I should go to bed soon

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07-29-2019, 05:11 PM	#42376
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,141 Karma: 47366760 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	Packing to leave the life I’ve made in Germany.

08-01-2019, 03:18 PM	#42380
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,098 Karma: 24047426 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Today marks the half way point in my house sitting, I expect my friends back on the 12th or 13th (they're driving from the south of France). To be honest I wasn't really looking forward to looking after Keira, she a sweetheart at home, but outside she's afraid of cars, which made walking her along a road difficult when I looked after her in May. Add to that she's a Houdini and can get out of harnesses dogs shouldn't be able to get out of. But this time she's doing better. Last week it was too hot to cause much of a fuss, but even since it's cooled down she's doing well. She doesn't mind cars much, unless they're really noisy, when walking along her own road cars are sill a bit scary to her. I also have a lead clipped to her collar and one to a harness, it looks stupid, but it works. When she about to go off, she gives warning, I can grab the harness by hand and calm her down. Also talking to her helps keep her calm, again, it looks stupid but it helps. I am really looking forward to sleeping in my own bed again and having the freedom to do what I want and not keep in mind dog walk times. I also miss the kittens, even if I see them 5 days a week when I go home. I love their presence but also their independence. Keira is really really clingy, which annoys me at times tbh.

08-02-2019, 04:38 AM	#42381
timebug Ancient Sage Posts: 14,585 Karma: 15493448 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Derby U.K. Device: Kobo Reader	Just back from an aborted holiday,which extreme weather conditions killed stone dead; so I am perusing this forum, with a hot coffee to hand, and a (mostly) free day to contemplate my navel,if I so desire!

08-04-2019, 01:41 AM	#42386
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,098 Karma: 24047426 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Procrastinating a bit. Later today my sister is coming over, first we're going to a big pet store (she's having a friend's cat stay at her place for a couple of weeks) and after that we're going to have dinner at my friends' place. It's become somewhat of a tradition that when I house sit in summer my sister comes over and we use my small table griddle to grill things (usually pieces or chicken filet, vegetables and baguette), when weather permits. I'm now waiting for the supermarket to open in two and a half hours. I also need to do the dished, vacuum and cut some of the vegetables. But I think that can all wait until after I've been to the supermarket, for now I'm going to potter about a bit.

08-04-2019, 07:20 AM	#42387
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,098 Karma: 24047426 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	It's August, which means that for card making all the Christmas items start getting released. I had already decided to go for a puzzle card this year. I've now found two puzzle dies, one US card sized and one that's ten by ten centimeters square. I think I'll go for the US sized one. I will have the card base, with some strips of double sided tape, inside the card will be a bag with the front of the card cut into puzzle pieces and people have to stick them on the front themselves. This means it'll be an easy card, I can't do layers of paper. I'm thinking of keeping it simple and stamp ornaments/baubles on the front. Either in fun colours or colour them in myself. Iirc I have an ornament stamp set in my collection somewhere. I can change things up a bit with colours and lay-out. I will have to order the things I need this month. Then I can make them when I'm on vacation in September if I feel like it.

08-06-2019, 07:22 PM	#42388
poohbear_nc Now what? Posts: 58,790 Karma: 135181808 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Went out after sundown to weed whack .... whew! sweat soaked within minutes ... l look like I just showered ... in my clothes ... our friend .... humidity ...

08-09-2019, 02:44 AM	#42390
binaryhermit Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,696 Karma: 20469902 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lockport, IL Device: Kindle PW4, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Listening to music, doing laundry, and posting on mobileread, all while I should go to bed soon