We lost power Thursday night. K and I slept at Days Inn. She needed the cool air and power for her CPAP. Thus the two day report!

This is an all time 7 day high for me in Duolingo. Extraordinary, really. I’m sure a lot of people don’t make that much in a year.

EVERYONE will be dealing with the impact of this. The storm we had blow through last night was scary. The wind was just whipping the trees around like they were nothing.

I’ve been doing a lot of cell phone carrier research. NOT satisfied with ATT. Keeps dropping my calls lately. Very frustrating. I think we’ll go with Mint mobile which uses the T Mobile network.

OYB!

Had a fun chat with my buddy, Anthony on Thursday.

Walked 2.42 miles.

I was thirsty when I got back!

Looking into shopping around for home insurance.

Tim helped me set up my life insurance request. The group I was using nearly tripled what I was being charged. I’ll have to get a medical test this coming Sunday. Paramedic will come by to draw blood and take vitals. I plan on doing a complete physical in August with my regular doctor. Medicare should cover all of that.

Huge storm blew through our area around 6:00 PM.

Broke a tree limb which clobbered the power line.

Snapped off the top of our pole.

Friday they put in a new one that only has the power line on it.

This was blocking my driveway. That’s the second time this has happened!

I took out my garbage can and the firemen put some tape up to keep people from running over it.

We spent the night at Days Inn. It was better than sleeping on the porch! Plus K could actually breathe. That’s the main reason we went to the hotel really. She needed her CPAP machine.

This morning was cooler. But still super humid.

Walked 3.98 miles. Kind of fun to do a different route. A lot of it was on my bike route.

I saw this on my walk. Interesting bubbles.

I came back to the house early this morning to check on the work. It took them hours to plant the new pole and wire it up. We were out of power nearly a whole day.

I picked up all the external batteries I had and took them to the hotel to charge up.

Just keep going.

All our phones are paid off. In order to go with another carried I have to get them all unlocked. Went of the ATT store to talk to them about that. They said all of it had to be done on line. Weird how in person can’t do things now.

I got my phone and Ashley’s unlocked so far. I have to have the IMEI number of Jessi’s and Kathy’s phone before I can complete the project.

Went by Publix to pick up some medicine for J. Interesting shadow.

Came home to clear out the food that spoiled during the power outage. This stuff I thought was still ok.

Had to clean out the ice maker. It had thawed out and was a big mess.

The frozen stuff seemed ok.

Swept the house.

Talked with the ATT guy to verify that the first two phones were unlocked.

I was planning on doing some yard work this evening when it got cooler. More thunderstorms are blowing through. Hopefully, they don’t knock anything else over!

HOT!

Nine more days of Pop Pop Summer School.

OYB!

Early at the mission.

Español!

Cooler and cleaner air.

This intrigues me.

Walked 2.66 miles.

Love my girls!

Class.

The girls and I walked from Azalea to the Village Park.

Back home.

I worked on improvising a repair for a cabinet door at Ashley’s apartment. Seeps to work ok.

Taco Veloz.

Sprinkled while I was checking for mail at the church.

Listened to Don Cheto on the way home in Spanish.

Figured out the Georgia Power bill for the mission.

Recorded “Borrowed Time” at Stone Mountain for Verbal Surgery.

Talked with a neighbor who lives here.

Walked another 3.65 miles this evening while I studied.

Downloaded “Borrowed Time” onto my Mac.

Worked extra hard today. I don’t see Grandma catching up with that score. Plus whatever I do every day!

Thanks for the smoke, Canada!

Whoosh.

I noticed on the picture I took yesterday that you can actually see a couple of sunspots. Cool. Not literally.

OYB!

The Sun this morning.

Español!

Walk and study. I went 2.67 miles in Chamblee.

Love my girls!

Class.

We went to the Perimeter Mall area today. Traffic was brutal because of the road work.

McD for breakfast.

Goodwill. They got three kits that they had a lot of fun with.

Back stand.

Pet Smart.

We saw this outside. Vicious poison ivy too!

We’ve seen this S. Africa flag sticker every time we go to the pet store. Today, I asked about who it is that drives that car. We had a nice chat with an Afrikaans lady from Cape Town. The ATL is great for stuff like that!

We went to many stores in the mall. I asked them to pick their favorite. They always picked the same thing. It became a running joke.

We like to wash our hands in the light up water sink.

Everly dropped a cup of ice. We spent some time drying the mess up. I didn’t want someone to slip.

They had a blast with their new stuff. I got everything for about ten dollars. Love Goodwill!

Listened to Don Cheto in Spanish.

Just kept getting hotter all day long.

Went to my office to check the mail and my tree.

Gassed up my car and checked the levels.

Went to Stone Mountain to record Verbal Surgery “Third Chance.” Very good.

Released Verbal Surgery -1024- “Keep the Bubble.”

Still looking at phone plans.

Just keep studying.

Kathy’s updated meds list.

Scrubbed my shoes and my hat.

I was shocked to see how worn out my shoes are getting but I’ve been putting a LOT of miles on them. Way more than before.

I checked Amazon to see if my shoes were available and they were on sale! Amen. Savings of about $25 dollars. I paid full price for the pair I’m wearing now.

I continue to push. I’ve been surprised by how hard Grandma is working. It hasn’t been her pattern to do that much work. But it’s only Tuesday! That score is pretty much normal for me.

Came in #1 in the Duolingo leagues. Always makes me feel smart.

Sky was weird this morning. Bad air.

OYB!

Cooler morning.

Walked 2.64 miles this morning in Chamblee.

Love my girls!

Class.

Called my health insurance agent. He’s helping us with life insurance now.

Girls working out. See how long they can hang. About twenty seconds!

At Village park with the same exercise.

Balance practice. This wheel spins. If they stay on opposite sides it stays still.

They were swinging with great force today!

I remember a time when they were too scared to go to this level. Now it’s “easy peasy.”

Had a good talk with my Mom while I was at the park with the girls.

Also a fun chat with my buddy Anthony. Always a good time.

Listened to Don Cheto in Spanish. I try to copy his accent when I’m speaking in Español.

Went to the bank to deposit checks.

Looking into different phone companies.

The device that raises and lowers the vacuum cleaner broke. Got a new one in today from Amazon for $14. Installed it. Works great. Amen.

Did another walk this evening while I studied. Went up and down this big hill three times. 2.43 miles in my neighborhood.

Lingo Grandma edged me out this evening. I just like to stay pretty close. Usually, they just can’t keep up with the constant pressure.

I’m systematically going through all my bills to see if I can get a better deal on things. Life insurance just jumped up by over $300 a month. Ouch.

Español!

OYB!

My study place.

Nice morning. Not so hot nor sweaty.

True.

Went for a walk while I studied. These three little sticks represent going up an down a steep hill three times. 2.41 miles in total for my walk.

My safety glasses got scratched up. Ordered another pair. I used my sunglasses for most of my ride. So bright!

One of my water bottles spilled. Dried out the car as best I could and put the mat out to drain and dry.

I look up words as I’m riding.

Biked for 15.49 miles. It was a hard ride for the last half hour. Hot.

The phone service is another thing we are thinking about changing.

Got the groceries and put them up in the kitchen. Still had to go inside to get bananas. Not sure what’s going on with not offering bananas on the app.

I may end up in first place this week. Depends on how gung ho Sarah decides to be this evening.

Solid week of work.

OYB!

I started my “new” OYB ten years ago today! Wow. How time flies. I still have my old one and read entries from days 35 years ago. Although, I didn’t write something down unless it was unusual. For about the last 20 years I’ve written something every day.

Español!

I got so sweaty walking up and down this hill ten times.

I’m wearing a sweatband. It really helps.

Reading sentences to perfect pronunciation and embed the language in my head.

I put a stick down every time I went up the hill. Takes me about four minutes every circuit.

Walked 3.73 miles in all.

Massive military chopper went overhead.

Worked on yard stuff today.

Redid my hummingbird feeders. I need to do them every week when the weather is so hot. The solution starts to ferment. I have four feeders.

Redid the birdbaths. I have four of those as well.

Cleaned my outdoor carpet.

Cleaned my St. Francis shrine.

Trimmed some bushes and small trees.

Repotted all my fasciata plants and some small cacti.

Wasn’t too hard but hot and something kept stinging me. Still not sure what it was. I felt like I was back in the Amazon where I’d get stung but never could discover what was doing it.

Lots of little red bumps.

Listened to Don Cheto.

Set up one of my insurance cards.

I’ve had an issue with the Walmart app where I can’t order bananas. Talked to their customer support this evening. He wasn’t sure what was going on either.

I usually study Español about fifteen minutes every evening.

I expect Sarah to come on strong tomorrow. Never know. I came in first place last week when Mari gave up. Doesn’t really matter. Just having fun!

OYB!

Español!

Walking and studying. 2.83 miles.

Girls spent the night.

Class this morning.

Vacuumed the house. Ordered a replacement part that raises the height of the vacuum. Scrubbed some spots.

Jessi, Kathy and the grandgirls went to the ear doctor for the final checkup and the activation of the hearing aid. J was so happy!

I watched the girls while we waited for the doctor. Over an hour!

Amazing technology!

Dropped the girls off at the mission with their Dad.

Stopped by Subway to get J something to eat. This was her old order. She decided to get it again.

Hot.

I reckon I’ll come in #2 this week. Sarah can really rack up some major points in one day!

Kathy, Jessi and I celebrated my 65th birthday with Italian food last night. Excellent!

OYB!

Even the morning was pretty warm.

Got to the mission early.

Español!

Beautiful morning.

Walked 2.69 miles.

Class!

Warmer!

Bug day! Rhino beetle.

Stag beetle.

Sent a script to a friend of mine who wants to start work at an apartment complex. I told him we couldn’t help him. I have my hands full and finances are always tight.

Even though it was hot, we went to the Doggie Park for a while. The girls easily do everything at this park now. They have really advanced!

Sprinkler fun at my house.

Gray bucket!

Slippery tarp!

We got cleaned up and dried off then had some ice cream cake. Yum.

Rested, then got some pizza.

Played some video games together. Penelope really enjoyed that.

Just keep going. Hard competition in these final stages of the tournament. There’s usually at least one person as gung ho as I am!

OYB!

Español!

Beautiful clouds this morning.

Full Sun Moon!

Sunrise!

Just keep walking/learning. 2.64 miles.

Love my girls!

Cicada changes.

Class!

Waffle House.

For my birthday present we went to Atlantic Station to see the Museum of Illusions. Supa coo!

It was a lot of fun and very interesting visually.

Went to my office to check the mail.

Got the ice cream cake for my party. Enjoyed my time with the girls.

Little one was so tired at the end.

Listened to Spanish podcast on the way home.

Gassed up my car and checked the fluids.

Deposited checks. Thank you, Lord.

Fun day!

Supper with K at our favorite Italian place this evening.

OYB!

Beautiful morning. Nice and cool.

Español!

Walked 2.66 miles.

Everly was excited to get her pickle dinosaur plushie.

Love my girls!

Class!

Monkey Bar park!

Taco Veloz!

LT for sopapilla a la mode.

Rest time at the house for a couple of hours then off to the Doraville Pool! I love that pool because we have the whole place to ourselves except for about ten other people.

It was pretty warm!

Listened to Don Cheto on the way home.

Keep pushing!

Walked another 2.81 miles this evening.

Five times up and down the steepest hill in my route. I put a little stick out to help me keep count.

Our laundry room has been getting unbelievably hot when we dry clothes. I suddenly got a picture in my head of the hose. One of those prophesy things, I reckon. Sure enough, when I checked on it it had come completely loose. I put it all together again.

Blowing out full force now.