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OYB!

Had a fun team from New Canaan BC today. Great briefing and then safari to the Buford Highway Farmers Market.

Great weather!

The to Azalea to work with the kids!

Good times!

On the way home, Kathy and I stopped by her sister Ann’s house to check on her. She was having phone problems. I took the case off and replaced the cracked screen protector. Then restarted her phone. Got it to work!

Ordered groceries.

Thursday night I stayed at the mission helping kids till nearly 9 PM. Too tired to do the blog, just showered and went right to sleep. Today is a combo day.

I liked this blast from the past.

Funny.

Preach.

OYB!

Cloudy with showers Thursday and Friday.

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One of my water bottle leaked. Had to use paper towels to dry it up.

Woke up early Thursday morning to a text saying that the dryer was dead. I went to pick up Ashley’s dryer in storage at the Kendall’s house. Sadly, Kathy’s back door to her truck isn’t working. Jimmy Kendall let me use his truck to transport the dryer. When I got it home, I realized that the plug didn’t fit! Had to borrow the truck again to take it to my appliance guys to put another plug on it that would fit. Then finally got it installed. What a heavy job that was! I used lots of things for ramps including an old door and a ladder.

Once it was rewired, I brought it back to my house.

I put gas in Jimmy’s truck and in mine.

Called T&G to make sure they were ready to work on the Mercury first thing Monday morning. New sensor, emissions filter and windshield wipers.

Gassed and checked the levels in the Mercury.

Everly was very patient during the whole process. That was a blessing!

Put the request in to get the old dryer hauled off.

It works, but with used stuff you never know exactly how long. Could be years and years.

Cleaned the lint filter.

Went through all our little plastic containers. Gets to be a huge amount. Recycled and gave a way a bunch. This is what was left.

.5″ of rain.

Swept after moving the dryer in.

I have a team on Saturday and speaking at a virtual conference on Sunday.

Harry!

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Took the girls to the Buford Highway Farmers Market on Thursday AND Friday!

I found a banana bike for Everly. It’s super cool. She really started learning to ride without training wheels on Thursday!

I got Penelope a scooter.

Helped the kids with their homework on Thursday and Friday. Also did ESL on Friday with a couple of the moms.

Working a lot on the times tables.

Got a microwave to replace the one that was malfunctioning. This time I bought a replacement plan.

Kind of dreary weather.

Talked with Barbara Hays about her knee surgery on Friday morning.

Always studying.

Had fun with Everly.

ESL class.

Went by office to check the mail.

I have a team tomorrow morning. It’s only three or four people. Hard to get too excited about that.

I’m pooped.

Took the girls over to the other grandparent’s house this evening.

My buddy Anthony is learning to sail. I liked this note from Van Gogh.

It reminded me of learning to fly ultralight trikes. I gave up the endeavor after one of my teacher’s students died on the very landing strip I was practicing on.

I ordered this microwave and got it today. This is my third one of this type. First one lasted about two years. This one lasted just over one. This one randomly would keep running, even when the door was open!

Jesse has been low on iron. I got some new supplements to help.

I sent and received a good email to my music teacher Rick Beato. He has over 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube. We will be getting together soon if all goes well. We are both really busy.

I liked this article by the First Lady on teachers.

I woke up about 5:00 AM with the news that the dryer wasn’t working. Ashley reminded me that she had her old one in storage at the Kendalls house. The start of what turned out to be a really hard project.

My girls!

I called Jimmy to see if I could come get it. Later, I discovered that the trunk door of Kathy’s truck is now broken. Took it to T&G to verify that fact. Sadly, it’s messed up. So then I had to get back with Jimmy to see about borrowing his truck, which he let me do.

Beautiful clouds this morning. It was an absolutely fantastic sunrise, but I couldn’t pull over to take a shot. Hate it when that happens. It’s like it doesn’t really exist unless I shoot it.

I’m working on getting a new CPAP machine for Kathy. I wrote the letter yesterday, this morning Everly and I took it over to the UPS shop to fax to the doctor and to the CPAP machine place.

I also mailed the hard copy to the doctor as well from there. Always pays to have a Plan B. Although with the dryer, I was working on about Plan F by the time the day was through!

Interesting effects with the hazy sky.

I saw this on the ground. I operate by this idea.

Kept texting back and forth with Jimmy about the dryer situation.

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I liked this vase at the Kendall’s house.

It was a challenge to move that dryer in and out of the Jimmy’s truck. Especially in. I’m not exactly sure how I’m going to be able to do it tomorrow by myself.
I’m good at figuring stuff out. I used a ladder as in incline plane.

Harry!

I used this old door to get the dryer up the steps into my house with the dolly.

I got the machine into the room and then realized that the dryer had a different type of plug.

This is on the new machine.

This is the receptacle in my house. It was like every single thing that could go wrong with the project did go wrong.

It fits this kind of plug on my old dryer.

I went by my appliance guys to ask them what they thought. They told me (the whole conversation was in Spanish!) that they would change the plug for $20 if I’d bring it in. Which meant I had to get that thing BACK in Jimmy’s truck. That’s not zesty. Fortunately, he said I could use his truck tomorrow to make that work. Wow. This has really been a hard job. But I’m making it one step at a time.

Everly liked this little bow I found for her.

Cool mushroom over where we were waiting for Penelope.

Gorgeous.

I gave Penelope a little envelope. She spelled out Tiger Bucks (their school money that they give kids when they do something well), and drew a picture of a bunny and tiger paws plus some flowers. Super proud of her!

I didn’t get started studying Spanish until later this afternoon. Too busy with working with that dryer.

I liked how Everly put her doll to bed then went to sleep herself. So sweet.

It was rainy today. I set the table up under the front porch to help the kids with their homework.

The new microwave came in. I got it unboxed and plugged in.

Old one went into the garbage. Too many different types of material to recycle. Especially glass.

Released a new episode of Verbal Surgery called “Measurement.” So good.

Funny.

Called Dr. Siore’s office this morning to start figuring out what to do with Kathy’s CPAP machine dilemma. Phillips put out a general recall for her machine. The doctor’s office spelled out some details as to what she was to do, which I followed up on this evening.

Facebook started loading my newsfeed with stuff like this immediately after my enquiry.

Beautiful Full Sun Moon.

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Cool morning.

On the way over to pick up Everly, I saw two trucks in front of me, both with similar skull patterns. I’m not even sure what it means.

Work week starts!

Sweet girls!

Stopped by Publix to get some milk. Didn’t make it onto my Walmart list yesterday. Bad luck.

I talked to Everly about Costa Rica this morning after I saw this license plate.

BAPS temple over the trees reminded me of India.

Super damp/foggy morning.

Fruit breakfast.

OYB!

Mas!

Big weather will be blowing through the ATL soon.

Took Everly to the Doggie Park.

Dropped off some gallon jugs to a neighbor who is making an igloo out of them.

Worked on the CPAP project off and on all day long. Insurance cards.

Because of HIPA, these doctors all use Fax machines rather than email. Weird.

Once I talked with the doctors, I took Everly over to Evergreen for a quick swim before going to pick up Penelope.

We were right on time for Penelope.

Everly rested for about an hour.

Penelope dressed them alike.

We went over to the Buford Highway Farmers Market for lunch.

I worked with Penelope a little wile on the Sight Words.

Her numbers are getting a lot better.

I always enjoy working with the kids at the mission.

I’ve been setting up a meeting with my buddy Rob Martin. We postponed tomorrow’s lunch for a week.

Kids are doing well. Allison is Penelope’s best friend at the mission.

I haven’t seen my friend Abir in a while. I helped him figure out ratios.

Beautiful clouds.

Picked up mail at the office. The response has been good to my call for help for another car to drive. I’m still praying someone has one that they’re not using that I can get.

I’ve been studying hard.

Deposited checks.

Wrote a letter to the doctor.

I’ll fax a copy of this letter to the doctor as well as to Lincare where hopefully we’ll get the new unit. Then I’ll send a hard copy of the letter on to the doctor’s office. I’m not sure how good a quality the fax will be. Still can’t believe they’re using fax machines!

Read an article with this word in it. I always thought it meant cheating.

Interesting! Can’t say I ever saw them walk. . .

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No surprise here.

My banana plants are doing great. Still surprised I have the variegated type.

I like all my new wiring.

I talked to my mechanic about the Mercury check engine light on. They said they would repair it again for free once I showed them the bill. It was less than a year ago. They said they’d work on the emission issue as well even though the car doesn’t have to have emissions tests anymore. I hate seeing that Check Engine light on, especially since it could hide an unknown issue.

Jason, the owner of T&G said that he had a Honda Fit which is one of the cars I was looking at to replace the PT Cruiser.

Went to Stone Mountain to record an episode of Verbal Surgery called, “Maximum Reality.” Excellent.

Then to Video Impact to take a VHS tape of my Dad preaching back in 1993 for them to digitize and put on a USB drive. I’ll then take that file and put it on my YouTube channel so anyone who wants to can look at it.

Warmed up a bit more today. Looks like rainy weather could be coming.

Went to the bank to deposit checks. Amen. Saw this sticker on a car there. It’s what the bus that Ken Kesey’s “The Merry Pranksters” drove around in.

Went to the Post Office to deposit bills.

When I got home, this URGENT letter was on my car. It referred to Kathy’s CPAP machine which is being recalled. Hers is almost five years old which the company says they recommend getting a new one anyway. Pretty alarming!

Immediately put a call into Kathy’s lung doctor. Couldn’t get through to him. Typical.

Mas Harry!

I’m always looking up words in Spanish.

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This morning I worked on getting the recording I did of Verbal Surgery yesterday onto my MacBook Air. It was having a problem seeing the Sony recorder. Eventually, I got out my old Mac, plugged the recorder into that one and then Airdropped it to my new Mac. Later, I realized that the problem might be the USB hub I’ve been using. I had two adaptors that I bought when I first got my new Mac. I plugged the Sony into that other adaptor and my computer saw it right away. AMEN!

Español! Cada dia! I normally study on my front porch, but Kathy wanted to sit there, so I moved my operation to my car and drove to Stone Mountain.

Recorded a new episode of Verbal Surgery called, “Big Sister.”

Had a good talk with my Mom. Always a blessing.

I’m working on getting a sermon that my Dad did from a VHS tape to a digital version. I looked at three different places and finally decided on taking it to Video Impact in Decatur. I’ll take it over there tomorrow.

Transferred the new episode from my recorder to my Mac.

Watered my plants.

The two patch cords that go from my iPhone to the inputs in my car stereo and power came in today. I installed them. Looking forward to not seeing a bunch of long cords there.

I found the receipt for a car repair that was done on the Mercury. I’ll go by T&G tomorrow and see what the deal is on that. It’s giving the same check engine light for the problem. It’s still running just fine.

I’m still getting all my stuff accustomed to the new car I’m driving. Cables are in integral part of that! I had some that worked, but now I want things to fit properly.

When I painted Jesse’s room, the cable for internet came loose. I put it back where it belonged this morning, above my Hello, Kitty piñata.

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Lovely, cool day!

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I decided to do yard work since it was so cool this morning. I always start with the hardest job: cutting up that big, heavy log that fell a couple of days ago.

I used my portable chain saw to cut the log. It was really hard. It was ME powered.

My Gorilla Cart is SO useful!

The second cut I made with my mitre saw. It was tough.

I hauled out the branch piece first. I put all the wood in my recycling pit.

Then the heavy log which I balanced on my cart and wheeled up the hill.

Gathered up several loads of branches.

Raked and swept the area in front of my back door.

Watered my outdoor plants.

Cleaned and refilled my hummingbird feeders. I expect them to be flying South soon. Some have already left.

Even with the cool air, it was a sweaty job!

Used yarn to tie up some plants closer to the tree trunk.

Vacuumed the house.

I usually clean all the pieces every time I use it. Makes it work SO much better.

Blew off the driveway and deck.

Watered the plants on the deck. Then rinsed the deck off. I used a vivid filter, it’s not really this red in real life!

Scrubbed the glass doors.

Gassed up my car, cleaned the windshield and checked the levels.

Went out for Chinese food with Kathy for lunch. Delicious!

Came home to rest and play Borderlands 3.

After resting, I went to Stone Mountain to record an episode of Verbal Surgery called, “Now Time.”

Listened to Harry on the way home.

Full day!

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Cool morning!

Deposited checks on the way to pick up Everly.

Love my girls!

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I took Kathy and E to IHOP!

I tightened up the screws on my door know at home.

I trimmed Everly’s fingernails. Worked on K’s toes.

Swept the deck.

Detangled, brushed and braided Everly’s hair.

Studied Spanish.

Everly had a nice nap.

Picked up Penelope, got some pizzas and went to her house.

Penelope brought her Chromebook home from school!

While I waited for the kids and mothers to come for our after school program, I worked on reviewing verbs.

Then I worked on the top verbs in English with my ESL student.

Helped one of my middle schoolers with math.

And the other kids with multiplication tables.

Penelope drew me a picture with the dry erase markers.

After we helped the kids, we went to Walmart to try and get a VHS tape digitized. They had no idea how to do that. Back to their website!

Set up a lunch gig with my buddy, Rob Martin.

Uploaded a new episode of Verbal Surgery called “Road Sage.”

Learn what you’re really like by examining your driving!

I’ve been doing a lot of work with the dry erase boards and markers lately. Especially focused on helping the kids learn their multiplication tables. Pretty good deal for 36!

I sent a donation to Wikimedia last night. It’s a project I really believe in and is worthy of our support.

Another 100% night’s sleep, although I know I woke completely up at least four times last night to urinate. I drank a lot of water yesterday.

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Cloudy and cooler today.

Couldn’t remember the word for “smoke.”

Beautiful sun rise. It’s getting darker every morning. I was talking to Everly about the time change coming soon.

When I get to Global Mall I work on some poetry. Rebecca Elson’s poem is one of my favorites. She died very young.

Everly unlocked herself from her car seat before Ashley had completely stopped and bonked her knee. She didn’t feel like looking at the camera. She was fine in another couple of minutes.

We went to the grocery store to get fruit. I love it when she eats that for breakfast. She had orange gum on her thumb. I threw it away for her.

I focus on Spanish stories and grammar lessons.

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I found this interesting.

While I was studying Spanish this morning, I enjoyed watching this crow talking to his family.

I installed the new oil cap in Kathy’s truck.

We had a fun time with Penelope this evening. We went to eat at Taco Veloz. Glad K was along with us.

Of course I love Everly SO much! I gave her hair a trim this afternoon.

Kathy helped me work with the kids at the mission. I was so busy I didn’t even take a picture. Wow. I was exhausted after a couple of hours.

I’ve been watching this massive limb near the side of my house very carefully. It fell today. Jesse said it really scared him when it fell. Glad it didn’t hurt the roof!

Funny!

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Always great to see my girls!

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I enjoy studying Spanish on my porch. Beautiful light through the trees.

Everly was tuckered out.

After she woke up, we went to Hot and Cold for Chinese food. She ate great from my hibachi grilled vegetables, plus some shrimp and rice. Then we had a treat with donuts and puddings.

While we were waiting for Penelope to get out of school, we enjoyed looking at the plants!

Took us longer to get home because of this wreck in the middle of Peachtree Industrial.

We had fun meeting some of the kids in Penelope’s class who live at Azalea!

Then to the Buford Highway Farmers Market for lunch/supper. Everly even ate some more! It was good to have Kathy with us.

Then to the mission to help the kids. Pretty hard homework, but I really enjoyed helping them finally get it! My voice gets pretty tired though.

Penelope worked hard with us outside and then came in to do do her homework with her Dad.

The girls were thirsty when we were outside. I let them use one of my water bottles and then the top went missing. I’m ashamed to say how much that irritated me that that top went missing. The girls were really sorry, and of course I forgave them. Eventually, I found it on a chair. I’ve used those bottles with other tops before and they never work very well so I bought all new ones. Still. Surprising how wound up I got.

Tired but very good day.