Draclvr, now Dell has stopped responding to me altogether.

I'm going to have to make another call, I guess. At this point I'll buy the battery from them and have someone local install it.

Today I am more thankful and grateful! My brother had scheduled the gas meter to be changed out but did not do anything with his stove. He was planning on turning it off with some switch on the pipe or something and saying that he doesn't use the stove. I have been worrying for a couple of weeks about this. Yesterday he admitted that he wasn't sure how the switch worked because it could go up or down and seemed hard to move so he didn't attempt it. When I had spoke to the gas company they told me that they do not do the capping of stoves but this guy that came out did! He checked everything, capped the stove off, changed the meter, and then checked everything again. Took about an hour but the job is done and hopefully done for another 20 years! He asked the guy about the stove connection and was told that if the hose was different (like the new one we had replaced on the clothes dryer) that it would be okay, so my brother MAY contact that appliance repair guy to have him uncap the stove and replace the hose. I don't know. He may just buy a countertop oven. He had looked at them but didn't get one. He mostly uses the oven only to make his frozen pizzas. He has used it in the past for burgers and sausages after I told him he could cook those in the oven, but he hasn't made those for a long time. He also used to use the burner to heat up cat food but has since started doing that a different way.

Speaking of the cat, unfortunately he went out yesterday and hasn't been back, even to eat, so we are a little worried about him right now. Fingers crossed he will show up.

Ah, speaking of the ungrateful wretch of a cat - he's back!

That's such good news that you got a sympathetic gas guy! I hope your brother just gets a nice countertop oven... some of them are really nice.

I suspect your kitty is not neutered, so this is the time of the year they are out "tom-catting." But glad the ungrateful wretch is back!

Yeah, I am hoping he'll just go for the countertop oven also. He's probably not sure where to put it though. Actually, I think he has one somewhere but had no place to put it when he got his microwave. Not sure what he did with it.

The wretch didn't stay long. He's out again. I'm assuming he is not neutered since he apparently lives outside. I know my brother wishes he could convert him to a house cat but I'm pretty sure that will never happen. I do like having him around too just to be able to talk to and look at now and then.

So pleased your “gas” worry has been sorted.
And it sounds like a “countertop” oven would probably really suit your Brother’s cooking needs 👍

As for the cat …. Maybe it actually does know on which side its bread is buttered !! 🤭

Oh yeah, Mad. He knows where he can get all the food he can eat and where he can sleep without having one eye open to watch for danger. Also, even though he did go out in sub zero weather, he knew he could get warmed up here. When he is out at night, my brother doesn't get much sleep. He gets up to look out the window for him multiple times during the night.

Good Morning everyone! Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready!

Hope you all enjoy a great Friday!

Gerry

Good morning, Danish, Donuts and Bagels in the Break Room. I agree, the weather is crazy. Enjoy the day and hug someone.

Good morning everyone ... timing is everything >> WADDB and bagels. Shopping is on the agenda for today I think...and if not today then tomorrow is another day. Glad your cat is back OldBroad and the meter/stove are taken care of. Yes, kitchen counter space is usually premium.

Have a fantastic Friday everyone

Good Friday morning. 93 degrees F yesterday and 43 degrees F today!

Need to get a hummingbird feeder put up today. They usually don't start arriving until around April 15, but I like to have it up in case there are any early travelers. My resident flock is usually a little later. I'm also going to start my tomato seeds this weekend. My peppers are all up and growing nicely. I will put them down in the basement under a grow light in another week or two.

Good morning/afternoon everyone.

Oldbroad, I'm glad the kitty came back. When Dude is out late at night I wait up for him if it's cold outside, too. A few times I've gone to bed and woken up later to check on him. He's always there eventually, although these days the little jerk understands that when the lights turn off it's time to come in.

Our Rufous hummingbirds should be showing up soonish. I wish I could have feeders but Dude is too good a hunter. The birds do come down to my water feature and drink and bathe, so at least I'm giving them something.

Good Morning everyone! Wide Awake Double Dark Brew is ready.

Hope you all have a great weekend! Enjoy some gaming!

Gerry

Good morning, Danish, Donuts and Bagels in the Break Room. Not sure is shopping will be today or tomorrow. Karaoke at the Eagles tonight. It will be hard without Lynda sitting next to me. Enjoy the day and hug someone.

Good morning everyone!

A pretty calm an uneventful day here.
Though a black cat crossed my path.

Happy Saturday GameBoomers.

Good Saturday morning. Oh, oh! Better watch out today, Fogfighter!

A little chilly, but sunny today. Perfect for our first Wagon Day at the Ranch. This is one of several free events we hold every year. I will mostly be doing the wagon tours. I hope we have plenty of volunteer help. It's been kind of iffy sometimes and then I have to do them ALL! Since were outdoors and there about 25 people on the wagon while we go to the back of the Ranch, I have to talk very loudly and my voice gives out after a couple of tours! We run them from 11 to 3 except for an hour off when Twister paints in the big arena.

Good morning everyone... Mmm, WADDB and bagels! Does the ranch get anything from the Wagon Days Draclvr? Gaming is on the agenda for all morning and early afternoon.
After that I'm not sure.

Have a wonderful Weekend Everyone

Wishing everyone a pleasant Saturday.

Connie

Good morning everyone.

This is going to be a do-nothing day for me; feet up, coffee in hand, and perhaps some TV. I'm celebrating the fact that although my shoulder does hurt sometimes, it no longer goes on all day even after a Pilates class. The only time it really hurts is when I go for a walk. Go figure.

Good Morning; 21 F & they are calling for snow this afternoon. I'll be on the sofa watching the hockey game this afternoon.
Have a good day everyone.

Good afternoon everyone. Groceries put away. No mishaps today. The recipe for the week is Mango Chicken Thighs with Basil Coconut Sauce.

Connie, maybe you could sing a song for Lynda at Karaoke tonight. I'm sure she'll be there with you!

Drac, do you use a megaphone on those tours? How is your heel?

Hagatha, do you carry a shoulder purse on that shoulder while walking?

Black cats are cool, Fogfighter! I've had two of them.

For some reason I haven't gotten to my gaming the last couple of days. I guess worrying and some light cooking have kept me busy? Today I am going to play!

Have a good day all!

Oh, yeah. Forgot to say Thank you to Ana for the Bunny and eggs! I missed the Pot of Gold!

"For some reason I haven't gotten to my gaming the last couple of days. I guess worrying and some light cooking have kept me busy? Today I am going to play!"

I nearly couldn't believe my eyes when I read that !!!!

Hopefully the worrying has now lessened, oldbroad, AND you have enjoyed the outcome of your cooking AND are now back in the throes 🤞