My dad was in the Navy in WW2 and spent most of his time in the merchant marine off the coast of Alaska.
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Rusty, he must have had some interesting experiences.
I never met my paternal grandfather. He was born in 1903 and died when he was 62 (when my father was only 17). He did all sorts of odd jobs- including working in a circus walking on the wings of planes (until he fell and broke his leg). He was a chiropractor for awhile but his partner was prescribing illegal drugs & they got shut down & he had lost his license for being associated with the guy. He spent the rest of his working days as a foreman at a propeller factory. Then one day they started making jets and just laid him off with no pension or severance pay. I think he'd worked here for over 10 years. After that my grandmother had to be the breadwinner and he retreated to alcohol. He would drink himself into a stupor. He was a quiet sleepy drunk apparently. Grandma was addicted to painkillers because her migraines but she still managed to be a school teacher for the special needs kids. Somewhere there are a bunch of letters my grandfather wrote to one of his cousins about his experiences when he was trying to get a job in California but they closed the borders to other states for people who weren't already employed and he was living in a refugee camp essentially. He had some bit parts as an extra in some Paramount movies (usually cowboy ones) and then went back to New Jersey.
I never met my paternal grandfather. He was born in 1903 and died when he was 62 (when my father was only 17). He did all sorts of odd jobs- including working in a circus walking on the wings of planes (until he fell and broke his leg). He was a chiropractor for awhile but his partner was prescribing illegal drugs & they got shut down & he had lost his license for being associated with the guy. He spent the rest of his working days as a foreman at a propeller factory. Then one day they started making jets and just laid him off with no pension or severance pay. I think he'd worked here for over 10 years. After that my grandmother had to be the breadwinner and he retreated to alcohol. He would drink himself into a stupor. He was a quiet sleepy drunk apparently. Grandma was addicted to painkillers because her migraines but she still managed to be a school teacher for the special needs kids. Somewhere there are a bunch of letters my grandfather wrote to one of his cousins about his experiences when he was trying to get a job in California but they closed the borders to other states for people who weren't already employed and he was living in a refugee camp essentially. He had some bit parts as an extra in some Paramount movies (usually cowboy ones) and then went back to New Jersey.
Yeah you keep that for a job
With all the cruises we have done never came across anything like that. Even crossing from South America we didnt even have white caps going down Coming back we had waves coming over the bow for about 3 or 4 hours, didnt hear of anybody being sick
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The guy I'm working for drives tugs pulling barges. He's 70+ and close to retoringy. He picks the jobs that he wants to take. He's been all over the world. Local piloting business sold one of their smaller tugs and he took it down through the Panama Canal and over to the Great Lakes. Very interesting guy.
I like this view better. It's less wobbly also
I like this view better. It's less wobbly also
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I wish I didn't get seasick so easily. I get motion sickness in elevators. LOL. I used to love going fishing and watching the water. It's nice being on shore and watching the water move. If the boat moves fast and I can feel the wind it's not so bad.
Yesterday I took my doctor's advice and went for a walk. One of my cats was super excited to see me outside and started getting under foot. I walked away from him quickly and he got mad that I wasn't stopping to pet him so he chased after me and jumped on my leg and wrapped around it. I decided to go check out the barn to see how much more it's falling apart. It's really in bad shape. I saw some carpet remnants still dry and clean in the former loft now within reach. So I grabbed what I could and dragged it to the workshop. Another cat was trying to follow me in but I chased him away. Went back inside the house and had dinner. Cat that pounced on my leg didn't come in. This afternoon I saw he was still missing so I checked the workshop. Poor baby had slipped in and was hollering his fat head off wanting out. He didn't seem mad though, he was very happy to see me and wanted to be cuddled. I brought him up to the house and gave him some chicken.
Tomorrow I'm taking my brother to the doctor to get an X-ray on his hip (doctor prescribed it) and seeing if I have the energy to help my friend work on his kitchen. We don't have to worry about his ex b***ing at us while we're trying to get stuff done. He's moved his fridge over and we are going to move a cabinet from the laundry room to the kitchen. I will stain it and clearcoat it before it goes up. We're also going to fix up the floor some more. We plan to do the toekicks too. Idea is to get them cut and dry-fit so I can stain & clearcoat them before installation. I think we're going to need another under-cabinet light for the microwave cabinet. We're going to move the microwave off of the counter and in to the cabinet. Will take some adjustment for height though to make sure all of the adults there can reach it. We'll probably put some sort of shelf-liner in the bottom so spills will clean up easily.
He wants to eventually get a dishwasher and have butcherblock countertop.
Sinus headache is still bugging me although I am feeling better today. I'm about to get a nap now that my kitties have started piling on me.
Yesterday I took my doctor's advice and went for a walk. One of my cats was super excited to see me outside and started getting under foot. I walked away from him quickly and he got mad that I wasn't stopping to pet him so he chased after me and jumped on my leg and wrapped around it. I decided to go check out the barn to see how much more it's falling apart. It's really in bad shape. I saw some carpet remnants still dry and clean in the former loft now within reach. So I grabbed what I could and dragged it to the workshop. Another cat was trying to follow me in but I chased him away. Went back inside the house and had dinner. Cat that pounced on my leg didn't come in. This afternoon I saw he was still missing so I checked the workshop. Poor baby had slipped in and was hollering his fat head off wanting out. He didn't seem mad though, he was very happy to see me and wanted to be cuddled. I brought him up to the house and gave him some chicken.
Tomorrow I'm taking my brother to the doctor to get an X-ray on his hip (doctor prescribed it) and seeing if I have the energy to help my friend work on his kitchen. We don't have to worry about his ex b***ing at us while we're trying to get stuff done. He's moved his fridge over and we are going to move a cabinet from the laundry room to the kitchen. I will stain it and clearcoat it before it goes up. We're also going to fix up the floor some more. We plan to do the toekicks too. Idea is to get them cut and dry-fit so I can stain & clearcoat them before installation. I think we're going to need another under-cabinet light for the microwave cabinet. We're going to move the microwave off of the counter and in to the cabinet. Will take some adjustment for height though to make sure all of the adults there can reach it. We'll probably put some sort of shelf-liner in the bottom so spills will clean up easily.
He wants to eventually get a dishwasher and have butcherblock countertop.
Sinus headache is still bugging me although I am feeling better today. I'm about to get a nap now that my kitties have started piling on me.
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Already started thinking about camping in May. Last year my 8 person tent ripped beyond repair. Ordered a new tent from Backcountry.com. It’s a Marmot Halo 6p. $600. There goes the stimulus check. I think I’m going to take the telescope gear indoors and do some cable management. Not looking forward to that.
Still working from home, but at least I’m working!
Realized I’m 2.5 years from retiring instead of 1.5. This November will be 30 years! Wow! And to think of all the people I’ve met over the years. I consider myself fortunate to have a job I enjoy, not counting the screaming sessions I occasionally have.
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Still working from home, but at least I’m working!
Realized I’m 2.5 years from retiring instead of 1.5. This November will be 30 years! Wow! And to think of all the people I’ve met over the years. I consider myself fortunate to have a job I enjoy, not counting the screaming sessions I occasionally have.
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Was walking and my knee gave out. Fell and bruised it. Can barely walk at all now.
Thats no good Floorist. Us old people have got to learn to take care
I presume you wont be helping me tomorrow
Just had two long days with two coats of prep over poly particle board then laying 20sq m of vinyl planks into kitchen which run into a laundry then a bathroom and toilet. Poky areas
I presume you wont be helping me tomorrow
Just had two long days with two coats of prep over poly particle board then laying 20sq m of vinyl planks into kitchen which run into a laundry then a bathroom and toilet. Poky areas
Won't be doing much for a while. I was supposed to go get my box trailer but won't be able to do that for a while.
My brother took a walk along the dike today and took a nose dive. Doesn't take much moisture to make a rock slippery. He didn't get hurt.
I hope you get healed up quick. That's a bit scary.
Really sore. Can't bend my knee, but no bruise. Too stubborn to go to a doctor, besides it would be hard to get into a car.
Get a hard hinge knee brace asap! Im sure a call to your doc can make it happen.
That's what I'm doing Jon. Mine are the click together type floating floor.
I've got a grind some high edges on ceramic tile, then float the floor out with patch, then there are two pocket doors that may need to be cut in place. I'm starting with the master bathroom, it's in two parts. The larger is 9x10 and the toilet and shower area is about 5x5 or less. The only place I'm going to have to work is outdoors and the weather ain't pretty. There's a large deck right outside the bathroom. I bought a heavy duty tarp and added 10 or so reinforced grommets. The tarp will attach to an overhang that has long screw hooks hanging down. I made The grommet spacing match the hooks which are 2 ft apart. The weather for the next 2 weeks is often on rain so I made my shelter today and will slowly Begin work tomorrow. There's also a second smaller main bath, it's about five and a half by 9..... this bath also has ceramic tile that need to be floated out.
I've got a grind some high edges on ceramic tile, then float the floor out with patch, then there are two pocket doors that may need to be cut in place. I'm starting with the master bathroom, it's in two parts. The larger is 9x10 and the toilet and shower area is about 5x5 or less. The only place I'm going to have to work is outdoors and the weather ain't pretty. There's a large deck right outside the bathroom. I bought a heavy duty tarp and added 10 or so reinforced grommets. The tarp will attach to an overhang that has long screw hooks hanging down. I made The grommet spacing match the hooks which are 2 ft apart. The weather for the next 2 weeks is often on rain so I made my shelter today and will slowly Begin work tomorrow. There's also a second smaller main bath, it's about five and a half by 9..... this bath also has ceramic tile that need to be floated out.
There is one think I love is getting gear in and out of the wagon onto the job when its raining
Its surprising how many times you go back and forwards lugging stuff even though I try to take something back I have finished with
Its surprising how many times you go back and forwards lugging stuff even though I try to take something back I have finished with
I'm working out of my pickup now and it's so much worse than working out of my van and rainy weather. With the van I have most of what I need in it. Working out of my pickup I need to figure out how to organize and put in it what I need for the day. Steady rain all day today. Miserable. I spent five or six hours rigging up a tarp so I could have a working space outdoors but it was too windy to set up the tarp. 
Rusty, I hope your knee gets better. My mom used to have a lot more problems with her knees until she started taking glucosomine with condroiten. But this sounds like a different issue. Rest Ice Compression and Elevation is the key.
I went to the post office yesterday and dropped off some cutting boards for my friend (his bamboo one was falling apart). Was a bit annoyed to see his ex over there bc there's no reason for her to be there. The other person staying there was annoyed she was there as well (bc she's been nasty to her). The baby is with the ex's adopted parents. They don't want my friend to come get the baby until he's quarantined for 14 days after his grandfather's funeral. I think it's just an excuse to keep him longer. But they are doing better with him than his mother was. They have him able to hold his head up while on his tummy-- he couldn't do that last time I saw him.
My friend had gotten a new adorable puppy. I took some pics and was going to post but he told me she didn't make it through the night. Poor thing was lethargic but I didn't think she was going to die. It's the kind of luck he has though.
Been having sinus headache most of the day. My brother made beef soup (not thick enough to be stew) with carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms. It's pretty good. It's missing something though. I'm going to have to go to the store and get some more crackers and other food supplies maybe tomorrow.
One of my cats is on my shoulder purring in my ear. It's helping with the headache a teeny bit.
I watched Kid's Baking Championship with Mom for a bit but headache got too bad so I'm lying down and about to nap again.
I went to the post office yesterday and dropped off some cutting boards for my friend (his bamboo one was falling apart). Was a bit annoyed to see his ex over there bc there's no reason for her to be there. The other person staying there was annoyed she was there as well (bc she's been nasty to her). The baby is with the ex's adopted parents. They don't want my friend to come get the baby until he's quarantined for 14 days after his grandfather's funeral. I think it's just an excuse to keep him longer. But they are doing better with him than his mother was. They have him able to hold his head up while on his tummy-- he couldn't do that last time I saw him.
My friend had gotten a new adorable puppy. I took some pics and was going to post but he told me she didn't make it through the night. Poor thing was lethargic but I didn't think she was going to die. It's the kind of luck he has though.
Been having sinus headache most of the day. My brother made beef soup (not thick enough to be stew) with carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms. It's pretty good. It's missing something though. I'm going to have to go to the store and get some more crackers and other food supplies maybe tomorrow.
One of my cats is on my shoulder purring in my ear. It's helping with the headache a teeny bit.
I watched Kid's Baking Championship with Mom for a bit but headache got too bad so I'm lying down and about to nap again.
I leveled out ceramic tile in a two-part bathroom on Thursday, but the bathroom doors needed to be cut. One is the entrance from the master bedroom and the second one goes into the toilet and shower area. Pocket doors of course. 
. Initially I thought I'd cut them in place, but then yesterday I decided it would be better off just to take the door trim off and it went fairly well. Nothing broke and it all went back together and the doors are back in place. I'll wait till I get the floor completed before I put the trim back on. The rollers and the inside of the tracks were pretty dusty. I went to the store and got some brake clean to blast the crud out of the nylon rollers and some silicone oil so they would roll more smoothly than they did before. Took a lot more time than I thought but it turned out well.
I decided to take the weekend off so I removed all of of my tools and put them in the garage so the place wouldn't be a mess over the weekend.
Monday I can finally get started on the floor.
. Initially I thought I'd cut them in place, but then yesterday I decided it would be better off just to take the door trim off and it went fairly well. Nothing broke and it all went back together and the doors are back in place. I'll wait till I get the floor completed before I put the trim back on. The rollers and the inside of the tracks were pretty dusty. I went to the store and got some brake clean to blast the crud out of the nylon rollers and some silicone oil so they would roll more smoothly than they did before. Took a lot more time than I thought but it turned out well.I decided to take the weekend off so I removed all of of my tools and put them in the garage so the place wouldn't be a mess over the weekend.
Monday I can finally get started on the floor.
I wish I had your energy to get stuff done. I used to be very energetic and have a great memory. Now I feel like an amnesiac sloth.
Friend is going back to work on Monday so we will have to deal with his work schedule for getting stuff done.
I keep meaning to do cleanup/sorting in my house but every time I look at things I freeze up and don't know what to do with things. My friend's sister said her mom used to be a hoarder and she helped clear the mom's home out in the past. The mom is still a hoarder, but she takes stuff to my friend's house and dumps it on his porch/in his yard.
I really really need to work on my bathroom floor. I also need to get my brother to help me clean up the hallway to the laundry room. I can't even get my laundry to the machines now because I keep tripping on his stuff. Maybe if I have my friend come over he can help motivate my brother. I'm also planning to go clean up in my brother's room (because helping him sometimes helps to motivate him to help me). He's mostly got water bottles in there, but I'm expecting to find some of the missing flatware too.
I got up and ate breakfast this morning, watched a little TV, then got very tired and napped. Got up again to get mom food and have lunch. Head is feeling better but I'm still tired. It looks sunny outside and I'm trying to get up the nerve to move the 6 cats off of me to get up and go for a walk down to the barn.
Friend is going back to work on Monday so we will have to deal with his work schedule for getting stuff done.
I keep meaning to do cleanup/sorting in my house but every time I look at things I freeze up and don't know what to do with things. My friend's sister said her mom used to be a hoarder and she helped clear the mom's home out in the past. The mom is still a hoarder, but she takes stuff to my friend's house and dumps it on his porch/in his yard.
I really really need to work on my bathroom floor. I also need to get my brother to help me clean up the hallway to the laundry room. I can't even get my laundry to the machines now because I keep tripping on his stuff. Maybe if I have my friend come over he can help motivate my brother. I'm also planning to go clean up in my brother's room (because helping him sometimes helps to motivate him to help me). He's mostly got water bottles in there, but I'm expecting to find some of the missing flatware too.
I got up and ate breakfast this morning, watched a little TV, then got very tired and napped. Got up again to get mom food and have lunch. Head is feeling better but I'm still tired. It looks sunny outside and I'm trying to get up the nerve to move the 6 cats off of me to get up and go for a walk down to the barn.
Still hobbling around, but getting a little better.
