I haven't really been in a writing mood recently. I managed to post about the pavilion, but there are a few other topics I've been meaning to mention so time to sit, type and see what happens.
- Today is Easter, but this doesn't mean much to us. I had a paid holiday for Good Friday and my wife and I may venture out later today, as we tend to do on Sundays, but will have to check ahead to see what's open. I was going to go down to my Mom's yesterday as my sister and her kids are there this weekend, but things to do and I've been real sick of driving lately so I stayed home.
- My wife was laid off from her job this past week. She found out about it 2 months ago, so had to endure all that time knowing, but meanwhile her anniversary came and went so she got all her time off back which will be paid out, and a severance package as well. Another bad decision by a terrible company that keeps losing contracts, but it was her career. She does not plan to look for a new job until her dad dies, and we're in a good enough position she can do that.
- Also this past week we had to take Basil to the vet twice. He'd lost weight, had a UTI and we already know he gets crystals real bad. He'd also stumbled at times, and started withdrawing from us and eating less. He got an antibiotic shot, a pain shot, and was already on medicine for hyperthyroidism but that dose got doubled. It's taken several days but he does appear to be acting normal and feeling much better now, thankfully. And today both the cats turn 13 years old.
- We recently bought two new computers, a laptop for my wife since she had to turn in the one she was using and a desktop tower for me because of the display driver issue this one has, plus it often shuts itself off. Never while I'm using it, but while it's in sleep mode, and it seems to be happening more. Both are made by Lenovo, a new brand to us but great reviews so we just went for it. I'm going to have to take my wife's in for help getting it out of S-mode - Microsoft's new security that goes overboard in trying to save you from yourself. I just hooked up the desktop and got that going briefly, and thankfully I don't have it on this one. I did hook the old computer back up because I have some work to do before making the switch.
- I've taken a few weekends off from baking recently, but I did make a cheesy garlic bread yesterday that I saw in a ToYoube video. It just looked so good, so I made it and it was, but it made a mess of the oven. I used a frozen bread dough loaf so it was quicker and easier for me, but this is one of those recipes that was fun to try but I may never make it again.
We still may get out this afternoon, but it is raining now and the day seems destined for rest and relaxation indoors. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter weekend.
10 comments:
Happy Easter! Sorry to hear about your wife being laid off. Will she be able to relax and make the most of the redundancy although it sounds like she’ll be busy with her dad.
I had an inward cringe when you mentioned Basil and urinary crystals and uti. Awful when your pets become ill.
She hopes to relax a bit, but the Dad stuff never stops. She's also doing physical therapy for her hip flexor as she's not been able to run in some time. I'm hoping she gets into some kind of routine and can relax a bit.
Yes, we could call him the 6 thousand dollar cat by now! But, what else could we do?
Oh, and we never did leave the house yesterday.
Sorry to hear about Kate and Basil, and Kate's Dad. Never easy this ageing thing is it, whether for humans of for pets? The redundancy could just be a blessing in disguise.
I shall be interested to hear how you get on with your new computers, and with Win11. The one we sent back in disgust for a refund a few months ago now was the same make.
I haven't watched the video for the cheesy garlic bread, but when I do it I usually wrap it in foil (or make a foil 'tray') to avoid the mess. But it does look yummy!
- BW
Thank you, BW, and delcatto.
Did that computer have S-mode, BW? I'm going to have to take hers somewhere for help, but my tower seems like it will be okay. Probably another week or two until I make the switch to the new one.
The bread rose more in the oven than I was expecting, thus the mess, but I should have expected it may be messy. This was a pretty gooey loaf, and far too much for the two of us to go with any meal.
Have you Googled the issue you have with "S-mode + whichever computer"? I think there is a one-way (ie permanent) turn off for most machines. As ever, it seems to be a Microsoft invention to limit you to their products, but, as ever, there is a guide somewhere on the internet to how to fix the issue.
Good luck!
- BW
Trust me, we've done everything we can think of. We also have Tmobile internet, not wired internet, which is likely part of the problem.
Kate decided to return it and will just use the desktop one during the day while I'm at work, for now.
Yep, returning things that are annoying is the best (and only) way to get the message to the manufacturer that such crap is not wanted by the consumer.
Missed seeing you, but next time maybe! Sorry to hear about Kate, she's definitely got a lot on her plate. Happy 13 years to cats! Macy is 13 1/2 and man those vets make a lot! Slowing down but hanging in there. You hang in there too! Love ya!
Also..you should teach your nephew how to bake bread like that!!
Thanks, Kel, love you, too!
I could help get him started anytime! Anytime we're together at Mom's, most likely. It would be a pleasure, and we could then enjoy the fresh bread together.
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