Two PM: Too hot to work outside–although I spent the morning in the yard. It’s 91 degrees outside; 83 degrees inside with air-conditioning. I was forced to turn on A/C because unbearable in the trailer(s).

I see “the end” of the project in the T@B. On Sunday afternoon I did my regular laundry plus two loads from the T@B. Even though items had been put away clean I didn’t want to risk mold spores in them. (Maybe I’m too fanatical about the mold?) Today I washed all the dishes and cooking utensils.

Determined to stay busy (“idle hands are the devil’s workshop”) I repaired the handle of the oven (already broken when I took possession of the “big” trailer). I’ve also made the rounds with Goo Gone to soak Scotch tape off cupboard and closet doors. I can only surmise the former owners had notes hanging from the doors listing contents.

Regarding oven door: I’ve had to grab the sides to open oven. Because of limited storage… the oven is full of cooking utensils so I open occasionally. (I don’t do a lot of cooking.) Imagine my shock the first time I tried to open… and the handle came off in my hand. (Trust me, I didn’t break it; I’m not that strong!) So I used Loctite Super Glue at each break plus a splint on the top and bottom each side.

Here is some “I (you) could care less” info. I have a box full of miscellaneous stuff  “in case I need… for a project.” The “splints” (for oven door came from a plastic “gizmo”). I frequently find just what I need in that box!!

I dragged out my step-ladder and hung a parrot from the ceiling. He caught my attention at Habitat on Saturday and he begged me to take him home. I call him “Pauly” because–with all that color–obviously a male. “Pauly want to go with Lorraine. Pauly want to go with Lorraine.” (To paraphrase “Polly want a cracker.”)

I recently repaired a “pocket door” that was stuck in the recessed area. Now it has a “stopper.”

I’ve never been able to get rid of the horrible stain in the carpet in the kitchen. I’ve scrubbed it many times. It’s covered with a scatter rug.

An outside project beckons: I’ll buy two (or four) jacks to take some of the weight off the two slide-outs. The living room/dining room slide-out has the extra weight of one book-case. Maybe not a problem but I think worth the expense. (See jacks at a neighboring trailer.) ~~ I’ll need more roof repair (soon) because a new leak at the bedroom slide-out this last storm.

I’ve cleaned the Halo vacuum and packaged the accessories and extra bags–to deliver (as a donation) to Habitat next Saturday.

Yes, I keep busy. But, in the evenings, I enjoy old movies on old VHS-tapes. Last night: The Amazing Panda Adventure. Previous night: The Basket. Both are excellent IMHO. Sooner or later: Denali Wilderness, Gross Anatomy, Reversal of Fortune, Secrets, and The Natural.

I have a list of things to do at Lowe’s on my next trip to town. I bought a glass one-gallon container at Habitat thinking I’d store extra filtered water. Guess what: It leaks at the spigot! (Should-a known! That’s why it was given away?) I’ll see if I can find a PVC (plastic pipe) fitting (plug) to replace the spigot.

Outside, 92.8 at 3:00 PM. The humidity is awful!! Folks tell me my first summer will be the worst. It becomes more bearable in subsequent years.

Outside, 89.4 at 6:30 PM. The door is open; the A/C is off. Somewhat uncomfortable (heat-wise) but better than cooped up with A/C going!! While “cooped up” this afternoon, I matched my garments and hung with outfits ready to wear. (Another task I put off until I got “a round tuit.”)

FYI: 7:30 PM and I’m in the CARE Center using free WiFi. I prepared this message from notes jotted down earlier in the day. 

Postscript, Thurs., June 5th, 2014, 5:30 PM: I loved the Hallmark movie Secrets!! Thomas Gibson was smiling and effervescent; he is very serious and never smiles in Criminal Minds. Jessica Bowman was delightful and I remember her from Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman.