Did the fall affect my brain?? Today I did three loads of laundry. During third… I was “doing” miscellaneous in the yard. When I came indoors, I saw the thermometer indicating 101 degrees. I had to “hang out” near the laundry room so I could be available when washing machine was draining. I’m cleaning bird feeders. ~~ Have you seen the TV commercials for “ugly house people”? Well, I’m an ugly planter person. Eventually, I plan to sand and spray paint. ~~ Tarps are clean and put away.

…took a bad fall!!

Aches and pains; no broken bones. Took awhile to get up and my major concern: I didn’t have my cell phone with 5-Star (panic button). Ignoring the pain, I watered all the plants, dumped the pail with A/C condensation, etc., etc. However, I’m in “slow gear” today.

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FYI: This blog is my “journal” so I document the things happening in my every day life.

In spite of the heat, despite pain from the fall, I was in the yard picking up downed limbs and pulling weeds. I’d walked across the street to the Clubhouse to tell the host that I would “be there in spirit”  but would miss the movie “Funny Farm.”  See, I can’t even walk through my yard without “doing” some maintenance. ~~ I hope I can find something interesting on my TV. ~~ Counting my blessings!!

“Plethora of problems”  was an expression used by a TV newsman this morning. I immediately thought “That fits my situation perfectly; that’s a good name for a blog message.”  Having said that, I won’t bore you with a repeat of the details because you’ve heard them all (over and over).

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I just walked the carton of organic almond milk to the refrigerator in the laundry room and mused  “It almost feels like rain.”  Back to the yard, and the ramp to my door, and sprinkles of rain. Feels so wonderful!!

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Only lasted for a couple of minutes but cooled the air.

Home from appointments at four. See the hospital bracelet on right arm? Good news, no problems. Changed clothes immediately because I’m going to a Luau at the clubhouse (across the street) in Rainbow’s End RV Park (and I’ll cut off the “bracelet”). ~~ “Serendipity”  because a kind gentleman (stranger) paid for my lunch at Taco Bell. In four-and-one-half years, probably the second time I was in Taco Bell  (but tacos sounded appealing although NOT the most healthy choice). Absolutely everyone I encountered today was exceptionally nice. ~~ New glasses cost almost $500.00 but a necessity. (I’m positive I paid less than $200.00 more than five years ago. Inflation?) The mechanic fixed a little faux pas  they overlooked a couple of weeks ago. A very good day!! (I needed a “good”  day!!)

…and not from the heat!!

Yesterday, I was experiencing problems with this five-year old computer. I decided to switch to the “new” Dell computer purchased approximately sixteen months ago. Purchased that computer for the family history scanning project. That labor-of-love came to a screeching halt when I was evicted from the CARE Center. The Dell has been gathering dust.

I’ve never password protected my computers!! Apparently, I deviated from that habit because I hit a wall. I couldn’t remember the password. Gospel truth: I’ve kept a notebook for decades with passwords for websites I access on the Internet (and other miscellaneous valuable information). No password for the Dell. Surely I wrote it in the notebook of information for the scanning project. I searched for an hour before I found that item–and no documented password. All the valuable information for peculiarities of the scanning project–but no password. Then I spent time attempting every password I’ve ever used, and variations of each. At this writing, I do not know how I’ll get into the Dell. I’ll do an Internet search and see if I can find an answer.

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No time in the yard today; all my time (this morning) focused on my two laptop computers. My first Internet search suggested I could download a solution to a CD so I was searching for a blank. I rarely access the old (old) computer disks. Quite amusing: An old disk with “1996 newsletter.”  (I can throw that away.)

No small amount of time attempting to download only to learn (after the fact) it would cost $29.95. I abandoned that… and continued searching the Internet. Next, a toll-free number identified as “Dell Support.”  From 10:23 until 11:30, I was on the phone with Supriya Kumari, in India, a technician with GuruAid.com. After an hour with access to this computer, she was unable to provide assistance to unlock my Dell computer. She offered a plan for one-year technical support for $199.99. I declined; she offered one-time-only for $79.00. I thanked her for her time and said I’m eighty-three, on fixed income, and will “tough it out”  (muddle it through) without their technical assistance. The deed was done but curiosity prompted me to search… and GuruAid is portrayed as a SCAM on the Internet.

Next: Make an effort to contact Dell.

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