Travel
There aren't many things I like better than a Costco shopping trip! I actually didn't buy much this trip, but did get a Christmas present for one of the kids, and bought myself a new Mr. Coffee. I hate the old one I have, although any Mr. Coffee makes delicious coffee. What I dislike about the older models is that it is difficult to get the coffeepot back on the burner because something on the filter basket gets in the way. I spill a lot of drops of coffee that way. So the new one has a lot of features I doubt I will ever use, for one thing, I don't leave electric appliances plugged in unless I'm currently using them. So I can forget clocks, automatic timers, etc.
Upon entering the store I saw a display of the Fit bit, which I often think about getting. But I only want something to tell me how many steps I've taken in a single day, miles, etc. I don't give a fig about calories burned, and don't want anything that synchs with something else. That is just more complicated than I'm interested in. I love SIMPLICITY.
But another good reason to not get a Fit bit became apparent when I looked at the contents of the box. Ok, only 4 items in the box which means it should be fairly simple to use. But wait, one of the items is a "dongle". I'm sorry but I can't even consider buying something with a dongle. For one thing, I don't have a clue what it is, and for the second thing - what if I should lose it or it drops off. In a million years I could not announce to anyone that "I've lost my dongle".
On the way out I just had to stop at the gas pumps because the price for a gallon of regular is $2.19. That may not impress anyone who is lucky enough to find cheaper gas, but for California, I'd say it's something you can't pass up. (Of course, this is a Costco pump - forget getting a good price at Shell or whatever other brands there are).
It is a fantastic beautiful day - the streets have dried up from overnight rain and the sun is brilliant. I am wearing sweats and a cotton turtleneck, and had to remove my jacket. There are some cloudy and rainy days in the next 5-day forecast, and they will be very welcome. In the meantime, the sunny day is a gift!
- Fueling Up
I went to Costco this morning and first went into one of the lines for the gas pumps. The pumps can be accessed from both sides, but all traffic drives one way in and one way out. The hoses are longer than usual so if your tank is on the left...
- Sun's Out! (updated)
There was a misty rain when I went out earlier to pick up half & half for my coffee. I looked for a few other items at the A&P, and since I'm not familiar with the store layout I went up and down several aisles. One thing I noticed...
- Back To Sewing
I'm doing marginally better this morning - only slept a half hour later than normal. For all the napping and lethargy of yesterday I slept so well. This is the gloomiest day yet - a foggy mist still keeping the streets wet. I made...
- I Want Spring Back!
This is about as hot as I like it - 83degrees! The next 3 days are going to be in the 90's but we'll be back in the 70's next after that. I hate hot weather! I think I'm past needing prescription pain meds, but I did take an...
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I just went outside to get my mail and walked into a beautiful sunny afternoon! Though we desperately need rain, I am happy to see the sun, especially right now. This morning was very chilly, and I hurried to the kitchen to start my coffee maker. ...
Travel
Quick shopping trip
There aren't many things I like better than a Costco shopping trip! I actually didn't buy much this trip, but did get a Christmas present for one of the kids, and bought myself a new Mr. Coffee. I hate the old one I have, although any Mr. Coffee makes delicious coffee. What I dislike about the older models is that it is difficult to get the coffeepot back on the burner because something on the filter basket gets in the way. I spill a lot of drops of coffee that way. So the new one has a lot of features I doubt I will ever use, for one thing, I don't leave electric appliances plugged in unless I'm currently using them. So I can forget clocks, automatic timers, etc.
Upon entering the store I saw a display of the Fit bit, which I often think about getting. But I only want something to tell me how many steps I've taken in a single day, miles, etc. I don't give a fig about calories burned, and don't want anything that synchs with something else. That is just more complicated than I'm interested in. I love SIMPLICITY.
But another good reason to not get a Fit bit became apparent when I looked at the contents of the box. Ok, only 4 items in the box which means it should be fairly simple to use. But wait, one of the items is a "dongle". I'm sorry but I can't even consider buying something with a dongle. For one thing, I don't have a clue what it is, and for the second thing - what if I should lose it or it drops off. In a million years I could not announce to anyone that "I've lost my dongle".
On the way out I just had to stop at the gas pumps because the price for a gallon of regular is $2.19. That may not impress anyone who is lucky enough to find cheaper gas, but for California, I'd say it's something you can't pass up. (Of course, this is a Costco pump - forget getting a good price at Shell or whatever other brands there are).
It is a fantastic beautiful day - the streets have dried up from overnight rain and the sun is brilliant. I am wearing sweats and a cotton turtleneck, and had to remove my jacket. There are some cloudy and rainy days in the next 5-day forecast, and they will be very welcome. In the meantime, the sunny day is a gift!
- Fueling Up
I went to Costco this morning and first went into one of the lines for the gas pumps. The pumps can be accessed from both sides, but all traffic drives one way in and one way out. The hoses are longer than usual so if your tank is on the left...
- Sun's Out! (updated)
There was a misty rain when I went out earlier to pick up half & half for my coffee. I looked for a few other items at the A&P, and since I'm not familiar with the store layout I went up and down several aisles. One thing I noticed...
- Back To Sewing
I'm doing marginally better this morning - only slept a half hour later than normal. For all the napping and lethargy of yesterday I slept so well. This is the gloomiest day yet - a foggy mist still keeping the streets wet. I made...
- I Want Spring Back!
This is about as hot as I like it - 83degrees! The next 3 days are going to be in the 90's but we'll be back in the 70's next after that. I hate hot weather! I think I'm past needing prescription pain meds, but I did take an...
-
I just went outside to get my mail and walked into a beautiful sunny afternoon! Though we desperately need rain, I am happy to see the sun, especially right now. This morning was very chilly, and I hurried to the kitchen to start my coffee maker. ...