Monthly Archives: January 2010

End of work week

I made it! The next two days are my own. More photos – the first two are of Ranger Patty in the grey uniform (Confederate Sunday), and Lyman, a volunteer who also plays bagpipes and the penny whistle on Sundays. … Continue reading

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The thermometer is on a yo-yo string

It starts out warm in the morning (sometimes) and then by mid-afternoon gets freezing cold. Today has been such a day. I think most of the country is having weird weather so I just have to deal with it. Last … Continue reading

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On the downhill to my "weekend"

I’ve just passed the mid-week day of my work week, and feel just great. Today was a spectacular day that started out warm but gradually got colder and windier. We are in for rain and who knows what else. I … Continue reading

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City water connection

YAY, I have city water again, so no more grinding noise of the water pump. Sherri and Jim brought me a Hose Elbow (L Connector) this morning as they went to the super Walmart yesterday. When I was driving home … Continue reading

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Pictures taken at the Fort

It was an uneventful day at work, and I had time to snap some photos: I had previously tried to get the plaque at the entrance to solitary confinement but the lighting was wrong, so here is a little better … Continue reading

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"Weekend" nearly over

My weekend happens to fall on Monday and Tuesday this week and next. I found a place to get my truck’s oil changed, and spoke to them about a rough sensation and noise from the steering column. I will take … Continue reading

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A laid-back day (2nd post Jan 25)

I’m doing a 2nd post today because I want to get back on track for writing them in the evening – it is easier when I am working. I wanted to get my laundry over with early but there was … Continue reading

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Holding on to my energy

I notice that since I’m working at the Fort I seem to be much more tired at the end of the day, and simply can’t stay awake very long after supper. It finally dawned on me that being an introvert, … Continue reading

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Kicking back

I came home after working all day, walked the dog, changed clothes and popped open a cold one, and I’m so glad to just chill out before I start supper. It was a busy day, and sometimes people just came … Continue reading

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No TGIF for me!

The weekend is here, but it will be business as usual for me. Since I retired I have always felt that every day is just another day off, although with volunteering there is an element of structure to my week, … Continue reading

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