Brexit

I think I am beginning to understand what is happening with Brexit, but I am not totally sure about it. I've tried to wrap my head around what it all means and will mean in the future. 

I went to bed last night with the world being one way and woke up with everything changed. The news makes no sense to me, everybody is pushing their own views on it. It seems to be who talks the fastest and gets their words in first. So, okay, if you would please tell me in your own words (no filibustering, please, and no links) what the heck is going on and how this all is going to affect you. I don't care where you live, this appears to be a global thing.

First thing I noticed, was that the stock market is down, way down. Could this have a permanent effect on DH's retirement? Gold and silver went up, but our money is not in metals. The dollar is on it's way up and the pound is down. (the lowest I can recall)

Brexit seems to be affecting more than the UK. Am I wrong?

I detest politics, mostly because I cannot understand the ramifications of each political move.

Shazam!

I think it's me, but it may be my camera, or it could be the birds. Every time I try to focus the camera in a low light situation, as soon as I push the focus - the bird takes off. Can they see this beam and it frightens them? Am I just subconsciously being over-anxious and screwing up?

There was a bluebird there, some 30' away.

 Now to "Shazam!" Ever since I got this camera, I have tried to catch a bolt of lightning. Storm comes - out comes the camera. Usually my shots show nothing, and at the best a flash of light. The other night, we had a real banger going on. I took shot after shot hoping to catch something before I could see or hear a thing. I do know that once you hear it, it is long gone. Finally, I tired of this game after 20 shots or more. I hadn't looked at the first shot when I took it - that was the one that I kind of got! Now - seriously, I am aware that the shot really sucks. I have a filthy window, I have all kinds of reflections going on from the room. BUT, I finally got one!

SHAZAM! June 17, 2015

May even your smallest dream come true!

Have a lovely weekend!

What, it's Wednesday?

The doctor's office always calls the day before an appointment to confirm, right? So... I don't pay a whole lot of attention to what day it is, it doesn't matter, they are all the same around here. The girl called about DH's appointment yesterday for the 30th... You do see where I'm going with this, don't you?

All day yesterday, I thought it was Wednesday, and this morning I thought it was Thursday - until I saw Run*Around*Ranch Report. Hmm... then I bothered to look at my calendar/date on my computer. Doh! Okay, Theresa, I admit it, you help me keep my head on straight as far as what day it is.

Now... about my blog - I spent about 25% of my monthly "allowance" for my wifi watching the eclipse live for several hours, copying and pasting some of the pictures. (the reason I am not on much right now) I was absolutely stunned as I watched it up close and personal through the telescope in Prescott, AZ. I had the image on full screen and could actually see the action going on - especially on the one marked spot. I was glued to the monitor in absolute awe! Unless you've seen it actually happening, well, you have missed something spectacular.

 They had questions and answers and real scientists discussing what was going on. The site also shows other celestial happenings when they occur. There is a different shot on my facebook page. Some days my life is not so boring!

Paying the price...

It got cold last night. Our low was almost kissing freezing. We haven't turned the heat on as yet, so I am a bit chilled.

I've been on the computer too much, my right shoulder hurts - I think from holding my arm at wrong angle to click my mouse. Nothing is more fun than old age when a front comes through.

My grandson had an accident in his two seat sports car. How he loved that little Miata (I have no idea how that is spelled) it was one of those coffins on wheels. He's pretty broken up. My son called to tell me that he had wrecked but I shouldn't worry that he was fine, and then he proceeded to tell me about broken pelvis, arm, jaw, etc. The boy has got to be in a world of hurt.

I would suppose I shouldn't whine about about arthritis or bursitis. 

All for now, I hope life is being good for you.

It's about time!

After years of calling about, and pointing out the pole to the telephone company, they finally came out the other day to replace it. Our phone service has always been bleep here.

There were actually 3 built-in bird houses.

Can you see where things begin to happen?

I didn't snap the picture fast enough, as they swung the pole to set it in the yard. Note: the dust from the decayed wood.

Picking it up to put on the truck. The top is shattered.

Yes, they were aware that the old lady was watching them.

Hooking the line back up - NOW the phone works!