It has again been very cold and windy in Southern Arizona. Being up a little in altitude makes it much nicer in warm weather, but when it's cold, it's COLD. It makes me not want to do anything but stay inside and snuggle with the puppies.
In a mammoth effort to NOT sit on the couch all day, I spent some time finishing up this quilt top. Much as I would like to take it to the quilters, there's not enough of that green stuff in my wallet for that to happen. It's also another good reason to stay home ... I'm not burning costly fuel. Hopefully I will be able to get it done by NEXT Christmas!!
On the good news front, my phone seems to be working okay, although there is an occasional glitch. I really have to keep an eye on the battery indicator. Yesterday it went ballistic, giving me all kinds of weird notices, when I finally noticed the teeny tiny red indicator. It was almost dead, as in never able to be resurrected. After several CPR moves with the power cord, it finally sprang back to life. Whew! That was a close one.
With no exercise and so much sitting, I decided to stop at two meals a day. Lunch was prepared late in the afternoon. What? It's another burger! I forgot to check what was available and change up the menu. No matter, I cooked up the onions (yummy), dumped a nice chunk of cheese on the burger and whipped up chipotle mayo.
Who knew that mayo could be so tasty? Yes I should have tried to take some of the chipotle powder out of the mayo as I dumped in WAY too much, but I was sneezing so hard from opening the package, it couldn't be helped. Apparently I'm allergic. Woohoo that's rather HOT!
However, it tasted WONDERFUL. I just happen to have a small package of that red stuff ... I think I'll make my OWN from now on.
What you see above is the PHOTO version. Some people actually make a living being food specialists, setting up photo shots of all that yummy stuff you see in magazines. Of course many times they use things that aren't edible to make the picture prettier. At least I used the real ingredients.
Behind the scenes however, you will find an entire sink of dirty dishes and the REAL plate used in this particular case. This way I don't even have to WASH that pretty plate above. I have to say, except for those several pieces of gristle I ran into, my taste buds were very. happy campers.
In case you were wondering, there were loads of potato fries to be had, but I wasn't feeling it. It's all I can do to get THIS much food down. I'm saving those for another day.
I actually did not sit ALL day long. I did a few minor things on the motorhome, like fixing that slide lock on one side. When I discovered I was out of silicone spray, I made a quick trip to Walmart for a replacement. It was a dumb idea. Not only did they not HAVE it, the two guys I asked didn't even know what it was. You know, it's kind of like WD40. Where do you keep that? The answer was What's THAT?. I drove back home empty handed.
In order to get SOMETHING done, I really did get a little exercise by steam cleaning the kitchen floor. This is the site of puppy prints, doggie slobber, pieces of dead spiders and of course remnants of food I have dropped .... THREE SECOND RULE. It's all spiffy clean now, which will last all of two hours.
The rest of the evening was spent snuggling up to my "kid", who wants to make sure NO ONE touches his fish. He's so darn cute when he sleeps and snuggles up, I can't be mad about all the puppy slobber!!
I probably showed you this video previously, but he's such a beautiful boy, I had to post it again. This time he's not showing his butt quite as much. What a pretty baby!!
Today is begin to pack day. I have to put back some of that stuff I spent hours cleaning out of the motorhome so I will have something to eat and something to wear in Yuma. I won't be there long. This is a quick trip to visit friends and run across the border. I'll be back in no time!!
Nicely done Quilt. By quilting it yourself you can never say you are bored.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just need those slower days.
Be Safe and Enjoy Yuma.
It's about time.
Thank you but I never quilt my own.
DeleteFast forward from yesterday‘s post On scam telemarketers Jest got one five minutes ago. Scam fraud
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Last week, Slate’s national editor Josh Levin received a call on his cellphone that appeared to be coming from his own number. He didn’t pick up, and afterward his phone log indicated that he had missed a call from someone who was “Maybe: Josh Levin.”
The time Josh Levin got a call from “Maybe: Josh Levin.” Josh Levin
On Thursday, Slate staff writer Ruth Graham received an apparent self-call on her landline. When she picked up, she heard “a robot voice from ‘Microsoft’ saying my IP address had been compromised and I should press 1 to reset.” What made the experience all the more unsettling, Graham says, is the fact that her husband was listed as the caller. It’s easy to find plenty of people complaining on Twitter about getting calls from their own numbers, even in the last few days.
This scam has been spooking people for at least the last five years. In 2014, CBS News reported that scammers purporting to be Microsoft representatives and credit card interest rate specialists were using spoofing technology to make it seem like their targets were calling themselves. Spoofing is a common tactic for robocallers that allows them to trick caller ID systems into indicating that a call is coming from a local number or, in some cases, from one’s own number. In 2015, the Federal Trade Commission put out a consumer information notice warning about the self-calls: “No, this isn’t an alternate reality where your future self is calling the present you. It’s a scammer making an illegal robocall.” CNN again covered the phenomenon in April.
Federal agencies and consumer advocates advise people not to pick up these calls, no matter how curious they may be. The scam is just an attempt to get valuable information like Social Security or credit card numbers out of gullible marks. If you do end up answering the call, definitely don’t follow any directions about pressing numbers. This signals to the scammer that your number is active, and you’ll just end up receiving more sketchy calls.
There’s not a lot you can do to stop spoof calls purporting to come from yourself or your area code. Scammers won’t abide by the strictures of no-call lists and spoofing often allows them to evade law enforcement and blocking technologies. For iPhone users, apps like RoboKiller can reduce the number of spoof calls that get through to you, and Apple’s iOS 13 has a “Silence Unknown Callers” setting, though it’s unclear whether your own number qualifies as an “unknown caller.” The Minnesota attorney general’s office also recommends that people report the call to their phone companies, the FTC, the FCC, and their state’s public utilities commission. Perhaps it will help them shut down the scam one day—even if it feels a little like telling on yourself.
I found this and thought you might be interested
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https://verdecanyonrr.com/
Those calls can sometimes be fun! I usually get very few, but yesterday I got six from South Carolina. I'm sure it was the Microsoft scam. Pain in the BUTT! I've been on the Verde Canyon Railroad. It's a GREAT ride out and back, with spectacular views.
DeleteThe quilt is beautiful! The burger looks yummy! Love a chipotle or siracha mayo, gotta have that little bite. Enjoy getting ready for your trip. Always nice to be seeing friends! :)
ReplyDeleteI think I like the sriracha mayo a little more than the chipotle, but both certainly are a step above. Thank you Shirley!!!
DeleteHe is a beauty! I love that quilt. I also like your floor. We still have the old school tile. Have a safe trip! Hopefully we will get to see you and chat for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI just remembered. Last year we met at the laundromat. No need for the laundromat anymore. By Thursday the temp will be 80. We will sit outside for sure!
DeleteSounds good Elva. I will see you in a few days.
DeleteNancy, sent you an email to your hotmail account. I know you don't read that daily, just wanted you to know something.
ReplyDeleteActually I do read all of my mail accounts daily. Thanks for the note. I appreciate the info!!!!
DeleteHi Nancy. I read you blog every day but this is my first time to respond to you, I think. You know as you get older you don't always remember as when you were you were younger. If you are able to cross the border in Mexico, please let me know. My husband & I live in Texas. We are wanting to come to Yuma in order to go to Algadones to see a dentist & get new glasses. Someone said you couldn't cross into Mexico to do this. Your help will greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work with your blog. Love all your pictures.
ReplyDeleteHi Rita!! Thanks for reading my blog. I am appreciative!! Yes you can still go into Mexico at Algodones, but the border is closing at 2:00pm each day. You should go early (be sure to carry your passport) and return as soon as your appointment is over (before 2:00). I would call your dentist of choice first to be sure you had an early appointment. I'll be going one day this week and will report on my blog.
DeleteThank you for verifying this info. Have fun in Yuma.
DeleteNancy you seem to be a smart girl. Change the battery in your iPhone yourself. Benno did it no problem. Search in Amazon "change iPhone battery" and you will find the model of your phone. There will be several options and you can upgrade from the standard version your phone came with. The kit comes with all the tools you need. Then find on YouTube the video of changing the battery for your version and just follow the instructions. Your iPhone will last a long time before recharging!!
ReplyDeleteOh Marlene ... you just saved me some bucks!!! I'll give it a shot. Thank you!!!!
DeleteMy you are keeping busy. I'm sure you have time to finish the quilt by Christmas. That little poodle with the fish pet is adorable. Looks like our little Fergie. Hope I can handle my new hard drive and not have your electronic problems.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll be fine Doug. The biggest problem is that I let my old computer get too far outdated trying to save the Photoshop program I paid a fortune for. If you keep things up to date, there shouldn't be a problem.
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