The ladder choice

So I added Instacart

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Mainly I added it because I miss fruit and vegetables so first I ordered from Aldi (twice) and then I got braver and ordered from Lowes yesterday.

I needed a ladder. All I have is this tiny plastic step stool that I’ve been using and it gives me vertigo after reaching/looking up. It was time to move to a real ladder.

And I really did look at ladders but this looked like a good in between with a 9 foot reach. It is so awesome!

I ordered fluorescent tube lights also to FINALLY put light in my kitchen. It’s been 4 years I think minimum.

I cleaned the inside with the EnviroCloth after removing the old lights (so-so job but I was thorough) and the outside cover looks brand new.

I’ve changed the bulbs since I had it put up in 2014 so I wasn’t scared of that. I got down to turn on the lights and

Nothing. I checked the breaker and it hadn’t tripped.

I finally looked up “why wouldn’t a fluorescent light work” and they mentioned a “ballast.” It’s under the cover in the middle and lasts from 10-15 years.

More money for an electrician. Too many ballasts to choose from and I just don’t know. Next month. I’m going back outside.

June Norwex purchase

Pictured  Foaming Hand Wash Powder Sachets Peppermint and Outdoor Broom Attachment

I wasn’t going to purchase a replacement this year for my old outdoor broom but since it was in the mini catalog (seasonal) I decided to do marketing research after all.

First impression: It wins over my old broom. This is a picture of both bristles. Black dense bristles surrounded by the blue bristles which is what my old broom has.

The powder foaming soaps worked out great last month. The packet and hot water is all you have to do! Each one lasted about a week (I wash my hands a lot) In my previous company that’s about all I purchased per month!

Update:

The first thing I tackled was the side with rock. It has slowly ended up in the driveway (and my neighbors walkway… yeah he stole from my Pebble Beach settlement from the Fishel crew) and once again closed the door to my crawl space. I don’t know why they’re opening it other than putting drugs in there. IT’S ON MY PROPERTY YOU STOOPID DRUGGIES! Stay off my land!

Anyway the tree crew cleaned up the area behind the house from tree/tall foliage but there was still leaves and dirt on the driveway so after the rock was pushed back in I attempted to sweep up the glued to the asphalt mud and leaves. 

Ugh! It was easier to pull the broom than push (it kept catching) and I was able to separate it, put the leaves in the bin and I swept the dirt to the side area by the trash cans. It will have to be rinsed or done again.

I’m doing the minimum until the survey is done.

Two more areas (patio and carport)

June Movies Missed

Checked Regal

- Summer Camp

- The Bikeriders

I saw a Fathom event called Disciples in the Moonlight 

and there’s an Apple movie called WOLFS or are those two messing 

I can never tell once they transfer me to YouTube! 

(Brad Pitt is at 12 movies seen right now)

Andrew was in a documentary type thing talking about the Brat Pack years. A follow up to the Rob Lowe podcast.

Then Kodiak sent me a mix tape!!

“We heard your summer is going to be epic. It's just missing one thing... 🎸☀️“

 https://kodiakcakes.attn.tv/akDrnvuPHPkZ 

In EW news Frazier gets Season Two 🎉 and real daughter will play Roz’s daughter. 

June Norwex

I discussed our Skin Care line at last month’s VIP party. Make an account with my name as your consultant!

I think I have two more Mystery Host parties (June/July) before I change it to updates for the current month.

Last half of May

Bumped off on May 17th

So of course more shopping! Back to Family Dollar/Dollar Tree

If you haven’t noticed I have to put new shades up in the front window and take the awning down outside (pending the removal of the bush that’s in the way) I decided on wood color but can’t right now. Two paper shades for three windows is a good temporary fix.

I found these Flower Rockets and since there’s nothing going on right now to try these for fun this summer. Germination is up to 20 days! I’m not a gardener so I was going to hold off on trying bulb planting for flower pots until later.

Planting Plan: The Butterfly/Hummingbird bouquet farthest from the steps, The Summer Bouquet and then a bouquet of Painted Daisy.

Now I water and wait. If they don’t work I tried “flowers” which is more than I’ve ever done!

I also spent a day taking pictures of architecture ideas around the hood for the front. I think I’ve narrowed it down to the most effective. More thinking. Final goals in mind.

 AND I found this smaller picture to hang up in the art corner. I love Adirondack chairs