What Are You Doing Today?

Slept in until around 10 am, did some work on the computer, shoveled the driveway, sidewalk, and walkways, then went for a walk. Spent some time on the elliptical, then did some more work on the computer, and then I have an addiction recovery meeting that I facilitate every Monday night. I just got home from that, and am back on the computer, obviously, though not working yet because I am here.
 
No shveling here, though Spring has not made up its mind yet. Down to 20 F overnight and now nearly 50.

Went back into income taxes, did more weaseling but didn't find any additional savings. Filed, paying up the additional that I owed. Pain in the butt how 401(k) distributions bite you in retirement.

Next month I get my 1st full SS benefit payment. The dance to evade IRMAA thresholds will be at a fever pitch here for 2026.

There sure are a lot of landmines buried in retirement finances!
 
Got up, went to the gym. Only did 45 minutes of cardio today. Just wasn't feeling it.

Stopped for gas. Figured I might as well fill up before it hits $4 a gallon. $33 for 1/2 a tank. Jiminy Crickets!!!

Went to Home Depot for primer for a spot in the living room.

Went to ShopRite to get my lunches for my next four days at work.

Came home, sanded and put 2 coats of primer on that patch in the living room.

Now I'm just waiting for it to dry so I can paint it. I'm literally sitting in my big chair watching paint dry. LOL.

It's 11:35am. I feel a nap coming on.
 
Beth Gallagher said:
I'm going to the garden center to "just look around." :D Then I'll stop by Aldi and see what's new. Maybe they'll have one of those shepherd's pie things that @John Brunner likes.
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No Aldi shepherd's pie for me. :( I like Aldi but the biggest drawback is that if you find something you like, they won't get it back in stock and you'll never see it again. I really like their produce and the reasonable prices. I noticed that their 85-15% ground beef is $2/lb cheaper than HEB, and a loaf of honey wheat bread is $1.99 vs $3.99 at HEB. Whole milk is also really cheap.

It was nice to wander around in a supermarket for a bit since I have ordered groceries online for many years now. I bought a specialty cheesecake that used up all my savings. :D
 
Beth Gallagher said:
No Aldi shepherd's pie for me. :( I like Aldi but the biggest drawback is that if you find something you like, they won't get it back in stock and you'll never see it again. I really like their produce and the reasonable prices. I noticed that their 85-15% ground beef is $2/lb cheaper than HEB, and a loaf of honey wheat bread is $1.99 vs $3.99 at HEB. Whole milk is also really cheap.

It was nice to wander around in a supermarket for a bit since I have ordered groceries online for many years now. I bought a specialty cheesecake that used up all my savings. :D
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Yeh, I've found that ALDI drops stuff that I like. I'm surprised you like their veggies. That's the one thing they constantly get dinged on. They never pull stuff when it goes bad, even if it's got an expired date on it...some sucker will buy it. They've even put out press releases saying "We're trying to do better."
 
John Brunner said:
Yeh, I've found that ALDI drops stuff that I like. I'm surprised you like their veggies. That's the one thing they constantly get dinged on. They never pull stuff when it goes bad, even if it's got an expired date on it...some sucker will buy it. They've even put out press releases saying "We're trying to do better."
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I pay close attention to expiration dates. I didn't buy much produce today, just some hericot verts, a pack of fresh blackberries, and a bagged salad.

I would not do my regular shopping at Aldi; they just don't carry enough stock of things I normally buy. The best selection of produce in my area is at Kroger, with one Walmart a close second.
 
I coulda done it yesterday but instead, today I replaced the radiator on the GMC Sonoma.
The taking apart and removing the old one was easy. 1 hr.
Taking things apart is always easy;
it’s just the puttin’ things back together that gets hairy.

I’m not giving myself a self-high-five yet but the new radiator and all of its connections are all in place and so far, no leaking. 3 hrs.
Murphy’s laws being what they are, I’m almost sure that when we get the rig back on the road for a good ride, well, we’ll see.
 
Bobby Cole said:
I coulda done it yesterday but instead, today I replaced the radiator on the GMC Sonoma.
The taking apart and removing the old one was easy. 1 hr.
Taking things apart is always easy;
it’s just the puttin’ things back together that gets hairy.

I’m not giving myself a self-high-five yet but the new radiator and all of its connections are all in place and so far, no leaking. 3 hrs.
Murphy’s laws being what they are, I’m almost sure that when we get the rig back on the road for a good ride, well, we’ll see.
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I was gonna flush the cooling system in my 2005 GMC Canyon, and replace the hoses and thermostat while I was at it. There is no drain petcock on it (you yank the bottom hose to drain it), and the thermostat is mounted on the side of the block, so you have to get at it from the wheel well, which involved pulling the plastic shroud. You also have to remove the skid plate. Then there's those stupid GM pinch clamps instead of the standard worm gear ones. I took it in and had it professionally flushed.

Good for you for tackling this yourself.
 
John Brunner said:
I was gonna flush the cooling system in my 2005 GMC Canyon, and replace the hoses and thermostat while I was at it. There is no drain petcock on it (you yank the bottom hose to drain it), and the thermostat is mounted on the side of the block, so you have to get at it from the wheel well, which involved pulling the plastic shroud. You also have to remove the skid plate. Then there's those stupid GM pinch clamps instead of the standard worm gear ones. I took it in and had it professionally flushed.

Good for you for tackling this yourself.
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Thanks !
I was going to do the righteous thing and replace the thermostat too. This one is located on top of the head and next to the alternator.
The nuts were frozen. Yes, nuts. Not bolts.
The first and only question I had for myself aloud was: “Do I really want to chance the probability of snapping the things especially after having to take so much time re-installing the trans cooling lines onto the new radiator?” NO, says I. That’s a job for another day. Just throw some penetrating oil on the things, wave bu-bye and see-ya-later.
 
The forecast says it will be a beautiful sunny day, so yard work is in my aspirations for today. Going to make some breakfast, and then head outside to enjoy the sunshine !
Finally will get the black raspberry plants moved to a new location, and maybe get my zero-gravity recliner set up in the back yard because sun-bathing weather is almost here.
There is just nothing like some good Vitamin D to help get rid of those winter aches and pains.

Starting off my morning with a positive-attitude song for inspiration .

 
Bobby Cole said:
Thanks !
I was going to do the righteous thing and replace the thermostat too. This one is located on top of the head and next to the alternator.
The nuts were frozen. Yes, nuts. Not bolts.
The first and only question I had for myself aloud was: “Do I really want to chance the probability of snapping the things especially after having to take so much time re-installing the trans cooling lines onto the new radiator?” NO, says I. That’s a job for another day. Just throw some penetrating oil on the things, wave bu-bye and see-ya-later.
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If I recall correctly, all of the old style thermostat housings I've had have been mounted with threaded studs coming out of the block and then nuts to hold the housing on. I never gave much thought as to why they didn't use bolts...it "just was." If it were me, I'd do the Liquid Wrench thing and try them often, because if you had to replace the radiator, the thermostat might have gunk in it. That's why I replaced mine...I flushed the system because of sediment in the reservoir, so I figured the thermostat might be compromised.

But I'm better at advising than I am at doing...
 
Andie White said:
After reading what John, Jacob and Bobby are doing today, my cleaning chores don't sound so bad.
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That stuff was yesterday for me and since I can’t make a real good excuse for procrastination…….

Today I’m fixing the blade adjustment for the riding lawnmower and then I’m going to till and level out a fairly large area in the back for a patio.
Somewhere along the line I’ve gotta put Yvonne’s new office chair together and if I get to it, Imma gonna kill that partridge in the pair tree and fire the maids a milking.
 
Beth Gallagher said:
Transplanted my avocado tree and did some pruning in the yard. Got the meatloaf mixed up and into the oven. Didn't do much worth talking about.
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I saw one Mexican cook say that avocado leaves can be used in a similar way to bay leaves; you put them in the dish then remove them before eating. He said they are not generally commercially available so they are seldom mentioned in recipes. A different flavor from bay though apparently. Something I didn't know, but maybe those of you with avocado leaves could try it and see if it works on some small dish.
 
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