Thursday, May 8, 2008

Duck-billed Platypus

Well, the guy from the alarm company came right on time to replace our battery so it's all done, and we'll be billed $200 or thereabouts. He was nice enough to show me how to do it and tell me where I could purchase them, we just have to remember to call the alarm company before we tamper with the box, as they'll think it's a break-in. These batteries should last a good 5 years or more, though.

I saw on TV that Hallmark is making these recordable Mother's Day cards, may be a good idea for M to get one of those for his mom as she likes cards, and recordable is even better for a more personal touch. She really needs absolutely nothing gift-wise.

We have a decorative outside wall that's crumbling in parts due to water damage, so we just re-hired the guy that fixed it 7 years ago. He's still 50% cheaper than the other quotes and seems honest. Actually, I didn't tell M that I just re-hired him, so my blog knows it first!

Think I'll go out for a walk now, as I missed the gym this morning and the sun has come out. We're having baked chicken wings and roasted zucchini and asparagus for dinner. I don't know why I always feel so busy, but I'll fold the laundry later.


News

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I've always been fascinated by this little known mammal, ever since I saw it in an encyclopedia when I was a little girl:
Scientists map the genetic makeup of the platypus

Low vitamin D levels linked to depression in elderly

1 comment:

TBM said...

I had to laugh when I got down to the end of your post. I am sitting here folding laundry--after making dinner no less! Your dinner sounds so yummy :-) I just realized that I haven't had wings since we moved from Texas, a year and a half at least. Thanks for the great idea!