Rainy days and Mondays....

Well, this day hasn't gone very good. It started when I went out this morning and thought something about the pool just wasn't right. On investigation, I realized that the skimmer filter was not working. It looked like it was pushing things into the pool instead of pulling them out and the water was a little greener than normal...so, a call to the pool man was in order. I called him and explained it to him and he said to turn the pump off and he will get to me as soon as he can. Never fails that it messes up right before the holiday weekend.

Then I decided to clean and fill the fish pond since I have bought a new pump and filter. I got down in it to get the rain water out and noticed that the "gunk" that Gene had used to cover a crack had just pealed right off. So, I cut out the weeds and decided to try again to fix the crack.

So, I got some water proof "gunk" and found an old pool toy and cut out a square and covererd the crack with it. Then, I cut a bigger piece of the pool toy and covered it again. I now have a bright orange square in my pond....I will fill it with water tomorrow and see if it holds.

While I was looking for the "gunk" in the garage, I ran across a door bell button that I had bought years ago. I decided to put it on...that went just fine, I didn't get shocked or anything. Now when you push the doorbell, there is a horrible sound in my house. Certainly not a pleasant sound, but at least it works for the first time in 10 or so years!

Then Aaron called to tell me that Sarah wouldn't let him ride her horse! He always tattles when he calls me. He got upset that I couldn't come up there and swim with him, to the point that he was crying, which of course made me cry. I don't think it will ever get any easier to be away from them.

Then, I checked on the status of an order that I have that is being delivered via UPS and their website said that it had been delivered and left at my front door last Friday.....well, I don't think so; it is nowhere around my house. So, now I am trying to find out exactly where they delivered my digital binoculars! Sheesh, now I remember why I hate to order anything. When I was working I always had my packages sent there, and never had any trouble.

Gene has been busy making a ramp for Sharon and Phils' temporary dock. He loves a project!

Well, I am glad that Monday is over!