1000 Words

Down the street on a windy spring day


The start of Grilltech's new hat


My finished new socks, not quite a fast knit, but close

List Day

• Gas is at $2.38 per gallon
• There was two cars at the coffee shop this morning
• I'm stepping down as GM for Shadowrun, it will be nice to play for a while
• Now, I'm having a hard time coming up with a character idea
• Forgot to do my powerball this morning
• Kinda of a slow boring day for a list day
• Have a good weekend

Zap

Well, so much for this post. I had quite a bit written out and then my computer shut down on me and everything is gone. :( So I'll try again.

I keep looking at these knitting bags, and wonder if I really need another bag. I like them, but I have a nice bag that I use. On the other hand, purple is my favorite color.

I'm not getting much knitting done at night. Mostly because Perky is sitting in the best light spot. Since she's recovering, I don't want to make her move, so I'm doing other things - playing computer games.

Last night, we watched the original Disney Beauty and the Beast. Perky picked the extended version and they added a whole new song. When the girls was young, I totally could dialog the whole movie. Today? Not so much.

This time of the year, I'm really electromagnetically charged. I'm sparking practically everywhere and it's annoying.

Bath Mats

A few years ago, I knit some rugs for the shower. They get swapped out on a weekly basis, so each one doesn't get too much wear. When I was doing laundry on Sunday I noticed one of them was starting to fray. Today I noticed the other one was was also fraying. Not good. Trying to decide if I want to re-knit two more rugs or just buy bath mats and call it good.

Sock

Last week, I worked from home. It was an interesting experience. Not sure I would want to do it full time, but every once in a while will be nice. In today's morning meeting I was able to turn the heel on my sock. I'll be heading towards the toe in no time, just have to deal with the instep. Go sock.

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Down the street on a rainy day.


Grilltech's new socks.


Socks for Perky's MIL. Her husband died recently, and I thought she needed something to help her remember people love her.


A sock for me

w00t

I'm so close to being done with this row. A good thing, because I'm tired of working on the blanket. I'll finish the row then put it away for the season. I'm day dreaming about working on my shawl, something different then endless miles of knit. I'm sure the first time I have to purl back I'll be wishing for the blanket.

I'm pretty much over the cold. Yea! Spring is mostly here, so it's time to start yard work.

List Day

• Gas is at $2.41 per gallon
• There was one car at the coffee shop
• I think my left ear is clear, but now my right one is acting up
• I hate dreaming about getting up and getting ready for work, because it makes getting out of bed that much harder
• The trash guy came from the wrong direction, it really messes with my OCD
• I need a new drink, trying to decide if I want more tea or a diet
• Really? We're crossing the line after the deadline? What is the point of having a deadline if we're going to fix it anyway?
• I went with a diet, now I'm drinking water
• The day is almost over. Then I'm off to get an new iPad
• Have a good night

Squares

I worked on the never-ending blanket last night, finished three squares. I've found three is the limit before my neck and shoulders get stiff. I'm getting closer to being done with this row, then I'll be posting pictures.

I've started the heel of Grilltech's second sock.

For the past three weeks I've been working with the lights burned out over my head. It was dark enough that I would want to put my head on my desk and nap. Today they replaced the lights. Now I can see all the dust bunnies living on my desk. Guess it's time to dust. :(

Blah

I am feeling better. My left ear is still blocked. Hopefully it will pop soon and I'll be able to hear out of it, instead of the constant ringing I've been hearing for days. It's very annoying.

I haven't started knitting yet. I should pick up the needles at home soon. I still knit at work, during the morning meeting. I'm about half an inch away from starting the heel on the sock. Might have this sock done by this weekend.

List Day

• Gas is at $2.41 per gallon
• There was no cars at the coffee shop
• I'm feeling better, but still sick
• Got some unhappy news about Perky
• The waiting game sucks
• Have a good evening

1000 Words

Down the street on a cloudy day


Fran checking out the dish clothes I've been working on


Grilltech's next sock, I need to start the second one

Sick

Tomorrow marks a week of the crud. I'm at the coughing stage and my ribs hurt already. I wish my head would clear up. I'm ready for this to be gone, like winter here. It snowed again last night, and again this morning. Ick.

I've been knitting, just not on the blanket. Been making dish clothes because of the large needles. Easier to see.

Stay healthy, because this sucks.

Sick

I'm on day two of the plague, sore throat and a slight runny nose. I talked to the one of the guys and he says he's had it for more then two weeks. Crap. I'm not going to enjoy this.

I'm about done with my row on the blanket. Not sure how many squares that works out to be, but I'm working on the thing. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to start another row when I finish this one or put it away until fall. I'm getting a bit tired of working on it. I might be able to get another row or two done before April. Who knows.

1000 Words

Finished my socks a while a go. They remind me of White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle ice cream Sure they have no truffle, but I can live with that.

List Day

• Gas is at $2.29 per gallon
• There was two cars at the coffee shop this morning
• I was dreaming about my Grandmother last night
• I wanted to buy a soda this morning, but the machine wouldn't take any of the five coins I had
• I'm in last place on the work week hustle, guess that means I should walk a bit more
• Most of our snow has melted, so that means spring is on it's way
• One of trees at work is starting to bud
• It's a slow day, I like slow days
• Have a good night

Blah

Last night I did my three squares. I made a big hole for tonight's large square.

Yes, I did practice. It wasn't as many repeats of Kata as I would have liked, but it was practice. I got confused on the pinon series, so maybe I'll try again tonight. I think I've got the you tube video. If I would have been smart I would have looked last night, but I had a couple of pints of cider. My mental state wasn't exactly at it's sharpest.

I've started the toe on my second sock. So I should be done with it really soon, then I can start a pair for Grilltech. Or a hat. He's mentioned he'd liked another hat.

Goals

I went to karate last night. After two? three? months of doing nothing, I really hurt coming home. It wasn't like we did anything strenuous, but the act of moving was enough to make me sore. Today I'm better, but I've got to practice or I'll lose the small gains I've got. So tonight before knitting, do all six Kata twice. That's it. I can do that.

List Day

• Gas is at $2.29 per gallon
• There was one car at the coffee shop this morning
• We didn't win the power ball, so I guess I've got to finish working this week
• Last night, we made Orange Chicken for dinner
• It's supposed to snow more today/tonight
• I talked Grilltech into retiring a pair of felted socks today
• It's snowing out there
• Have a good evening

Quick

I'm having a hard time coming up with blog fodder. I mean really, do you want to hear about another three squares? (Whooooo!) That's kinda the only project I have going because I want it done. Scary part? I'm not even close to half way done, with the row or the blanket.

I could tell you how I'm fighting with a supervisor in Norfolk. While conflict is a good story for those reading or watching it, it's not so great for those living through it. (Just make the fucking changes....)

Anyway, I don't have to be ready for game night next week because it's board game time. Perky and Kommadant are having dinner with friends. The rest of us will be showing up dutifully and not able to play.

The desire to see Resident Evil: The Final Chapter has waned somewhat. I still want to see it, but figure I can wait the three months to just buy it instead.

Blah

It was a good weekend. I left work early on Friday. Went and saved Perky from the car dealer. Wondered around Barnes and Noble looking at books. I found about six or so that I'm interesting in getting. Yes, I know... but I prefer my iPad to an actual book.

I spent most of the weekend working on the forever blanket. Not quite half way done with my row. No rush. Perky has claimed it.

Today isn't bad, I've just got a headache that is light sensitive. On the plus side, my sunglasses are done. Maybe that will help my head.

Have a good week, we're 1/5 done.

List Day

• Gas is at $2.29 per gallon
• I counted two cars at the coffee shop
• I left my knitting at home today
• Turns out my phone was left in the car for 24 hours yesterday, I'm just glad it was found
• Trying to figure out if I want to add another two rows on the blanket (for a total of four square to complete a series) or just go with the two
• Cow-orker brought in doughnuts. I've had one. Why do I have an urge to go get another?
• It's trying to snow out there. Really?
• Have a good evening. I'm off to knit

Gah!

Last night I finished my row. YEAAAAAA!!!! I started the next one, so I'm ahead of the game.

Today? I'm not so with it. I gathered all my stuff drove to work and while unpacking I realized I left my phone at home. My phone which is also my wallet. So no timer for me. (I'll need to find one on-line.) We'll have to run home before dinner with the parents tonight. It's just going to throw my whole day off.

Guess I wasn't as together as I thought, because I realized I left Dad's present at home also. Is it too late to call in sick?

1000 Words

It started snowing on the drive in to work. I'm hoping it's not a serious storm, but something that spits at us for a little while, then goes away. It appears, I didn't get my wish, just overhead someone saying we got two inches in the last 30 minutes. I'm so over this winter.

Grilltech and Baby Bird have started playing Fallout 4. (Grilltech plays, she watches and helps him by pointing out stuff.) She'd rather watch him play Fallout, then play Mario with Perky and I. So, we let her go.

Last night, Perky made a chocolate fondue. It was pretty oily. I'm thinking maybe she added too much chocolate.

I spent most of the weekend working on the blanket and finished eighteen squares. I'm only two valleys away from finishing my row - three squares per valley. I even managed to make a pair of slippers while working on the forever thing.

Before felting:


After felting:


I'm off to knit a square.

List Day

• Happy Friday!
• Gas is at $2.29 per gallon
• There was two cars at the coffee shop this morning
• I have to make cookies tonight or tomorrow, I'm leaning more towards tomorrow
• Dad's birthday is next week, so I'm making him a new pair of slippers
• It's a slow day. I like slow days. Maybe slow isn't the right word, quiet is better
• Have a good weekend

Waiting

It's supposed to snow or freezing rain here and we're waiting. I'm just hoping it doesn't start on the drive home, that would really suck.

I've been working on my blanket. I'm about half way done with a row. I'd show you pictures, but there is no point, it looks the same. My forever blanket.

Friday night went pretty much as expected. They broke in, knocked everyone out. Then one of the players killed one of the NPCs. So they voted and ended up killing everyone. After they went through all that work of just knocking them out. I'm trying to decide where to send them next. I've about about four or five half baked ideas that need to be flushed out. In the mean time, I've got a bunch of magic items I need to figure out what they do.

Well, the snow finally made it. Right when it's time for me to go home. Thanks Mother Nature.

In the Air Tonight

Tonight is game night. I'm not sure what they're planning on doing, but I've got to ready for it.

At this point, I understand the plan to be,

• Hack into the lawn care place and cancel Thursday's appointment
• Hijack the truck and show up at the place and gather intel
• Possibly break into the house, because hey, kick the door open and shoot everyone who moves

I can't think of anything else I'll need to be ready to answer.

List Day

• Gas is up to $2.33 per gallon, I don't like this upward trend
• There was no cars at the coffee shop this morning
• Seriously, you're going to sit there and bitch about something not working, but not make the effort to contact the person who can fix it?
• You've got the headset on, just answer the phone. Don't make someone else do it
• Great, Fire Fox is locked up. It must be lunch time
• Why did you hang up on me when I answered the phone?
• Getting tired of having to email people to do their job
• Do you know how hard it is to try and figure out a name of a colorway without the label handy
• It's suppose to be clear until Sunday. I like that
• Have a good evening

Bleh

Last night Grilltech, Eldest, Kommadant, and I was breaking ice out the drive way. An hour later, we have bare concrete. It was totally worth the sore arms and leg cramps.

This morning, I woke up about 0230 and it's snowing. >.< So instead of hitting snooze for 30 minutes at 0400, I got up after the first snooze and got ready to face the day. Then Grilltech and I went and shoveled the drive way. We're both sore from yesterday's marathon shoveling. Great there is a weather advisory until Wednesday. I'm so ready for winter to be over.

1000 Words

Down the street on a snowy Sunday afternoon. Then it turned to rain. It was a sheet of ice this morning.


The inside of the sweater. Someone asked to see it. The sweater itself is knit flat.


Perky's mitts, now finished. I knit two left gloves. I had to rip back and fix it so there was a right and left glove.

Snow

It's cold out there. With all the snow we have, of course it's going to be cold. I'm thinking of shoveling out the road in front of my driveway so I don't get stuck, trying to get out (or in).

I've got about another two inches to go on the mitts before I'm done with them. I hope to have them finished this weekend. Sunday at the latest.

Cold

Grilltech has a cold, which means in two or three days, I'll have a cold. I think I liked it better, when we had less people in the house. Well, I can't blame the kids for this one. I'm not sure where he picked it up at.

This morning we woke to two or three inches of snow. News was saying expect three to six inches today. I'm wondering if it's on top of what's already fallen. The roads are a mess. I'm dreading the drive home tonight.

Running Behind

It's back to work today. I had a lovely four day weekend. A nice way to ring in the New Year. We played board games until midnight, then Perky and I went home to curl up in bed. While gaming, I was also knitting. Finished up a dish cloth and finished a thumb gusset on Perky's mitts. By the time midnight rolled around, I was out of knitting.

I need to finish the mitts, so I can start working on the mitered blanket again. It will keep me warm this winter, so I need to get going on it again.

We've been playing Super Mario for the Wii U. It's slightly different then the Wii one. I guess that's why people keep buying it. I've also started reading again. Which really cuts into the knitting time, but you know opportunity costs.

Not a whole lot to talk about, but it's better then nothing. Have a wonderful New Year.

1000 Words

I've got quite the back log of pictures to post, so here they are.

Down the street, after the rain on an October day


My pair of dragon socks


Baby Bird and Perky carving pumpkins for Halloween


The pumpkins


Another of Perky and Baby Bird, showing off their finished pumpkins


Finished up a set of wash clothes


Another set of wash clothes. When Perky counted them all up for the year as presents, there was a total of 28


Ordered some sock yarn. Some for me, some for Grilltech


Finished Eldest's sweater. It was a unusual knit


It was still snowing when I took the picture of the ssweater, so down the street on a snowy day


Grilltech wore out his precious pairs of slippers, so I made him more for Christmas. Pre-shrunk, shoe for perspective


Grilltech's slippers after shrinking


Down the street on another snowy day. At this point, we have about six inches

Finally!

Finished Eldest's sweater last night. Pictures to come.

List Day

• Gas is at $2.23 per gallon
• There was one car at the coffee shop this morning
• I made Caramels last night
• Perky and I are going to the store after work today. It's going to be crazy
• I've got a cold
• My tea is too hot to take pills with, but I'm doing it anyway
• Leaving work today at noon, only two more hours to go
• OMG, Ravelry is down
• The Gnome walked by my cube and I'm on FB. Oops
• Well, have a safe Thanksgiving

Playing Games

No knitting last night, instead I played Civilization V. Grilltech went to bed pretty early last night and I thought I should join him, but ended up going to bed at regular time. The old just one more turn situation. I'm almost to the point of having tanks, then I'll go to war. The other leaders keep trying to get me to fight before I'm ready. Not going to happen.

In a brilliant move this morning, I grabbed three packages of instant Malt-o-Meal instead of two. Now I have way more cereal, then I can eat.

Drive By

For the past couple of weeks, I've been feeling pretty down. Really haven't been doing much, kinda drifting along. Today I'm feeling a bit worse, still drifting, but picturing life without me. I can't say things would be better, I'm sure Grilltech would be very sad if I wasn't around. I need to snap out of this mood, because game night is coming and I've got to figure out what I'm going to do to them. Actually I've got most of it mapped out, just not feeling like playing. Its all so... distant? muffled? disinterested? I'm not sure I'll find the right word for what I'm feeling.

Next week is Thanksgiving. Thankfully, we mapped out who was going to do what and that's done. Now the waiting for the holiday to get here is going to drag on.

Last night I worked four rows on the sweater. Two rows at a time, is all I'm hoping to complete at a time. Perky's mitts are coming along. Figure about another inch before binding off.

Update

Everyday I think, I should post something on the blog and then the day just slips by with no post. Days turns into weeks and suddenly it's been a month since the last time I've posted. Not sure if it really has been a month, but it feels like it. So what's been happening?

Grilltech and my 26th anniversary passed. It was just an ordinary day to us. He did grill some chicken, but by Friday we'd forgotten what had been made. I think apathy is setting in, time is passing and we just drifting along.

A couple of weeks ago, we drove an hour to visit the parents. They fed us chicken enchiladas and Spanish rice for lunch. We had a nice chat, while Baby Bird went and collected acorns from the oak tree in their front yard. D was very happy with Baby Bird.

I'm still working on the Captain America sweater. I'm thinking of ripping back and not starting the raglan decreases until after then star is completed. But that would extend the amount of time I have to work on this sweater and I'm not really sure I want to spend more time on it or not.

List Day

• Gas is at $2.44 this morning
• There was one car at the coffee shop
• My new shoes are too tight, now I've got to go find another pair
• Grilltech has a friend coming into town this weekend
• I dyed my hair a lovely shade of purple
• iPhone, seriously? I only have three songs on my phone today? Yesterday I had 1200. What gives?
• I'm day dreaming about eating a bagel
• It's taking forever to load these work pages, I'm reading Ravlry....
• Day is almost over... Have a good evening

List Day

• Gas is at $2.36 per gallon here
• There was no cars at the coffee shop today
• Is it bad I want to go to Norfolk and punch a supervisor?
• We're making plans for Thanksgiving already
• I'm working a bit longer today, so I can leave early on Friday
• All sorts of older songs are showing up on today's song list
• I'm not wanting to work on Eldest's sweater, but it needs to get finished
• Today the lady who vacuums came from the other direction.... that's just wrong!
• Have a good day

A Good Day?

Today I'm wearing a brand new pair of socks. So new I didn't get a picture of them last night, like I should have.

It will be a good day.

Recap

It's been a busy time for me. So let's do a run down.

• On Labor Day, Grilltech, Eldest, Kommandant, and I all played the final game of Pandemic Legacy. We lost the game, simply because we had bad luck with outbreaks. Kommandant and Grilltech was over in Asia clearing out the faded. I was running around treating diseases before they got out of hand, and the middle east just kept exploding. (I never made it to the middle east, I was on my way.) At the end of the game, you total up points to see how well you did. We didn't do so well, the world collapsed on our watch. So, the lesson learned? Don't depend on us to save the world.

• On the 15th, Perky and I went and saw Blink 182. I didn't realize they only had three members. I don't really watch their video's, I just have a lot of their MP3's. It was loud, there was a mosh pit (that Perky and I was no where near), and I really had a good time. If they come again, I'd go again.
• RHCP have announced a tour for 2017. I'm going to have to go Seattle in March to see them. I'm debating if I want to buy tickets this far out or not.
• Tonight Grilltech, Taxtech, Dusty, and I are going to Jackpot to gamble for Taxtech and Grilltech's birthdays. There will be feasting and drinking while gambling. And possible sightings of the sock doing odd things
• Hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend

List Day

• Gas is at $2.48 per gallon
• There was two cars at the coffee shop this morning
• Perky made cookies last night, I brought a bag to work
• The soda machines seem to hate me today
• Ruby is having surgery today
• I keep seeing bobbins of yarn and think, I wouldn't mind trying my hand at spinning again
• I'm ready to start the star of the Sweater
• The Gnome brought in doughnuts today
• Day is over, have a good weekend everyone

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Down the street on a sunny day


Grilltech's next pair of socks


A pair of dish clothes that Perky made


A pair of dish clothes that I made


Perky's cotton blanket

It Must Be Love

I'm making tomato soup for dinner. I don't like tomato soup. I must really love Grilltech.

List Day

• Gas is still at $2.48 per gallon
• Thre was seven cars at the coffee shop this morning
• Course I was there about 0930, instead of 0500
• We had a potluck at work. I'm so full
• Today is Kommandant's birthday
• We're going to see Jim Jefferies tonight
• I'm working a half day today, it's the last half. It's seemly taking forever to finish
• Have a good weekend everyone

1000 Words

Down the street on a fine summer day


Finished two wash clothes


Finished another two


What am I going to do with all this left over cotton? Time to start a scrap blanket

Bummer

I have a dentist appointment today. I broke a tooth and it's going to get fixed. Usually I have my knitting with me to help pass the time, but today I forgot it. In the mad dash to get out the door on time, I left it sitting on the coffee table. I guess I'll need to kill zombies. Sorry sock, you missed out.

It's a Sweater

I've got a couple of inches to knit on the Captain America sweater before I start the star. I've got some math that needs to happen, because this sweater is a bit larger then the pattern.



In the mean time, there are some things I need to do:

• Figure out where to center the star. It needs to be above a red column
• Where to put the sleeves
• I haven't looked to see how many stitches the star is, so I'm kinda making trouble for myself

The Eldest, who I'm making the sweater for, want it to be a hoodie. I'm thinking I've never done a hood before and I really don't want to do it, so you're getting a crew sweater. Deal with it. But part of me is going, you can do the hood, it's not a big deal. Well, you've seen what the other half of me says. So I'm torn.

I can't wait until it's cool enough to knit on this project.

1000 Wods

Down the street on a sunny day


Finished another washcloth. It's too hot to knit with wool or acrylic, so cotton it is. The past couple of days have been a bit cooler, but still on the warm side.


Started a new washcloth. Perky's in-laws like the knitted washcloths for Christmas, figure it doesn't hurt to have them on hand. (She'd better get knitting on some also.)


I lost my cable needle (somewhere in the house) and bought a new one. (The blue one.) Decided I hated it and had to find my regular cable needle on line. After posting to Ravelry asking what's it's called. Now I've got a name. Or you can check out Knit Picks tool.


Stay cool out there.

List Day

• Gas is still at $2.48 per gallon
• It's less than 20 bucks to fill the new car, when the tank is half empty
• There was two cars at the coffee shop this morning
• I grabbed the wrong muffin out of the freezer
• We have to dress up for work today. These shoes really kill my knees
• Fall is coming, Onion is low on the eastern sky
• Should that be, Winter is coming?
• Happy Friday Eve, everyone

1000 Words

It's been a while since I've posted. It's too hot to knit currently, so here is a run down of what I'm working on when I can.

Down the street on a smokey day


Grilltech's ribbed cabled socks


A washcloth. Both Perky and I love these colors


A pair of gem colored dragon scaled socks for me


Sleeves for the Eldest's sweater


The body of the sweater, almost ready to join the sleeves

List Day

• Gas is at $2.48 per gallon
• There was three cars at the coffee shop this morning
• I think I need some Sheepish socks. They are totally adorable.
• The new water heater is in and working well. Its on the lowest setting and quite warm
• We have a new tool at work. None of us like it, but we have no choice in the matter, which kinda blows
• Made my first car payment
• The timer never goes off if you don't set it
• It's almost time for my walk
• Have a good night

List Day

• Gas is holding at $2.48 per gallon
• There was three cars at the coffee shop this morning
• I've had anxiety dreams for the past two (three?) nights
• I'm working from home tomorrow while we get a new water heater
• When I send you an email stating there's an issue and list out what those issues are; don't write back asking what issues?
• Stop coming over and trying to justify your actions to me, I don't care. A replacement is being worked on. Let it go
• You needed to call me to say, I don't know when it will happen, but soon. Really? You've been saying that since May
• The day is almost over

Fun and Games

Yesterday we get home and walk thru the utility room; and hear a hissing noise. The same noise we heard when we left in the morning - the one I thought was the water heater doing it's job. Turns out it wasn't. One of the flex hoses had sprung a leak and had been spraying water all day. At this point, Grilltech is trying to get the water to stop spraying, while I'm on the phone trying to get a plumber.

Then it's a waiting game, because Grilltech has an hour before he leaves for work. Half an hour later, I get a phone call that a tech is on the way. Ten minutes before Grilltech has to leave he shows up. We're still having water spray because there appears to be a back fill on the water heater. The tech turns off the water at the main which makes it nice. Tells me how much the fix will be, then because the water had been going all day, it is possible the pilot light will go out. Ouch.

He gets me a quote to replace, because honestly with our luck, it will go out. I apply for their 12 months same as cash option, and luckily I get it. So Friday I'm getting a new water heater. Because the old one was out of code and it's a good idea to replace it.

Why is it when we get some money saved up, something comes along and wipes it out all out. So much for my cruise in two years.

Ouch

Yesterday I hung out in the car with the window down for an hour waiting on Grilltech. I was wearing a short sleeved shirt and it was a warm day. Today, I looked in the mirror and my arm is sun burnt. Hello summer.

Weekend Recap

Happy Solstice. The drive in was lovely this morning. The moon was full and silvery in the western sky. The last time this happened was 1967 (or was it 69?).

The Perky and Kommadant got a pool for the backyard. Baby Bird came over on Sunday and had to swim. It was cold. I'm thinking it might be July before it's warm enough for me to swim in.

I got a new car. It's a Nissan and gets much better mileage then the other car. Plus filling the tank is a lot cheaper.

I've finished a pair of socks for me. I'll get pictures up soon.

Cthulhu Fhtagn

Ouch

I've been doing Zombies Run. Sadly, it's during the hottest part of the day. Today, I got finished and looked in the mirror. I'm sun burnt. Grilltech and Perky just shake their heads and ask, did you wear sunscreen?