–Back is still killing me.
–Took a swim. Pool was 87, which might have felt warm last season, but just felt pleasant today. I’m getting wimpier…
Month: May 2021 (Page 3 of 3)
–Mowed the lawn, did a little pruning.
–Took a swim.
–Went to Sunrise farmers market for cherries, strawberries, radishes, squash.
–Went to Best Buy for a headphone adapter for the Android. It appears that there are zero apps that affect earpiece (or headphone) volume. I did find one though that acts like it would blow the speaker out the window. Also discovered “assistive touch” on the iPhone, which SEEMS to allow volume control beyond the buttons. Much playing around to do.
–Made breakfast for dinner: Corralitos bacon, scrambled eggs, grits. Yum!
–Replaced hearing aid batteries around 9 AM.
–Installed large grouphead and new solenoid on Livietta. Solenoid made no difference whatsoever. Tried 18 grams of coffee in larger portafilter: no go. Had to remove some to get the portafilter in. The pull was kind of messy. Hard to imagine I can only add (about) 2 grams when going from a 49mm to a 54mm portafilter. [edit] Turns out I likely have a single or double basket, which might only be good for 14 grams. Just ordered a La San Marco triple basket, allegedly good for 21 grams (though probably not on this machine). Should be better, anyway.
–Samsung Galaxy Z Flip came in. Great ergonomics. Sound on a call with Grace was no better than iPhone. Trying to eliminate all unwanted apps and such, then add the GOODEV volume increaser. It currently seems to be stuck in an infinite loop of Android system updates. [edit] Finally stopped updating. Got the GOODEV app and tried it out. Not too impressive.
–Had breakfast of a sort at the Holiday Inn Express: I put in an order, they bring out a plate. Good coffee.
–iPod with solid-state memory came. It’s thick, has U2 autographs on the back, and the touch ring sits way proud of the center button (and top of case). Could be intentional, but I have my doubts. When I plugged it into the laptop, iTunes came on and took over, repeatedly. Further, my playlist seems only to exist on iTunes; I can’t find it on the laptop. Crap.
–Had leftover potato and crunchy vegetable salads plus Corralitos cheesy Bavarian and jalapeno sausage. Good stuff.
–Took the Beemer to the beach. Big slowdown because the 1 south exit off 17 was blocked. Eventually dropped off the espresso machines at Great Infusions. Went to Watsonville, had lunch at McDonald’s, closed the account at Bay Federal (got two checks). Went to La Selva Beach and took some pics: 110 Playa is being totally redone. Went to Marina Holiday Inn Express, checked in. Got a room on the top floor–for more money. Drove into Pacific Grove: cold and foggy (sunny in Seaside). Went to REI and got three nice long-sleeve shirts–for $185. Had dinner at Smash Burger; not so great. Got expensive gas in Marina.
–Rode the canal 12.5 miles with Tom Elken–I on the InnerLight, he on my Turbo Vado. Warm, but a good ride.
–Went to Bel Air for prepared salads, oranges, apples. Made turkey burgers for dinner.
–Pool is still cloudy. Added another envelope of shocker. Also upped the RPMs on main and booster pumps. Crap.
–Added more chlorine to the pool. Still cloudy. Went to Home Depot and got some pool shock and a pegboard. Used the pool shock. Pool is improving but still cloudy. Also, big, constant air bubbles this afternoon. I’m about to give up. Stopped and started the pumps, air bubbles may have gone away, but at these pump speeds they should never appear. Hung the pegboard in the garage.
–Went to the Sunrise farmers market for tomatoes, broccoli, oranges, tamales, salsa, etc.
–TOOK A SWIM!!. Pool was 82 and I dove in (poorly). In hindsight, I probably would have been okay at 80. Pool needs chlorine, but seems okay beyond that.