Welcome to the month of March! Here is your new monthly thread.

As we always say when a new month starts: White Rabbits!!

White Rabbit illustration by Grace Slick, who is also author of the song.

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And here's another of her illustrations. The White Rabbit writing the song. On the same small red piano (with several missing keys) that she wrote it on circa 1965.

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White Rabbit!

Happy Saint David’s day to any Welsh among us.

Went to the movie theater earlier today to see the final installment of The Chosen Season 4.  It was excellent but it also made me tired.  I think I'll turn in early.

Not a bad first day of the month. Everything went well at work; had plenty of heavy traffic to deal with on the way home, and the rain didn't help much. I'm just glad I don't have anywhere to go tomorrow.

Yesterday was culture day at work. I just wore red, white and blue clothing, but a colleague wore her kimono and obi. We have a lot of Indian girls and they wore some beautiful saris.

Today Dai and I helped at an orienteering training morning. It was for some adult orienteers, some very experienced, through to almost beginner level.

Nothing special planned for tomorrow, just lazing around and catching up on some housework.

My computer has had a good rest over the past few days, so I am going to see if it wants to work.

My computer has had a good rest over the past few days, so I am going to see if it wants to work.
The computer does not want to know.

Didn't do anything today. Just took the day off. Rarely got up from my "throne" (my rocker/recliner). I did start a new book. It is about a club that was a few miles from here. The author (who delivered the book to me last week) interviewed many people about their memories. I know a bunch of them.

I also found a place to watch the total eclipse next month. It won't be total here. But it will be over my stepdaughter's house-but she is working. She lives in the Burlington area and I am sure it will be very crowded. My stepson told me about a park that is in his small town. Sounds perfect. Hopefully there won't be too many people there. I have the glasses but not a filter for my camera-yet. I am excited about this. It really is a once in a lifetime event.


Cat

Resting at home, after shopping, sorting out the iffy computer, just relaxing with it.

Today I am disappointed, for after a perfect day on the computer yesterday, today it will not even switch on.

My Family And I will have to celebrate my birthday some other day cause My Mother has to get a medical procedure done on Friday so it will have to be some other time.

Today I am disappointed, for after a perfect day on the computer yesterday, today it will not even switch on.


It might be time to replace it.


Cat

My Family And I will have to celebrate my birthday some other day cause My Mother has to get a medical procedure done on Friday so it will have to be some other time.

Well I hope you have a good day and a nice celebration.

It might be time to replace it.


Cat
Indeed, btw the computer still says no.

My Family And I will have to celebrate my birthday some other day cause My Mother has to get a medical procedure done on Friday so it will have to be some other time.
Best wishes for the day, and I hope all goes fine.

Well I hope you have a good day and a nice celebration.

Thank You. :)

Best wishes for the day, and I hope all goes fine.

Thank You. :)

Indeed, btw the computer still says no.
With the computer out of action yesterday was a day for doing other things. Now my tablet is getting slow.

I cannot believe my eyes!
What do I really see
Wonders never cease
My computer is working for me

With the computer out of action yesterday was a day for doing other things. Now my tablet is getting slow.
To best describe it, it is a struggle today.

First a couple of cop cars went by the house, sirens blaring. Then the fire trucks went by with thier sirens blaring, too. Followed by a couple of school buses and cars honking horns. I didn't go outside to cheer them on. Just waved from the door window. They probably didn't see me.


The high school girls basketball team won their championship game!!  :)


Cat

To best describe it, it is a struggle today.


Bummer  :(

First a couple of cop cars went by the house, sirens blaring. Then the fire trucks went by with thier sirens blaring, too. Followed by a couple of school buses and cars honking horns. I didn't go outside to cheer them on. Just waved from the door window. They probably didn't see me.

The high school girls basketball team won their championship game!!  :)

Cat


Good for them!  O0

First a couple of cop cars went by the house, sirens blaring. Then the fire trucks went by with thier sirens blaring, too. Followed by a couple of school buses and cars honking horns. I didn't go outside to cheer them on. Just waved from the door window. They probably didn't see me.


The high school girls basketball team won their championship game!!  :)


Cat

Congratz to them!

Sometimes we get those sounds in our neighborhood, from cop cars/fire trucks, when a mini-holiday parade (sponsored by the city) peruses the neighborhood.

First a couple of cop cars went by the house, sirens blaring. Then the fire trucks went by with thier sirens blaring, too. Followed by a couple of school buses and cars honking horns. I didn't go outside to cheer them on. Just waved from the door window. They probably didn't see me.


The high school girls basketball team won their championship game!!  :)


Cat

Congratulations to them. :)

All is fine, had my family with me this weekend.

The computer still does not want to know, and the tablet took ages to charge up.

All is fine, had my family with me this weekend.

The computer still does not want to know, and the tablet took ages to charge up.

I am glad you are doing well. Sorry about your computer situation though.

Update: The computer will not even switch on!

Update: The computer will not even switch on!
...seems better now!

...seems better now!

O0

You still might need a new one at some point?

Had my Herceptin injection last Thursday. This drug can have the effect of making you lose your hair, but mine has started to grow back.

On Saturday we drove across to Sandringham Park for an orienteering event. It was also the university championships so Elizabeth was there with some from her student club. We had a little catch up. I was tired in the evening.

Yesterday was Mother’s Day in the U.K. We went out for an evening meal and had some nice food.

Just found out from My Mother that she doesn't have the cancer and it didn't travel so that's really good news.  :)

Just found out from My Mother that she doesn't have the cancer and it didn't travel so that's really good news.  :)


Fab news Howard

Just found out from My Mother that she doesn't have the cancer and it didn't travel so that's really good news.  :)
Splendid news!

Just found out from My Mother that she doesn't have the cancer and it didn't travel so that's really good news.  :)

Yay! Good for her. I’m very glad to hear that.

O0

You still might need a new one at some point?
Looks to be a tablet only day!

Looks to be a tablet only day!
Can this be a miracle, the computer is working!

Fab news Howard


She also said that she needs radiation so she might be out of kilter whenever that happens.

Yay! Good for her. I’m very glad to hear that.


Thanks, I was worried for her.

Can this be a miracle, the computer is working!

Good News.

Good News.
All gone horribly slow now.

Just found out from My Mother that she doesn't have the cancer and it didn't travel so that's really good news.  :)


Great news, Howard!


She also said that she needs radiation so she might be out of kilter whenever that happens.


I've "enjoyed" radiation before.  Towards the end of it you get real tired (it starts out easy).  If it's like it used to be, there are long term and permanent effects too.  But one gets through it.  Best wishes to your mom.

She also said that she needs radiation so she might be out of kilter whenever that happens.


I am waiting for a start date for my radiotherapy treatment. I thought it would be sometime this month, but looks like it will be in April.

Had my Herceptin injection last Thursday. This drug can have the effect of making you lose your hair, but mine has started to grow back.



I am waiting for a start date for my radiotherapy treatment. I thought it would be sometime this month, but looks like it will be in April.


Karen, thanks for the updates.  I think I can speak for all of us here, we're pulling for you.  Personally, I've continued praying for you.  I wish you all the best.

All gone horribly slow now.

It hurts from time to time, probably when she gets into the shower.

Great news, Howard!

I've "enjoyed" radiation before.  Towards the end of it you get real tired (it starts out easy).  If it's like it used to be, there are long term and permanent effects too.  But one gets through it.  Best wishes to your mom.

Thanks, she beat breast cancer many years ago and she was worried about that situation.

Can this be a miracle, the computer is working!

All gone horribly slow now.

It hurts from time to time, probably when she gets into the shower.
My computer would even slower if I took it into the shower.

My computer would even slower if I took it into the shower.


    ;D    :D    ;D

She also said that she needs radiation so she might be out of kilter whenever that happens.


Wishing her all the best.


Cat

I am waiting for a start date for my radiotherapy treatment. I thought it would be sometime this month, but looks like it will be in April.




Karen, thanks for the updates.  I think I can speak for all of us here, we're pulling for you.  Personally, I've continued praying for you.  I wish you all the best.




What AG said.

I'm sure you are going to beat this.


Cat

Looks to be a tablet only day!


Just get a new computer. I'm sure you will be much happier not having to fight with your present computer.


Cat

I was tortured today. Went to the dentist.


Cat

Just get a new computer. I'm sure you will be much happier not having to fight with your present computer.


Cat
We are, it is finding the time when my I.T. Guru is available.

We are, it is finding the time when my I.T. Guru is available.


Gotcha!


Cat

We are, it is finding the time when my I.T. Guru is available.

Good to know.

Wishing her all the best.


Cat

Thanks.

I was tortured today. Went to the dentist.


Cat


Ah not what I thought. But hope it wasn’t too painful

Ah not what I thought. But hope it wasn’t too painful


Actually, this time wasn't as bad as other times but that sucky thing pinched the side of my mouth just a bit which didn't seem bad at the time. But last night it really hurt. It is still a little sore.


Cat

Actually, this time wasn't as bad as other times but that sucky thing pinched the side of my mouth just a bit which didn't seem bad at the time. But last night it really hurt. It is still a little sore.


Cat

Hope You Feel Better.

Actually, this time wasn't as bad as other times but that sucky thing pinched the side of my mouth just a bit which didn't seem bad at the time. But last night it really hurt. It is still a little sore.


Cat

I don’t know what to say. Other than I hope the pain subsides.

With guests due today for the weekend I am not even going to attempt to switch on the computer. Hopefully back online next week.

With guests due today for the weekend I am not even going to attempt to switch on the computer. Hopefully back online next week.

Please take care in all you do.

It’s just about time for these guys:

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For my birthday back in August Elizabeth and James gave me a gift card for a theatre in the nearby city. Dai and I went on Friday to see The Life of Pi. We had both read and enjoyed the book, so it was interesting to see how this had been interpreted for the stage. It was done very well I thought -Dai said he felt like he had watched a film.

We went for dinner beforehand at an Indian restaurant. They had a pre-theatre dinner option where four small dishes to share were brought for starters, and then four different dishes, together with rice and naan breads, were for the main course.

Yesterday I had to be in work for a bit in the morning as it was an open morning for prospective students to look around the school.

Today Dai and I went orienteering. The ground was very muddy, and there were some areas thick with brambles. It was supposed to be a middle distance event (shorter courses, and therefore shorter running times). I ended up being out for about the same time as usual, as did the course winners. The conditions on the ground made it much harder to get running.

For my birthday back in August Elizabeth and James gave me a gift card for a theatre in the nearby city. Dai and I went on Friday to see The Life of Pi. We had both read and enjoyed the book, so it was interesting to see how this had been interpreted for the stage. It was done very well I thought -Dai said he felt like he had watched a film.

We went for dinner beforehand at an Indian restaurant. They had a pre-theatre dinner option where four small dishes to share were brought for starters, and then four different dishes, together with rice and naan breads, were for the main course.

Yesterday I had to be in work for a bit in the morning as it was an open morning for prospective students to look around the school.

Today Dai and I went orienteering. The ground was very muddy, and there were some areas thick with brambles. It was supposed to be a middle distance event (shorter courses, and therefore shorter running times). I ended up being out for about the same time as usual, as did the course winners. The conditions on the ground made it much harder to get running.


Your evening sounded great. I saw the movie Life of Pi years ago. It would be great to see it on stage. I love the theatre.


Cat

For my birthday back in August Elizabeth and James gave me a gift card for a theatre in the nearby city. Dai and I went on Friday to see The Life of Pi. We had both read and enjoyed the book, so it was interesting to see how this had been interpreted for the stage. It was done very well I thought -Dai said he felt like he had watched a film.

We went for dinner beforehand at an Indian restaurant. They had a pre-theatre dinner option where four small dishes to share were brought for starters, and then four different dishes, together with rice and naan breads, were for the main course.

Yesterday I had to be in work for a bit in the morning as it was an open morning for prospective students to look around the school.

Today Dai and I went orienteering. The ground was very muddy, and there were some areas thick with brambles. It was supposed to be a middle distance event (shorter courses, and therefore shorter running times). I ended up being out for about the same time as usual, as did the course winners. The conditions on the ground made it much harder to get running.
O0

I like "The Life of Pi" as a film too!

Finally I got to be online, with the computer working. My guests have gone, and I spent the day visiting various places in London.

Your evening sounded great. I saw the movie Life of Pi years ago. It would be great to see it on stage. I love the theatre.


Cat

I’ve not seen said movie yet, but my parents have.

Finally I got to be online, with the computer working. My guests have gone, and I spent the day visiting various places in London.

That’s good, I hope you had good times with your guests. O0

Just had a frustrating five minutes on the phone with the nursing company that come to do my injections.

They call me the day before to tell me what time my appointment will be. Next appointment is next Thursday and we have a lunchtime function at work. I called to ask if a note could be put on my file saying I would like an appointment before 11 or after 3.30. All she could offer was for someone to call me the day before to discuss my appointment time. Well they do that anyway. Surely more sensible to know in advance what times might work better for someone, than having to rearrange appointments to fit in.

Just had a frustrating five minutes on the phone with the nursing company that come to do my injections.

They call me the day before to tell me what time my appointment will be. Next appointment is next Thursday and we have a lunchtime function at work. I called to ask if a note could be put on my file saying I would like an appointment before 11 or after 3.30. All she could offer was for someone to call me the day before to discuss my appointment time. Well they do that anyway. Surely more sensible to know in advance what times might work better for someone, than having to rearrange appointments to fit in.


UGGGH - so frustrating!  :(

Online, cannot promise anything, if I suddenly stop posting you know what that means.

Will be mostly off the forum a few days for travel.  Have a good weekend all!

Will be mostly off the forum a few days for travel.  Have a good weekend all!
Please take good care.

Online, cannot promise anything, if I suddenly stop posting you know what that means.
Ditto!

Will be mostly off the forum a few days for travel.  Have a good weekend all!

Enjoy your travel, see you soon. :)

I have been so looking forward to the eclipse in a few weeks. It is the first thing I have looked forward to in about a year.  I bought the glasses last year. I got a filter for my camera and I found the ideal spot that is off the beaten path.  My friend and her family were planning going. But she has backed out because they are telling people to stay home because there is supposed to be a lot of traffic. I told her that we should be fine because we will be mostly on back roads.

So now I don't have a ride. There will only be a partial eclipse here. I really don't want to miss this once in a lifetime event. So I am now looking for Plan B.


Cat

Will be mostly off the forum a few days for travel.  Have a good weekend all!

Please take care in all you do and most importantly be safe.

I have been so looking forward to the eclipse in a few weeks. It is the first thing I have looked forward to in about a year.  I bought the glasses last year. I got a filter for my camera and I found the ideal spot that is off the beaten path.  My friend and her family were planning going. But she has backed out because they are telling people to stay home because there is supposed to be a lot of traffic. I told her that we should be fine because we will be mostly on back roads.

So now I don't have a ride. There will only be a partial eclipse here. I really don't want to miss this once in a lifetime event. So I am now looking for Plan B.


Cat


Sorry that your lift fell through. Perhaps they will be persuaded if you try again?

Not sure about your “once in a lifetime” statement. I have seen two total eclipses and several partial ones.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solar_eclipses_in_the_21st_century

Sorry that your lift fell through. Perhaps they will be persuaded if you try again?

Not sure about your “once in a lifetime” statement. I have seen two total eclipses and several partial ones.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solar_eclipses_in_the_21st_century


Once in MY lifetime. I can't see myself traveling to those other places when I am having trouble getting less than 100 miles away.

I am working on Plan B. Will know in a few days or so if Plan B will work. If it doesn't, Plan C? Yeah, I really don't have a Plan C. I may have to just watch a partial here-but I have too many trees in my yard to see it. Maybe from the cupola?


Cat

Once in MY lifetime. I can't see myself traveling to those other places when I am having trouble getting less than 100 miles away.

I am working on Plan B. Will know in a few days or so if Plan B will work. If it doesn't, Plan C? Yeah, I really don't have a Plan C. I may have to just watch a partial here-but I have too many trees in my yard to see it. Maybe from the cupola?


Cat


I must have been lucky. I’ve seen two total eclipses and several partial without leaving my home town.

We went to Cambridge yesterday to meet up with James, Elizabeth and her boyfriend Paul and his family. The occasion was Elizabeth and Paul receiving their MA’s (a weird Cambridge/Oxford tradition - meet some basic criteria for the next few years after graduation and you get an MA). We watched them parade for college to the Senate House, then the ceremony, photos and then we went to Giggling Squid for a long chatty lunch.

I must have been lucky. I’ve seen two total eclipses and several partial without leaving my home town.


Plan C presented itself that might seem to work. I just have to iron out a few details.


We went to Cambridge yesterday to meet up with James, Elizabeth and her boyfriend Paul and his family. The occasion was Elizabeth and Paul receiving their MA’s (a weird Cambridge/Oxford tradition - meet some basic criteria for the next few years after graduation and you get an MA). We watched them parade for college to the Senate House, then the ceremony, photos and then we went to Giggling Squid for a long chatty lunch.



Congrats, Elizabeth & Pau!!!


Cat

I must have been lucky. I’ve seen two total eclipses and several partial without leaving my home town.


In 1991 I happened to see one on my birthday. (It was visible in parts of southern California.) I haven’t seen any others since.

Finally the computer said yes, but for how long for?

Had spent the weekend with the family, went out for a meal, nothing special, and time spent playing with my granddaughter.

My Mother starting tomorrow will be going into he hospital for her much needed procedure so she don't know as to how long she'll be gone for.

Will be mostly off the forum a few days for travel.  Have a good weekend all!


I'm back.  Had a good time with the family in Ohio.  :)

I'm back.  Had a good time with the family in Ohio.  :)

Glad to hear it. Welcome back; we missed ya!

I'm back.  Had a good time with the family in Ohio.  :)


Wonderful, welcome back, what did you do with your family? :)

I'm back.  Had a good time with the family in Ohio.  :)
O0 Good to hear!

Finally the computer said yes, but for how long for?
Let me try again

In my time being offline, I am getting on with other important things, and remember a few months ago, a few of us all visited an optician almost on the same day. I have had my eyes looked at, and in a few weeks time will need medical attention.

It's the month of cherry blossoms. As a half-Japanese that's a big deal for me. It is to March as pumpkins are to October.

My Mother is doing OK, she will be home soon and she'll be needing rehab.

My Mother is doing OK, she will be home soon and she'll be needing rehab.
That is good to hear, I wish her well.

In my time being offline, I am getting on with other important things, and remember a few months ago, a few of us all visited an optician almost on the same day. I have had my eyes looked at, and in a few weeks time will need medical attention.

Good to know; thank you for your update.

That is good to hear, I wish her well.

Thanks. :)

Finally the computer said yes, but for how long for?
Everything just went haywire then!

Finally the computer said yes, but for how long for?

Everything just went haywire then!

Oh no! :o

Maybe it should be looked into?

Oh no! :o

Maybe it should be looked into?

Could be time for a new computer? ???

Plan B just fell through.  :\'( :\'(  Looks like I won't get to see the total eclipse.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat

Plan B just fell through.  :\'( :\'(  Looks like I won't get to see the total eclipse.  :\'( :\'( :\'(


Cat


I take it you won't be following in the footsteps of the protagonist of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain", "you flew your lear jet up to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse of the sun".    :-X

Could be time for a new computer? ???

That’s what I was thinking.

I like to try to keep mine in good condition so that it will run well for as long as possible.

Could be time for a new computer? ???
As I have previously mentioned my I.T. Guru is away on holiday, and a new computer will be purchased when he is back home.

That’s what I was thinking.

I like to try to keep mine in good condition so that it will run well for as long as possible.

I haven't had a problem with mine in a few years.

I haven't had a problem with mine in a few years.
...and my computer is more than a few years old.

I take it you won't be following in the footsteps of the protagonist of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain", "you flew your lear jet up to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse of the sun".    :-X


Yeah, I forgot that was parked out back.

Actually, I had an offer to stay in a tent. Um...I don't think so-not in April in Vermont when it has been known to snow!

So I will just have to be content to see the partial.


Cat

As I have previously mentioned my I.T. Guru is away on holiday, and a new computer will be purchased when he is back home.

Yes. We must remember this.



...and my computer is more than a few years old.

As is mine. But it is starting to show a few signs of aging.

...and my computer is more than a few years old.

Did you buy it at a department store?

Did you buy it at a department store?
We purchased the computer from a specialised computer shop.

Easter weekend is always an orienteering weekend. Yesterday was sprint racing around a local university campus. I didn’t race, just helped at the finish. Today we were across on Cannock Chase. Supposed to be shorter courses, but I was out for the same sort of time (70+ minutes). It was muddy and slippery underfoot.

Tomorrow we are back to the same area.

Yesterday, my family arrived earlier than expected, we had a good time together.

Also, my computer is not responding...

...I will try again tomorrow.