Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • I Want a Mural

    Seen yesterday, half a mile or so from the Seattle Fauntleroy Ferry terminal.   (I wonder how the HOA would feel about me putting a mural on the side wall of the house.         Continue reading

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  • New Vet

    I like our newI like this vets' office. They have treats in the exam rooms and blankets for pets who need a hidey place.   Truffle's first hiding spot was behind the monitor, but the vet preferred her out in the exam area.   And yes, other than the weight, they did the exam with… Continue reading

  • “Who are you?” said the Caterpillar.

    I was deadheading the Petunias (it's too hot for this, also sticky). I had an uninvited., but not really unwelcome, visitor in the flower patch. Apparently, a broken stem is very tasty. Adult Vicki had a fleeting thought "Are you going to eat my Petunias?" followed by "It's only one caterpillar and there are a… Continue reading

  • Passports

    Good news: we submitted passport applications in Tacoma (Pierce County) today. (The next appt in Kitsap County would be in October!)   Bad: to ensure not being late, we ended up being 45 min early. When the Greeter said "I'll check you in. They might call you early.", we went in. Of course, they didn't… Continue reading

  • I Shot the Balloon!

    I was on the Archery team in college. After college, I didn't shoot much, although my bow and arrows came with me every time I moved.   Seven years ago, I tried a range in Pacifica, CA (I had a Groupon coupon) but I didn't like it for some reason, so I never went back.… Continue reading

  • My New Cabinet

    My new glass cabinet (purchased on craigslist). Three doors were warped when I got it, so I had them fixed. We finally got the glass put back in.   It's wired, but we're going to replace the two light fixtures with LED fixtures.   The lowest shelf in each section is solid wood, the others… Continue reading

  • I Can See (More) Clearly Now

    So… about a month before we moved, back in October, I broke one of the ear pieces of my glasses at the hinge. Not easily fixed.   It being Coivdtine + the stress of packing, I put the glasses into a case, grabbed my previous pair (which worked pretty well) and said "After we move… Continue reading

  • Oops

    Nothing to see here. Please move along. Continue reading

  • Beaches

    It's still Too Hot, so we took another road trip. This time, we went south, first to Twanoh State Park, where we were lucky to find a parking space! We waded in Hood Canal, watched tiny crabs scuttle under the very clear water, and enjoyed being cool and wet. Next, we drove into Union, where… Continue reading

  • Hurricane Ridge

    It was Much Too Hot today, so we took a road trip to Port Angeles and went up Hurricane Ridge. It was cooler at 4000 ft. There was even a small amount of residual snow! Also deer and one rabbit (that we saw). Lovely vistas. Not too many people. Nice. Continue reading