Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.
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Another back-and-forth night’s sleep, but subconsciously knowing that the Alarm was set, did affect its quality. When I woke before the Alarm went off, I simply shut it down so that Kathy could have extra sleep, while I took my morning shower. I had just finished shaving when Kathy knocked on the door. While she did her thing, I prepared our breakfast snack and brought our Coffees near our Computers. After our snack and morning medications, I had work to do some work.
We needed the lights on to be able to safely walk around and see what we were doing. Outside the sky was filled with Clouds. The Weather Network Radar immediately showed Storm Clouds circling our area, but everything outside was dry. Next, I had to fill in my Questionnaire and photograph my Q-Pass along with making my appointment for next month. As soon as our Coffees were finished, we headed out the door. By the time we got to the door, the Clouds had opened up and were pouring Rain.
Kathy waited while I tried running unsuccessfully between the Raindrops. To say that I was a little damp would be an understatement. I was surprised to see the majority of the drivers on the roads, driving according to the weather conditions.
Though I was early for my appointment at the Canadian Blood Services, I was glad to have been able to calmly handle the Road Conditions. When you are sent the On-Line Questionnaire, it is because your appointment had been confirmed for that day. When I went to check in, they did not have my name on their list. Brenda took me to a Reference Room and found that they had been looking on the Whole Blood Donation list, rather than the Plasma Donation list.
Kathy was busy reading one of her books while I was giving the Gift of Life. While the process was taking place we talked about advancements in Technology from the time we were growing up to what our grandchildren are dealing with today. That was when I brought up the technology that we used while being Off the Grid in the desert. When Irvin heard me talking about that, he said that was what he has been telling his wife he would like to do. He wants to ask more questions the next time we meet. I walked out after giving my 161st Donation.
Though the
Rain
was still coming down when we left, it was not as bad as earlier. We
stopped at Guardian
Storage to find
no Mail
waiting for us.
Passing the Pioneer gas station, it was noted that the Gasoline had risen by Six Cents/Litre, while Diesel had dropped Ten Cents/Litre.
With the Rain continuing to fall, we stopped at Wendy’s to have their Chicken Nuggets for lunch. Looking out the window as we ate, we saw the Clouds getting darker and the Rain getting more intense. As soon as it calmed a bit we scrambled out to the Car and headed for home.
I dropped Kathy at the front entrance before waiting in the Car for the intensity of the Rain to slow a bit. Inside the Apartment I was able to check The Weather Network again to see that the temperature had risen to 63 F (17 C), while the Radar showed the Rain was starting to split around our area.
That was when we realized that because of the intense Rain, we had forgotten to stop at the Bulk Barn. Out we went again to take advantage of their Senior Discount Day. Every Wednesday Seniors save Fifteen Percent on their purchases of Healthy Snacks.
Feeling hungry and tired when came out, we went to the nearby Arby’s for Roast Beef Sandwiches for supper. Surprisingly, the Rain was down to a Drizzle when we headed for home.
The “6 o’clock Local News” showed that our area had accumulated over an Inch of Rain, which increases the risk of Flooding. They also forecasted more Wet Weather in the next week, as well as some Flurries. Just what we need.
After watching a few episodes of “Mayday”, Kathy went to bed, while I write this post. We will see what tomorrow brings.
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It’s about time.
Krackers
If a child refuses to nap, are they guilty of resisting a rest?
