A new repellant recipe
Those empty boxes had to go. They have. Turns out that on Saturday morning, the local waste centre accepts any paper and cardboard I deem superfluous to my needs. No need to queue. No need to weigh the vehicle before and after, although I was willing. No big deal, really. As we continue to unpack, I’ll do it all again.
The family is trying a new repellant formula:
sweet almond oil, witch hazel, vitamin E, essential oils of peppermint, rosemary, lemongrass, citronella, geranium, lavender and eucalyptus
If the bugs aren’t discouraged, I’m back to the swat’em dance.
Did something nasty to a couple of toes. Now, kneeling is a parlour trick, and descending the stairs requires time. Hey, maybe the bug juice can provide topical numbing…
Still, things get done. The box maze is almost under control. The only “lost” object is a heavy brass cube that anchors our top-heavy coffee canister. The one “tom” has been found, in a yellow hamper. The dog has more bones.
I decided to connect the receiver and speakers this afternoon. Add more wire to the needs list, along with better speakers. The Bluetooth gadget works. We’re mentally prepared for our “soon to be installed” sat dish.
Almost through the fourth book by Peter May. I’m ready to recommend him, but make sure you bring a map; he does head for obscure corners of the planet. I have genealogical interest in the Hebrides, so these books fit in nicely, in the absence of firm travel plans on my part.
