AAA (Portside) recharged Ron’s battery and said it didn’t need to be replaced.

Found the battery booster Ron wanted for about $50 less on Amazon with free shipping.  Should arrive on Thursday.

We got lumber for the new raised bed garden.  Cedar was expensive; we settled on spruce.

Ron did a magnificent job putting it together from a corner kit that I’d ordered a while back.

After replacing the shower head with a handheld, he took the first outdoor shower of the year afterwards.

We got back in time to drive both James and Em home from work yesterday.

Had it together well enough this morning to fetch the paper and make coffee.

Picked up trash at Edgewater and drove James to work. Slapped on the new sticker; got the transfer station and laundry done early.

Ron put in the last a/c in the bedroom. It wasn’t too bad last night with the ceiling fan, but it’ll be better tonight.

I did some weeding and watering and had an allergic reaction to something; thank goodness for Benadryl. We had a good rain the other day, but it’s been bloody hot, in the nineties, so didn’t want to risk losing plants.

I like the long-handled sprinkler I bought for $5.99 at Christmas Tree Shop and sorry I didn’t get one sooner.

Ron cleaned out the trap in the bathroom sink and watered trees with huge buckets of water.

After a lot of soul-searching, I punted on the bluestone pavers; too hot and the car deal blew a hole in our available cash. The seller was very understanding, said to call him in September and we’d make arrangements if he still has them.

Ron and I figured out where the septic tank top is, and we adjusted the size of the newest, yet unplanted garden accordingly.

Ron promised to get lumber so we can get the raised bed put together tomorrow and maybe seed.

The van’s battery died again.  We’re looking to get a battery booster at AutoZone tomorrow.

Drove to Rochester and Rye, NH on Friday and Saturday for a Memorial Service for the wife of one of Ron’s college friends.  They held the service at the Seacoast Science Center.

The Center’s EDALHAB exhibit was built by Ron’s friend and three classmates at UNH!  The hot rods were a bonus.

Stopped in to Parkway Cycles on the way to pay for Peter’s car.

We stayed at the Governor’s Inn in Rochester; very nice!

Last night, we set up the new TV that arrived yesterday and the DVD player I’d picked up at Best Buy some weeks ago. It all works great!

We put down the first coat of paint on the new room. Love the color! I’ve made a mess of the floor, so Ron thinks we should paint it. He’s right.

I bought the G35X for Peter et al. They accepted my offer. We plan to drop off the certified check tomorrow on the way to NH. Peter has promised to get rid of the junkers.

Ron’s van is fixed. Made a mad dash to the credit union in Falmouth, Shaw’s for breakfast food, Sullivan Tire in Sandwich and back to give Robert a lift home. After a light supper, picked up the lemon balsamic on hold for us at Uncle Bill’s.

Rain all day, poured buckets at times. We are thrilled for our plants.

Kitty dropped by this morning and rested in one of the deck chairs.

Sullivan Tire has diagnosed the van’s A/C problems: leaks, compressor. Ron dropped it off earlier this morning after driving the boys. Van needs to stay another day.

I did the CSA run yesterday along with driving to Sandwich and dropping Em off in Hyannis for her work at the Cape Cod Mall.

Uploaded new Roving files and made database changes on Jim’s servers.

Drove Em to YAG this afternoon and did a shop at Christmas Tree and Whole Foods. Loaded and used the new Prime app and got some discounts. Ron and Em loved the chocolate and blueberry mochi.

Ordered a very inexpensive television set.  Should arrive day after tomorrow.

Picked up med at Walmart.  Stopped in to Uncle Billy’s.  Ron got a nice gift for his friend.  Put in an order for lemon balsamic.

Made stir fry with turnips, turnip greens, green beans, carrots, broccoli and garlic scapes, rice and strawberry shortcake for supper.

Got the chores done early.

Cleaned the DVD player.

Did a shop at the Cheese Store and the Pariah Dog Farm stand.

Got a good deal at the Organic Market on strawberries and Yerba Mate: 12 for the price of 10.

Strawberry shortcake for supper.

Yesterday, did some coding and drove Ron back and forth from Sandwich Sullivan Tire to get his A/C serviced.  They think there is a leak or leaks but couldn’t find the location, so he’ll bring it back on Tuesday.

Made tofu lasagna without cheese and roasted vegetables: scapes, Hakuri turnips, kale.

Got the okay from the cardiologist to come back in a year.  No stress test this Fall.

Picked up the wall paint for the new room yesterday.  Saved $10 with Aubuchon’s new online ordering system.

We scrambled to get our vehicle affairs in order.  Alpha’s training was cancelled, again.  Ron drove Robert to and from work and brought the van to Cormiers.  I lent Peter the truck to pick James up at Bridgewater State.  We hear he won a blanket at Bingo!

Ron got the van door repaired and passed inspection; he also made an appointment to have his A/C fixed tomorrow.

For supper, I made bean burgers, brownie mix cookies and roasted kale.  Baked some of the frozen biscuits Ron got the other day and microwaved corn and cauliflower.  Washed a pile of lettuce for salads tomorrow.

We have tomatoes AND roses.

I tried many times to get rid of the stupid Google Doodles.  Installed Panda antivirus on both machines and had to uninstall an application that I didn’t want in the first place that was interfering with my browsers.

Cleaned the carpet in our bedroom.

I’ve been cooking, watering, paying bills and even did a little mending today, but have neglected room painting and coding.

Got to get it together tomorrow.

Truck and I both passed inspection today: good checkup for me with the much smaller DvH and a sticker for the truck.

Paid a pile of bills.

Called and emailed that I’m not interested in working at Associates.

Ron and I picked out a paint shade we like for the new room.

Got four shelf units moved to the laundry/hardware area!

Watched parts of Episode 10 of Handmaid’s Tale.

Dropped off John’s plasterer’s hawk at his house; saw Doggo in the window, but she didn’t make a sound: good dog!

Installed Panda on WORKERBEE.

Scrambled eggs with garlic scapes for supper; fresh strawberries with cannoli ricotta filling and whipped cream for dessert.

My oh my.