Toliver
@toliver.bsky.social
Retired librarian, techie, reader, calligrapher, like fountain pens and ink, and World of Warcraft. No DMs, please
Plumbers fixed the freezing pipes... I hope because next week the highs will be in the low 20s.
December 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Plumbers fixed the freezing pipes... I hope because next week the highs will be in the low 20s.
I'm not following back posters who just repost what others have posted. I don't need to see the same things over and over.
December 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I'm not following back posters who just repost what others have posted. I don't need to see the same things over and over.
The hot water on demand line is frozen again and it is only 22 degrees! I've contacted the plumber but I guess something will have to be done.
December 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The hot water on demand line is frozen again and it is only 22 degrees! I've contacted the plumber but I guess something will have to be done.
The tankless water heater froze up last night but a kind set of plumbers thawed it out. Plumber #1 is going to think about a fix but he thinks it will be okay, unless we go into the -0s again. I think it was something outrageous last night like -17 with the wind chill.
December 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The tankless water heater froze up last night but a kind set of plumbers thawed it out. Plumber #1 is going to think about a fix but he thinks it will be okay, unless we go into the -0s again. I think it was something outrageous last night like -17 with the wind chill.
More snow, high winds, the trick the next few days is to keep the pipes from freezing. Right now it is 2 degrees with the wind chill.
December 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
More snow, high winds, the trick the next few days is to keep the pipes from freezing. Right now it is 2 degrees with the wind chill.
Siri is serving up 70s music and I am here for it.
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Siri is serving up 70s music and I am here for it.
So the bear that comes by now and then, apparently climbed up on top of the covered wood pile and peed. It froze. I don't know how long ago but isn't he supposed to be hibernating?
December 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
So the bear that comes by now and then, apparently climbed up on top of the covered wood pile and peed. It froze. I don't know how long ago but isn't he supposed to be hibernating?
It's snowing again? Really? This is like the old days before Climate Change hit.
December 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It's snowing again? Really? This is like the old days before Climate Change hit.
Another snow storm coming today along with high wind. That means I'll probably lose electricity and internet. I don't have anything but the wood stove as backup anymore so Pioneer Woman may be tested on her cooking skills.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Another snow storm coming today along with high wind. That means I'll probably lose electricity and internet. I don't have anything but the wood stove as backup anymore so Pioneer Woman may be tested on her cooking skills.
Why is it that the best snow boots are the ugly ones?
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Why is it that the best snow boots are the ugly ones?
It is so beautiful up here in the mountains with everything covered in snow and the clouds pink! Going to be a cold night with more snow on the way.
December 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
It is so beautiful up here in the mountains with everything covered in snow and the clouds pink! Going to be a cold night with more snow on the way.
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choo choo, motherfucker
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
choo choo, motherfucker
My short shrimpy 16 pound dog now knows how to open the door to the garage, something the 10 year old still struggles to do. It has to be pulled to open it. How does he pull it down and pull hard enough to open it while he's in the air?
December 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
My short shrimpy 16 pound dog now knows how to open the door to the garage, something the 10 year old still struggles to do. It has to be pulled to open it. How does he pull it down and pull hard enough to open it while he's in the air?
I think I've managed to buy almost everyone presents today. If my shopping is done this early, it will be a first.
December 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I think I've managed to buy almost everyone presents today. If my shopping is done this early, it will be a first.
The kids gave me a Little Free Library. Wonderful present but I live on a dead end dirt road in the mountains and more deer than humans come by.
November 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The kids gave me a Little Free Library. Wonderful present but I live on a dead end dirt road in the mountains and more deer than humans come by.
Thanksgiving dinner from the organic store was delicious. I honestly don’t think I could do better. Everyone was full and happy. Another good part? There’s enough left overs to feed the rest of the family tomorrow.
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Thanksgiving dinner from the organic store was delicious. I honestly don’t think I could do better. Everyone was full and happy. Another good part? There’s enough left overs to feed the rest of the family tomorrow.
Tomorrow's Thanksgiving Dinner will be first: I'm hosting a dinner with everything ordered. We'll see how that goes. As I've told everyone, with my brother's health so fragile, I don't have the time. This may become a new tradition if the food is good. 🙂
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Tomorrow's Thanksgiving Dinner will be first: I'm hosting a dinner with everything ordered. We'll see how that goes. As I've told everyone, with my brother's health so fragile, I don't have the time. This may become a new tradition if the food is good. 🙂
My brother is doing better but he has a long recovery ahead of him. The Thanksgiving dinner that I didn't plan to hold is shrinking to a manageable level and, lastly, I've resolved to remove everyday irritants from my life. Can't control people, surely I'll have better luck with the inanimate.
November 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
My brother is doing better but he has a long recovery ahead of him. The Thanksgiving dinner that I didn't plan to hold is shrinking to a manageable level and, lastly, I've resolved to remove everyday irritants from my life. Can't control people, surely I'll have better luck with the inanimate.
My brother is in and out of hospital/care home, sister in law is finally accepting the reality and I'm exhausted. And sad.
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
My brother is in and out of hospital/care home, sister in law is finally accepting the reality and I'm exhausted. And sad.
Unbeknownst to me, Fizz, the ex-angelic dog, hid his bone in my bed and then ate it through the top sheet! It looks like he may have gone a bit mad because there's a whole line of holes in it. Then he nudged the pillows over the whole mess and left if as a bedtime surprise.
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Unbeknownst to me, Fizz, the ex-angelic dog, hid his bone in my bed and then ate it through the top sheet! It looks like he may have gone a bit mad because there's a whole line of holes in it. Then he nudged the pillows over the whole mess and left if as a bedtime surprise.
Tried out my new shower last night only to discover there was no hot water! Men showed up early this morning, in the snow, to fix it. Then another duo showed up to fix it. I like this contractor!
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Tried out my new shower last night only to discover there was no hot water! Men showed up early this morning, in the snow, to fix it. Then another duo showed up to fix it. I like this contractor!
I awoke to Snow! About 3 inches on the ground and 27 F. It is lightly snowing now, too. It's vey pretty, especially since I don't have to go out in it. First snow + icy roads = accidents in a college town.
November 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I awoke to Snow! About 3 inches on the ground and 27 F. It is lightly snowing now, too. It's vey pretty, especially since I don't have to go out in it. First snow + icy roads = accidents in a college town.
I'm trying to recall the pre-snowstorm to-do list. Not much snow predicted but bitter temps and high winds will make the likelihood of losing power and internet high. Pioneer Woman will put a pot of hot water on the wood stove, this time, 'cause if I can make coffee, I can survive.
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I'm trying to recall the pre-snowstorm to-do list. Not much snow predicted but bitter temps and high winds will make the likelihood of losing power and internet high. Pioneer Woman will put a pot of hot water on the wood stove, this time, 'cause if I can make coffee, I can survive.
The new shower is almost done. It looks great but no one has noticed yet how narrow it is. Hint: It is pretty narrow! But better than the other one which I not-so-lovingly call "The Coffin."
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The new shower is almost done. It looks great but no one has noticed yet how narrow it is. Hint: It is pretty narrow! But better than the other one which I not-so-lovingly call "The Coffin."