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sKePTiKal:
Berkey is the correct spelling. And one must be discerning about which filter one buys. They have both carbon and ceramic. I lean both ways, depending on the water situation - which is why independent testing is so important in my process. I have both filters. Haven't needed to use it even with my heavy iron water.
And it's snowing this morning; windy and COLD. People are knitting hats & mittens for distribution in WNC. But I hear troubling reports (true? one doesn't know these days) that the people building and donating tiny houses are having them condemned/confiscated by local inspectors. Even as the shelters are being closed down. I don't know what I believe. I want to be eyes on, myself, before deciding what is true.
But today's challenge is driving 4 hrs into the mountains & back to retrieve some customized items before prime hunting season next week. The whole state basically shuts down. And barometric pressure is down to hurricane levels here; bringing in a dusting of snow and cold windy weather. Not fun driving in a jeep. But Rudi has learned to tack into the wind... so here we go!
Propane tank is fixed. Cheap, too. Now to get it filled.
lighter:
Yesterday the HVAC guy blew soot out of the gas furnace. I want to cry when I contemplate getting those sooty footprints off the tile. It's everywhere in the mechanical room.
That fixed the furnace problem till temps dropped into the 30s. That was an expensive, last, attempt to limp along with that unit.
$4500 later, we were lucky a new furnace could be installed today. I'm cleaning the main wooden louvered slat returns, 3 of them, choked with dust.
The tv problem was easily solved.....checked the electric panel. Several circuits were flipped.
The smell in the family room closet....😭. So so so bad ...dead mouse ...dead.... something. I had the HVAC guy look at the little service area....when I tried the room spun and spun and spun. We all think it's dead animal. My plan is to add an eye hook and zip tie that closet shut.... the smell remains contained, that way. Will put 4 luggage racks. There's a huge dresser and armour for clothes....door hooks for hanging. Will be ok, but had to talk myself out of a tree every time that smell hit me 😭.
So....heat ✔️
Dead animal stench ✔️
Laundry done ✔️
Beds half complete, but must get extra small beds out and made. Considering setting them up in heated garage this time, giving them their own tv. Will see.
Sixteen guests arrive for Thanksgiving week. If I have time I'll put up some pine garland on front door and main fireplace upstairs. No lights. Nails already in place.
I'm feeling really off....my brain feels like it's jiggling in me brain pan, along with increased vertigo activity. Driving is exhausting , bc I have to focus SO HARD.
I'll try the maneuver you sent, Hops. Again. The first time I whacked my head so hard on bedrails, I saw stars. I'll choose bedrails free bed tomorrow and get on with it.
SO windy here.....and cold. Snowed back home.....winter's coming.
Lighter
sKePTiKal:
Ugh! Can't believe you're still dealing with the vertigo Lighter!
I've had a couple days in a row feeling not connected to my body - which results in similar vertigo systems. I've been observing closely to see what it's all about. It's only some moves which cause the lack of propriception. Which is even ODDER.
Suspected very low barometric pressure for awhile. We have a visual glass for that and it's way extreme. But it's not conclusive. No one's talking about geo-magnetic storms (which have coincided with previous short bouts - Holly too). Not doing anything to body/self that would cause this either. So I relate to how frustrating it is.
Snow calls for hot tea or cocoa, a fire, and a good book!
Hopalong:
Inner ear issue, maybe?
hugs
Hops
lighter:
Sorry you're experiencing the V too, Amber. Mine is almost gone, but fir some thoughts and extreme head movements paired with eye movement....when I'm testing for it.
I can move head....all normal, but pair with eye movement up and it's back. Like the cat stretch ..almost a tension thing rather than ear rock/ inner ear thing. Plus, the thought thing....just baffling.
Maybe a combination of things?
Met when the rangers, if I didn't post about it. And the tree guy. All very nice fellas and they got a long swimmingly. Hoping my involvement won't be necessary going forward, but will see.
All laundry done....mostly folded or placed on beds. House is off Airbnb for now. Felt weird to leave it unfinished, but I have things going on at home. Getting ready for Nutcracker performance with DD22 now. Will pick up a Christmas tree and write cards at coffee shop to put in mail this evening.
Cookie baking next!
Lighter
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