so I survived the Monday morning routine of garbage and recycling day. Normally I set my alarm to get up between 6:30 - 6:45 am to gather it all up and get it out to the curb. The reason being is that I live in a wildlife area and there is also a bylaw ($) that garbage can be put out after 5 am. since I love the bears and animals in general - I make this sacrifice.....and the fact, I don't like to see the bears shot. Which often happens once they have become habituated to eating garbage, instead of their natural food-- then there are more human- bear confrontations. In my opinion, its a human problem and we are living in their habitat and creating much of the problem. Carelessly storing our refuge and cutting down forests and other habitat.
I remember a few years ago, of a story a neighbour told me of another neighbour whom called the police in the wee hours of the morning (3 am) complaining that there was a bear in his garbage. OMG or more like WTF - why was his garbage can being stored outside. Oh yes, and later he was heard by the same neighbour complaining of the teeth marks on his garbage lid......LMAO
And no that neighbour does not live on our cul-de-sac anymore.
Then there are the ones that repeatedly make the mistakes or bad judgement we'll call it.
Placing their refuge out improperly- unsecured lid and loose crap in the can- that is easily spread by said animals or birds. Thus being able to share their weeks worth of garbage strewn over the sidewalk, lawn, driveway and neighbours lawn.
Well at least the crows have fun with it! Its no wonder the raccoons haven't come back too. Recently had a neighbor that took to storing the garbage can and recycling box out front of her door the night before- I had to intervene, as I didn't want to have to wake up one morning to screaming!
-----Well enough of the garbage.......no really!
It was a beautiful day, albeit a little crisp- but the sun was shining and the mountains on the North Shore were beautiful. Admired them while I was out there working for part of the day. I am thankful that I don't have to work in the same office or environment every day- that its ever changing. I have days when its wonderful to be outside in the fresh air and sun. Other days its rainy cold and damp. Have learned to handle the challenges- and deal with many nice, interesting and different types of people. The flexibility of my job is great- especially when Al was ill on numerous occasions or was just housebound. At least I have an income and an outlet to myself for my sanity.
Right not my biggest dilemma is with my new phone- the blue tooth. well already did the 'sink' with the car. But cannot figure out the voice answering part while on the road- and the phone guy at the mall didn't either....have to work on it. A chat with the car dealer perhaps? And must get on that Blackberry school --have been told about.:)
Did a quick bout of decluttering late this afternoon whilst looking for some important paperwork- its amazing how fast I can clear a couple tables! I did find the papers- in a safe place and all is well again. But it felt good to de-clutter- it was freeing- so I need to do much more of it!
Get some fresh coats of paint and get rid of some unneeded furniture and other items too.
well getting late time to slap a sandwich together for tomorrow's work day- get the drops in Sasha's ears and brush/floss.....
ciao
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