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My treadmill came to a dead stop 3 times this morning. It's a damn good thing I'm only walking slowly. I have an email into the company. But, I'm not hopeful they will be of any help. I should call but I can't stand the thought of that. Turns out the parts are still under warranty. But since it is an intermittent problem and not one that can be reliably reproduced on demand, I suspect it will be a bitch to fix. Even if I can find someone to fix it. I also have an email into my friend Tjia who owned the gym to see if she knows anyone who might fix a home treadmill.

Grrrrrr

Then, of course, I spent a long time treadmill shopping. I like the one I have. I like the way it looks. I like the size. I do wish it would incline but the fact that it does not keeps me from having to walk uphill so not all bad at all. When it stops, I don't fall off so that's good but I don't need treadmill discouragement. It's not like I love walking on it in the first place.

Killed by a treadmill. There are so many more embarrassing ways to go and my brother could maybe sue the company and haul in a bundle. So there's that.

I have no going out plans today. I just don't feel like it. Even for a free donut. I'm just bummed out about the treadmill I guess. Also Fitbit and I agree that I did not sleep that great last night. So Crabby Appleton reporting for duty.

I think I'll go get into my beautiful shower and see if I can wash this crabby off.

And three more things

1. I ordered a mat for my treadmill. It sits on very low pile carpeting but still. Maybe. I'm grasping at straws here. I should have done this when I first got the treadmill, actually.

2. Today is the 21st anniversary of the implosion of the Kingdome. The Kingdome was a stadium across the street sitting where the football stadium sits today. It had tons of issues and was ugly but I loved it. I had a very clear view of the whole demise because The Tree That I Hate topped off about midway up the floor below me back then. I took a photo every day from the day they announced the Kingdome was going to be killed until the new stadium opened. The very old and ugly web pages live on with the saddest little 30 pixel photos. I remember that implosion as one of my memory milestones.

3. And speaking of milestones... I will - assuming the treadmill doesn't stop me - turn 72 on Sunday. I know, from experience, that there are lots of birthday wishes coming but I have a favor to ask instead. spacefem did this on her birthday and I thought it was enchanting and fun so I am just flat out copying her.

I want questions. Ask me anything. I will answer everyone with respect, I promise. The question can be silly or profound or profane or personal or not. Whatever you want to know. That's what I want for my happy birthday wishes this year, please.

Thanks.

Biggie 2021

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