another quickie

[susandennis]

We had a great day yesterday. Bill did/fixed so many wonderful things.

The deadbolt on my front door is now smart! When I come home (phone in pocket) it unlocks when I get near it and relocks on its own when I'm inside.

My shower now works! Half the water was going out the regular spout and half through the shower head. I was doing it wrong! He said it was the spout plug and it was 100% correct. When I pull that sucker up with an extra tug, all the water comes out the shower head!!

Biggie's kibble tower is now secured to a fine, steady wooden base so he can't topple it over any more.

We noodled out a great solution to getting electricity to my table top for tablet charging and stuff. I had a cord running up there that looked ugly and both the cats and I tripped over regularly. We're waiting on an Amazon shipment to fix that.

The door to my halfbath now has bright new hooks and lots of them that aren't old looking and wonky.

Busy, busy, busy.

We had lunch at BokaBok which I'd always wanted to try. Next time I'll get the chicken and skip the fries but, also, their biscuit was delicious.

And then we went north for dinner which turned out to be the traffic nightmare I envision. There are so many great places north of downtown. But, I live south of downtown and getting north at dinner time is just painful.

But we did it and went to Bizzaro Cafe. It's quirky and charming and some of the food is outstanding.

Right now, it's early morning and I have a loudly purring Biggie stretched across my arms. He just finished digging his kibble out of the tree and is resting from the effort, I think.

Today we have no big plans. More little stuff to do. Plus we didn't see last night's Jeopardy GOAT show so we need to catch up on that.

My new smart lock...

Comments

[jusummerhayes.livejournal.com]

I bet it feels wonderful to get all those jobs done. And so nice to spend time together. Enjoy your day. Ju

[susandennis]

It's amazing to have them all done. I'm so grateful. And, yes, spending time with my baby brother who is now an old man is great fun. He turned out pretty darned good despite my best efforts to sabotage him when we were kids :)

[jusummerhayes.livejournal.com]

I know the feeling.

Me and my eldest and only bro never did get on; we do much better now but at the time...arghh. It must have driven my parents nuts.

🙏

[maju01.livejournal.com]

What a useful brother you have! And he's good company too - you are blessed.

[susandennis]

I really am.

[hopefulspirit.livejournal.com]

He's getting a lot done!

I've been debating getting a smart lock, or even one with a key code.

[susandennis]

I'd love to have a complete lock system with a key code and camera but condo laws say I cannot change the outside of my door. :(

[nanila]

Oooh, fancy lock. What's in the little green spout over the key hanger?

[susandennis]

Isn't that cute?? it's just a little OEM cubby hole. It holds my sunglasses and my bus card and, actually, held my keys until I got the kiwi

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

What did you eat at Bizarro? I looked at the menu and pretty much started drooling around the pumpkin ravioli and butternut gnocchi section.

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

How awesome to have a brother like that! I'll trade you... : )

[susandennis]

sorry. no deal. I'm keeping him.

[christalin80.livejournal.com]

Well crap, it was worth a try. I definitely would have gotten the better end of the deal. Hope you two have a wonderful visit! : )

[ani-mama.livejournal.com]

I love your little door cubby and key holder!

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

I love Bizarro. It was always so cozy and delicious. For a number of years, one of the waiters there had been my dancing partner in ballet when we were kids. He was a truly fantastic dancer and had one of the most beautiful and classical looking faces. When he ran things there everything was a hilarious time.

[susandennis]

This was my second trip and I agree about cozy and delicious for sure.

[celluloid-jam.livejournal.com]

I love Bizarro! They used to have a sign in the front of their restaurant that said something along the lines of if they saw you on your phone while seated at a table, you'd be charged an extra $10 rudeness fee. Also I once got drunk and stole a poster from their bathroom wall. *snortle*

If you're ever craving amazing Italian, check out Salvatore's in Ravenna. They're my #1 Italian choice, seconded by Bizarro. I hear their wild boar dish is to die for - it's not on the menu, but if you ask for it, they will make it for you. :)

[susandennis]

thanks for the tip!