Gas Lines

Holy cow (!!)

The gas line hacking is still not on my news feed -- I had no idea.  Hubby gave me a heads up yesterday.  I, in turn, warned the kids and a couple of friends.  Every one of us had problems getting and finding gas (stations were already out of gas).  That was on my errand list ahead of the drive to Asheville since I had half of a tank.  I waited in line for about 30 minutes at a Costco.

Kids and hubby all had near empty tanks.  Took time, but all of us are filled.  Hubby is driving back to Asheville today because he has a full tank -- just enough to get there.  If he goes from hotel to work, he'll potentially get stuck in VA.  Kids and I will assess the situation to see if we should go this weekend.  Holding a full tank isn't a bad idea if this ends up being a "thing."

One more issue from a year+ of issues.  Just when I feel like I can start going out in the world again -- now I have to conserve gas.  (And, I realize in the scheme of things, with all going on in so many parts of the world -- not a real problem, just a privileged frustration.)

I was able to go to the recycling center yesterday to drop off boxes before I set out to get gas.  Out trash service is STILL problematic and I didn't want boxes sitting curbside all week.  Today is RAIN and more rain.  Turns out, it's close and convenient.  No charge for recycling (comes out of county taxes).  Great option for large overflow.  They also take care of other specialty items for a charge (paint cans, regular trash, appliances, electronics).

Got my monthly yesterday too.  Good timing.  I can feel yucky all day today.  Not leaving the house, not even to walk the dogs (crazy rain storms).  I have a bunch of house chores to do and that's all.  By the weekend, the worst of it will be over.  Good day to "nest" at home after a restless night's sleep (night sweets, cramps, headache).  

I finished the second season of Line of Duty and it was SO GOOD (!!)  I won't start the next season yet because I can't get sucked in for hours (unless I don't go to Asheville).  Love the acting and the camera style and the story that twists and turns.  5 seasons.  3 or 4 are free on Prime, then you have to pay.  BBC just aired 5th season in UK.

I keep forgetting to grab pictures of some of the fun stuff that came for the new house.  I packed it all yesterday so I'll (hopefully!!) remember to take pictures this weekend.  Amazon and Anthropology.  I took this picture last week -- Anthropology.  New mug, serving tray and some napkins (I did a napkin clean out -- love using cloth napkins).  Tulips in the background still looking pretty.  

That's all from here.  Update tomorrow on the trip.  I plan to leave tomorrow morning, but I might wait until Friday if the gas situation is still unclear.  Have a happy day and stay well.  Later gators.