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[CapricornFarm]

Ditto.

The air pump to the pond crapped out in the heat. I hope it has some kind of over-temp shut off mechanism and it isn't just fried. I had a back up and put it on line but it only has a single output. I will have to buy fittings to split the air and run the filter and bottom drain at the same time. I have the filter running only.
The fake rock I have covering it must be trapping heat. I'll have to figure out how to protect the pump and camo it for the summer.

I just got home from the nursing home after feeding DH and helping him get settled. I was very clear about wanting to know what speech therapy has to say about his aspiration risk and what the rehabilitation plan and goals are. I was quite pleased with the kind nature and thorough communication of each and every employee I met while there.

After leaving, I contacted the money grubbing "senior life advisor" at the Hearth to tell her I was moving DHs things out of the Hearth and she started in stating that their nurse had to evaluate him to determine if it was medically necessary that he not return. Otherwise, I had to give 30 days notice to terminate. To which I replied that they were notified by me 12 days ago that DH was admitted to the hospital. If they failed to contact hospital staff to coordinate that visit during the last 12 DAYS that's on them, not on me.

I also informed her that I spoke face to face with one of the doctors attending his care in the hospital and that doctor said that DH's level of care requirements at this point were more than the Hearth could handle. Oh, and the additional "enhanced care level" fee that they've been pre-charging DH for months will be refunded from 5/20 to 5/31. She didn't like hearing that either. Tough.

I used to make ceramic Tiki decorations to use as filters. They had lids, and opening to allow the water to flow out . Something like that might work. Once i made a square tiki hut to put the electrical stuff in , so it stayed dry.

 

[DobieLover]

I used to make ceramic Tiki decorations to use as filters. They had lids, and opening to allow the water to flow out . Something like that might work. Once i made a square tiki hut to put the electrical stuff in , so it stayed dry.

It's cooled off and I plugged the pump back in and it turned on. So it must have an overheat safety switch in it that shuts it down if it gets too hot.
I can always shove it under the deck. It's right next to the deck now and at least it would be in the shade and fully ventilated and then I could just put the fake rock in front of where it is under the deck to hide it. I just need longer tubing to connect it to the pipes that run underground.

 

[DobieLover]

Good morning Cafe. Coffee is ready.

Another grueling day ahead for me. I'm juggling so many things now I keep a notebook with at all times. My phone log has blown up.

 

[Offshoreorca]

Good morning Cafe! Thanks for the coffee DL!

Sorry to hear that things are so chaotic on your end… I hope it levels out a bit soon.

Happy to be up in Cape Breton and away from the Halifax forest fires today. They had an intense fight yesterday with several more new fires popping up and temps in excess of 35C (95F), but they managed - now we are all waiting excitedly for the rain today.

Came back to lots of flowers and new growth in the gardens! Super excited for this growing season.

 

[cow whisperer]

Good Morning everyone! Happy Friday!!!
Thanks for the coffee as my pot and cup are both empty but that's okay seeing how I need to get outside and tend to some yardwork. I started cleaning out the flower beds yesterday so I'm sore this morning but need to keep moving and attacking them seeing how I've neglected them long enough as that pic is proof (sorry I didn't take a before pic).

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and thanks for the coffee.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Cafe. Up at 7 here.

 

[aart]

Another grueling day ahead for me.

Hang in there GF

 

[Mtn Margie]

It has been a long day so more coffee on the way. DH is not feeling well and stayed home while I took my friend shopping for food. The new chickens seem to be settling in just fine.
I think the rain is done for the day and it is back up to 53F out there.

 

[Sally PB]

@DobieLover, I hope your day went well and that you did whatever it was you had to do.