I had a plan on Friday morning. I know it takes me three hours to go through my leg pump and shower routine. I had checked the program guide to see what would be on TV while I was captive in my recliner for an hour. There was a good crime show on at 10:00, about a kidnapped 12-year-old boy.
My timing was impeccable. I had put in a load of laundry before the shower, and switched it to the dryer after. I was into my leg pumps, all plugged in, at 9:56. I reclined my OPC (Old People Chair). Turned on the pumps. I was watching the beginning of my show, when they introduce the victim and the suspects. At 10:01, my show stopped. There was a notice on the screen that said COMPLETE SIGNAL LOSS, due to weather.
The Universe, it seems, also had impeccable timing. All that effort for nothing! I picked up my phone to check Show Me Cash numbers for The Pony's draw ticket. The MOLottery app started to load, but went nowhere. Just the screen showing that it was MOLottery. I couldn't close it out to do anything else. I figured my internet was down as well. But I couldn't close this screen. Couldn't shrink it. No way to get to anything else, such as to call The Pony or send texts. A restart would also lock up with a firmware reporting thingy that takes forever on a good day.
Well. I was reclined and pumping, with nothing to entertain me. I figured I might as well have a nap. But I couldn't fall asleep. Time ticked slowly. At 10:16, the TV showed that DISH was acquiring signal. It finally finished. Then it was loading the program guide. THEN my show came back. I was able to see the last half hour. Still, you're not as invested as if you'd been given a peek into the lives of the people at the beginning.
Seeing how The Universe was being cantankerous, I was prepared in the evening. I had checked the futurecast radar, and knew that a storm was likely to hit us between 8:30 and 9:30. That's usually when I'm having my supper, and watching YouTube channels. So I got my own supper ready right after Farmer H's. I was sitting down to eat by 7:15. Finished by 8:15.
At 8:30, Farmer H went to look outside. While he was on the porch, the TV went off. As did my internet. No problem! I just played some solitaire. Farmer H went to take a shower and go to bed. I heard the TV come back on at 8:55. I started getting ads during solitaire, so I knew my internet was back.
But wait! The Universe could not be outsmarted. An alert blared from my phone. Our area was under a tornado warning. I went to the living room to search for a TV meteorologist. Found one! She had the radar, showing the leading edge of the storm with rotation. And said it would be in Sis-Town in 16 minutes, and Hillmomba in 8 minutes. I called The Pony, who does not have network TV. The Pony said the town tornado sirens were going off.
Luckily The Pony found an app with a local weatherman and radar. And kept me informed, because MY TV WENT OFF, due to weather.
We both survived the storms. So I would say that we both won over The Universe.
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The weather is insane lately! We were enjoying a mild day in the 70's while my son called to tell me it was 101 in Minnesota. We had a tornado warning telling us to take cover. I asked The Patient where we should go and he was clueless. Thankfully, it did not hit us, just a lot of rain and wind. I do have a tree that needs to be cut down since the wind sort of ripped it up by the roots. It is still standing but listing to one side. The Patient will not reveal the whereabouts of MY chain saw. I will, of course hunt it down and when I do .....
The important thing is you both survived the storms. too bad about missing most of the movie though. My new laptop is causing a little anguish here, I have the important bits sorted, email and blogs, but it's Windows 11, so a few things are different and need getting used to. also the pageup/pagedown buttons are very narrow so I have to be more careful there. The worst thing is it doesn't have Windows Media and it didn't transfer from my old laptop like all the other programs did, I guess it is obsolete and I can download a version but it won't have my 500 favourite songs unless I can somehow manage to get them on a hard drive and transfer that way, but that's a lot of work. I may need "no-one's" help.
Kathy,
We HAVE a great place to take cover: Farmer H's "safe room" (named for valuables, not safety) in the basement, with concrete walls and a steel plate roof. Sadly, I can't get down the steps to get to it. And he would prefer to keep snoozing in bed and take his chances on being blown away.
Be careful while lumberjacking that tree!
River,
Yes, I am relieved that the storm missed us. My new laptop also has Windows 11, which is why I keep avoiding it. I hate learning new technology. I hope you find a way to get your music back!
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