THE TUCKERSMITH COMMUNICATION INSTAL THIS MORNING WENT SMOOTHLY

Well, I was up early in case the Tuckersmith Communication installation crew came at 8 a.m.  A friendly and amiable young fella who looked like he was fresh out of High School rolled into the driveway with his white TCC van at 9:05.  A second fellow rolled in with his white van about 40 minutes later.  A new hole was drilled through the living room wall behind my main TV because I wanted the main set up, with all its wires there instead of the sunroom where there has been a mosh of wires behind the computer desk forever.  It will be much easier to slide the TV and its stand out of the way and gain access to the TCC equipment than behind the very heavy computer desk.  Well, it all sounds good in theory anyway......Update:: The install went smoothly, without even one hitch.  Everything was up and running perfectly by 11 a.m.  Five stars and two thumbs up for Tuckersmith Communications.  But, not five stars and two thumbs up for me.  Despite the young fella explaining the new remote, five minutes after he left I had things so screwed up between the Tuckersmith and Apple remotes that the only thing I could get on the TV screen was my XM music and Howdy Doody.  But, lucky for me, it was Andrew to the rescue again and it didn't take him long to get everything straightened out.  Of course, getting me straightened out, proved to be another whole challenge!!

 THE YOUNG FELLA TUCKED IN BEHIND THE LIVING ROOM TV INSTALLING THE EQUIPMENT

 IT IS HERE WHERE THE NEW TUCKERSMITH CABLE ENTERS THE HOUSE

 A SECOND TCC WORKER IN THE SUNROOM, SWITCHES OUT EAST LINK FOR TUCKERSMITH

Thankfully, I am feeling like my old self today.  I don't know what happened yesterday, but it sure knocked the stuffings out of me for a while.

 A MOURNING DOVE DOING SOME PREENING

 THIS MOURNING DOVE RESTING ON THE BIRD STATION IS NOT IN DISTRESS...DUE TO THE HOT AND HUMID AIR, IT HAS ITS WINGS FLARED OUT TO COOL ITSELF DOWN

Al's Music Box:: Rave On by Buddy Holly.

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Two old friends met by chance on the street. After chatting for some time one said to the other, "I'm terribly sorry, but I've forgotten your name. You'll need to tell me". The other stared at him thoughtfully for a long time, then replied, "How soon do you need to know?"

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- I'm an odd combination of “really sweet” and “don't mess with me”
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These signs have allegedly been spotted in public use::

Sign in a London department store: Bargain basement upstairs.

In an office: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken.

In an office: After tea break, staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.

Outside a secondhand shop: We exchange anything--bicycles, washing machines, etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain.

Notice sent to residents of a Wiltshire parish: Due to increasing problems of vandals, we must ask anyone with relatives buried in the graveyard to do their best to keep them in order.

Notice in a dry cleaner's window: Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.

Sign on motorway garage: Please do not smoke near our petrol pumps. Your life may not be worth much, but our petrol is.

Spotted in a safari park: Elephants, please stay in your car.

Notice in a field: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.

Message on a leaflet: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons.

Sign on a repair shop door: We can repair anything (Please knock hard on the door, the bell doesn't work.)

Spotted in a toilet in a London office block: Toilet out of order, please use floor below.

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MY SLOW MOTION DAY IS STILL WITH ME

 IT'S QUITE A LITTLE ANIMAL FARM AROUND HERE SOMETIMES

With these summer evenings being so nice, it is hard to sit in the house and not be out there being a part of it.  So, with that thought in mind, I slipped out to my walking spot and followed that up with a drive back into Bayfield to catch the sunset.

Not one of my better days.  Waking up shortly after 5 a.m. with a sore neck and a headache, I found myself dealing with a few bouts of dizziness for an hour or so.  From there, the day slowed down, and I didn't do much of anything except sit for a while on the front porch taking a few photos.  When I checked the thermometer, it was 91F.  Needless to say, I didn't stay outside for very long.  At the time of posting this tonight, my sore neck and headache are long gone, but my slow-motion day is still with me.............  

 A GRACKLE

 EVERY TIME I STEP OUT OF THE HOUSE I AM BEING WATCHED

 HOSTA FLOWERS

 I THINK THIS LITTLE FELLOW IS CALLED A 'SMARTY PANTS' BIRD

 GRACKLE

Tomorrow morning, Tuckersmith Communications will be here to switch out my Eastlink Communications system for their internet and television setup.  No doubt this will result in another techno nightmare to some degree, but I'm optimistic that once I get through yet another challenging learning curve, I'll be alright.  Now, if you don't hear from me tomorrow night, just know that maybe something went sideways with the new installation and technicians are working on it.

 I SKIPPED MY WALK THIS MORNING AND TOOK A SHORT DRIVE AROUND OUR PARK INSTEAD KEEPING MY EYE OUT FOR SOME COLOR

And, a correction to mention.  In Monday's post, I misnamed a piece of farm machinery. (I have since corrected it)  Instead of that one machine being a Combine, it was actually a 'Forage Harvester'.  I did think it a bit small when I saw it.  Thanks to commenter Gerrit in Brussels, Ontario, for pointing that out.  In his comment, he said, "Hi Al. Being a long-time retired farmer, I have to correct you. That machine sucking up those rows of alfalfa is a Forage Harvester or a forage chopper, not a Combine. A Combine only harvests grain crops".  Having grown up in and now living in a rural community, I know I should know more about rural things, and I am always aware that I do not always get things right, and especially when it comes to farming things.  I'm sure I often misname crops, but I do know a horse from a corn cob.  I always like it when somebody corrects me over something I have gotten wrong in my blog.  It bothers me to unknowingly pass on incorrect information to people.  Thanks, Gerrit, and I think I remember you.......and, speaking of thanks, I'd like to thank all the readers for wishing my Aunt Jean a 'Happy Birthday' a couple of days ago:))   

 BROWN EYED SUSANS AT THE SOUTH END OF OUR PARK

Al's Music Box:: It's Not For Me To Say by Johnny Mathis.

 OUR PARK'S POND THIS MORNING

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Sam had proposed to young Lisa and was being interviewed by his prospective father-in-law. "Do you think you are earning enough to support a family?" the older man asked the suitor. "Yes, sir," replied Sam, "I am." "Well," said Lisa's father, "think carefully now. There are six of us."

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A bar owner locked up his place at 2 AM and went home to sleep. He had been in bed only a few minutes when the phone rang. “What time do you open up in the morning?” he heard an obviously inebriated man inquire. The owner was so furious, he slammed down the receiver and went back to bed. A few minutes later, there was another call, and he heard the same voice ask the same question. “Listen, the owner shouted, “there’s no sense in asking me what time I open because I wouldn’t let a person in your condition in anyway—“ “I don’t want to get in,” the caller interjected. “I want to get out.”

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A so-called genius makes a bet with a man he considers to be much inferior to himself. The genius says, "Hey dummy, every question I ask you that you don't know the answer to, you have to give me $5. And if you ask me a question and I can't answer yours I will give you $5,000." The man says, "Okay." The genius then asks, "How many continents are there in the world?" The supposed dummy doesn't know and hands over the $5. He then asks the Genius a question: What animal stands on two legs but sleeps with three?" The genius tries and searches very hard for the answer but gives up and hands over the $5,000. The genius says, "Dang it, I lost. By the way, what was the answer to your question?" The dumb guy hands over $5.  Game over. 

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