Friday, April 22, 2016

Bumblebees, Big Red, and Penguins

Well, apparently painting the mailbox pole (which is wooden) did NOT help with the bumblebee problem. They’re back. And they brought friends. So now I have FOUR of those stingers flying around the mailbox instead of just two. I probably wouldn’t mind so much if they didn’t like dive-bombing me whenever I approach the mailbox. Grrr…

I got a surprise yesterday. Dell sent me one of those automated telephone calls saying Big Red (no, they don’t call it that) was on its way to me via FedEx. They had just gotten the laptop on the 19th! Then when we came home after Hubby’s doctor appointment (he got his feeding tube removed—yay!), we found Big Red waiting at the front door. I thought they shipped it yesterday, but it shipped on the 20th. I’ve got it all set up (again). Now, don’t get me wrong… I’m glad to have it back (I really don’t like Tasha Yar), but I’m not feeling all that optimistic. Big Red has been breaking down after a week of use. How would Dell know it’s fixed unless they have it on for a week? Grrr…

Penguins won last night. Yay!! If they win on Saturday, then they go onto the next round. They’re playing so good and it’s fun to watch. I love hockey.

So… Saturday looks to be a busy day (hair appointment, writer’s group meeting, hockey game), but Sunday should be nice and quiet. How’s your weekend looking?

Happy Friday!
 
Stacy

6 comments:

JeffO said...

We once had a black widow spider build a web on the underside of our mailbox. It was out of the way of the mailman's hand, so we left it alone. Bumblebees don't generally bother me--at least they're not yellowjackets!

Glad the feeding tube is out, that alone has to give your husband a boost in recovery. The Magpie is coming home for the weekend for a short visit, so that should be nice. Enjoy!

Stacy McKitrick said...

Jeff - I'm sure I'll see the yellow jackets and wasps later on, when it gets warmer. Ugh.

Maria Zannini said...

Keeping my fingers crossed that this is the last of your problems. You've had more than your share.

Stacy McKitrick said...

Maria - I think I'll cry if it breaks down again.

The Happy Whisk said...

Great news about the tube. Are they boring bees? Or other kinds? The boring bees here love to tease the little dog.

Happy Weekend :-)

Stacy McKitrick said...

Ivy - The only things I know about these bees are: they like to fly around my mailbox and buzz me anytime I get near it! :) I was told painting the wood would keep them away. It didn't work.