Dorothy, I hope you were able to conclude your data transfer issues and get a phone set up at Apple. I have a friend who visits regularly (she's planning her 90th birthday party for next May and may stay here or do a party at my house) who has on occasion needed to be taken to the Apple Store for some technical problem. There is a Jack In the Box restaurant nearby where I go wait while they tussle with her phone and tablet.

As an Android user, I think I found enough things to turn off in my Samsung tablet to stop the battery from draining too quickly. When I first started using it the battery strength was stunning, and I'm sure the various apps and Samsung proprietary programs as they were turned on became too active for my taste. I don't need it to check in with the Mothership as often as it has been doing.

The backyard lawn nearest the house got a mow today, so the rain in the next couple of days won't make going out a problem for the oldest dog. He's a Lab, he doesn't really care, what he likes is to be towel dried when he comes back in, but I want that area to be inviting and easy to walk through. We're already getting weather alerts about rain passing through the region tonight.

Today I received an email from the congressman who represents my district, and it included a letter that was never actually mailed to me on Sept. 25. It offers answers to everything I've had questions about a pension I get a portion of. Who knows how long I would have waited for this answer if I didn't ask for help. #MischiefManaged

Today I've made appointments for various things; my mammogram, the SUV oil change, and for the girls to get their shots and checkups at the vet. The dogs all got their heartworm medication (once a month) today. I inspected the garden today and am ready to protect it if we get cold weather (possibly on Monday through Wednesday in the overnight hours). My tarps are ready.