Those kinds of storms are the reason I don't leave a lid on the Rubbermaid trash can; even though they supposedly snap into place, the wind will pick it up. That extension of fence I built to create a deep corner helps keep a lot of things in place that used to end up all over the yard or in the street.

We dodged thunderstorms this morning while running around for shopping and lunch, and after lunch I had two of the bags in the SUV for opening to look at the fabric and craft items with my daughter. We sorted into pieces she wants, pieces I want, donations to the Welman/art teacher project, and a few items for the buy nothing group if someone is looking for clean jersey rags. The art teachers are getting the bulk of this batch.

I tried calling my electrician, but after a "this number is no longer in service" message I did the sad online search and found his obituary from 2024. I didn't realize he was that old, but still, I'm sorry to see he died of a short illness. Now to ask around to find an electrician. There's a local company that if you call he sends out someone else and charges a lot because he takes a cut. I need to find the licensed electrician without the middleman. I referred my plumber to my next door neighbor last week; maybe she can return the favor with an electrician they use.

Camera was ordered. Now to take the old one over to the FedEx drop-off, and set that sale in motion. Cat sitting also underway. Busy weekend ahead.