What Floats My Boat?

Time to drive back home from Savannah, Georgia from working a TV set. It's nice to get back into it again. It's been almost 2 years! Less than 2 weeks ago, I was working one in Charleston, SC. But for right now, I've got my regular life and job to go between gigs. Here's to more opportunities! #deaf #hardofhearing #setlife #backgroundactor #wonderwoman #actorslife https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0JAVLF-Kj/?utm_medium=tumblr

It's been 7 years since bringing home Bucky as a homeless kitten from the local DQ parking lot, and he's still my little buddy. He's been very cuddly the past few days, like he knows it's the anniversary of the adoption. His burnt paw pads have long healed from those long ago first days. #kitty #cat https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtpLwjBVbH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Bucky says Mondays are for curling up on the blanket on the chair in the corner and belly rubs. #kitty #cat https://www.instagram.com/p/CQHCv8chFoi/?utm_medium=tumblr

I do a lot of driving for my job, and I'm #deaf. I've seen too many news stories the past several years of police interactions with the deaf and disabled at traffic stops that end in tragedy. For my own safety, I will have these magnets on the back end of any vehicle I operate. I know my local officers know about my inability to hear, but I'm not always in my home area, especially for my job, so I need to take steps to protect myself and prevent a bad situation. I got these from eBay a few years ago, but I'm sure there are other online sources now. They are magnets, not stickers, so they can be removed and placed on a new or different vehicle easily. I can also remove them for work on a film or television set. #deaflife #deafproblems https://www.instagram.com/p/COqVfvaBO09/?igshid=k4ipsue7ct00

Not too sure my first experiment in low carb baking went too well. I've never worked with these ingredients or this countertop convection oven before, at least not for baking, and ended up almost cremating all but the very last batch that I watched like a hawk. Note to self: get a cookie dough ball maker to make all cookies the same size and to speed things up so you're not washing your hands when the timer is going off and vibrating. I don't suppose it helps that most timers are not deaf friendly? Even the one on my phone. I need to see if I can change the settings on it before I do this again. I ate a few of the worst victims, and they tasted good, but these are a lot of cookies for me to eat by myself. A whole 8 inch Pyrex baking dish full of low carb sugar free butter pecan cookies. Recipe I used: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-butter-pecan-cookies-2 #deaflife #deaf #baking #lowcarbrecipes https://www.instagram.com/p/CNRTtgrB5e7/?igshid=5pgfth5sc7vo

I've been vaccinated. (Johnson & Johnson Janssen single shot) Doing my part for herd immunity. #vaccine #wonderwoman #batgirl #supergirl #maskup #deaf #covidvacccine https://www.instagram.com/p/CM7VgUPhsd0/?igshid=e7atiqqhxjm7

Oh, yes. This is going to be MUCH easier with the feet out of the way. #bathroomrenovation #clawfoottub #clawfootbathtub https://www.instagram.com/p/CMaUs-yBgHm/?igshid=1tgsc1pze7a7a

Screwdriver to remove the clamps that retain the feet, then some lubrication, patience, hammer taps, and some oomph, and yelps of surprise as the feet slid out of their slots. Now I can clean and sand those properly prior to priming and painting them. Should I accentuate the details on the feet after I gilt them? I'm leaning towards yes. #bathroomrenovation #clawfoottub #clawfootbathtub https://www.instagram.com/p/CMYgIGyhVNt/?igshid=16k1z7xw6ztv5

Sanding the rust and revealing the manufacturer labeling on the underside of the clawfoot bathtub with wire detail brushes. Yes, that avocado green in there is going away by the end of the week. Next will be the feet, if I can remove them. If not, they will be sanded, primed, and painted in place. Yes, I am wearing a mask so I don't breathe in the rust dust. #SafetyFirst #bathroomrenovation #clawfootbathtub #clawfoottub #deaf https://www.instagram.com/p/CMYVCTzhYhx/?igshid=1so5zpnt06tgw

The underside of my almost hundred year old cast iron clawfoot bathtub in my hundred year old house. Made in America by Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co. Baltimore 9 14 28 3 4 1/2 #bathroomrenovation #clawfoottub #clawfootbathtub https://www.instagram.com/p/CMYQmuzhZwu/?igshid=1eetm3fgzdm3

[Swipe to see all the pictures] Storm clouds moving in over Claxton, Georgia around 5 p.m. tonight. Less than 30 minutes later, the bottom fell out of the clouds and there was a lot of flash boom bang going on. #cloudscape #storms #stormclouds (at Claxton, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDe_CBWpRYv/?igshid=qo425etsux7r

Our Toby buddy that has been in our family for over a decade was helped over the rainbow bridge this afternoon. It was hard. He is no longer in pain or sick. Our hearts hurt, but we know it was best. Not easy, but best. Rest in peace Toby, and chase plenty of rabbits and squirrels. You were the best good boy. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6tt68_hUVj/?igshid=cxfn8ke1dpf2

Merry Everything and a Happy Always. Whatever you celebrate, I wish you well, and best wishes for the new year. #happyholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hlX43BJz4/?igshid=3m3rhgkd0qi3

Thanks to the gift in the card sent by the anonymous people, I was able to add to my meager savings to get a new-to-me car for Christmas. This is a 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T. Hopefully this means I no longer have to drive to work wondering if today is the day I have to be towed home and quit my job because of the lack of transportation. To the generous souls that sent me the gift, you have truly changed my life for Christmas this year. I was thinking it would be a few more months before I could do this. I still need to get an additional job, but I will be able to do that now without worrying about transportation. I'm beyond grateful. Merry Christmas! #merrychristmas #happyholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eaPWfBlXP/?igshid=1qxc4aw9z04qd

Yesterday afternoon, I received a card. There was no name on the envelope or anywhere inside the card to indicate who sent it, and I did not recognize the handwriting. Inside was a surprise that made me cry. To the anonymous Christmas fairy, I am beyond grateful. You see, I was struggling with several worried and decisions that were affecting my present and future. I'd been having problems with my car for several months, but the last month or so has been particularly nerve-racking. I work almost 60 miles from home, and it's the only job I have or have been able to get so far since the previous place I was working went out of business. Even so, I was seriously considering resignation, because the stress if wondering if I was going to be stranded on the side of an interstate at 3 a.m., in addition to increased expenses to operate the car. Your gift lifted a great weight from my shoulders and heart. I have insufficient words to thank you for changing the path I was planning to take. Thank you so very much, and I will do my best to pay it forward. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eYPvbBuo4/?igshid=zctklhlvdj51

Apparently, it takes me 19 minutes to ride to work with lunch time traffic. Now that I know, I can plan better. #deaf #fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/B2mdjHthcWk/?igshid=1dhcp94p6oq6t

I hadn't ridden in a few weeks, so my numbers are abysmal. I also spent time chit chatting with the ladies working at Parker's and Huddle House tonight. I rode home with a glass of half sweet and half unsweet tea. As you can see, I now have motorcycle mirrors on the bike (thanks to Dan putting them on, or I'd still be growling at them) and the taillight with turn signals (thanks to Levi for the suggestion on where to attach it to the rear of the basket). I can now see traffic coming up behind me, and they see me better with the bright taillight. I will get a better headlight that I saw at Walmart in Statesboro and install it, and I will be done making the tricycle safer for night riding. I just need to remember to put my inhaler in the bag on the handlebars. Debating on a helmet for maximum safety. I need to get back into a routine and schedule my rides. It will be cooler soon so I can ride earlier. #deaflife #deaf #deaftalent #fitness https://www.instagram.com/p/B2GdV5dhXe6/?igshid=1tvwg97byi2l7