So, how do you like them apples?

So, um, apple picking anyone?

Amanda and I are going apple picking on October 8th, midday. Want to join us? We’re planning on going to Carver Hill Orchard in Stow, which is a traditional orchard with older trees, the kind where you use catch-poles to pick the apples, and a nice little orchard store. If we’re so moved, we’ll go from there to Honey Pot Hill Orchard down the road, which has a bigger variety, but they’re the dwarf trees. HPH also has things like a petting zoo, and we may end up going there for cider donuts alone….

Anyhow, you’re welcome to join us. You can either meet up with us at our place around 11am, or you can meet us around noon at Carver Hill (carverhill.org). Let us know either way, so we know to expect you, and can be sure to join up with you.

Amanda and I are planning on picking a fairly large quantity, so we can make tons of yummy foodstuffs, but even if you’re only thinking of picking a few for eating, we’d love to hang out with you.

Alternat(or) Realities

The alternator on my car died on the way home last night. I stopped to pick up milk and the car wouldn’t start again. It was so sudden that I has the sneaky suspicion that it wasn’t the battery, but gave a go at getting a jump. Got the car started, but only got a few blocks before it gave out again under the electrical load.

Called aaa and they sent out a van that confirmed the battery was healthy, and with the use of a meter, watched the voltage drop under load, pronouncing the alternator to be the issue, so they called in the flatbed tower (I have all wheel drive). They dropped me off at home and towed the truck to the garage.

Today I am hanging out at the Library because it is a short walk from the garage and has wifi, so I can get some work done while I wait. Hopefully, by the end of the day, and 470 dollars later, I’ll have an operational vehicle again.

Sort of glad no one showed last night for game night (do you want to be added to the list for that?). Also, very glad for public libraries. Even when I’m not busy checking out books, they still provide a valuable third space. But of course, I ended up with a book too…