I usually plant garlic around the middle of October, but since it’s been so warm, I opted to wait a bit. I probably should have waited even longer, but I hated the idea of having to plant it in inclement weather (since the weather has been so very nice), so I did it yesterday. Hopefully it won’t grow too much until the cold weather arrives, assuming it ever does (one weather model I saw said that it was going to be another mild winter). With the exception of a few minor wrap-up tasks, my gardening activities have come to a close for the year.
king arthur: legend of the sword
To be honest, I never would have watched this movie if Charlie Hunnam wasn’t the star. Overall, I found it to be pretty entertaining. The special effects were pretty cool, with the exception of the video game-looking fight scene at the end. I still don’t get why it was critically panned.
My rating: 3/5
8 lives
Last week, I had to go to the bank in downtown Johnstown after work. I was behind a bus, which ended up being a good thing. The bus stopped at the railroad tracks, as buses are wont to do, so I had to come to a complete stop as well. After the bus pulled out, I followed and heard a thump as the vehicle bounced over the tracks. I looked out the side view mirror only to see Lizzy standing in the middle of the street. Apparently she opened the window the whole way by putting her front paws on the armrest of the back seat and then fell out when I went over the tracks. She has opened the window in the past, so I always keep them locked, but they were (obviously) unlocked in this instance. A good Samaritan stopped and got her off the road before I had a chance to get to her. Luckily she was unharmed with the exception of a few small scratches. Dog mom fail.
AARP
I received an AARP membership form in the mail last week. I can tell you that I’m not quite that old yet, but it didn’t make me feel any better about my age. I guess it will be nice to get the discounts even if most of them don’t start until age 55, but that’s going to have to wait a few more years.
gang of two
About a month ago, it felt like the motorcycle riding season was over, so I mentally put my bike away for the year. Jake got his motorcycle permit over the summer, so I turned the bike over to him (sans sidecar) and he and Brian have been going out ever since (who knew the weather was going to be this nice for this long?). He wasn’t able to get into the PA motorcycle safety program this year because the classes were all full by the time he got his permit, but he will be taking it next spring. He’s doing a really good job with riding, but I have to admit, I don’t like the idea of him out on the road.
Strangely, allowing him to ride our bikes did not raise our motorcycle insurance premium. Of course, if he gets his own bike some day, I’m sure that charge will be ridiculous, but at least there’s no additional cost right now.