Monday 29th July

I have been running around today, sorting out computers and picking up the pieces of the missing wallet.

I filed a police report, mainly because of the driving licence, I wanted a defence for not having one if I'm pulled over (not that I think I will be pulled over, I am going to be sooooooo inside the speed limit).  The officer who interviewed me was so kind, so nice.  I was saying it will take a little while to get a replacement for my UK driving licence and he asked what I was doing here.  I could see where this was heading; visitors are allowed to drive around with foreign driving licences, but people who live here are supposed to have an Oklahoma licence.  I told him I sort of live here, I have a residence permit, I just don't feel I live here.   He laughed and passed it off.

I did tell him that I sometimes think of getting an Oklahoma licence, and I practice all the questions on the computer, but then I get busy and lose my focus.

Also had to call at my bank.  When I rang the central place to stop the debit card on Sunday I was curtly told a new one would be with me in 7 - 10 business days.  That is just so not on, I needed to talk to someone kind who would understand I need it before Thursday.  I think it will come tomorrow, or Wednesday.

And the computers.  I had to have a full diagnostic test on the laptop, the free tune up didn't cut it.  At first I couldn't get my mail and one or two other web sites, then I was unable to get any internet connection at all, I couldn't even move past the networking thingy.     I was told it was the fault of the Kaspersky antivirus filter which is very aggressive at blocking web sites,  so Staples disabled the filter.

I am thinking ahead for my trip, sorting out what I have to take, it is a big deal if I go away anywhere.   Terry was giving the car a mini service today, but he didn't finish what he was working on, and will do it in the morning.

And Bubbles.  At this time of year she likes sitting out on the front porch and  I have been concerned that she is going to have to be shut up while I'm away, so I rang Mark and asked if he would fit a cat flap (in the front door, I don't think the racoons will come in the front, they're running around the back garden) but although he was sympathetic to the idea, he can't because it is a metal door.

Hmmmmmm.   This won't enlarge.  I was going to show that the lilies have still not dried up, even in this heat.

 

Still hot here....