Europe – Helpful Info

Conversion Information

VOLUME

1/4 teaspoon (tsp) 1.25 ml
1/2 teaspoon (tsp) 2.5 ml
3/4 teaspoon (tsp) 3.75 ml
1 teaspoon (tsp) 5 ml
1 tablespoon (TBL) 15 ml
1/4 cup (CU) 62.5 ml
1/2 cup (CU) 125 ml
3/4 cup (CU) 187.5 ml
1 cup (CU) 250 ml

WEIGHT

1 ounce (OZ) 28.4 g
8 ounces 227.5 g
16 ounces (1 pound LB) 455 g
50 LB 23 kg
100 LB 45 kg
125 LB 57 kg
150 LB 68 kg
170 LB 77 kg
200 LB 91 kg
220 LB 100 kg

TEMPERATURE

Interesting -40 Celsius -40 Farenheit
Freezing 0 Celsius 32 F
10 Celsius 50 F
Comfort 20 Celsius 68 F
Body 37.0 Celsius 98.6 F
50 Celsius 122 F
Boiling 100 Celsius 212 F
175 Celsius 350 F

Web Sites of Interest

www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/

www.Montillaguia.com

www.SpainRuralAndalucia.com

www.Remax.esa

www.ivive.com

www.Rare-Property.com

www.OwnersDirect.com

www.SellingAndalucia.com

www.MontesDeMalaga.com – Agnes Vickers Duffus – 992-887-097

www.Escuelalacrujia.com

www.UnspoiltAndalusia.com

www.EuroDNS.com

www.MagicPalace.info

www.HolidayGolfRentaCar.com

www.axappphealthcare.com

exeterfriendly.co.uk

ihi.com

fco.gov.uk

voyage.gc.ca

smarttraveller.gov.acc

ijet.com

www.AllNation.com

bupa.com

www.bupa-intl.com/home/index.asp

insurancetogo

expacare.net

goodhealth.co.uk

www.spain.5elements.ch

www.irs.gov

Books of Interest

Driving Over Lemons – by Chris Stewart

Andalus – by Jason Webster: Muslim, N African, Moorish

The Periodic Table – by Primo Levi

 

Language

Temprano = early

Zumo = juice

Complet = Fill ‘er up

Enchufa = wall electrical outlet

Un cable desde el enchufa hasta el ordenador

Interesting Facts and Questions

Gypsies are the origins of Flamenco Dancing

Amex International: 001 – 336 393 1111

Platinum number: 3772 128029 01005 – 4876 – 11/10

What is the NET profit PER olive tree?

… or what is the GROSS profit PER healthy olive tree?

Internet Provider

Internet Checkpoint S.L. 670-888-666

Las Comidas

Desayuno 8-10

Almuerzo 2-4

Tapas 2-4

Cena 8p

Airports

Avoid Miami International

Clothes worn by group of guys

10% polo

85% button

5% tee

50% sweater

Hot sauce

Al Capar – Capers

Dona Maria – Salsa Tampico

 

Environmental Factors

Olive pollen high during Spring/Summer

Sept – Dec is the growing season

Chestnuts are grown quite a bit in the areas

Check R allergy to Pampass grass

Contacts

Shoemaker House

Colin and Judith and Josh Watson

Judith.64@Lycos.co.uk

958-316-046 – Referred by Scotty

650 Euros –Colmenar – Ana Rando

952-730-527

Send Jalapeno Seeds

Ron –

Miguel

JackeeHughes@Hotmail.com

Hannah and Larry – 30 years – Fuente

 

Color Schemes

ACTION
SHIP – Yellow

4/07 and 5/07

10/07

5/08

CARRY-ON – Blue

5/07

10/07

5/08

DISCARD – Green

Donate

Trash

Sell

STORAGE – Pink

2 Year

6 Year

Family

Ship 10/07 and 5/08 will also be put into Short-Term Storage

 

Article Ideas

Eating the Fridge

Evaluation Destinations

Finding Your Way Home

Andalucia at a Glance

Exploring Andalucia

Home – The center of the world

De-Americanization

Recipes

Traffic Tips

Here’s Your Sign – Don’t always match map – wrong numbers

Centro Ciudad

20th Century Petroglyphs, Heiroglpyhics, Graffiti ?!?

Snow on ground – Not the same – Doesn’t seem cold

Television Show: “Comida Americana” – Hamburgers, cole slaw, etc.

Colmenar: Cada Meis

 

Book Notes

PROVENCE Name

Overview

CITY Name

Provence

Population

Crime Rate

Elevation

Summer and Winter Temp Range

Services: Rest, Bar, Hotel, Lib, Hosp, Groc, Gas

Roads

Distance/Time to Airport

Distance to Main Road

Industries

Geographical Features

Special Observations

Attractions

Go on a “proof-reading” tour

 

Business Ideas

MAPS Printed Au Gratis by Comedy Channel ?!?!?

Pole Store

Bag o’ Bags, Magic, Sewn bags

 

Potential Sales Items

Bag o Bags – 3 Tote Bags – 3 Door of XI Pocket Guide – 2
Learn Magic – 2 Guide Book – 2 Photo Wall – 2 Agua – 1
Spanish Lesson – 5 15 min Topics: Time, Traffic, Meals, Coloquialisms, etc. etc.
Scrn Saver – 5 BBQ Chef / DJ Hamonero – Cuts meat thin at parties
Camera Photos to USB – 20 Take Photo next to painting – 5
AutoCAD Plans to build cabinets Tour Group Event Booking
Chef: Spag, Meatloaf, Pork chop, Fish, Pizza, Chicken, Burgers, Ribs, etc
Vending Machines Tour Bus Signs Astronomy Nights

 

New Crafts and/or Hobbies

Pottery Carving Painting Hair
Massage Manicure Mending Curtains
Birdhouses Movies in English Night – Popcorn and Sode
Computer Training Compu Support Sketch Paper – HOW TO
Recipe Cards Recipe Books
 

 

 

Cities Evaluated – 85 towns

Abades

Aguilar de la Fronterra

Alahal

Alameda

Alcala de Guadaria

Alcaudette

Aleda

Alfarnete

Algodonales

Alhama de Granada

Alhaurin El Grande

Almargen

Alora

Alquerra del Farque

Antequerra

Arcos de la Frontera

Baeza

Baza

Buena Vista

Carmona

Cartama

Casabermeja

Castellar

Coin

Colmenar

Darro

Diezma

Dos Hermanas

Ecija

El Molinillo

Espejo

Estepa

Fuengerola

Fuensanta

Fuente Camacho

Fuente Piedra

Gaucin

Gaudix

Guadalhortuna

Huelma

Humilladaro

Isnalloz

Jaen

Jayena

Jimena de la Frontera

Jodar

La Hornilla

Lopera

Los Bermejales

Mairena del Alcor

Malaga

Mancha Real

Marchena

Marinieda

Maron de la Frontera

Matarredonna

Mijas

Mollina

Monachil

Monte Corto

Montilla

Nerja

Olivera

Osuna

Periana

Presa de la Bejamis

Rio Gordo

Ronda

Salar

Salinas

San Martin de Tesorillo

San Pablo

San Pedro

Secaderro

Seville

Sierra de la Vega

Torremolinos

Ubeda

Valle de Abdalajis

Villa del Accor

Villa Nueva Algaidas

Villa Nueva de Tapia

Villa Nueva del Rosario

Villa Nueva del Trabuco

Villa Nueva Mesia

 

Vacation Packing List

Wk/Wk PlannerTask List

Used by Both of Us

Joint Electronics

  • R+C – iPhone
  • C – iPad (games and internet)
  • C – Kindle Reader (books)
  • R – Fire Reader (books and games)
  • R – Android Tablet (movies)
  • R – Mac Laptop
  • R – Elipse Tablet
  • Chargers as Appropriate
  • R+C – Noise Cancelling Headphones
  • R – Corded headphones
  • Google Chrome
  • Wireless Network
  • Night Light
  • Travel Alarm
  • Flashlight
  • C-PAP
  • Extension cord
  • Extra batteries
  • Current converters
  • Plug Adaptors
  • Play Deck Cards

Joint Peripherals

  • Laundry Duffel
  • Laundry Drying Rack
  • Clothes Hangers
  • Detergent
  • Rope to hang clothes
  • Tip envelopes
  • Frequent Flier Information
  • Passports
  • Bird seed
  • Pens
  • Compass
  • Spray bottle
  • Eyeglass Micro fiber
  • Tickets (airline, boat, etc)
  • Cards, backgammon, cribbage, dominoes
  • Reference materials
  • Immunization records
  • Emergency cards up-to-date

Joint Bathroom, Laundry, Toiletries

  • Bandaids / Alcohol
  • Laundry soap
  • Spot remover
  • Baby Wipes
  • Baby Powder
  • Toiletries
  • Kleenex
  • Medicine
  • Pain meds
  • Insect Repellent
  • Wound care
  • Manicure Stuff: Nail clipper, Nail file, Cuticle nipper, pusher, Nail cleaner, Emery board, Tweezers
  • First Aid Kit, Maalox, fiber, aspirin, Benedryl, alcohol swabs, bandaids, Bacitracin
  • Lip Gloss, tears, Ocean, Nasalcrom
  • Seasick OTC Pills, Ginger
  • Sun Screen, after sun
  • Toiletries Bags – deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, comb, brush, hair gel, Cetaphil, Rosacea meds
  • Vit E, Vaseline, bag balm
  • Sunday
    • Alzopram
    • Hydrocodone
    • Fiber
    • Gaviscon
  • Monday
    • Paracetamol
    • Fiber
  • Tuesday
    • Primatene
    • Gauifenesin
  • Wednesday
    • Tramadol
    • Metocarbomol
  • Thursday
    • Glucosamine
  • Friday
    • Fisherman’s F
    • Cepacol
    • Fiber
  • Saturday
    • Tums
    • Immodium
    • Stool Softener

Joint Kitchen Food Items

  • Dried Fruit
  • Granola
  • Jerky
  • Water
  • Yogurt
  • Thunder Powder
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Waxed Paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic Bags
  • Chewing gum
  • String cheese
  • Toriani coffee flavor
  • Some sort of meat
  • Tortillas
  • Cheese
  • Popcorn, chips, pretzels, etc.
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Tea (cold brew and herbal)

Joint Kitchen Equipment

  • Spatula
  • Whisks
  • Large spatula
  • Spider strainer
  • Cocktail glasses
  • Napkins
  • Plates
  • Cooking utensils
  • Cooler – of some sort
  • Knives (small and large in sheaths)
  • Cooking Rings (Travel set)
  • Teflon Skillet (small)
  • Subset of Knives
  • Little wooden tongs
  • Aluminum foil, waxed paper, plastic wrap, HD plastic wrap, baggies
  • Iced Tea Carafe
  • Zester
  • Infrared Thermometer
  • Immersible Thermometer
  • Pizza wheel cutter

Cynthia Personal Items

Cynthia Bathroom and Toiletries

  • Skin exfoliator
  • Blistex or Chapstick
  • Wound care
  • Epilator – hair puller
  • Sun block
  • Toothbrush charger
  • Prevadent
  • Dental grit stuff
  • Electric toothbrush
  • Manual toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Tuft brush
  • Dental floss
  • Shower stuff
  • Q-Tips
  • Foot scrubber
  • Variety of lotion, shampoo, cleanser, etc
  • Cosmetics
  • Dental Care items
  • Brushes and combs
  • Facial cleanser, moisturizers
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Daily Medication
  • Sun block and aloe vera after-sun
  • Mylanta, Pepto Bismol, Tums, Imodium
  • Eye care: drops – itchy eyes, redness
  • Saline solution

Cynthia Clothing

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES and USES
  • Formal wear
  • Laundry Duffle
  • Jackets – Light
  • Rain coat
  • Swimming Suit and Swimming Cover-up
  • Water Shoes
  • Exercise clothes & shoes
  • Travel Vest
  • Sandals, Walking Shoes
  • Jewelry
  • DAILY USE
  • Panties, briefs, tees, camisols (1.5 per day + 1) – Max 10
  • Socks, underwear (1.5 per day + 1) – Max 10
  • Loungewear – Sleepwear (1 per 5 days) – Max 2
  • Pants (1 per 3 days) – Max 2
  • Shorts (1 per 3 days) – Max 2
  • T-Shirts (1 per 2 days) – Max 4
  • Top / Dress / Long Shirts (1 per 3 days) – Max 2
  • WINTER ONLY:
  • Coats, gloves, glove liners, turtle fur, long johns, hats, scarves
  • Evaluate if we need hats
  • SUMMER ONLY:
  • Sun Hat
  • Office (dress up) Clothes – 1 outfit
  • Shoes:
    Inside, Gym, Outside
  • Hats
  • OTHER
  • Swim suits
  • Water shoes and Cover Ups

Cynthia Diversions and Peripherals

  • Eye mask
  • Crochet
  • Noise elimination headphones

Robert Personal Items

Robert Bathroom and Toiletries

  • Prep H
  • Electric Shaver / charger
  • Foot scrubber
  • Variety of lotion, shampoo, cleanser, etc
  • Dental Care items, brushes and combs
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Daily Medication
  • Sun block and aloe vera after-sun
  • Triamcinolone
  • Electric toothbrush
  • Manual toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Tuft brush
  • Dental floss, picks
  • Shower stuff: Q-Tips
  • Floss and picks

Robert Diversions and Peripherals

  • Neck safe
  • Travel Wallet
  • Folding Cane
  • Grandpa’s Thunder Powder
  • Painting, drop cloth, boxlight, shirts, etc.
  • Woobie
  • Small & Large Digital Antennae
  • Domestic and/or foreign
  • Credit cards, debit cards
  • Copies of all cards
  • Thumb drive Important Docs
  • Maps
  • Cable ties, string, rope
  • Utility Tool or knife to cut cable ties
  • Ziplock Bags, stretch wrap
  • Tote bags
  • Binoculars, Spotting Scope / Tripod
  • Books & Reading Materials
  • Camera & memory sticks
  • Lucet or crochet
  • Scuba Gear
  • Sunglasses

Robert Clothing

  • OTHER ACTIVITIES and USES
  • Formal wear
  • Laundry Duffle
  • Jackets – Light
  • Rain coat
  • Swimming Suit and Swimming Cover-up
  • Water Shoes
  • Exercise clothes & shoes
  • Travel Vest
  • Sandals, Walking Shoes
  • Jewelry
  • DAILY USE
  • Panties, briefs, tees, camisols (1.5 per day + 1) – Max 10
  • Socks, underwear (1.5 per day + 1) – Max 10
  • Loungewear – Sleepwear (1 per 5 days) – Max 2
  • Pants (1 per 3 days) – Max 2
  • Shorts (1 per 3 days) – Max 2
  • T-Shirts (1 per 2 days) – Max 4
  • Top / Dress / Long Shirts (1 per 3 days) – Max 2
  • WINTER ONLY:
  • Evaluate if we need hats
  • Coats, gloves, glove liners, turtle fur, long johns, hats, scarves
  • SUMMER ONLY:
  • Sun Hat
  • Office (dress up) Clothes – 1 outfit
  • Shoes:
    Inside, Gym, Outside
  • Hats
  • OTHER
  • Swim suits
  • Water shoes and Cover Ups

Service Animal Amenities

 

  • Two Bedsheets
  • Booties and bowls
  • Red vest, leash, and cards
  • Food, Food bowl, Water bowl
  • Meds, Peanut butter, Peas, Broth, Greenies
  • Freezer broth and bones for making more – in cooler
  • Poop bags
  • Runner and pulley – just in case
  • Birdseed for large screen TV
  • (Make up lumpy bed)
  • Relaxation Cushion – if appropriate
  • Rubber mat

Much Longer Trips

Electronics

  • 4 TB, 5 TB and 8 TB drives
  • Entertainment 4 TB Transact drives
  • Acer Aspire and HDMI TV cable

 

Vacation Timeline Tasklist

Wk by Wk PlannerPacking List

Two months Out

  • Research activities that we are able to do
  • Research: Beaches, Bird Watching, Driving Tour, Fresh Water Fishing, Local bus tour, Museums, Parasailing, Park & Nature Preserves, Railroad Tours, Restaurants, Salt Water Fishing, Screen capture maps, tide charts, etc
  • Start searching for hotels with the following critical criteria
    • Elevator
    • Make sure stairs are not required to reach the lobby
    • Near Public Transportation
    • Accessible – or at least Shower rather than Bathtub
    • Verify claims through Yelp
    • Desk is nice – if not, a suitcase stand or ironing board is needed
    • Bathroom counter large enough for our stuff
    • King sized bed (or two twin beds)
  • Airline – Not economy, but at least premium economy
  • Take out travel insurance
    • Lifetime evacuation:  MASA (Medical Air Services Assn)
      Plantation, FL 800-643-9023 – Masaassist.com

One Month Out

  • Review pills – Order more if necessary
  • Eat the fridge – Start anyway
  • Find out:
    – Does unit have tape or CD player?
    – Are non-smoking suites available?
    – Is there a grocery located nearby?
    – If there is a fireplace
    – Is there a charge for firewood?
    – Can we get a single story suite?
    – Can they mail us any maps
    – Prefer a unit with a kitchenette
    – Determine access to groceries & liquor
    – Call a few days before – upgrade avail?
    – Gather maps and info of the area
  • Gather immunizations if necessary

Three Weeks Out

  • Stop buying groceries that we cannot finish within three weeks
  • Start “Eating the Fridge”

Two Weeks Out

  • Finalize Research: See TWO MONTHS OUT
  • Continue “Eating the Fridge”
  • Notify house keeper
  • Photocopies of passport, papers, etc
  • Gather receipts for expensive items

One Week Out

  • Start aggressively “Eating the Fridge”
  • Review pills – NUMBER OF DAYS + 2 – – – Pack pill strips
  • Schedule Stop mail
  • Review bill pay
  • Review all reservations and docs
  • Itinerary to family
  • Put cox on vacation hold
  • Make backups
  • Update thumb drives and Dropbox
  • Print out luggage tags
  • Print ship boarding pass
  • Verify liquor
  • Take out Suitcases… Start packing
  • Verify reservations – plane, hotel, auto
  • Print out confirmations
  • Get $400 in 20’s
  • Get $60 in 1’s
  • Get haircut / mani / pedi
  • Refill prescriptions
  • See family one more time
  • Cynthia – Shave legs
  • Check expiration dates of (eg) repellant
  • Evaluate meds 2 to 3 days before leaving.
  • Adjust irrigation appropriately.
  • Figure out GARBAGE plan

Three Days Before Leaving

  • Fill hummer feeders
  • Print Baggage ID tag for INSIDE suitcases
  • Ice cubes in bags in freezers
  • Put hold on mail or paper
  • Arrange for airport transport
  • Charge camera
  • Final crop harvests
  • Gather batteries for those items
  • Talk to neighbors
  • Make sure all travel date in iPad
  • Check conversion rate if using local currency
  • Go to grocery store and get any needed items

Two Days Before Leaving

  • Water plants
  • Coordinate with Jack
  • Write check for Patricia and notify of schedule
  • Finish laundry
  • Clean house
  • Charge shavers and toothbrushes
  • Verify Bill Payments will be made
  • Next to final packing
  • Final shopping: snacks, liquor, etc
  • Backup computer system
  • Coordinate with house-sitter
  • Fill car with gas

The day/night before leaving

  • Print boarding pass
  • Take out final garbage
  • Lock Garage
  • Lock irrigation and fuse boxes
  • Pack Infrared Thermometer
  • Remove charge cards not to be used
  • Change Bed Linens and Towels
  • Pick up mail one last time
  • Final packing – last minute items
  • Secure anything outside from wind damage
  • Verify reservations, etc.
  • Take out garbage
  • Fill hummingbird feeders
  • Secure patio furniture
  • Water plants – Watering system?
  • Check weather information
  • Pack food and snacks
  • Print out address labels
  • Secure windows and back door
  • Sync iPad Calendar, mail, to do list
  • Print boarding pass PM if leaving AM
  • Set up and test light timers
  • Put ice cubes in bag in freezers
  • Remove HOME charge cards
  • Insert TRAVEL charge cards
  • Charge electrical toys and other items
  • Change bed linen.
  • Make sure we have AAdvantage Cards
  • Adjust thermostat warmer or cooler.

Timeline Planner

  • _____ Wake up, dress, prep
  • _____ Call Uber or other Transport
  • _____ Leave for Airport
  • _____ Arrive Airport
  • _____ Pass through Security
  • _____ Flight boards
  • _____ Flight leaves

Hours Before Leaving the House

  • Unplug television, computers, etc
  • Unplug bug zapper, TV, PC, etc
  • Pack final electronic chargers
  • Make sure garage is locked
  • Long trips… store computers
  • Arrange car to fit into garage
  • Turn off AC / Heater . . . or adjust up/down to 65º in winter or 85º in summer
  • Print boarding pass AM if leaving PM
  • Request UBER with extra time built in

At the Airport

  • Check on upgrade using points
  • Arrive early enough we do not have to rush
  • Request wheelchair(s) if necessary
  • Discuss C-PAP bag
  • Eat or dispose of liquids before security
  • Double check carry on items are OK

Arrival at our Destination

  • Use buses, trams, taxi or Uber rather than the subway which may have stairs
    • Consider subway to major stop, then street transport
  • Travel, Arrive, Unpack, Relax
  • Consider buying “immediate access” tickets to popular places
  • No TOURISM purchases first day
  • Make Jasmine a lumpy bed
  • Put out birdseed for her “large screen TV”
  • Buy distilled water for C-PAP machines
  • Network:  RC-TravNet – RC*27 – 4 am-12M
  • Guest Password:  RC_GuestNet – BEGOOd-OK? – 6 am-12M
  • Admin:  http://tplinkwifi.net/ – RA::TP-Link-RC
  • Factory Reset Values stored in Keeper

Cruise Control

  • Be on top deck as the ship approaches the port
  • At port:  Leave as early as possible.  Board as late as possible.
  • Book excursions at port, not on ship – unless time is a factor
  • Hire a private driver and car with two other people
  • Experience local cuisine while in ports

Destination Shopping Trips

    • ACCOMPANIMENTS
    • Sugar, Stevia
    • Bread
    • Granola
    • Jerky
    • Instant Coffee
    • Tea bags
    • Toriani coffee flavor
    • Water
    • Wine
    •  SPICES / ETC
    • GTP Spices
    • Baking soda
    • Baking powder
    • Corn starch
    • Bisquick
    • Flour
    • Toriani
  • MEAL ITEMS
  • Fruit
  • Vegetables
  • Potatoes
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Yogurt
  • Meat
  • Cottage cheese
  • Beans
  • Pasta
  • Tomato sauce
  • Tomato paste
  • Broth
  • NON-MEAL ITEMS
  • Scotch and Vodka
  • Lemon juice
  • Chewing gum
  • String cheese
  • Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Onion
  • Dijon mustard
  • Olive oil, butter
  • Bisquick and Flour
  • Some sort of meat
  • Cottage cheese
  • Tortillas
    • SNACKS
    • Popcorn
    • Chips, pretzels, etc.
    • Dark Chocolate
    • Chocolate
    • NON KITCHEN
    • Extra clothes
    • Stamps
    • Toiletries
    • DURABLE EQUIP
    • Stock pot
    • Cutting board
    • Immersion Blender
    • Food processor
    • Electric skillet
    • Subset of mixing bowls
    • Strainer, Colander
    • Spatter screen
    • Sun tea jar
    • Crock pot
    • Egg poacher
    • Omelet pan
    • ALL OTHER
    • Maps
    • Distilled water
    • Shelves
    • Dinner trays
    • Straws, Bibs
    • Sink brush
    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Green scrubber
    • Little scraper
    • Toiletries

The Day Before Heading Home

  • Verify transportation home
  • Verify checkout
  • Pack

The Day of Departure

  • Verify travel schedules, etc
  • Refill rental vehicle with gas

At the Airport

  • Arrive early enough we do not have to rush
  • Request wheelchair(s) if necessary
  • Discuss C-PAP bag
  • Eat or dispose of liquids before security

Arrival in Phoenix

  • Take train to Light Rail to avoid high Uber surcharge

Return Home

  • URGENT:  Unlock garage door to avoid damage
  • Plug in electronics
  • Reset thermostat
  • Check damage to back yard, garden, etc.

Time Change – Times to Call

If it is morning in Arizona,
it is evening in Spain.

If it is evening in Arizona,
it is morning in Spain.

Arizona

Spain

7:00 in the morning

4:00 in the afternoon
Noon
9:00 in the evening
3:00 in the afternoon Midnight
9:00 in the evening 6:00 in the morning
11:00 in the evening 8:00 in the morning
Midnight 9:00 in the morning
3:00 in the morning Noon

GARDEN Notes

When it starts to get hot

  • Water daily to bottom of pot
  • Mulch on top to inhibit evaporation
  • 5 gallon bucket or bigger
  • Regular Trees – Deeply every 2 weeks
    Desert Trees – Deeply every 3 weeks
    Rod into soil 2-3 feet
  • Vinegar for weeds / Vinegar, salt, Dove better
  • Diatomaceous earth
  • Scorpion on walls 8-10 pm

Hunter Irrigation Settings

Hunter X-Core Irrigation System Controller
USER MANUAL

Run Times – How long each valve runs – A, B and C
Start Times – Allows 1-4 start times for each of the 3 valves A, B and C
Day of the Week – Each valve can have a different day of the week cycle to run
Rain Drop – Irrigation WILL happen on that day
Rain Drop crossed out – Irrigation WILL NOT happen on that day

Ours is wired wrong.  You can only run one Cycle and One Valve.  Here is how ours must run.

Connection 1A is set for EVEN DAYS – 20 MINUTES – DRIP
Connection 2B is set for ODD DAYS – 3 MINUTES – GRASS
Connection C – OFF
Connection D – OFF

Everything else must be turned off.

 

TWO HOUR Task List

Edit this document as we get things done.

Robert’s Tasks and Goals

Ongoing Tasks

  • Pedicure
  • Exercise 7 minutes in morning
  • Exercise 7 minutes in afternoon
  • Bernie Siegel
  • Filing in Office
  • Napoleon Hill

Urgent

  • SEE VACATIONS FOR URGENT

High Priority

  • Go through papers – Pay bills

Fairly High Priority

  • Check Equiant – double payment
  • Make sure Tessera is resolved

Low Priority

  • ß Hang cast iron pot rack
  • ® Put up Conf Room closet shelves
  • Organize garage
  • Organize Conference Room
  • ß Organize office closets
  • Organize TV area
  • ® Organize R paper next to chair
  • ® Get rid of clothes

“Whenever” Tasks

  • Organize house corners
  • Organize shed
  • ß Price out painting house trim
  • ß Make paper logs
  • Build makeshift patio – Stack firewood after patio is done

Restaurants to Try

  • La Santisima Gourmet Taco Shop
    5932 W Glendale Ave

  • The Impossible Burger
    The Counter: 50 N Central /Adams
    Hop Doddy – 2033 E Camelback

    • Heme Molecule
      Wheat, soy, yeast, coconut oil, potatoes