I ate an apple and saved some to give to George. He was asleep in his usual position on the rug in the hall. I went out and waved the apple under his nose.
No response.
I tried again, and again, no response.
At this point I panicked and checked he was still breathing - he was. I gave up and waited until he woke up.
This is very unlike George. Normally I only have to go into the kitchen for him to get up from wherever he is and follow me. Even if I try to hide the fact that I'm carrying a banana or an orange he still knows.
We are all getting old.
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I made a to-do list this morning and I am doing quite well at completing it. I have a letter to write but it is difficult so, although I have started, I will wait for Husband's help. I am supposed to be a writer but he always knows what to say.
One item on my list was to clean my glasses. I used washing-up liquid but I don't think it worked very well. My mother-in-law was always telling her husband to go and clean his glasses. "How can you see through those?" she'd ask. I think she'd be asking me the same thing.
Another item was to email some computer shops to find out if they have the means to convert a film on a video cassette into an MP4 file. So far no joy.
I have been successful though in doing a Sainsburys order, editing chapters 12 and 13 of my ghost-written book, finished and recorded my radio talk, and even showered and washed my hair. (I wrote that on the list after I'd done it so I could cross it off.)
Now, a little mystery.
Just about every time I record my talk something strange happens. I do the testing, testing, 1,2, 3, bit and play it back to check it's okay. Nearly every time it's recorded at a fast speed. (That can't be right. Stored at a fast speed? Hm, anyway.) After I've listened I carry on and test again and it's always normal then. I don't change anything. I don't do anything except start again. Listen.
Fiddle, I can't include just a sound file. I'll have to do something to it. Don't go away . . .
4 comments:
That IS a mystery! It's like Alvin and the Chipmunks show up for the first few seconds!
Poor George! He didn't know what he was missing.
Ghost in the machine sort of thing?
That is frustrating about your troubles recording your talk. Technology is a blessing and a bane. I have special spray for cleaning my glasses (also works for computer and TV and phone screens) and I use a special microfiber cloth to dry my glasses. My dog is very food focused, today I found him in the yard eating sunflower seeds that fall from the bird feeder.
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