Notices by KayJanes (kayjanes@mstdn.social)

@steter I'm kinda over summer ... unless we're talking bbq.

@steter Whoa, we only got up to 77 today, thankfully.
I like to read the forecast discussion on the NOAA forecast website. Like the forecast, it also changes, but gives you an idea of the details of what's going on and what to expect in a couple of paragraphs.

One point seven inches of rain in the past twenty-four hours. 🏅 🎄 🐦

Urgent care gave me an appt an hour away, which gave us an opportunity to drive to a peach stand for a treat.
Was surprised that they didn't let Sam the CNA do the job. 😎 Sam reassured me that this happens ALL the time, but it was a bit of a struggle for the doc to get a good grip on that wee ear piece, but ... it's out. Never thought such a simple thing would be such a relief. But it definitely is.
@treleanor @allisonhooper
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@essjayjay @pomegranate_stew @carolannie @steter

Autumn stopped by to leave her calling card

Today's excitement...
heading to urgent care to have the tiny ear mold fitting on my hearing aid removed from my canal.

High moment of our day was a visit from our youngest and their Bluu. He really really liked that grass 😸

https://www.autonocion.com/us/frankfurt-airport-solar-panels/
"Every solar panel you have ever driven past is tilted to face the sun, and the logic is not complicated. The sun sits highest at midday, midday is when the most energy is falling out of the sky, so you angle the glass at it and collect the peak."

Traveled with this vehicle through Portland this afternoon. Interesting gps equipment all over it. Very curious...

Never dreamt I'd feel like temps in the mid eighties would make me feel so happy. Used to be anything over eighty was too hot.

Just read NOAA's forecast discussion and it looks like we're in for some interesting weather ... #NW

Trump administration faces lawsuits over change to Endangered Species Act

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/14/nx-s1-5891858/trump-esa-harm-endangered-species-act-threatened-lawsuit

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/10/youth-needed-to-ensure-future-pn-ham-radio-emergency-coverage/

Just read that our small city makes 3.3 mil per year on red light cameras. Which makes me wonder .... shall we call this a "freedom tax"? Not sure, bc those red light runners aren't really about any freedom but their own.

"When officers arrived, they encountered people who were visibly intoxicated"
https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/07/05/5-injured-by-northeast-salem-fireworks-explosion/

It was arm day in the kitchen today. Or... raspberry freezer jam day. 😎

https://www.salemreporter.com/2026/06/26/oregons-only-vinyl-record-pressing-plant-takes-root-in-salem/
"The factory at Oregon’s newest – and only – vinyl record-pressing plant began humming just three weeks ago.

Walking into the small, low-lit warehouse at Object Permanence Records, there is a low rumble of the record press and a gust of hot air. The machine is helping the company create its first 500 records, split roughly evenly among five Oregon bands."

Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels

https://apnews.com/video/guinness-crowns-canberra-town-crier-as-the-worlds-loudest-person-at-122-4-decibels-ba38d3fc2446470e8fc74b792fad11f8

As I was leaving the market today, a woman around my age, pulled up in a bright red mini cooper, opened the door and looked like she both fell and burst out of that little low car. With a big smile on her face. I gave her one back.

Small airplane just flew over our backyard where I'm sitting. Sounded like it changed gears? And...is that a thing or is this plane having issues?