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Ugh, No, That’s Wrong

Dan Antion
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Yesterday, we were expecting an appliance repairman. I received a text message saying he was on his way and a link in case I wanted to track him. At first, I decided just to wait. After ten minutes, I took a look at that link they sent me.I saw the image shown below. Over forty years of systems development and a sometimes annoying attention to detail left me with one thought.

The truck is going sideways – rotate the icon!

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The dogwood is still in bloom. Ooh, look. there’s a buny
Almost blocking the sun as I start my walk
Other people feed Smokey, too
The park if ready for business
If he eats enough, I won’t have to use my string trimmer.
Morning Mr. Robin
Lilacs and one of the new gray squirrels
This rhododendron is blooming
On guard, waiting for that repairman
The Beauty of Moscow starts out with a mix of colors
Half staff for the worst of reasons
A little overnight rain gave way to a sunny day
Lily of the Valley
Beauty of Moscow
Rhododendron close up
This is one of those shots where I have to bend

66 responses to “Ugh, No, That’s Wrong”

  1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Your shot of the dandelion is lovely.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Robbie. It was worth the effort to get down (and back up ;-)

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      1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
        robertawrites235681907

        It really was.

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  2. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    Beautiful!!  Love the map detail😂

    Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks. Now we waiting for parts :(

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  3. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    That’s a beautiful rhododendron.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Frank. It’s the first one to bloom. I was worried because it bloomed again in the fall last year, which seemed odd.

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  4. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Fabulous photos all of them!
    Did the repairman arrive sideways…. Did he arrive at all ? 💜

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      He did arrive, but he had to order parts :(

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        Typical!

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  5. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Dan, it is a beautiful day in your neighborhood. :-) Years ago, there was a repairman in the rolodex for every appliance including the TV. Today, an appliance repairman is almost an extinct resource, and I’ve had the not so wonderful experience of finding that repairs sometimes amount to 2/3 the price of a new appliance. We’re to the point that if we can do it ourselves we do, otherwise we balance out how the appliance is against what a new one costs. The TV for sure goes to recycling. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      So true, Judy. When I had my cabinet shop in the 1980s, my next door neighbor in the industrial building was an appliance repair business. They fixed almost anything. These days, it seems like you’re meant to replace, not repair. This one is fairly new, and still under warranty, so we have hope.

      PS, you might have to explain “rolodex” to some readers ;-)

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      1. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
        Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

        :-)

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  6. Rivergirl Avatar
    Rivergirl

    Blooms and bunnies. My favorite way to start the day.
    ❤️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That’s one of our bunnies. He/she (I can’t tell) moves around the yard and has taken to giving me a look that says, “Please use the other door, I’m eating here.”

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      1. Rivergirl Avatar
        Rivergirl

        Just tell him/her there’s a bunny bereft blogger from Maine who needs her fix.
        😉

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  7. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    Your beautiful blooms are a wonderful sight to wake up to!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Liz. They are a welcome sight.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        You’re welcome, Dan.

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  8. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Hope the repairman made it, sideways or not! I love MiMi waiting at the door for him. Perhaps hoping to collect a toll!

    Your flowers are just beautiful. I laughed out loud at the photo of the lilacs with the squirrel photobombing it!

    I’m glad you bent down to catch those dandelions. It’s a great picture!

    Enjoy the rest of the week and the warm temperatures.

    Ginger

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Ginger. MiMi didn’t seem to like having the repairman in the house. I guess we should have asked for her approval, first. He did arrive, but will have to return with parts that are on order.

      That little squirrel did seem to be saying that he should be in the picture.

      I am glad the dandelion photo turned out as well as it did. Getting low enough to get those photos is an effort.

      I hope yo have a great rest of the week.

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  9. GP Avatar
    GP

    Love the rabbits, Dan. I used to have a pet lop-eared blue. If he didn’t get his carrot at 7pm, he’d go and hide for a day or two!
    I understand your feelings on the flag.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I love it when animals put us on a schedule :-) This one has been eating in the driveway when I return from my walk, and I have to go in the front door so as not to bother him. He gives me a look.

      I’ve been avoiding the half staff photos. I was hoping we would get through May with the only one being the ceremonial lowering before Memorial Day.

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  10. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I love how you capture joy in your pictures.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Awww, thanks!

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  11. Mitzy Bricker Avatar
    Mitzy Bricker

    😂😂🤣

    Blue Rock HorsesFrederick County, Virginiabluerockhorses.com

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  12. John Hric Avatar
    John Hric

    Thanks for the lovely shot of the dandelions. Very glad you made it back up.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That was the hard part, John.

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  13. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Haha! That was funny, Dan.
    I hate it when the repairman finally shows up — and then doesn’t have parts. There’s really no excuse for it — and they do it every time. Good luck.
    Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. Yeah, they never seem to have what they need.

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  14. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Just love the gallery Dan. I hope the part isn’t on a ship from China

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Us, too, Brian.

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  15. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    LOL! I agree turn the icon! 😂 The flowers and puddles are lovely, and the backlit fairy puffs…aka dandelion weeds look beautiful. I’d most likely pull one and make a wish. 🧚‍♀️

    I hope the repairman wasn’t sideways they arrived and you able to get the appliance repaired.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Haha – he wasn’t sideways, but he had to order parts. I like your comment on the dandelion photo.

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      1. circadianreflections Avatar
        circadianreflections

        😀

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  16. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    {Snicker}{ ‘Rotate the icon’! Now THAT cracked me up. Hope he did in fact show up and fixed the problem. It’s the little things that make me more than slightly suspicious of this race to embrace AI. Umm, no thanks…I still can’t get Siri to give me a straight answer. Sometimes technology just makes me crazy. 🤪

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Sometimes, I am amazed by AI and sometimes, it truly makes me shake my head.

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      1. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
        Tails Around the Ranch

        That’s what makes it so scary. Although I enjoy a good laugh like anyone else, you just never know what’s in store for you.

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  17. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    I think yu might be the only one bothered by that icon, Dan. (I’m just saying). Looks like spring is well underway. That rhododendron shot is terrific and the dandelion shot amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You might be right, John. The guy arrived and was very nice. He had to order parts, but we expected that. I’m glad you liked the pictures.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Glad the guy got there. 😁

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  18. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    🤣🤣It’s all in the details isn’t it? That sure is a far bunny!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It is all in the details. I’m guessing you meant ‘fat’ bunny. I won’t tell her you said that ;-)

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      1. dweezer19 Avatar
        dweezer19

        Lol. Thanks.maybe it’s a he and he’s nibbled too many hops. 🫢

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  19. JT Twissel Avatar
    JT Twissel

    We’re still waiting on our lilacs to bloom! 48 degrees out here. Love that dandelion fluff!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      48? Yikes. I would think it would be much warmer there.

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  20. Jan Sikes Avatar
    Jan Sikes

    Such great photos, Dan. I love that everything is blooming. I hopped over and read some of the door stories. Great stuff!!! Still on the fence and trying to decide if I can find the time to crank out something. :)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. I hope you can find time to join us.

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  21. C.E.Robinson Avatar
    C.E.Robinson

    Dan, spring has sprung on the east coast. Lovely flowering photos and cute critters. Don’t get me started on repairmen. At least I can call the company to inquire if any delays. The squeaky wheel gets attention. Enjoy the beautiful weather. 📚🎶 Christine

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We got an appointment quickly, but now we’re waiting for parts.

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  22. lois Avatar
    lois

    Your lilacs, especially, are so pretty. Your lily of the valley is beautiful. I have a lily of the valley shrub in my backyard but I don’t know what happened to it. It started turning brown so I finally cut it down to the ground. I hope it comes back.
    I am sorry for the holes in your cover, but the squirrels peeking out are the cutest things! At least you provide a very pretty yard for them. 😁

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I love our yard when the lilacs are blooming, Lois. The squirrels are liking those log racks now that the neighbor took down several trees. I moved the lilies of the valley from a flower bed in the front when we added a paver boarder. I didn’t expect them to do very well. They have spread to the point of taking over.

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      1. lois Avatar
        lois

        You have given me hope with mine, Dan. Yay for lily!

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  23. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Definitely spring!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We waited for this. It’s time to enjoy.

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  24. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Wonderful signs of spring, Dan. The rich colors, the wildlife — nature’s come alive. I especially like your close up of the rhododendron – beautiful! 😊

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  25. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    That one-liner is so you! Love it. Thank you for showing my favorite tree in your photo gallery. The leaves are bursting. Always sad when a flag flies at half mast.

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  26. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Beautiful flowers, Dan. You comment would be something I’d think of or say, so naturally I think it’s just perfect. :-) Sorry I’m running late. You’re probably almost ready for Thursday’s post!

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  27. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Ugh. I hate waiting for repairmen.
    Lovely blooms and now I wish I was at my old house where I had Lily of the valley. Our lilacs are finally starting!

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  28. JoAnna Avatar
    JoAnna

    They could also make their icon something other than a truck, something directionally ? neutral. I love the lighting on the rhododendrons and the dandelions ready for wishes.

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  29. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    I agree – make the icon and its travels more believable! Smokey will be putting on pounds, er … ounces with two benefactors. These days I see more bunnies in the neighborhood than at the Park.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Our parks are sprayed and weed free. The bunnies like our weedy yard better 😏

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        I think that’s why we have so many bunnies lately – they love the dandelions. I contribute to their diet. :)

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          It’s a healthy diet for them ;-)

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  30. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    That Beauty of Moscow takes all prizes! I like how you are training your rabbits to edge your lawn — brilliant! To me, the entire concept of tracking a repairman is pure hocus-pocus, let alone thinking his icon is cattywampus! Some beautiful shots here of why we love spring.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Spring and fall are my favorite seasons. We have more bunnies munching now (someone had babies) so maybe I can put the weed-whacker away ;-)

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