Something About Nothing............ #14

[schumigirl]

It's Thursday....Friday is just around the corner!

It's a cool, windy day here. Everywhere else is sweltering hot...and here we are freezing and complaining about how cold it is here for summer lol. OH well, it's better than seeing white or dirty snow and lifeless trees

Tonight it is just myself and the youngest ds for dinner. We already decided on chicken burger ( really ground chicken with no breading) and salad. DH and older ds are working tonight. Dh is swapping /trading services with a business collegue. We needed a new windshield and side window in the truck - which the colleague changed out for dh and Dh (and ds) are going to wire his shop.


Yum!!!! That sounds heavenly! Enjoy your fantastic weather. I know you will soak up and enjoy it!

How FUN!!!! That is part of the fun! It gives something else to focus on and take away some of the drab of everyday life! I love having points to use for flights and hotels. It really does help with the overall cost of a trip! We have a few that we need to use up. I reminded dh last again about needing to use one credit we have before it expires!

Well, I should find more papers to shuffle. Not much to do here today. Thank goodness there is no micromanaging here.

Have a great day everyone!

Yup....we are loving this weather......next week is supposed to be crazy hot for us......we`ll see if it transpires, but 32 -35C for us is being forecast...that`s going to be around 94 -100F

Won`t be walking those days!!

Tom loves a ground chicken burger, I don`t mind a ground turkey burger, makes a change from beef and lamb.

Hope your weather heats up soon though, mum was telling me earlier she is much cooler than us up there and doesn`t think it`s fair.....lol......






Talking of weather.........wandering outside earlier.....I think the trees are starting to turn autumnal already......surely not.......

Food has been lovely again today....pork filet sears in no time at all on the griddle and we had some giant portobello mushrooms griddled in the spicy and syrupy pork juices.....lush!!

Pink gin time.......

 

[Pumpkin1172]

alking of weather.........wandering outside earlier.....I think the trees are starting to turn autumnal already......surely not.......

I have noticed the little subtle change of " green-ness" if that makes sense. I noticed it the other day while driving home. It happens every year about this time. But the vibrancy of the trees and grass dissipates. It's still green, but it just has this subtle change. Dh thinks I'm off my rocker when I say that. He doesn't notice it, but I sure do! Just another reminder that summer is too short Oh well, I will enjoy what we have for today!

 

[Charade67]

Ever have one of those days when you fall asleep and then just can’t seem to wake up? That was me this afternoon. I guess I really needed some sleep. I decided that today will be another break from school.

We started doing a little pre planning for our trip next year. At this point there isn’t much we can do. It’s still too early to book hotels.

It's a cool, windy day here.

I could use some cool now. It is too hot and humid here.

Shredding paper not much else to do today

That was my day today too. I spent a lot of the day trying to stay awake.

I can barely keep my eyes open. Good night.

 

[Sue M]

Sue what time is it where you are?

I’m 3hrs behind, Pacific Time Zone. Right now it’s 8:10 pm here, and 11:10 EST.

 

[macraven]

Lived my entire life in central time zone until we moved to GA

Still have not adjusted well to eastern time zone
Don’t think i ever will

All my life watched the 9:00 or 10:00 news until we moved south
News channel is on at 11:00 here

Well I am doing okay but Mr Mac has covid again
He first had it before me and did okay for two weeks until day before yesterday.

Nursing was never my calling…
(I hope he does not share with me)

I plan to sit up and read until
he falls asleep

Then it will be lights out for me tonight.

Hope all here are doing good !

 

[macraven]

is today thursday?

 

[Sue M]

Schumi yes! Definitely need lots of hair product in Orlando during the hot humid months. Hair can get pretty fluffy!
Recliners in the theatre sure was a game changer! The chain closest to me still doesn’t have them so we travel to the next town now! And they’re a smaller chain. Go figure.
What car are you thinking about this time? I’m loving my hybrid. Getting 6ltr/100km. And with gas prices here hoovering between lows of $1.99/ltr up to $2.19/ltr it’s great.
Wait time here is around a year now for hybrid but sooner for gas.

Pumpkin I definitely melt in the rain lol!

Lynne I love watching those T-Storms roll in when we’re in Florida. We just don’t get those here on the west coast. My fav one was at wdw. We were at DHS when I noticed the breeze pick up and in the distance dark sky. We made it back to The Poly just ahead of the storm. Sat on our balcony watching it come in. First swallowing up MK, then GF, then it was over us. Possibly one of the biggest TStorms I’ve been in. Except maybe when we were staying at AKL and lightening hit the hotel. We were in our room in the morning. Sounded like an explosion, I think I may have screamed!

Charade since Covid I haven’t worn much makeup either. Unless I’m going out. I always put on my brow stuff, it’s like a tiny mascara wand. Otherwise my brows are so light can’t see them. Today I went for lunch do had shadow and mascara, and touch of blush on too! I’ve never worn foundation.
Have fun planning DL! I’ve been thinking it’s time to go back sndcwas looking at the hotel we usually stay at for fall Or maybe next spring or August.

Schumi what boggles me is seeing women walking around the parks in heels!

Mac hope you start feeling better and not as fuzzy! I’ll admit there are times I go downstairs and then wonder what I came down for!

Today was another beautiful day here. The Mr was on the golf course. And it was my good friends birthday today so 6 of us took her out to lunch. Sushi was her request. Tried a new place, and everyone enjoyed it. They were so nice and gave everyone ice cream dessert!

Watching Universal hotel rates, Portofino had huge price drop! Close to $100 less a night. My previous rate was $470/night. It’s now dropped to $379!
So had TA cancel RP and put me back at PB!
I ordered 2 collapsible water bottles on Amazon yesterday for the trip. Good for the flight too. And for parks, can fill them up and when done collapses very small. Going to try it out.

 

[Sue M]

Oh no Mac I’m so sorry Mr Mac has it again. How awful. Hope he doesn’t give it back to you.
Yep, Thursday, as my grandma would say, all day long!
Time zones are hard adjusting to! Esp when going to theme parks and want to get there for early opening at 9:00 and it’s 6am for me. But of course have to get up and get to the park so it’s middle of the night for me. Yuck. My oldest daughter can decide to go to sleep early and does it. I can’t. It may be midnight in Fla but only 9pm for me. And try as I might I just can’t make myself fall asleep. But gets easier after a few days because I’m so exhausted lol!

 

[schumigirl]

I have noticed the little subtle change of " green-ness" if that makes sense. I noticed it the other day while driving home. It happens every year about this time. But the vibrancy of the trees and grass dissipates. It's still green, but it just has this subtle change. Dh thinks I'm off my rocker when I say that. He doesn't notice it, but I sure do! Just another reminder that summer is too short Oh well, I will enjoy what we have for today!

Our grass generally right now doesn`t look good as it`s been unusually hot and dry over here. I know what you mean though.

Yep, enjoy every day as it is......

Ever have one of those days when you fall asleep and then just can’t seem to wake up? That was me this afternoon. I guess I really needed some sleep. I decided that today will be another break from school.

We started doing a little pre planning for our trip next year. At this point there isn’t much we can do. It’s still too early to book hotels.




I could use some cool now. It is too hot and humid here.


That was my day today too. I spent a lot of the day trying to stay awake.

I can barely keep my eyes open. Good night.

A break will do you the world of good Charade.......

You`d like it here this morning, cooler than we`ve had this last week.

Lived my entire life in central time zone until we moved to GA

Still have not adjusted well to eastern time zone
Don’t think i ever will

All my life watched the 9:00 or 10:00 news until we moved south
News channel is on at 11:00 here

Well I am doing okay but Mr Mac has covid again
He first had it before me and did okay for two weeks until day before yesterday.

Nursing was never my calling…
(I hope he does not share with me)

I plan to sit up and read until
he falls asleep

Then it will be lights out for me tonight.

Hope all here are doing good !

Hope mr mac enjoyed that chicken last night if he felt like eating again.

No, I`m not the best nurse either......Tom puts me to shame when I`m poorly as I wonder if he missed his vocation in life as a Doctor!!

is today thursday?

Not to confuse you........but it`s friday now......

Schumi yes! Definitely need lots of hair product in Orlando during the hot humid months. Hair can get pretty fluffy!
Recliners in the theatre sure was a game changer! The chain closest to me still doesn’t have them so we travel to the next town now! And they’re a smaller chain. Go figure.
What car are you thinking about this time? I’m loving my hybrid. Getting 6ltr/100km. And with gas prices here hoovering between lows of $1.99/ltr up to $2.19/ltr it’s great.
Wait time here is around a year now for hybrid but sooner for gas.


Schumi what boggles me is seeing women walking around the parks in heels!

We have no cinema near us so we always have to go to a big town, but I think they all have those seats now....so much better.

Not interested in a hybrid or any electric type car......we don`t have the infrastructure in this country to cope with the amount of cars being produced, and they are not as green as they claim when you look into it, mining alone is a big concern. Not that I`m overly concerned with that if I`m truthful as I fly too often to care about things like that apparently......lol.....we do recycle though....that`s my contribution! That`s another story though when you see what happens to that!!!

We will probably get another Porsche SUV, we love this car and although we are paying the US equivalent of around $10 a gallon for petrol, and our car gets around 30 miles per gallon .....driving is fun for us so the newer version will be fun too!!

Just need to get it ordered soon.






We had some rain this morning, much cooler than last few days and we are still predicted to be toasted from Sunday......looks miserable though outside. So, a morning of housework I think after a lovely long sleep in....no walking today. Tom eventually nudged me awake at 8am but I snuggled back in and we both went back to sleep.....lol.....got up at 9 though......we do love a lay in together!

Croissants for breakfast, salad for lunch and doing spicy chicken stir fry tonight.....mine will be loaded with ginger so will stir fry them seperately as my mister hates ginger.

Brightening up a little now, might walk into the village later or maybe not......we`ll see.

But Friday again......

Happy Friday...have a wonderful weekend ​

 

[Lynne G]

Hehe, what a needed lazy Friday is here again. Did wake up a few hours ago, but saw no need to start that early week day morning routine, except for tea and not week day screen on, but other one, as been watching the pre recorded Westminster dog show. Though family wants a dog, I’m still not quite ready for one.

Ooh, it’s already past 9 am here, and I guess I’ll get moving. Nah, heard little one get to bed around 4 am this morning, and after I made some breakfast for DH, and he had already left with some to share with his mum, I went back to bed. Just had woke up a little while ago.

Charade, relaxing is just as important as being busy. Glad you are taking a break. How fun to be plotting a West Coast trip. Being an early bird, I always had more time adjust issues going ahead in time, rather than back in time. Was so weird, though, as when flew from Osaka, Japan at 11 am, and arrived at LA, CA at almost the same time, at 11:25 am the same day. That was the biggest time change I have done.

But, yay, for Mac,
Woot! Its a Friday.

And that certainly means:


Oh yay the weekend starts for me now!

So, eh, more tea and maybe I should start to get moving. Like getting the towels out of the dryer and enjoying a long shower before hearing older one in another hour. He does work today, and has the perfect schedule for him. He’s not an early bird, so a late morning start he has.

Fabulously Feeling Friday homies.

And Mac, hoping Mr. Mac does okay with new virus infection. Sending him lots more mummy dust well wishes. Yeah, I guess I’m not that nursing kinda wife either.

Weather news. That glorious sunshine pouring through the windows has been today. A little cooler, 84 the high. But I see no need to change from my shorts and t shirt. Enough sun, that even if mostly cloudy rest of day as predicted, will feel warm to me. Nope, no changing of all that green here. Doesn’t usually start until late September. Most kids wear Summer clothes to school most of back to school month. Our Septembers are usually still very warm. Like ugh, not all schools have AC. Hence, many kids, particularly in the city, get half days due to too hot feeling schools.

Good morning all. Hope all shuffling papers today, have that week day routine go fast, and an actual short time needed to work. And with rest of us lazy homies, hope all have that most fabulous Friday, and a wonderful weekend.

 

[Sue M]

Schumi yes, we can’t complain about which type of vehicle is “greener” when we’re flying! Lol. But we recycle too. Our town has 3 bins (1 trash, 1 paper and plastics, and 1 for garden/kitchen waste ) per house plus a glass bin that’s size of large rubbermade type storage bin. We all do our part as best as we can.
I have to laugh, my friends husband just ordered an all electric vehicle, wait is 2yrs at least. But he’s got the electric contractors coming in, they have to upgrade house electrical, new panel, move box, cut down tree branches to accommodate new line placement , so far it’s costing $6000. My friend looks at husband and says- look at all the money you’re saving. Several times now ha! My hybrid isn’t the plug in variety.

Charade I don’t know how you do it! You’re amazing! Which hotel are you looking at for DL?

Lynne nice you’re enjoying a relaxing Friday! Love the memes. I’m envious of anyone who can have a sleep In! I used to when I was younger, pre children. But not now

I don’t think I’ll see my husband all weekend, the British Open is on! I occasionally pop in and watch a little with him, but I can’t last long lol!

Cloudy today here and cooler, rain on the way I think tomorrow just in time for Saturday bbq.

 

[schumigirl]

Schumi yes, we can’t complain about which type of vehicle is “greener” when we’re flying! Lol. But we recycle too. Our town has 3 bins (1 trash, 1 paper and plastics, and 1 for garden/kitchen waste ) per house plus a glass bin that’s size of large rubbermade type storage bin. We all do our part as best as we can.
I have to laugh, my friends husband just ordered an all electric vehicle, wait is 2yrs at least. But he’s got the electric contractors coming in, they have to upgrade house electrical, new panel, move box, cut down tree branches to accommodate new line placement , so far it’s costing $6000. My friend looks at husband and says- look at all the money you’re saving. Several times now ha! My hybrid isn’t the plug in variety.

Charade I don’t know how you do it! You’re amazing! Which hotel are you looking at for DL?

Lynne nice you’re enjoying a relaxing Friday! Love the memes. I’m envious of anyone who can have a sleep In! I used to when I was younger, pre children. But not now

I don’t think I’ll see my husband all weekend, the British Open is on! I occasionally pop in and watch a little with him, but I can’t last long lol!

Cloudy today here and cooler, rain on the way I think tomorrow just in time for Saturday bbq.

A lot of it is hooey.....we have 3 recycling bins, a box for papers and so on..we all separate them so carefully, then everything gets put in one big environmentally unfriendly ship and sails to China who have bought it all!!! Crazy.

We just need to look at all the extras my car loving husband wants to add on to the car before we order it.....comfier seats, we have them on this one and they are the comfiest car seats ever, extras on the lights, better surround camera and so on.....the extras all cost of course, so I just sit and smile......lol......but I`m almost positive we`ll be ordering it next week, we made an appointment for the Porsche showroom today.

Hope your weather warms up for the weekend......no, golf isn`t my thing either......I did try it once and I failed miserably, but I was so bored.




Well well......

Friday night again.........

Had a lovely day today......weather turned out lovely in the end, glorious sunshine and we have a red weather warning for Sunday and Monday......doubt it`ll be as warm as they say, but it`ll be hot regardless. Can`t believe some parents are asking for schools to close next week........my two cousins in Long Island both teach in schools with no airconditioning and they just get on with it in extreme temps. I think our schools must be due to break up at the end of next week anyway.

Some friends popped round for lunch, they did bring some contributions too and it was so nice sitting outside having lunch with them all.......and they are miffed they`re not coming for dinner with us tomorrow night......lol......fear of missing out there!! We`ll be out with them soon enough.

Movie night tonight, then walking tomorrow morning and a visit to the flooring place we use, Kyle`s room is empty so we need to replace the flooring in there.....no idea what I want for it. I`m sure we`ll see something we like.

Maybe no takeaway as we`ve just eaten.....but yep, think this`ll be me tonight......

​

 

[Charade67]

Taking a study break. Caspian woke me up really early this morning and would not settle down. I finally got up and took my photoshop quiz. Might as well make good use of the time. I went back to sleep when he did and slept until almost 11:00. Just finished an anatomy test a few minutes ago. So far I scored 120/150, but there is a 30 point essay question waiting to be graded.

Well I am doing okay but Mr Mac has covid again
He first had it before me and did okay for two weeks until day before yesterday.

So sorry to hear this. Hope it isn’t too bad this time.

Watching Universal hotel rates, Portofino had huge price drop! Close to $100 less a night. My previous rate was $470/night. It’s now dropped to $379!

I keep checking too, but no AP rates for late September yet.

Was so weird, though, as when flew from Osaka, Japan at 11 am, and arrived at LA, CA at almost the same time, at 11:25 am the same day. That was the biggest time change I have done.

That must have been a bit surreal. I have suggested that we don’t plan to do anything the day we arrive. Just used whatever is left of the day to relax and get ready for the upcoming week. We are also going to plan a couple of relaxation days.

Charade I don’t know how you do it! You’re amazing! Which hotel are you looking at for DL?

Aww…thanks. We are looking at Paradise Pier. I know we can get cheaper hotels that are within walking distance, but we want to splurge a little for this trip.

I should start working on my photoshop project that is due Monday. Did I mention that I got 100% on my last assignment?

Need to throw some laundry in the washer too.

 

[schumigirl]

Taking a study break. Caspian woke me up really early this morning and would not settle down. I finally got up and took my photoshop quiz. Might as well make good use of the time. I went back to sleep when he did and slept until almost 11:00. Just finished an anatomy test a few minutes ago. So far I scored 120/150, but there is a 30 point essay question waiting to be graded.


So sorry to hear this. Hope it isn’t too bad this time.


I keep checking too, but no AP rates for late September yet.


That must have been a bit surreal. I have suggested that we don’t plan to do anything the day we arrive. Just used whatever is left of the day to relax and get ready for the upcoming week. We are also going to plan a couple of relaxation days.


Aww…thanks. We are looking at Paradise Pier. I know we can get cheaper hotels that are within walking distance, but we want to splurge a little for this trip.

I should start working on my photoshop project that is due Monday. Did I mention that I got 100% on my last assignment?

Need to throw some laundry in the washer too.

You did mention the 100% and rightly so, quite an achievement, especially as you thought you may not have done so well.

Time change can be daunting for sure....we find it harder going West to East, so going home we are much worse than when we arrive in Orlando. Waking up early is a bonus though on our first days.

Hope your mum is doing better too and improving every day.

 

[Charade67]

Hope your mum is doing better too and improving every day.

Thank you. My brother texted me while he was visiting her today. He said she has been eating more which is good.

 

[Charade67]

I never knew that being artistic could be so exhausting. I just submitted my latest photoshop project. I just turned this



Into this

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Well, I am finally able to log in!!! Hopefully they get it figured out soon!

It sounds like everyone had a good day!

Slow evening here. Dh is sawing logs (snoring) in his chair with the remote in his hand Oh well, it looks like the sky is lightening up and I'm hoping to get outside for a quick walk. We had a good little rain, and now it's clearing.

Boys are planning to go do their boy stuff tomorrow. So it will be a little grocery shopping and errands on that side of town. Maybe whip up some cinnamon buns. Sunday we are planning to head to the lake with the boat - if the wind stays down.

@Sue M governments and most people have ZERO idea what it will take for people to have electric cars. What is the governments and power suppliers plan when the electrical grid can't handle alllll the power this is going to take? There is already problems in Alberta on hot days when people are using their air condtioners...then add in people charging cars??????????????? Are we heading into times of rolling blackouts???? I'm just glad to be married to a sparky, and the cost will be lower for us to install what needs to be done - if we ever get an electric car.

@Charade67 Good job on the project. I hope you get another 100%. I hope you get full marks on the written part of your quiz.

@schumigirl your movie night sounds delightful. I think I'll be turning something on when I'm done with my walk. As well as with a beverage

Well, I should head out before it gets too late. I'll leave a light one for anyone coming in while it's dark out.

 

[Charade67]

Slow evening here. Dh is sawing logs (snoring) in his chair with the remote in his hand

Mine does that too. Then I get annoyed because I can’t change the channel without waking him up.

Good job on the project. I hope you get another 100%. I hope you get full marks on the written part of your quiz.

Thank you. My professor has already graded the test. I was surprised to see the grade so soon. I ended up with 147/150. I’m happy with that.

 

[schumigirl]

Thank you. My brother texted me while he was visiting her today. He said she has been eating more which is good.

Glad to hear that, continued good wishes she improves quickly.

I never knew that being artistic could be so exhausting. I just submitted my latest photoshop project. I just turned this

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Lovely Charade......I`ve never used Photoshop before, is it easy?

Well, I am finally able to log in!!! Hopefully they get it figured out soon!

It sounds like everyone had a good day!

Slow evening here. Dh is sawing logs (snoring) in his chair with the remote in his hand Oh well, it looks like the sky is lightening up and I'm hoping to get outside for a quick walk. We had a good little rain, and now it's clearing.

Boys are planning to go do their boy stuff tomorrow. So it will be a little grocery shopping and errands on that side of town. Maybe whip up some cinnamon buns. Sunday we are planning to head to the lake with the boat - if the wind stays down.

@Sue M governments and most people have ZERO idea what it will take for people to have electric cars. What is the governments and power suppliers plan when the electrical grid can't handle alllll the power this is going to take? There is already problems in Alberta on hot days when people are using their air condtioners...then add in people charging cars??????????????? Are we heading into times of rolling blackouts???? I'm just glad to be married to a sparky, and the cost will be lower for us to install what needs to be done - if we ever get an electric car.

@Charade67 Good job on the project. I hope you get another 100%. I hope you get full marks on the written part of your quiz.

@schumigirl your movie night sounds delightful. I think I'll be turning something on when I'm done with my walk. As well as with a beverage

Well, I should head out before it gets too late. I'll leave a light one for anyone coming in while it's dark out.

I ended up falling asleep....and no alcohol involved there either.....lol.......woke up to some silly sci fi movie from the 50`s on.....so no movie for me after all.

Hope you get out on the lake Sunday, sounds lovely and enjoy those cinnamon buns if you make them.

Mine does that too. Then I get annoyed because I can’t change the channel without waking him up.

Thank you. My professor has already graded the test. I was surprised to see the grade so soon. I ended up with 147/150. I’m happy with that.

That`s another good result, you must be so pleased with how well you`re doing.






My goodness I was tired last night. Slept for an hour on the sofa, then went to bed and was out like a light, Tom said he followed me about 5 minutes later and I never noticed him get into bed. You can`t put on the master bath light without it shining into the bedroom despite it being offset slightly with the ange of the door, but i never noticed that either. I think it`s the heat making me so tired.

We have a danger to health warning for the weather next week....I think although we`ll be hot, we won`t get the extreme heat promised as we`re right on the coast, I think we`ll get low 90`s though. Might give the walk a miss those days. But, there are areas of the country who are going to have to be careful as we aren`t used to such extremes of heat.

Out walking this morning though, then not very much, but will get some garden time. Did plan to go look at flooring but the owner txt me back saying he now closes on Saturdays, so we`ll go midweek sometime, no real rush to replace that flooring.

Fruit and a muffin for breakfast, cream cheese and bacon croissants for lunch, they are huge and then out for dinner.....I do love that getting ready to go out time....choosing a dress, doing hair and make up with a glass of something or other.......

Time for that pot of tea though right now......

Have a wonderful Saturday and weekend........​

 

[Lynne G]

Great grades, Charade. Nice the grades are listed quickly. Like the flower pictures.


Yeah, my DH can fall asleep with the screen on, and so loud in volume, with the lights all on. We have other screens, and ear buds, so I don’t bother him.

Hehe, like Schumi, that Summer heat is coming next week. Weather news this morning said first Heat Wave of our Summer will be next week. With very humid 90’s high temp, and chances of evening thunderstorms. Oddly, we have been mostly dry, as most of the drenching rain went either East or North of us. Even the predicted thunderstorms next week, all depend on a front that is hanging out in the NE sea. Depending on its movements as the next week goes along, that front may push the storms into that NE area, so upper NY, and North of that, will see the storms, and not us. But yay, we will be enjoying that feel like temps in the 100 degrees range. Will be that hot and humid next week. Bad hair alert. Don’t care, my hair is in a continual puffy state, once warm, sticky weather starts. So, I tie it up, wear a hat mostly. Can’t say I don’t enjoy the heat either. I much rather have hot weather.

So, today, weather news lady said, the humidity is returning, and today, close to 90, 88 the high, with a mostly cloudy day. But as the clouds we have had lately, they have no rain in them. Hot, and mostly unsettled weekend is our weather forecast. And forecast says our first chance of rain clouds is Monday.

But lazy day for me. Made breakfast for DH, and me, then he just left with extra I made. Older one works, so another little one and me day. I think we have to go the closest mall, as online ordered item has arrived in the store, to be picked up in short time. Then a store bill pay, is the only two things on my agenda. So, whatever little one wants to do, that’s then the rest of my Saturday’s agenda.

Super happy Saturday homies. And a good morning too. Find cool, and stay drinking cool drinks, when you are in this hot weather Summertime.