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| Fun tombstones |
I just went for a nice walk around the neighborhood to finish up my steps for the day, and to take some pictures for this post. I laughed at the one on the right, which has the phrase I've seen a few times in my life: "Hey guys, watch this!" I think those two skeleton feet sticking out in front of it are related, don't you? I also wondered who the heck "Pat Riarchy" is, until I put the two names together. Funny!
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| My neighbor's pumpkins |
I walk by these two guys every time I go into my apartment. Although they are not socially distanced, they are probably pretty safe from Covid. And the Masked One brings a smile every time.
Some of you may remember that I bought myself an Apple Watch a few weeks ago. I have gotten used to it now, and have even taken a few phone calls from my wrist. It doesn't seem possible to make private calls, unless I already have earphones in, which of course I usually don't. I really like the fact that the exercise rings are not super easy to close, but I manage most days. Just getting in 10,000 steps is not enough to reliably close the "Move" ring, which measures the number of calories you have burned. And I've gotten the watch face close to what I like to see at a glance: my exercise status, the time and date, the weather, battery level, how much sleep I got last night, and record a new workout. Take a look:
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| My current watch face |
The number of watch faces I can choose from is enormous, and what I want to put up front is also enormous. Hundreds of "complications" are available, and I've fiddled with them often, but I've used this combination for a week now. Sometimes I get a little annoyed when my watch tells me that it's time to stand up and move, and those three rings (upper left) are blank every morning, and make me want to fill them up.
At first I called the watch "the bully on my wrist," but I've changed it to "the cheerleader on my wrist," because she wants nothing more than to please me and help me get strong and fit. And it's fun, too. We need all the smiles and fun we can get right now, don't you think?
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Humorous display on that yard. Love it. The watch seems so technical as to baffle me.
ReplyDeleteThose headstones are pretty funny, I've always had a lot of fondness for Halloween as it's also my birthday :) Anyway, there's a couple of houses on my own street that defy belief, holographic dragons & dancing witches on their roofs--that's technology for ya! Speaking of technology, that's amazing how you're putting your Apple watch to use! It's too bad you've retired from skydiving, you could show that cheerleader of yours a thing or two :)
ReplyDeleteThat watch could be spooky too if it tells you too much...stuff you didn't want to know.
ReplyDeleteWow that is some watch. Phone calls also? Goodness. Glad you have made friends with it.
ReplyDeleteLiked the eyes and brows on the masked pumpkin. Very expressive.
Halloween decorations are fun. We saw a few in the neighborhood when we were walking this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI guess That watch would be screaming at me all the time now. Can you set it for reasonable levels for those of us mobility challenged? I'm glad you are having fun with us.
Love your Halloween decorations - something I don't see here.
ReplyDeleteI think that watch is a step too far for me, but I am glad you have learned to make friends with it.
I would not want any of this on my wrist. In fact, I've recently left home without my cellphone even. Getting tired of living a life of technology....want a more simple way of living.
ReplyDeleteLove the masked pumpkin.
Learning to use such a watch is interesting for my husband too. He likes paying for things at the store with it. I hate gadgets and that’s how I see it. Different strokes...
ReplyDeleteThe tombstones made me laugh so thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteLove the tombstones and the pumpkin with the mask is sweet to see every day. The watch...I don't think I could ever figure out how to use it--LOL! But I am glad you love it and it makes you happy. :)
ReplyDeleteI have a Fitbit but have contemplated getting an Apple Watch. However, the idea of adjusting to a new gadget doesn't thrill me. Love those decorations!
ReplyDeleteThe watch looks pretty cool! I couldn't use one, though, b/c I couldn't see the display without going to find my reading glasses.
ReplyDeleteI like those decorations. I've gotten my Hallowe'en post done for this year.
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkin made me smile too! That is one fancy smancy watch!! I never got used to wearing a watch...ever:)
ReplyDeleteI love your pumpkins too. Aha! You got the newest Apple Watch. I haven’t been using mine (older) during the pandemic since I don’t do much. I should charge it and try using it again though. I’ve been just wearing my Fitbit because it’s smaller.
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