Barbeque Grill Flame

All of a sudden my grill wouldn't light easily, and when it did, it had a very low flame. I researched what to do, and came up with this:

Be sure the gas on the tank is turned off and disconnected. Now open the grill lid, turn all of the control valves to high, wait about a minute and turn them back off. Now reconnect the gas line to the tank and turn it on SLOWLY.

Supposedly, this will re-set the regulator, which has a safety catch in it that may have been triggered.

I'll let you know if this fixes my problem . . .

Packing for a Move

When you are preparing for a move -- whether it's two blocks away or across the country -- it's very important to pack your belongings properly so that they arrive at your destination safely. I am a very serious proponent of buying new boxes to move -- used boxes could contain insects like bed bugs, cockroaches and more. It's not worth it to infest your belongings in order to save a few dollars. Also, moving boxes are a better quality than product boxes, so they will provide better protection.

Use small boxes for heavy items, such as books. Use large boxes for lighter items, such as blankets, pillows, linens. Put as much into boxes as possible so that there are fewer loose items. Tall lamps should be wrapped in a blanket or paper to protect it. Couches should be wrapped in a plastic tarps or shrink wrapped. Dishes should be wrapped in bubble wrap and/or lots of paper. Every box should be labelled with the room it will be moved to, and every box should be numbered! This may seem like a lot of work, but it is worth it at destination, when you can check off each and every box to ensure there's no loss.

Anything breakable should be bubble wrapped and packed with like items, and the box should be clearly marked "FRAGILE."

Always move personal items, such as medicine, money, jewelry, important papers, plants, in your own vehicle.

Lists

I keep lists. It is the only way I can keep track of the many things I want to do. When I complete one of the tasks, I relish crossing it out. If I forgot to put a task on the list, and I complete that task anyway, I will write it on the list and then cross it out. It feels so good to accomplish a list of chores.

Getting More Gasoline for your Money

I read an article that said you should only pump gas in the morning when the ground/air is cool because gasoline is denser when it's cold and expands when it's warmer in the afternoon and evening. Also, you should pump the gas into your car by squeezing the nozzle gently instead of really fast. This keeps the gas from creating a lot of vapor in your tank. And you should fill your tank when it's half empty because gas evaporates quickly and this keeps the gas tank from having too much air in the tank, which adds to the evaporation rate.

With the price of gas we're paying today, we have to do whatever we can to stretch it a little further!

Breathe

Something we totally take for granted is breathing.

I noticed that I don't breathe deeply on a regular basis. I mostly shallow breathe. So I'm not really exercising my lungs, even though I'm in good shape and have good stamina, I can't run for more than 3 minutes at a time without having to walk for a few minutes before running again.

So I have become more conscious of my breathing. Whenever I think about it, I slowly breathe in so that my lungs are filled to capacity, and then I slowly breathe out. I make a point of it. I hope that in time I will automatically do this without having to think about it.

You're supposed to breathe in through your nose (so your nose hairs can filter out small particles like dust and pollen) and then breathe out through your mouth.

If you're alone, you can make noise while breathing out -- this is supposed to aerate your whole body! Happy breathing.

Keeping Cool

In this hot weather, it is important to keep yourself cool. Wear loose fitting cotton clothing. Drink water regularly. If you get overheated, put a cool compress on your pulse spots and on your forehead. Rest. Put your feet up. Don't overexert yourself in hot, humid weather.