The weather weasels have been predicting it all week, and here we are: the Phoenix area is in a "6" for monsoon weather today. I have no idea what the scale goes to, but it has been a 1 or a 2 most of this week. Until today.
It rained overnight. Lots of lightning before we went to bed, but the rain came after we turned in. Before taking Murphy out for some courtyard time this morning, I went out and emptied out the furniture covers where the water had pooled.
It was a lovely morning: 73º when I got up around 6:00am. 73º??!! I haven't seen that temperature since we took that trip to the Tetons. Thanks to the overnight storms for that refreshing temperature. And, looking to the west...
That is the Estrella Mountains, with the tops being lit by the rising sun. We see the Estrellas to the west and South Mountain (much closer) to the south from our courtyard.
The latest prediction is for the next monsoon storm to roll through between 6:00 and 8:00 this evening. We'll see how that plays out.
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I got everything worked out with the folks from Zero Zero Robotics (makers of the HoverAir X1) to my satisfaction: They offered me a discount on batteries for the X1 I have, I decided to put that towards a newer, more capable, model. Faster, more accurate tracking; the ability to fly higher and further away, and fly over water, snow (no thanks), cliffs, and in lower light; plus some interesting controller options. I ordered it yesterday through their Amazon Store, and it is supposed to be delivered later today. This was better for me, since it would have been a week or so if they were shipping it direct; next day delivery is mo-betta. ;-)
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In preparation for the incoming HoverAir X1 Pro, Joan said, "Can we take a little time to go through the camera gear in the drawer?" I felt my blood run cold.
"Yes, ma'am, we can." This is one of those "your way/my way" things. Nothing good can come of this. Now, I will freely admit: I am good with organized chaos. The drawer in question holds a lot of stuff and it looks completely disorganized. I know where everything in that drawer is - I can reach in without looking and pull out the camera, mount, or accessory I want. To an organized person, that appears to be impossible. I have gear in there the way I use it: some for use on the bikes, some for when out and about with the van, and some to use for photos around the house as necessary.
To be fair, I also have gear that is "non-current"... and by that I mean: I have updated the camera, mount, or gear with something newer and more competent. Most of that old gear has been stashed in my music room. Where it is out of the way. But still "there" if I need it. None of it is out in public view.
So, in trying to be cooperative, I pulled all the gear out of that drawer and put it on the kitchen counter, with the plan of organizing and eliminating...
Unlike the olden days, where you had a camera and it got used for any and all photographic (or video) needs - I have gear for specific use: motorcycle and scooter videos, YouTube videos where audio is important, gear when interchangeable lenses are needed. It all makes sense in my mind. Some mounts or accessories are used on more than one camera; I know where those things are.
Well, prior to today's organizing, I knew where those things were. Now... when I need a specific mount, selfie stick, filter, battery, etc - I will be in hunting mode. This is in the name of: organizing. I assume we are not the only ones on different ends of the organization spectrum. I appreciate that just knowing that stuff in that drawer isn't in neat rows can grate on an organizer's nerves. I also appreciate that at some point 3 hours into the process today, I hit my frustration point.
The only solution is separation. No, we aren't splitting up. Well, that's not on my agenda. Rather, there has to be visual separation, where the organizer can look around the room and feel that "everything is in its place", and the messy partner can keep the drawer closed. For full disclosure, I don't leave that drawer (and it's a big drawer) open.
On the bright side, Murphy got to play with a bin that Joan brought into the living room to contain odds and ends...
Yeah, that's a big cat in a relatively small "box."
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Look what showed up early this evening...
Yep, the new HoverAir X1 Pro camera drone and accessories. By the time I got everything charged and firmware updated, Steph came over to "give me a lesson" on handling Dicha - I will be puppy sitting tomorrow night while they go to a ball game and a Flo-Rida concert.
By the time I got home, it was dark... so, more playtime tomorrow, and I'll study up on it tonight.
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