Another bright, shiny idea has surfaced. I really don’t need this. I must finish works in progress. The problem lies with soon to be published Shadow Over Avalon. Well, not a problem really, except it reminded me of plans I had way back when. I have two and a half books written in this series and a chance memory flooded back. It was designed  loosely around a tarot pack, so I have already the wand, the sword and the chalice. Now I need to complete the pentacles, but not yet. Must put down some ideas and then leave it alone until I have done the rest.

My angel book is brightening up and I have to concentrate on that as a priority and then I have two urban fantasies. Well, one, anyhow. The other steps outside the box a tad and it is calling to me strongly. Maybe I will open up three files tomorrow. That way I can bounce around if I lose momentum on one.

Oh yes, and I am redecorating my office. At some stage tomorrow I will really have to disconnect my desktop so I can unscrew the plug holder to paint there. Also the phone outlet. Once that wall is done I can move my desktop et all back into place. Chick cave is happening!

We are going plant shopping with Kid 2, who needs study perennials for a sunny area. I am starting a list already and have an idea how to cheat on the fussy ones ever so slightly. There is a special water retentive soil mix that might help. I don’t know if we will get any in, it depends if the weather holds up or not. I hope so. Afterwards, a lovely barbeque. Yeah.

My office painting will be on hold until Monday. I have one big wall almost done and the ceiling above it. No, I will not be washing out any of my brushes/rollers as it is far better to wrap them in cling film to prevent them drying out. However, I will be so glad to have this one wall done as that is where my desktop, printer, modem and router are all situated. I wants a girl cave. LOL. No, it is not dark paint, just a nice fresh very light stone color I am doing throughout the house.

On the bright side, I have had a major turn out of stuff and am building the second bag of detritus to go out. I can see there will also be stuff for a garage sale I don’t need and never will. Is there any use for a Writer’s Market Place book from 2004? Um no. That is paper, so will go in with the recycling.

Even better, we got a generator, so no more basement issues as the sump will now have power in a blackout. I have to get the electrician in to do the stuff and then we are good to go. Of course, this doesn’t protect my internet connection, which is powered by a box in the street and will automatically go down, but the water problems are now history. Yeah! The cat will be relieved as he didn’t go a bomb on his impromptu swimming lessons. LOL. 

Well, I knew today was going to suck as I had a dentist appointment and I had to clean the basement after the flood of yesterday due to a power outage. What I didn’t expect was my web to be down.

Did the usual with unplugging and replugging the router to no avail. Phones Eastlink and finds I am talking to a trainee. Goes through the motions. ‘Apparently’ this time it is my system at fault and not the general area. The condescend to send out a tech NEXT TUESDAY. I now have a temporary fix as I am tethered to my husband’s phone. My access will be limited.

To add insult to injury, the two shows I watch on tv are unavailable as the cable, also supplied by these jerks, is also down. That is another phone call for the morning.

I guess my plans for the next few days have had a radical overhaul. I will be working on my WIPs, editing and redecorating my office. I doubt if I will be getting out in my yard as it is still too soggy.

If I could find another supplier who offered unlimited access to the web, I would jump ship in a heartbeat. On average, my system goes down about forty times a year. Oh and you bet I will be asking for a refund for services not provided.

Discussions have now commenced on the cover for my next book. Ideas will come in and be considered. Suggestions will be made. All this has to come together before it ever goes to the artist. It is a fascinating process.