Throwback Thursday #99 : Organization Solicitation

Many organizations rely on fundraising and pledges and contributions and the like to build, maintain, and operate functions.  I just never realized how expensive it was to operate even back in 1969.  I had forgotten too how women went by their husband's name with Mrs. added to it.  Now most organizations list the individual's name and there is no Mr, Mrs, Ms or title added.

Movies in C, D, and E for Children and more Adventure for Adults

More movie selections!

Movies in A and B for children and Adventure for adults

We have so many movies...and you can place any of them on hold!  Looking for a new title or an old favorite or something just new to watch?  Check the catalog online.  Many local libraries probably have literally hundreds of titles of movies you have yet to see throughout their systems just like at the Salt Lake County Library System.  Your library is a perfect place to help you access new and old favorites in movies, music, magazines, and books!

Throw Back Thursday #18 : Dogs, Animal Control, Salt Lake City History, 1961

 Here are parts of an old brochure on being a good dog neighbor.  It was published for Salt Lake City Animal Control as a public service by the Ralston Purina Co.  It does have a copyright on the brochure for 1961  and I would guess it's accurate based on this online comparison: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/101633401.  It fits the criteria and is 9 pages in length in its entirety.

Follow-up on drain cleaning

This lovely hairball strand is from a bathroom sink that has a strainer basket.  Stuff still slips through so snaking the drain occasionally is definitely a good thing.

Sunday Randomness #284 : Simple cheapo plastic snake shower drain cleaning

 Take cover off drain by taking out the screw(s).

 Remove hair that is trapped at the top.

 Get out cheapo plastic drain snake thing.

Use snake by twisting to catch hair and debris and slowly and carefully pull out.  Be prepared to plug nose.  Carefully disentangle gross wad of matted hair gunk and throw in the garbage. (It's easier if you have gloves or a cleaning wipe [baby wipes or cleaning wipes both work well] and pull the gunk up past the teeth of the snake and then just pull it away.)  Clean snake thoroughly.  Put drain cover back on and screw into place.  Run some water to make sure the drain is clear.    We usually have to follow this procedure about every three to four months but it's cheap and effective so I'm willing to keep doing it.  I also scrubbed some of the floor with cleaner and a toothbrush but I really need to clean it more thoroughly and recaulk some areas.