Week 9 of 2026

 

DAEMON’S BIRTHDAY HE IS 14 TODAY

Good morning, everyone Daemon is Sue’s grandson, my great-nephew. Anyway, I slept well getting 8.5hrs waking when the alarm would have gone off it was set.

My BGL was 5.8 the temp at 5am was 21c or 70f we are looking at a top temp of 31c or 87f.

I swept out the front and vacuumed the house, cleaned the kitchen read and comment on some blog posts, did my own blog post by 10am I was exhausted.

The weather reporter on the news said it reached 33c, but Tim said the thermometer in the back yard reached 40c.

Steps: 5,959=3k’s or 1.8 miles.

ANNIVERSARY OF MICK’S PASSING IN 2016

Hello Monday, I had a good 8.5hrs of sleep been up since 4.40am as I woke to pee and felt awake, it is currently 24c or 75f we are heading for another stinking hot day. My BGL was 5.8 this morning.

At 10am I have a dental appointment; Sue will come and take me it is only 2 minutes down the road.

The dental appointment went well the woman I saw was so nice and gentle she filled the two broken teeth on the top; she wants me to ring and tell hunter health I need another two broken teeth on the right side repaired. She also wants me to ask about being placed on the waiting list for a plate.

The temp reached 35c or 95f today.

Steps: 6,532 = 3.2k’s or 1.9miles

   THEA’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 3 TODAY

I had another good night; I slept for around 9hrs & 30 minutes. My BGL was 5.9 and it is currently 23c or 3f the time is 5.30am.

By midday it has reached 31c or 88f, I have a shocking headache I suspect the heat is part of the cause.

I received the BeechBand arrived I have charged it and I am now wearing it, now to see if it helps at all.

I notice a slight change in myself after wearing it, but it can take a week or two to feel the full effect.

Steps: 6,740 = 3.4k’s or 3 miles

Good morning, everyone, I had a good night sleep I was out of bed by 4.50am this morning I did a load of washing and hung up to dry.

I am wearing the Beechband this morning and I have noticed I was able to walk and sweep the ramp out the front without any problem. I noticed at some point that it wasn’t working did some checking and yeah it needs to be charged every 3hrs, so I recharged it and all good again. It can take up to 6 weeks to really notice a difference.

By 4.30n I was able to turn the air con off and open the front door.

I had to put the beechband on to charge and within 5 minutes of removing it I went from ok to shocking.

Steps:6,532 = 3.2k’s or 1.9 miles

Slept well, woke to find it was raining, it’s 22c or 71f only supposed to read a top of 26c today or 79f, I had a good 9hrs of sleep and a hot shower after Tim left for work.

I did the usual morning stuff and I even emptied the recycle boxes into the recycle bin.

Around 1pm after Tim went back to work, I turned the air cons on as I was dripping in sweat.

Steps: 3,939 = 3k’s or 1.2 miles

Another good night had 9hrs of sleep it is currently 21c or 70f my BGL was high at first 7.8 then I washed my hands and tried again it came down to 6.4, still higher than I would like but better.

Sue and I had doctors’ appointments this morning, then we went to Woolies to get a few things. Mine was for a care plan so I could get my Medicare letter, so I don’t have to pay to see the podiatrist. Sue has been started on Metformin for her diabetes. She has to go back next week to do a care plan herself.            

This afternoon it started raining and it is not hot at all today; well, I wasn’t hot.

Steps: 5,52=2.8k’s or 1.7 miles

Another good night had 7hrs of sleep it is currently 21c or 70f my BGL was 5.0 at 5am, I was sweeping the floor and Tim comes out asking if he slept in and what day is it. I informed him it is Saturday and he hasn’t slept in, so he went back to bed.

It is a cool, dry day and this morning Tim hung the photos I wanted hung so I am happy now.

Tasha came down and told us that there was a huge blow up with Blain’s housemates and that him and Ta’lia have had enough and want to move somewhere else.

Tim did a baked lunch, and it was nice.

Steps: 6,722 = 3.4 or 2 miles

 

 

 

Caturday with Archie

Here it is Saturday and it is around 3.15pm and I am at last posting this.

Hi everyone, this is Archie the most adorable ginger kitty and this is not Saturday it is Caturday and I am the star of this weeks show.  

This is me when I was a little kitten don’t I look adorable, this first one is me laying on mum’s lap and the next one is me sitting, I didn’t know back then that my mum would take so many photos of me.

Of course back then I didn’t know what a phone or camera was but now I do and there are times when I see mum pick up her phone and points it at me and I jump up and run and hide fast.

 

Photo Friday

 

Hi everyone, for the next few Friday's I will be just sharing a photo, this weeks is an old school photo with me in it.  I am in the front row second from the fold line on the right.

The post with links to other posts

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/02/sunday-stealing_23.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-loving-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/02/share-my-world_24.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/02/tuesdays-4_25.html

  

Both Eyes Working Together

 

I’m pretty sure we all know that both our eyes work together which is one of the reasons humans are so good at judging distance, catching things, and navigating the world smoothly.

Each eye is sending slightly different views to the brain, which then blends them into a single, rich picture of the world.

Because your eyes are spaced apart, each one has a unique angle on whatever you’re looking at.

The left eye sees a bit more of the left side

The right eye sees a bit more of the right side

These differences are tiny but incredibly important.

The brain combines the two images in the visual cortex, and compares the differences then merges them into one seamless picture. This process is called fusion it’s so automatic you don’t notice it happening.

Depth perception comes from the differences

The slight mismatch between the two images is called binocular disparity. Your brain uses this to calculate distance, which gives you 3D vision accurate depth judgment with the ability to catch a ball, pour water, or thread a needle.

This is why closing one eye makes the world look flatter.

Eye muscles keep both eyes aligned with six tiny muscles around each eye coordinate perfectly, so both eyes point at the same target. This allows smooth tracking of moving objects, quick jumps when reading and stable vision even when your head moves.

If the eyes don’t align properly, the brain may suppress one image to avoid double vision. The brain chooses the best information even though both eyes send data, but the brain can prioritise the clearer image. It can switch dominance depending on the task ignore conflicting information if needed.

This is why many people have a dominant eye, like having a dominant hand.

It’s an elegant partnership between biology and brainpower.

 

Largest Snakes

 

 

I have been thinking about todays post since last night unsure about what I was going to write and decided to do another post about snakes as in what is the largest snake in the world?

Since the word largest has two definitions there are two answers one is the reticulated python, which is the longest snake species on Earth.

They can be up to 7.2 metres or 23 feet in length with rare reports of some reaching over 30 feet in length. Generally, adults are between 3 and 6 metres in length.

Reticulated pythons are native to South and Southeast Asia, living mainly in tropical forests and nearby wet, warm environments. Think countries such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and The Philippines.

Now if we are thinking about the heaviest snake, it would be the Green Anaconda which can exceed 200–250 kg in extreme cases. Its length is usually between 5 & 6 metres.

Green anacondas are native to tropical South America, especially in wet, swampy, slow‑moving freshwater environments.

Think areas such as the Amazon Basin (Brazil, Peru, Colombia) the Orinoco Basin (Venezuela, Colombia) The Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and Trinidad.

They are semi‑aquatic and move far more easily in water than on land. Their eyes and nostrils sit on top of the head, letting them stay almost fully submerged while hunting.

Next week we will check out the smallest snakes.

 

Bathurst 1,000

 

Hello everyone, this Monday I am writing a bit about the Bathurst 1000, for those who don’t know it is a car race.

In fact, the Bathurst 1000 is Australia’s most iconic motorsport event, it’s a 1,000 km (621 miles) endurance race held every October at Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, NSW.

It’s the crown jewel of the Supercars Championship and a cultural institution for racing fans.

The Mount Panorama Circuit is a public road for most of the year but transformed into a world‑class racetrack during events. The circuit has dramatic elevation changes of 174 metres, tight technical sections, and the blisteringly fast Conrod Straight, where cars can hit 300 km/h, (187 mph).

The race involves 161 laps which is a total distance of 1,000.29km’s, with teams consisting of two drivers sharing one car. It is known for unpredictable weather, safety cars, crashes, and strategy battles.

It was first run in 1960 as the Armstrong 500 at Phillip Island. It moved to Bathurst in 1963, the distance was increased to 1,000 km in 1973.

The winners receive the Peter Brock Trophy, named after the nine‑time Bathurst champion known as the “King of the Mountain.”

Last year the winners were Matt Payne & Garth Tander, it was Payne’s first Bathurst win and Tander’s sixth, placing him equal third all‑time. It was a chaotic, rain‑affected race with late‑race drama, including a penalty reshuffling the final order.

This year’s race is scheduled for 8–11 October it is promoted as another massive chapter in the Enduro Cup, with fan events, displays, and family‑friendly entertainment.

There’s also the Bathurst 12 Hour, a GT endurance race held earlier in the year. It features GT3 supercars and international drivers. Recent editions have included major crashes and dramatic red flags. I have not heard of this race.