This past week was a typical week in March in some ways. We started the week without snow on the ground or ice in the bay. Snow soon made an appearance again though and by Monday morning, everything was snow covered. Since then, the snow has disappeared and reappeared again, though not lasting long.
Ice has not returned to the bay in the absence of a strong on-shore wind. We did have fog most days although it is not so common here in spite of our maritime location. March, the cheeky one, plays with our desire for an early spring.
My husband and I had an interesting experience last week regarding our car keys. It started out as many days do. We headed to the store then he dropped me back home before he made another stop. On his return, we planned a walk on the boardwalk.
As I went in the house, the car started some kind of alarm. There are so many alarms on the vehicle, we find it hard to keep them straight. My husband ignored the alarm and went on his way. Mistake!
I was inside putting items away when the phone rang. My husband was stuck at the business without a key to start the car. I’d had my keys on me when he started the car at home but had taken them in the house. He was in the car which was still running, without keys, hence the alarm which he ignored. Then later, when he turned the car off before exiting, he couldn’t start it again.
I left home and walked in his direction with his keys and he walked towards me from his position. We met in the middle. Thankfully he was only about four kilometres away. We missed our usual walk that day. Lesson learned.
Oh for the simpler days when a key had to go in the ignition to start a vehicle!
That vehicle, a plug-in hybrid, was bought new in January 2024. We have used one full tank of gas and part of another on ten thousand kilometres of driving. Our hydro bill has increased but less than the cost of the gas we would have used. Now if we could only get all the alarms figured out!
Meanwhile, one day last week, someone left cracked corn along the bridge railing on the boardwalk. The Blue Jays
and Red Squirrels enjoyed it immensely.
No alarms involved.
Perfect!
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Cars are too smart for us now!
Oh dear, 2 km each. Not quite the same as walking the boardwalk! Your images of the Blue Jays and Red Squirrel are exceptional.
That's the disadvantage of a fob to start the car, it's often smarter than the driver. Mine has out-thought me now and then. Good thing you were able to walk and meet.
Bellissime fotografie!Buon pomeriggio.
I have only ridden in cars with those kinds of keys. I am old school, it seems. But all those alarms would definitely rattle me.
You took a different kind of walk! I've ridden in the push button type newer hybrids. I imagine it would take some getting used to. My truck is a 2015 model, so keys it is for me.
hehehehe...funny, but not really funny. we don't have a key, just a push button. once we went into a restaurant and came out afterward and our car was running. it had been running the whole time. i'm not sure what happened, clearly he never shut the car off and the "fob" must have been in the car. i don't drive but the hubs loves the push start. the blue jays are beautiful!!!
“March, the cheeky one” is a description that I must remember although ‘cheeky’ might not be strong enough as March can be downright malicious. Fun car/technology story, and I liked you pics today, especially the jays. They were lined up so cutely.
Your key caper is a funny one! Good that you were not too far apart.
March is indeed cheeky - one never knows what weather might appear.
Ah Marie what a situation with the car keys. I have a 2011 civic - stick shift and mine still takes a key in the ignition. I guess I just have not moved into the new way of doing things. I am sure one day I will have to make the change. Your blue jays lined up in a row made me smile. They can be quite aggressive around here...adore your cute squirrel. Well hope winter leaves you soon and spring weather visits your part of the world. Have a lovely day.
Marie, what a classic March tale—always keeping us guessing with snow one day, sunshine the next, and the ever-present tease of spring! I had to smile at your car key adventure. Modern technology is convenient... until it isn’t! I’ve had a few close calls with those keyless fobs myself, and it really makes you miss the simplicity of old-fashioned keys. Glad it all worked out in the end, even if you missed your walk. Here’s hoping April brings more predictable weather and fewer car alarms! John
I have a bad habit of leaving one of the fobs in the car. It hollers at me when I open the door! But so far, I haven't made the mistake of driving off without a fob - I guess having a purse that I take with me everywhere is the saving grace.
Love the blue jays and the squirrel photos!
Love the blue jays and the squirrel. And am glad that you could solve the key debacle relatively easily.
All the alarms would frustrate me. Cars are probably much smarter these days than a lot of people. :)
What an exciting adventure. Not for me though… The birds in your photo—you won’t find those around here. That’s why I like them so much.
Good thing they weren't too far apart. Modern technology! I drive an old car, but I like that it doesn't have too many electronic components. I love the Blue Jays!
Oh no. My car would not have even made out the driveway without a key. But I agree the beeps and alarms are annoying. My car is always telling me to take a coffee break.
Yes, too many sensors on the cars today.
You make me happy I no longer have a car.
That walk doesn't sound as nice as your usual boardwalk walks.
Our March weather is always kind of crazy, too, but it has been looking very much like spring lately.
It used to be the teenagers that had to be picked up. Now it is the car. Ah, progress. We have the cracked corn out and a flock of about 30 red wing blackbirds coming by. Jays, of course. And a lot of wookpeckers on the suet. Two big balls of it consumed this week. Mind you, we had an ice storm and the ground seeds got covered up. Yeah, March. April is forecast to do much the same.
I would be totally okay if we went back to the times where there were keys in ignitions, shift sticks and had to manually roll down a window.
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The car alarm going off is not a fun time. I am glad you were close enough to bring the key to your husband. Love the Blue Jays and the cute squirrel. Take care, enjoy your day!
Wonderful! Mini gets hysterical when I try to park. I am convinced that one day it will be her beeping that will make me bump into something. (that's what I'll blame anyway.)
Modern cars are too complicated for their own good.
However - Blue Jays and Red Squirrels are just perfect!
Beautiful photos and I do love the red squirrels. I discovered the other day that I could lock our car while the keys were still inside!!! Thankfully the second set of keys were available!!!
Hope the rest of the week is good for you, thanks for following me despite the fact that I am getting slower and slower, Cheers Diane
We still have snow here in the mountains.
You might not have ducks in a row but sure have bluebirds lined up! lol....Cool shot to catch them like that. We are still having a slight battle with Old Man Winter wanting to come out and play. We have warm temps and then it turned off cold for one day, and the spring like day. You know, those short little winters that come and go.
Your experience with the keys is a perfect example of what happens when Mercury goes retrograde (the Mercury Retrograde phenomena!), which we're near the end of, March 14-April 7. Seriously! Look it up: https://www.astrologyzone.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mercury-retrograde/?srsltid=AfmBOopRMlybkgKyeb1WDOYKrR79L32As73WsIbM00xV0hD1v7hurNML.
Marie, that line of blue jays was just begging for a fun caption 😀 but I could not come up with one. Not so fun was the car not starting without the keys. I have an older car which is only started and operated using a key and planning to keep it as long as possible. The fuel savings you mentioned were quite impressive.
The struggles and blessings of technology are real. Only one tank of gas for all that driving is pretty amazing! Love seeing those blue jays!
Sorry for the trouble you faced because of missing car keys dear Marie !
I am thankful that nothing bad happened by the grace of God🙏
Thank you for delightful images my friend,loved the blue jays lined up and the enjoyment of the squirrel 😍
Wishing you a speedy arrival of the spring season dear friend 🥰
Hugs
I was thinking, you must have a new car with all those conveniences!
We drive older cars, but I know the new cars have lots of bells and whistles (and alarms!). I'm a fan of keeping things simple. Wonderful photo of the Blue Jays lined up on the railing!
Love the bluejay picture.
We have an older car with key in the ignition. But everyone around me has your type of fob. You did get your walk in but not on the walkway.
Cathy
I bought a new car last year. It was the first time in my life I had ever bought a car on my own, and the first time I’ve ever had a new car. I find it completely confounding. I have a fob and a pushbutton start. That’s the easiest part of it. There are so many buttons and gadgets, not to mention extra features that I have no idea how to use it. I don’t drive much, which explains why I’ve owned a car well over a year and only have 700 miles on it. One thing that I find quite advantageous, however is the automatic stopping. I was at an intersection, went to pull out when it was my turn, a car ran a red light, and before I could put the brakes on, the car stopped for me. It was an unusual experience, but I’m grateful for it.
Ah car keys! I remember them! And I also remember when I did not have to remember about 1049 passwords just to get through the day!!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
That car key mix-up gave me a laugh… tech can be more trouble than help sometimes. Glad it all worked out. And the Blue Jays and squirrels—so cute! No alarms, just vibes 😄
Happy pictures and a lovely post!
Love from Titti
An alarming story! (groan). Those Blue Jays look very handsome indeed all lined up at the lunch counter.
Beautiful pictures💖You are a great photographer💖I dont know about alarms the only one I know is the oven alarm that goes on if I Ieave for 5minutes.😲.I dont know how to uninstall it😂Happy sunday💖
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