Short (But Bright) Thoughts

As all of my FB friends already know, the Farm Show came to town earlier this week.  Greg and I went on Tuesday so we could spend our time where we wanted to, and took the grandkids Wednesday when they could dictate how our time was spent.  This works much better than just making one trip.  Greg was drawn in to a booth featuring LED lighting.  He was mainly interested in buying LED bulbs to replace the fluorescent bulbs in the shop.  They also had some LED lamps which are basically a light bulb for the house..  The smallest one was supposed to put out more light than two 100 watt bulbs.  Well Greg was wanting something for the dining room, which is where he does most of his reading.  Now I totally understand the importance of light when it comes to reading papers and magazines, so I had no problem with getting something brighter.  Greg was afraid the small bulb might not be enough, so we decided to go up a step to the next size bulb.  All of the bulbs were delivered Friday, and when I got home that evening and walked into the kitchen, I looked up at Greg and I was LITERALLY BLINDED BY THE LIGHT.  Now I just have to get a basket of sunglasses to leave at the back door and post a sign

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LIGHT

YOUR EYES WILL BE RUINED FOREVER

LOOKING AT AN ECLIPSE WOULD BE BETTER 

I mean seriously!  That's enough wattage to light up the freaking Expo Center.  I should have know, since the guys directly across from the the LED Booth looked less than thrilled.

NASA called - the International Space Station is concerned our house has been invaded by light seeking aliens.



Erin and the kids are coming out this afternoon.  Greg's got the sled AND an old truck hood all ready for them.  Hopefully I won't be checking in later from the hospital!!