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Today I am vacuuming and cleaning the 4 rugs I had on top of the carpeting. Protecting them in plastic bags and will store them in the storage locker till spring. Then my plan (my plan........doesn't mean I will actually do them today) is to do laundry, clean the bathroom, get my printer connected to my computer (once again!) and clean out ONE drawer of a dresser. I take breaks constantly so that is why I do not always get the job finished on the same day I started it.
 
Today my friend is picking me up for a shopping visit to Giant Target.
Second time this week for good friends coming to the fore.
Everything there from groceries to clothing is at average price but still good quality especially in food stuffs.
Casual every day clothing for everyone is priced for the meagre pocketboook.
I got great leggings there for nine bucks a pair last time i visited.
Oh..... I will pick up more potato chips coz I have to eat extra for @Georgiagranny til she gets out to shop .
No problem !
Right now I am off back to bed. Been up since 4am:rolleyes:sleeping.gif

Meantime Y'All
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Aneeda72 said:
CNN said there will be a world wide recession and frequently refers to the problems in England. Eggs here a 4 to 5 dollars a 12 pack. WOW. It must be the cost of grain cause the chickens are still alive and well, the roosters are still doing their job, and there are plenty of eggs and cardboard.

Or, could it be, big business is racking in our dollars? Yup, just like gasoline-price gouging I think. Cause the US grows grain.

Anyway, crossed eggs off the grocery list. I don’t like them anyway, and husband can eat something else.
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Eggs here have been just under $7.00 for 18. Have been for a while.
 
Yesterday, I did the responsible thing…..got out appropriate footwear for the season…..I wear mule type slip ons, no backs, but the are lined with warm fuzzies. 😏😉😀. My version of winter wear……I have yet to get out my socks…..I HATE socks.
I did the grocery thing…..what a sticker shock…..some things are getting very pricey.
Will be so happy when I don’t’ have to buy groceries…..other than maybe a few snack things…..( at my future residence…..meals are included. 😋😃😄😊.

Today…..going to transfer some patio blocks to the back of the yard.
Get a refill on some meds.
And whatever I come up with.
 
Our carpet cleaner came yesterday and he did a spectacular job! He advised against doing our sectional sofa because it would be $300 to clean. I'd mentioned we were going to replace it as soon as we found something we liked - he said we should just put the money toward new furniture. He owns the business and is so honest...

He arrived exactly on time at 9 AM, did a thorough job, was finished in about 1-1/2 hours and was delighted with his $50 tip. Carpets were dry by mid-afternoon.

I happened to be barefoot when he was here and DH had on shoes. He commented that bare feet were the worst for keeping floors and carpets clean and in good repair. Socks were best, followed by shoes, and bare feet came in last. Totally surprised me.

He explained that natural body oils cause the carpets to attract and hold the dirt even after vacuuming. As we walk on that dirt it further grinds into the carpet, fraying the fibers.
Good to know.
 
StarSong said:
Our carpet cleaner came yesterday and he did a spectacular job! He advised against doing our sectional sofa because it would be $300 to clean. I'd mentioned we were going to replace it as soon as we found something we liked - he said we should just put the money toward new furniture. He owns the business and is so honest...

He arrived exactly on time at 9 AM, did a thorough job, was finished in about 1-1/2 hours and was delighted with his $50 tip. Carpets were dry by mid-afternoon.

I happened to be barefoot when he was here and DH had on shoes. He commented that bare feet were the worst for keeping floors and carpets clean and in good repair. Socks were best, followed by shoes, and bare feet came in last. Totally surprised me.

He explained that natural body oils cause the carpets to attract and hold the dirt even after vacuuming. As we walk on that dirt it further grinds into the carpet, fraying the fibers.
Good to know.
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I’m glad you’re happy with your carpet cleaning.
Many, many years ago I thought it would make sense to own a steam cleaner for the carpets……I’m so glad I invested in one……with always having pets…..cats and dogs…..now, only dogs…..it’s a big plus…..able to do the carpet whenever I needed to or wanted to.
 
MickaC said:
I’m glad you’re happy with your carpet cleaning.
Many, many years ago I thought it would make sense to own a steam cleaner for the carpets……I’m so glad I invested in one……with always having pets…..cats and dogs…..now, only dogs…..it’s a big plus…..able to do the carpet whenever I needed to or wanted to.
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We had a steam cleaner for many years but it eventually died. By that time, cleaning the carpets became too much work for DH and me anyway. That's a job for younger, stronger backs.

Now that the worst of Covid is behind us (fingers crossed), we'll get the carpets cleaned every year or two.

In younger years we usually had more time and energy than money so we did almost everything ourselves. Now that we're older we can afford to hire people to manage the most physically demanding chores.

Having extra money is the main reason we're semi-retired rather than completely retired.

p.s. We mentioned our dearly departed dog and his frequent accidents toward the end to the carpet cleaner. (Our new dog is much better on that score.) The guy smiled and said dogs and kids keep him in business.
 
Rained, and then rained some more; but got my walking done in between the, well, rain. Although got some walking done in the rain. Large moving van blocked our garage for hours so no going anywhere else today. One of the downfalls of apartment living. I don’t like to ask them to move unless it’s absolutely necessary.

Earlier in the day we went and got haircuts.

Joey is in a special Olympics dance group with his girlfriend. They had a performance (contest) today and his group won first place so they all got “gold” medals. Everyone gets a medal. Gold, silver, whatever. I love special Olympics.
 
Georgiagranny said:
@Aneeda72The increase in the price of eggs is due to the avian flu. Corporate greed probably figures in there, too, though. There's a reason...avian flu...so the thinking may be why not take advantage of that?
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I don’t think it’s avian flu. If it was that bad it would be on the news and we would have heard about it. But I could be wrong and 😂 I am wrong. I googled it. It said avian flu is responsible for a 10% decrease in egg production. Hmm, 10% less eggs caused a 2 dollar raise a carton? Corporate greed, me thinks.
 
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