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Today I am not doing much. I was anticipating watching the snow fall outside my window and there is some snow falling , but nothing is laying because it is too warm here. They call off schools today for wet roads which means my youngest daughter is home and we will have some mom/daughter time together sharing coffee together and just chatting.
 

After trash pickup, I filled my recycling bin again with used newspapers (the ones I used to wrap things when I moved). Took the emptied boxes down to the basement. Now only 13 boxes of used newspapers remaining. Probably will take 2 or 3 more weeks (they only pick up here once a week).

Spent the rest of the morning hanging pictures - just to get them up and off the floor.
 

Today is a "stuck in the house" day. A big Arctic air mass has hit, and we probably won't see temperatures going above freezing until the weekend. I went through the house this morning and changed the batteries in the smoke detectors, and after a quick lunch/snack, I'll shut my computer down, open the case, and clean out any dust/dirt buildup in it. I've almost run out of indoor chores in the past couple of weeks, and looking forward to Spring.
 
Today I had one of my weekly ladies meetings.., and that took up an hour and a half, and when I left there I walked into town, and picked up a few things from a couple of different stores, then stopped off at the pub for a Latte, before heading back to the car just as it was getting dark.

I learned that the new Art & craft class is starting up again since closing due to the pandemic last year.. so I'm going to give it a try one morning a week.... I'm so useless at crafts I feel that someone must be able to show me something I can do .. :LOL:..but in all seriousness, we've all been imprisoned in our homes, so we've not been able to socialise very much if at all for the last 2 years, , so i thought it would be at least an opportunity to meet new people... even if I never learn to draw..or stick glue somewhere..

I got offered a part-time Job, out of the pure thin air. I hadn't been looking for work, altho' it had crossed my mind once or twice, but today, I was offered the chance to work for 2 days a week. I was absolutely flattered that these people would think of me , so I think I might take it. Gonna let them know by tomorrow.. if I do take it I'll tell you all what it is.. it's nothing super amazing.. but I'm just chuffed someone thought I would be the right candidate for this job, without any discussions or interviews or anything.. 🤗
 
I am very tired, have not slept much the last two nights.

Stella is still feeling poorly but ate a little and drank a lot so she is on the mend. Took Joey to get his booster. He is staying home another week from work. He is afraid to go as he is worried he will get Covid again. I am worried too.
 
This morning I walked to the store for a few things.

Now I'm studying the possible reasons for my check engine light to come on.
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This particular warning light is like a scratch-off lottery ticket. It could indicate something minor like a $20.00 gas cap, several hundred dollars for a new catalytic converter, or many things in between.

My bet is that there is a crack or hole in the rusted fuel filler neck that is allowing air into the system.

I'll take it to the local repair shop on Monday and see which of us will be the winner! :giggle:
 
I have Walmarted, cooked ahead today (bean soup and cornbread), finished my inspector Morse book and started a new book, “The Master Butchers Singing Club.” Made a proper pot of Barry’s Irish Tea and ate the crusty end-piece of the corner bread with it (it’s not Irish soda bread but still… 😄)

shortly I’ll pack as I’m headed out to a weekend retreat a couple hours west of here. Looking forward to it… haven’t had any spiritual “time away” since before the Pandemic. 2.5 days of spiritual R&R may not untie all my spiritual and emotions “knots” but perhaps it will loosen them 😉
 
Yesterday turned into a cooking/baking day. I cooked some (vegan) sausage, peppers and onions to use up the 6 beautiful bell peppers I bought earlier in the week. Also made a pot of tomato sauce and baked two loaves of rosemary bread with dough I'd started the day before.

Am considering starting some pizza dough today to make up some pizzas tomorrow.
 
CinnamonSugar said:
I have Walmarted, cooked ahead today (bean soup and cornbread), finished my inspector Morse book and started a new book, “The Master Butchers Singing Club.” Made a proper pot of Barry’s Irish Tea and ate the crusty end-piece of the corner bread with it (it’s not Irish soda bread but still… 😄)

shortly I’ll pack as I’m headed out to a weekend retreat a couple hours west of here. Looking forward to it… haven’t had any spiritual “time away” since before the Pandemic. 2.5 days of spiritual R&R may not untie all my spiritual and emotions “knots” but perhaps it will loosen them 😉
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That retreat sounds wonderful....wish I could go somewhere like that.
Are massages included? :)
 
I'm dog sitting again this wknd. So far no accidents in the house. Been outside twice already this morning, and it's only 10:15am. First time was at 8am.

Have some lamb shanks thawing on the counter for tmrw. Making them w/bulgar pilaf, and my cheese berags I made
at Christmas time. I will be also trying my hand at making some tzatziki. The food is for my cousin and his wife.
She doesn't cook.

Meanwhile, I'm waiting for this fog to fade away and the sun to shine through.
 
I have Walmarted, cooked ahead today (bean soup and cornbread), finished my inspector Morse book and started a new book, “The Master Butchers Singing Club.” Made a proper pot of Barry’s Irish Tea and ate the crusty end-piece of the corner bread with it (it’s not Irish soda bread but still… 😄)

shortly I’ll pack as I’m headed out to a weekend retreat a couple hours west of here. Looking forward to it… haven’t had any spiritual “time away” since before the Pandemic. 2.5 days of spiritual R&R may not untie all my spiritual and emotions “knots” but perhaps it will loosen them 😉
dobielvr said:
That retreat sounds wonderful....wish I could go somewhere like that.
Are massages included? :)
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lol I doubt it, @dobielvr … run by nuns
 
Well today..I;ve done a load of not very much...

Called the Doctor surgery this morning, because I've been having pain specifically somewhere, and thought it needed attention, so they got him to call me about 2 hours later and after a telephone consultation he agreed, and arranged for a prescription to be left and picked up by me at the town pharmacy which is in in the Supermarket .. so I drove down there, having never previously had any intention of going into town today.

.. so while I was at the supermarket I picked up a few bits of groceries that I'd not got yesterday .and then drove to Aldi to get milk, which they sell for exactly half the price of the first supermarket.. , and as I buy it in bulk it makes a big difference to the price.

This afternoon.. I had to mess about with the TV, our providers ( SKY) had made my favourite channel subscription only out of the blue, and to be able to access this I had to log into our account, and jump through hoops. Trouble was, it wasn't accepting the password.. so all that took unnecessary time and hassle .. texts flying between my estranged o/h and me while he's working.. because he's the techi one.. ,and I'm not, but ultimately I got it done after a lot of Faffing....

I officially Accepted that job offer..by email... the job is as a receptionist in a Private Health facility ...they'll send me more details next week.. . I'm pleased to now get out into the workforce again after being retired for 4 years, .. it'll get me a chance to meet new people, especially since we've all been locked up this last 2 years ..

Daughter rang tonight as she left work,... and was on the phone for an hour , haven't had a proper chance to speak to her since her offer was accepted on the new house...

Just had Prawns, Scallops and kale served in a Lobster, cream and parmesan sauce.. for dinner, with home made 3 cheese bread..
 
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hollydolly said:
Well today..I;ve done a load of not very much...

Called the Doctor surgery this morning, because I've been having pain specifically somewhere, and thought it needed attention, so they got him to call me about 2 hours later and after a telephone consultation he agreed, and arranged for a prescription to be left and picked up by me at the town pharmacy which is in in the Supermarket .. so I drove down there, having never previously had any intention of going into town today.

.. so while I was at the supermarket I picked up a few bits of groceries that I'd not got yesterday .and then drove to Aldi to get milk, which they sell for exactly half the price of the first supermarket.. , and as I buy it in bulk it makes a big difference to the price.

This afternoon.. I had to mess about with the TV, our providers ( SKY) had made my favourite channel subscription only out of the blue, and to be able to acces this I had to log into our account, and jump through hoops. Trouble was, it wasn't accepting the password.. so all that took unnecessary time and hassle .. texts flying between my estranged o/h and me while he's working.. because he's the techi one.. ,and I'm not, but ultimately I got it done after a lot of Faffing....

I officially Accepted that job offer..by email... the job is as a receptionist in a Private Health facility ...they'll send me more details next week.. . I'm pleased to now get out into the workforce again after being retired for 4 years, .. it'll get me a chance to meet new people, especially since we've all been locked up this last 2 years ..

Daughter rang tonight as she left work,... and was on the phone for an hour , haven't had a proper chance to speak to her since her offer was accepted on the new house...

Just had Prawns, Scallops and kale served in a Lbster, cream and parmesan sauce.. for dinner, with home made 3 cheese bread..
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Hols, I can see you in the job you've just accepted. It's just what you need right now, as you are a people-person. Do you know when you start?
 
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