Catching up

Beth, do you have a title for the next Louise Penny book?  I would like to get on the reservation list at the library, even if it hasn't been released yet.  I couldn't get into the second Jo Nesbo book I had, at all.  I'm now into the book "Dead Air" by David A. Poulsen.  It takes place in Alberta, so far, and is a mystery based on Canadian politics and radio and tv news of same, to a certain extent.

We went shopping this morning.  It really was a "gird your loins and head into battle" situation.  Walmart on the Saturday before Christmas!!  And you both know how I hate the traffic around Regent and Lagimodiere, at the best of times.  I was absolutely dreading the trip. We headed out just before 11:00. Hmmm!  Traffic not too bad.  The plan was to drop David off, and drive around the block until he appeared at the door.  Certainly, we didn't expect to find parking.  What's that?!  A handicapped spot right outside the door. Great timing! So we both went in.  A couple of days ago he had bought a package of socks, that he found he really liked, and we were after another package. ( Yes, he's been buying clothing for himself the last few days)  Found three more.   He now has 18 new pair of socks, and has thrown out all of the old one.  Thank Goodness! Then found some gloves exactly like the ones he likes. Still in a crate, not even shelved yet.  So we went through the crate, messing it all up, but found two pair that fit him.  Gloves are always a problem, given his very large hands.  I had been asking about the old blender , and where it went, so he suggested that we see if we could find a very cheap one, that I could use in making paper.  ( that's another story!)  Sure enough, we found one for about $20, that will be perfect for the task.  Off to the check outs, where there were only 4 people ahead of us. in the express line.  By the time we moved forward three spots, the line up was down the aisle. Great timing again.

Then it was off to Bulk Barn.  That parking lot was really full.  But what's this?  Someone pulling out in a perfect spot for access and egress.  Great timing.  Found what we were looking for and off to the check out.  Four people ahead of us.  Took a deep breath and suddenly there were 9-10 people behind us.  Great timing.

Leaving there, we headed east, rather than West, to buy gas.  One lane open, got the first spot.  Then off to the grocery store.  Traffic getting much heavier, but because we had gone East for gas instead of west, we had a clear lane all the way to the grocery store without tackling Regent and Lagimodiere.  Another full parking lot, but spotted one empty spot, right beside the handicapped spots, so only three spots from the door.  Great timing.  Found everything we needed, and more, and off to the check out.  There we waited.  The lady ahead of us must have been buying groceries for a family of 25, for the next year.   Knew it wouldn't last.

Then off home. Unpacked the car, had a bit of lunch, and I went back to bed for an hour.