Still facing crazy weather

 Another week over and the weather continues to create some crazy times here. One day pouring rain all day and night and next day about a foot of snow to greet us in the morning. And the next two weeks show some very low night temperatures. And this brings more concerns about heating the greenhouse. So far we have only the one heated with two heaters, but transplanting seedlings and more space needed, Harry would like the big greenhouse heated now. This may not be possible if the expected low temps so in a bit of limbo here right now. Cannot put more than two heaters out as I only have access to two plugs from the inside to accommodate them.  We'll figure it out.

We just ordered an Air Fryer. After much thought and a demonstration of Mike's new Air Fryer ....this seemed to decide for us. It should come on Sunday through Amazon, and now as i look around the kitchen I realize that i must reorganize it to place the fryer in a good spot with enough room to sit and stay. It will not be moved up and down like I do with other equipment such as the slow cooker etc. but then if the Fryer will cook almost anything, I may not need other devices??  Now to seek out recipes to try. Wish me luck.

Hoping that your new communication system at your place Pati is starting to function for you. Nothing worse than issues. I wonder if the mobile Geek Squad could help? I know that will cost , but maybe to have it resolved, might be worth it?

On to the day...I need to shovel outside. I did not get the whole drive done - only enough to get the car out, but the Village plough went by many times, but then late in the afternoon, the neighbour with the plough on his truck pushed the pile back and cleaned that up nicely. I need only to do the rest and then the paths round the yard. It is soft snow though and that makes a big difference.

I got a new book from the Library again. This time it is another William Kent Kreuger novel with "Cork O'Conner" as the private detective solving the problems of the world....called Fox Creek.

Take care of yourselves and be good. 💕

Making changes

 Good morning,

Sounds as if this changeover for you Pati has created some real challenges and I hear you about the stress that it can bring. As you all know, I have chosen not to make a change at this stage of my life in spite of being pressured to do so by both my sons, and others, but I realize what it would do to our lives. We hang onto the equipment we got and hope it will not be taken from us at some point - we already have received messages that we have no support from Windows nor from Google because we have old, outdated machinery. A change would also require new installation of wires etc which is not realistic for us either.  So I hear your concerns and unable to help you myself (God forgive i would even attempt to) ..I sit here hoping that some lightening bolt from the heavens will suddenly light up your life and bring resolution...quickly. Now, did Gail and friend Lauri from Lorette help you yesterday? 

So take care and carry on. We are all made of that tough stuff so take it one step at a time. Thinking of you all... 👀👂❤

True chaos!

We've been setting up the new system, or rather, trying to come to a truce with the new system.  David is gradually finding the different tv channels, and I've been trying to sort out the e-mail.  This is truly one of the most stressful and confusing challenges that I've ever experienced, and it's not over yet, by a long shot. Adding to that, yesterday was our laundry day, and David did most of that, even to bringing up the last, forgotten (mea culpa) load from the dryer this morning.  I had difficulty getting to sleep, but once there, slept until almost 11 this morning, and even then, I was moving slowly.  Then a message from Gail, saying that she and her friend-Laurie from Lorette would be in the city this afternoon and would drop over to help set up the new cell phone.  I had some "me time" errands to run today, but between getting up late and expecting company, those are now postponed for awhile.

Yesterday, looking for a few minutes reprieve from time dealing with computers and Smart phones, just before supper I went down to the studio.  I had no idea where to start, or what to start.  I fondled a bit of fabric and went back up stairs.  I'll try again today.

Feeling a little stress today.

 Life has taken a slight change in direction this week.  I guess David got tired of my problems with our not owning a Smart Cell phone, and decided Monday that we were going to buy one. We had taken my walker to the local Mall for a bit of "mall walking".  We stopped for coffee and I stayed to finish my drink while he wandered off.  Next thing I know he was coming back and gesturing me to follow him--all the way the to Bell/MTS store, where a fellow was waiting to tell me what David had been talking to him about.  Yep, we've gone to the "Dark side".  It took about two hours to set everything up, as this means that we are changing our internet and tv to Bell/MTS from Shaw.  We've been with Shaw for over 20 years, and this change means notifying every one we know that our fndlmous@shaw will be no longer working after today.  whoops!  They were supposed to be coming between 12:00 and 4:00 but David tells me they are in the yard right now at 11:15.

Perhaps it would be better if I got off the Internet right now.

Another week and variable weather

 Hi to you both,

What a week will do to change the weather. Last week minus 40s with bitter, bitter wind chills, and now above 0 with potential for freezing rain/rain today. Not a healthy change to be so different. But if it means we are closer to Spring....I'll deal with it.😐 How about you both..still hanging in?

I have been watching You Tube videos on Air Fryers lately as Mike has been using a little one for awhile and has just upgraded to a bigger one. He has been able to make great meals apparently and sees the value of getting a better one to accommodate more food at one time in the bucket. Currently he needs to do a few attempts for each meal to cook items individually as needed related to the limited space. Do either of you use, or seen these machine in action?

My latest book is the Kelly Armstrong one you mentioned Pati A Rip Through Time. I was able to get it at the Library and if needed i can order through the Library Lending service so I hope to get the next in that series as well. I am about 3/4 through this one and it has taken a nice unexpected turn and has become so very interesting.

Have been able to follow a bit of Loren's exciting adventures in Thailand as Harry will see it on Facebook and call me over to see the message and the pictures. He must be having a great experience and glad he has taken advantage in his life to explore and travel.

I continue to struggle with my exercise regieme, and find it a bit much most days but of course force myself to keep doing it. I want to be able to walk again. Most days I am in some discomfort ( I refuse to call it pain) and trying to walk normally eludes me at the present time but I am determined to overcome it all.

Well, another day and so I better get at it. Love to read all about your days and hoping you are both doing OK in spite of all our little setbacks eh??? Take care and be good. ❤

We did what??

 Tonight for supper we had (gasp!) salad!!  Lettuce was on sale for $2.99 (did you ever believe you would feel that was a good price!). Of course, after I bought a tomato, cucumber and pepper it was a lot more. But, I really, really loved it!  I have 5 salad dressings in the fridge that haven’t been used in quite a long time.  Today is the last night of our cold snap.  (-42 with wind chill☹️). Tomorrow we start to warm up. It has been a long stretch. Even Lucky hasn’t wanted to be outside. (Out for a quick pee and back to his couch). Tomorrow we will go for at least a short walk.  Rrain tested positive for COVID this week, but her only bad symptom is that she is exhausted. Her breathing is good, which is what I worry about. I made onion soup today too. I am going to freeze a few bags for future use. And that is about all I did this week, except buy a  non-winning lottery ticket☹️. Love you guys♥️

Any bills these days shout.... EeeK

 Good morning all,

We brace for the cold here to day and tomorrow. The worst days, and then it gets mild again - maybe too mild as it calls for some 0 C days next week, and that could cause some ? rain, possibly? That would not be nice. The night temps in the greenhouse went down and I almost blamed the weather but that day brought with it some flickering of lights inside, and I took pause at the time but did not follow up with checking the heaters. Sure enough one of the two had gone out which often happens with the slightest flicker of power. So some manipulation and some taping of doors and a tarp on top and we are good to go again and hopefully get us through the - 35 C called for with wind chill besides. You folks have endured it already but we are just getting a taste of it now. And it has snowed every day and night meaning shoveling every morning. How i wish it were late Spring or Summer haha!

The comments about Coverage and insurance makes we wonder what I might be able to do. I have thought of inquiring with Blue Cross to see if it might be possible, but in meantime i depend on Harry's minimal coverage with his Provincial pension. I lost my great coverage from my work HOOPP when I reached 65 and was cut off.

Doing more cleanup in the house lately and it is amazing what one finds in boxes or hidden on shelves etc. But i could get used to this "purging" feeling - it is uplifting and therapeutic 😊

I go to my next Physio appt tomorrow and I am sure he will put me through the paces again, and likely give me increased exercises to continue at home. It is slow but it is improving (I think).

Time for some breakfast and then on with the day. Take care and stay safe and warm and bring on the sun!