Let me tell you about my Friday

Grab a cuppa--preferably in a "Duchess" mug.  This may take awhile.

It all started on Thursday, with buying the new phone.  There were a few things that we needed, and it's been a tight month, so the decision was made to break out the plastic money, starting with the phone.

Friday started at 5:05 am, when my alarm clock went off, but no-one heard it.  No-one heard David's either, but we both woke up and were out of the house by 5:30 for a 6:15 doctor's appointment.  This is his second appointment of the day, but, regardless we still had to wait until almost 7:30 to see him.  Then off for breakfast, ending up at Perkin's.  They don't serve much that isn't smoked, at least that's what the waitress said when we asked.  We needed to eat before going grocery shopping, so finally got something.  Don't ever order fresh fruit there.  Just sayin'

There was an excellent sale on at Sobey's, and we had prepared a list  based on the flyer received Thursday.  Got a lot of meat ( a lot of meat!!)  Took the groceries home and headed out again.

So, a quick stop in Walmart to drop off prescriptions for both of us.

Now, I had lost my car keys, sometime in the last week and a half.  We had been looking everywhere we could think of  for them.  We had decided to bite the bullet and order a new car key.  Luckily, the local dealership had it in stock, and were able to program it then and there.  Glad we had the plastic money--almost $300--but we knew it would be expensive, going in.

Next it was off to the mall to join CAA.  Our roadside assistance had ended in July , with our warrantee, and for my peace of mind, this seemed like a good thing.  While there, I noticed that they had a display of LUG bags--the same sort of bag I've been looking for for over two years. Yes, I now have a CAA card, and new purse and a new wallet. Yay!! Very shortly after, I got a call from Amber, asking if we could get over to Jeanne's bakery to pick up not one but two birthday cakes.  Quick trip across town and managed to get the cakes, then home to leave them in the house, and quickly tidy the kitchen, because we figured we would never be home in time to do it later. 

 Noticed that we had a voice mail message.  It was Red River Co-op informing me that my car keys had been found at our dentist.  It had taken this long to trace me through my Co-op number. Emotional stress X10, but one must carry on.

Quick stop to buy gas, knowing we would never make it if we didn't.

Next was buying David a new pillow.  He's found that he needs a much firmer pillow, with using the CPAP machine. (Ka-a-aching!) Then to Walmart to pick up prescriptions, and a stop at Ricki's to pick up a sweater I had fallen in love with the day before.  They didn't have the size I needed, so no sweater, but did have both smaller and larger.

By now it's going up 4:00, and we were both frazzled, so we opted for a few minutes of R&R, before heading back to the other side of town to meet the family.  A few minutes in the casino.  Won some, lost some.

Finally off to the miniature golf place the girls had chosen for the family get together.  We were a little early and bought supper there.  The food was a pleasant surprise, considering the place and the clientele. Finally the family arrives and we proceed to play miniature golf.  OMG!  Total chaos.  It was under black light, with a very vibrant carpet, so much so that David didn't play.  We lost Loren for the same reason after a couple of holes. There was loud music, and 5000 uncontrolled kids, all appearing to do whatever the heck they wanted to do with the golf balls and clubs.  No waiting your turn.  No proceeding through the holes in a set order. Not a pleasure.

To our house for cake, but once we got into the house everyone except David and I sat in the living room with their phones.  I made a comment, and Jeremy responding that they were having a special family texting together experience.  Snarky brat!  By the time we had our cake and drinks, everyone was exhausted and they all went home.  Not one of our better family get togethers.

And today I was out to Selkirk, where the gallery was being decorated for Christmas--by committee.  'nuff said.

Don't let your tea get cold. Me, I think will consider some other type of beverage.