A blip in my plans

 This week the pants that David ordered from The Bay arrived.  All three pair are identical and all three pair needed shortening.  Not a problem, until I tried to sew the first pair.  My Janome was having no part of it.  After breaking the first needle, I tried changing the foot from a regular foot to a walking foot.  But, did I need a different needle-- ball point needle, and did I have one? Found them after a frantic search, but only three in the package. After breaking the the ball point needle, I changed my method.  By then I had realized that I wouldn't be able to zig-zag along the cut edge of the pants and would have to turn up the hem and stitch it down at the same time as preventing the knit fabric from running from the cut edge. Thank Goodness this strategy worked. Over 45 minutes getting started, and three pair finished in the next 20 minutes.

Had a very late start today ( very late) so really didn't accomplish much, but did spend some time on the Purge Challenge.  Then this evening got into the Elderberry wine.  David had needed some red wine for a marinade, and I benefitted from his need.  No plans for tomorrow, as yet, but I'm starting to look forward to a trip to Starbucks as it's been several days since we were there.  We have enough library books to last awhile, and there is food in the house.  We should be fine during any blizzard that might pass through this week--as predicted, and our snow shoveling contract isn't up until April 15th.  How's that for good planning? hehe

Have a good week ladies, and stay safe.

Weather for your parts ...

 If your like snow I guess you can look forward to it, but I , on the other hand am sick of it all. And I awoke to a layer of snow here this morning. Not nice, but worse for your areas as I read on the WFP and the potential for flooding with that storm coming in. Each morning as I read the news I appreciate the fact that I can keep in touch ( a bit) with you folks with the weather and the local issues, and things going on. I frequently need to reorient myself to the layout of Wpg as things have changed so much there, but still see Neepawa as the same although there too, Cathy, must have changed somewhat from my last visits.

We ventured to North Bay yesterday and went to the new PHU building for our fourth vaccine. It took me a bit to find the new Unit as it is tucked nicely on a street close to the Lake. But after one false move, and a rethink in my mind, I was able to drive the car right to the spot. I talk about reorienting myself to Wpg, but here I could not easily find a place in North Bay. Maybe I have been isolated for too long haha!

The greenhouse work was to take precedence today but with this change in weather I may just water, and leave transplanting for another day. Although, we bought more soil yesterday and I could carry it in from the car and it is warm inside those little houses, so maybe I could work there today after all. We will see.....

Loving your Mouse Factory blog Pati...I feel as if I am sitting there with you and sorting through your stash just like we did when I used to visit. Although your purposes now of sorting through is to "purge" as you mention. That takes on a whole new feeling as I agree it must be an emotional challenge for you. 

Well, time to move on as the day and the other people and animals in this house will soon awaken. Take care all... 

Emotional cost of a purge

 This is coming to light more often now, as we get into the things that I've hoarded over the years as opposed to things that I used and never thought of.  Yesterday I sorted through my perle cotton thread.  OMG!  I had so much more than I had realized.  These threads have come wrapped around a paper tube. I can see them in their big plastic barrel sitting on the shelf, and the colours give me joy. So when sorting them, I kept a few, probably a few more than necessary, just to provide that spark of joy.  But twice as many went to the thrift store this morning. I spoke of the feeling of relief I felt in purging many of the items that have been around much too long.  But there are a couple of things that I hesitate to even touch because I know that I'll experience a mix of emotions, and probably regret at getting rid of them--such as my Zentangle supplies and samples.  And the Zentangles will probably be in today's "To Do" list.

Today was to be the meeting out in Lorette.  I had a big bag of yarn to take to the ladies there, as they all seem to be knitting or crocheting.  The weather has taken a turn for the worse--snow/sleet/freezing rain/rain all mixed together and with a healthy wind pushing it around.  David did not really want me out on the highway, I was reluctant myself, and not feeling any need to prove a point.  So after dropping a full car load off at the thrift store, and breakfast at Starbucks, I'm home in my nice warm house, with a lovely cup of coffee. 

And I can't believe you are at your purging and doing so well

 Perhaps I am envious of your persistence in cleaning up Pati but I admire your dedication and have been following your progress with great interest. I was inspired to do a little bit each day as well, but I do not have the ability to bag up for a Thrift Store, nor bag up for the bin as you have with help as well. But I shall prevail.

Today I must go over to the Service Ontario office to renew both my drivers License and my Health Card as they expire next week...go figure!  To make it interesting i have been practicing smiling in the mirror so my mouth does not open and my eyes remain open. It is hard but I expect that the picture will turn out just as it always does - a stupid face on an old lady!

Lots of work in the greenhouses these days as it is now so much nicer outside and to see that snow disappear is marvelous. There is still patches of icy ice around the side and back of the house that always takes forever to melt so I have to watch my step very carefully. I have removed my cleats for walking now as they were heavy metal on pavement and hard going. 

We have started to take the dogs to the Park in South River again along the River. They had laid a path for winter walks at the higher level of the park which we did not know and apparently had ploughed them so these paths are totally clear of snow. The path that winds along the river is still covered but soon we shall have the entire walk clear for our enjoyment.

Time to check my Lotto Max ticket - always fun on Wed morning to get my coffee and check numbers. Always an optimist haha!  Take care

Now I've seen everything

 A paper knife---courtesy of Tim Horton's.  The 6" ruler is for size comparison.

Gott'a give them credit, though.

Bread

 You'll be glad to know that today we baked a lovely loaf of bread.  I sprayed the inside of the baking tub thoroughly with Pam, but we still had a rough time getting the bread out.  I have to wonder if we should be giving it a few more minutes to cool, before attempting to remove it.  Regardless, next time we'll grease it with margarine.

I am laughing so hard....

 Early morning with all the weather woes lately and with coffee in hand logged onto the blog. Made me laugh to hear your tale. I followed it every step of the way as we make bread in our machine as well. But I have never had as much fun as you both had. Maybe I am doing something wrong haha!  Please give it a try again. I have lots of recipes. And the containers can sometimes be a pain. But our machine has a little lever to push to release the lock to allow the container to come out. Does yours maybe? Nothing better than freshly baked bread with margarine and a good handful at that haha! Take care