Ar-g-g--h!

Well, we've bought David his boots, and had the car serviced.  The "peace of mind" inspection paid off, as they found some problems in the rear end that were covered by warrantee-thank Goodness.  And thank Goodness over all for tax refunds.

However, this morning we were faced with the reality that we need a new washing machine.  We've had a few warning signs, but were hoping to put it off for awhile.  Damn!  Appliances sure don't last like they used to.  And they cost a lot more too.  We very much prefer a top loading washer, and they're hard to find, but half the price of the the newer front loaders.  Wish us luck.

Exciting happenings you say?

Always enjoy reading about your adventures Pati - you do have an interesting life after all. Now, you have me wondering about Blue Dawn. I plan to look at it my next shopping trip. Maybe if I buy it, my life will turn into something exciting haha!
So many plants and so little room. It is really getting a bit "tense" to use your word Pati. And it is only the end of March. Some of the tomatoes are strong and straight up and reaching about 8 to 10 inches. I had a flashback yesterday of last year where we were hauling huge potted plants in and out of the house as the night temps dropped. Now however, I cannot figure out where in this current house environment we could put them.  I will have to organize something in my mind.... real quick I guess.
I have been trying to do little bitty jobs as I can in the house and found my unfinished winter hat I started to knit in 2013. Well, since it was almost done, I actually did finish it. It turned out very nice and colourful as it is shades of orange and yellow variegated wool. This is the pattern that Harry's Mother always knit for me and you folks too!  Too bad that winter is almost done and I'll not have much use of it. Wearing hats over winter and even now helps to hide my hair which is in need of a cut. The hairdresser is on vacation until April 6 so I shall make an appointment after that. I need to get my picture taken to renew my driver's licence and also to go to Luncheon with Sue on April 26.  So, I guess I, too, have some adventures in my future haha!
 Have a great weekend all. What are you both up to?   Take care.

Blue Dawn

That crazy old woman was grocery shopping this morning and picked up a bottle of Blue Dawn.  She had noticed that the bottle in the kitchen was getting low, and put it on her list.  Well, her husband got irritated and told there was lots at home.  A little tense for a few minutes and the bottle got left behind. Well, they got home and he went downstairs and brought up three full bottles including one that was huge-obviously meant for filling up the smaller ones.  Now, Blue Dawn is the best thing since sliced bread.  It can be used for anything.  But nobody needs that much in a domestic situation.  (We're not re-habing birds or animals covered with oil here)

A little later, David dropped a brief case on his head.  GOK how something like that happens.  His says that he was putting it up on a cupboard shelf, and dropped it.  At least that's his story.  He just missed his left eye, hit his cheek bone, and is now developing a beautiful shiner.

David bought himself a new pair of boots yesterday.  This is a big occasion around here, and he's probably needed them for awhile.  Glad to see it finally happening.  Now he plans to spend a few days giving them a good shine ( once we buy some shoe polish),  I think the old ones will likely go to a shelter or some place similar. 

 We now plan to have a "peace of mind" inspection done on the car.  Our extended warrantee is up in July, and this will give us enough time to get any necessary work done before then.  Hard to believe that it's five years old.  Remember us buying it Beth?  The pieces falling off the old car on the way home from Fargo, and then "losing" the bank draft we got to pay for the new one?

We had to cross the river a couple of times in our travels yesterday, and I noticed that it was covered with water.  Today on the radio they were talking about the ice going out in the last 24 hours.  This brought back memories of how Daddy used to look forward to the ice going out.  I'm sure this came from living in a family of prospectors. This was a big deal in earlier times.  The ice going out meant that travel was possible on the rivers and lakes.  Made me think of Barney living in our basement every winter and then disappearing over the summer.

And to think I was complaining just a few days ago about nothing ever happening around here.

I say "take content"

What a wonderful feeling to be sitting at the table, sipping a special coffee, and feeling "content".  I'd take it all in and enjoy every minute.  Good for you, and especially good to express it.
I expect it is more plants today - the day time temps are above zero, and we made a special trip to Trout Creek - two towns up -  to buy two huge bales of Pro Mix. More soil, more planting. 
Mike asked us to come there for Easter - it is appealing and I will likely respond today in the affirmative. I assumed they may be going to Toronto, but Mike says not. Some of her trips there have been somewhat stressful (she has told me so ) Family dynamics are so difficult to manage.  
Mid week and apparently "pay day" so I expect a few bills will be paid and we can get on with thinking about the next month.... haha! What a vicious cycle we live.....   Take care

A bit of excitement

The grow-op next door had a delivery.  It was a very large flat-bed truck with all sorts of shiny metal industrial equipment on it, nicely wrapped in plastic.  We took a couple of pictures, and then started phoning various city departments.  As far as we know our neighbourhood is zoned residential, not industrial, and this was obviously industrial equipment.  I ended up talking to a man from zoning enforcement who told me that the federal government has jurisdiction over medical marijuana , and that as far as he knew, there was absolutely nothing they could do. Well, s--t, and lots of other bad words. 

Then came the letter from CRA telling us that our tax refund was being deposited into our chequeing account.  So hurry off to the bank.  Nope, not there yet.  ( I wasn't expecting it until, at least, Friday)  Ah well, excitement for a minute or two.

Got my coffee and came home.  I have spoken about "wasting" time over the past few days, and there are certainly things I could be doing, but as I sat there drinking coffee and reading a silly science fantasy novel, I realized that I am content.  It may not last, and that's okay, but for today, I am content.

Nice to think the days are becoming more beautiful and sunny...

Always hopeful that is....Just skirting around the zero degree mark today but lots of melting, and water to show for it. Some planting was done today though, and some shifting of locations to put them - I had to get busy in the back room to make room for plants. Lots of stuff was quickly shuttled down to the basement and I set up a little shelf near the window and then Harry hauled in pot after pot and I placed them. The greenhouses are full if you can believe it and yet there is so much more transplanting to do!  But I had my little kitten right underfoot to help me with this chore so that made it go so much better haha!
Tomorrow we are off to Huntsville as usual. I was to take Daisy to a Dr appointment but her granddaughter who has been visiting since last Wed decided (with her mothers insistence by telephone) to stay on a day or two more and take Daisy herself.  Good idea! But I expect that come Wed I shall have to pick back up with my duties!
I just watched the most current episode of The Quilt Show and found it to be interesting, yet again.  I always think that even if I just purchased all the tools and fancy gadgets they are offering by way of demonstration that I would be a much better quilter haha!
It still gives me ideas and is a fun way to spend an hour just before bed.  Speaking of which, must go. A little reading and a little music or radio to lull me to sleep.   Take care

Beautiful day

Warm and sunny, but not really that warm.  We went out for coffee and I thought about sitting outside to drink my coffee--nope, not that warm!  Otherwise a quiet weekend.  I spent some time beading, but otherwise relaxed with reading and fooling around with the computer.  We did a bit of grocery shopping yesterday morning.  David has won absolutely nothing on his lottery tickets since mid-January, so is looking for a different vendor.

A lot of the people I interact with on the internet are active on Pintrest, but I've never tried it.  I've not heard anything negative, other than the danger of having pictures of your work stolen and used by others.  Probably not something you might worry about Beth.

I put away the duvet this weekend, and went back to using two quilts.  Nice and cozy, especially when I added the new nightie David found for me.  It's  a cotton knit, and gets in the way a bit when I'm moving in bed, but covers my shoulders and neck s-o-o-o much better than the nylon tricot ones I've been using for the past 10+ years.  I had received a card in the mail Friday telling me I could buy anything and everything I might want, including sale items, at Pennington's for 40% off--Friday only.  We went to see if there was anything that I might want, and found a new shipment of nighties.  We haven't found anything anywhere else we've looked.  Right time-right place.

So now it's a bit of poker, then a shower, and then watch the new episode of "Bar Rescue" before bed.