Here's a picture

 I've never tried this before. I took a picture of the bird feeder through the kitchen window.  So, here's our new bird feeder and the Downy Woodpecker that has been around for the last few days.

Happy Hallowe'en to you...

 Just felt the urge to wish you all a happy day. It is supposed to be nice weather today so i am glad that my decorations will survive and also hoping that i do not have too many little children at my door. I like to see the smaller ones as they are always in awe, but then the bigger kids come and all they want is candy.

Next week's weather promises a few sunny days so this is when I shall attempt a bit, but end my outdoor work and after that  what is left will be left for Spring. My eye Sx is Nov 16 and I am focusing on that now.

So happy day all... boo boo to you...👻👻👻

A real boost ..

 What a great feeling to log on and see messages from you both...and to read about all your adventures. I must say Pati that your regular updates of your outings and events always brings a big smile to my face and wonder how much fun it must be for you both even if it means a bit of a drive here and there. But then there is always your Starbucks to treat you.  I expect Cathy that your love/hate about driving in Wpg must make your hair curl when you read all about Pati and Dave .. or maybe not???

Well, both Harry and i got our flu shot yesterday at the Pharmacy. It is so easy to book an appt and stroll in and have the Pharmacist deal with it. No fuss, no bother, and now it is done! 

You speak of taking advantage of the last nice weekend of good weather and I am trying to get the outside done. Yesterday I cleared away more hanging baskets and ornaments, and then decorated for Hallowe'en a bit. I had brought the boxes from the storage unit last week. That poor old standing witch is on her last legs I am afraid but I managed to tie her to a post so she is standing upright. The battery powered talk and noise she makes is not functioning but maybe she can scare a few dear children haha! It is supposed to rain Sat and Sun so it may wet the ornaments but it is done and I am ready. like it or not.  I will dress up with a wig and witches hat and of course have a mask on the whole time. And with luck, there will be bags of little chocolate bars left over and i can indulge for days to come.

It was a hectic week starting with Monday when we drove up to Kirkland Lake to partake in the "laying to rest" ceremony of Harry's brother Ted (who died Christmas Day) 10 hours on the road and we had to bring the two dogs who were absolute darlings the whole time. We are fortunate that they travel well. And Wed we went to Mike's to cover his car for the winter as he had to be in to the campus for classes. He had driven it on the grass and Harry and i then proceeded to cover it with the plastic role and tuck tape and secure under it all. So it is now gone to bed for the winter and Mike has his truck to drive until he can have his beloved Challenger back again in the Spring. He chooses not to drive it in winter which I think is wise. 

So today i do wash as well, and putter more in the yard as the weather is favourable today. Hope all is well there and you are taking care out in this world of uncertainty. The prices are skyrocketing without apparent changes to COL or interest rates at the present time by government - we paid $1.52.6  for gas - what is it there?

Bye for now....❤

Today'$ adventure$$$

 Today's trip to the library ended up with both of us getting new clothes, a trip to the Lorette Red River Co-op store, buying gas from the Red River Co-op in Winnipeg, replacing our old reliable bird feeder ( over 20 years old), a visit to the car dealership, a pleasant visit to Starbucks for lunch ( at 2:30), and a drive out into the country, only to arrive back in Winnipeg at the height of rush hour.  All not necessarily in the order stated.

The first thing was a trip to the Transcona Library.  This is where I realized that I had not brought along the book I was reading, and had planned to read during the trip, and the books we were planning to pick up were not for me.  David took my library card as he was concerned that they wouldn't give him the books off my account, using his own.  But, thankfully, there was one for me that we hadn't known about.

Then it was back closer to home, via the Dodge dealer to find out if they sold a connecter that would allow us to charge the phone in the car.  They didn't.  Next to Mark's Warehouse.  David needed to replace the light quilted jacket he uses in the garden, so had decided to throw the old one away ( He has been using it since his days with the Highways Dept), and demote the similar one that he has used for almost as many years for various trips out in the car, and then, find one to replace that.  He did.  The very same jacket, colour and everything, as the old one, and at the price he paid back then.  Then I found some very nice cardigan sweaters, regular $59.95, on sale for 60% off.  One came home with me.  It is a dark rusty brown, and not at all my regular colour scheme, but I plan to make it fit-somehow.  Then to the grocery store , and David dropped me off at Starbucks while he went to Walmart and Superstore, to look for screw lids for canning jars.  Nope.

This weekend we hope to make some Bramble Jelly.  I have the fruit I need, and enough jars (just), but not enough screw tops.  Gail had found me 2 boxes of Certo in Lorette, but forgotten to give them to me at our craft group meeting yesterday.  So I called her from Starbucks to ask if she had seen screw lids, when she picked up the Certo.  No, but she had some she could give me.  So after buying gas, we were off to Landmark.  We got 11 jars with screw lids, and most of them had my name on them.  So bringing them back home, through Lorette, David suggested that we check the store where she had found canning supplies, just in case she had missed the screw lids.  Yep, found them, and I now have 24 new lids and screw tops, as well as two more boxes of Certo.

Another stop we made was to the bird food store to buy a new feeder, as the old one is rotten.  OMG!  Have either of you looked at the price of bird feeders? But, we got home and while making supper saw the Downy (sp?)Woodpecker in the yard again.  For some reason he was pecking on the downspout of the garage, but he was back in the yard and this probably justifies the cost of feeding the little things.  We enjoy their activities so much.

So laundry tomorrow and it looks like we're making jelly on Saturday.  I just have to remember to take all of the fruit out of freezer tomorrow morning.

So, what do you have planned for what could be the last mild weekend this year?

Life

 I am helping Rrain move, so I will be sort of busy until next week. We may disagree with how they live, but they are our children and we love them. We will do all we can to help. I have been so disappointed with myself that “ the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”. I want to help but physically I cannot do all I want☹️  Next week I will rest.  She is so busy at work this week so she is gone all day. I can only do what she sets out while she is gone. So much is resting on her shoulders and the limited time she has. Tomorrow I’m hoping to haul garbage and  take some mixed boxes to the new place. Unfortunately my work depends on what she can get done between all her work obligations. She told them she was moving and asked for a break this week but she has three evening interviews and editing to do as well as her 9-5 job!  Best laid plans.  So now I will rest until tomorrow calls. 

Eyes

This is great news Beth.  It will be easier for you knowing the dates and being able to plan your life around them.  The lady across the back has just been given the date for her 2nd knee replacement, and I think they were excited a bit, because he came right over to fence to tell David.

Yesterday evening was the Volunteer appreciation dinner I mentioned. A pleasant evening I think.  As is our custom, we stopped at the casino later and came home with a little more money than we went with, so no complaints there.  As is my custom with unexpected $$$, I spend a little foolishly or selfishly, while the rest goes into the household accounts.  I think I shall buy a new iron for the studio.  I had bought a cheap one several months ago, and it just isn't working out.  Among a few other things, it doesn't turn itself off, if left for any period of time.  All of the previous ones have had this function, and I've become quite used to it.  Lately, it has been left on over night, a couple of times, and that just isn't good.

Today there were 2 errands to run, so David dropped me off at Starbucks, and went on his way.  Awhile later he came back to let me know that he didn't have his wallet with him and would have to go home before running the errands.  I suppose I could have offered to take over driving, go into the stores, and pay with my debit card, but I just didn't think of it before he pulled away.  So I had a good length of time to myself, had two coffees and got some reading done. After he picked me up we went to the grocery store and that's when the trouble came.  Confession time, we bought a bag of small Halloween chocolate bars that were on for half price--Oh Henry! Level Up.  I had no idea what they were, but we both like Oh Henry!  Well, they are delicious.  Rather than a lot of nuts, there were about half as many, but a bit more peanut butter and some crispy things--much better for old teeth and so much easier to eat-physically.  Of course they are far too easy to eat-again and again and again.

Not much going on except paying bills, and we don't want to dwell on that.  So I'll just say "Good Night", and beg you to stay safe.

 

The stars have all aligned...

 Just received a call from the Eye Surgeon's office. I am happy to say that my Sx has been scheduled... left eye on Nov 16 and right eye on Dec 7.  Now I am content to know it shall happen, and sooner than I had been expecting. No more what if's or when's. Just thought I would share with you.... take care 😆😆