So far it has been a very quiet week. Other than the excitement of Harvey losing a doctor and gaining a doctor, it has been a pretty boring week.
I did up our monthly budget entries and am happy to report I was under for groceries (probably because we were gone for a week and probably because I am really trying to use things up). Being under by as much as I was made a good payment on the first of Harvey's partial dentures. I do hope I can continue this way and perhaps actually have saved enough over the remaining months that the first partial is fully repaid.
Only 13 no spend days this month, drat. But I guess it could have been much worse considering the first 8 days we had to pay for meals out.
Harvey did his third quarter financial statement and we are slowly but surely making the money back that we lost during the first quarter and part of last year. That makes me feel a bit better about our having enough cash to last for our retirement. Hoping that we make enough back that we can give Kurt and Kris a bit extra come Christmas.
Me, well I have been working on projects to see how much I can complete by the end of tonight. I will finish pair number 9 of the mittens, and perhaps even cast on pair number 10. Once those are completed I will put away all the bits and bobs of yarn, and concentrate on the last fireplace quilt, and then move on to embroidery and sewing those double oven mitts.
I am leaving the weaving until Kurt has been home for Thanksgiving and left. This rug will be for him. I also need to order some heavier cotton for warping this one. The cotton I have is just a bit too thin for something like this.
Since I will have a bit of time, I think I will do some refashioning of a few items and see if I can cut some scraps into 4 1/2" squares. Using the rotary cutter this week was a bit hard on my arm so this might have to wait. I could however check the fabric stash and perhaps find fabric to make Harvey a pair of pajama bottoms for Christmas.
Found a small tear in the bottom sheet that was on our bed last week. I really don't know how it got there, but washed today and tomorrow I will do some mending on that. The sheets are just over a year old and still (other than the small tear) in very good shape. I do not want to have to replace them so soon.
Spent some time on the phone with my friend that is moving in just over a week. While we don't spend lots of time together, just knowing she was here and I could call her any time was wonderful. Judy taught Kris in Grade 2 and Grade 3. We also took Lay Ministry together for three years. Driving back and forth to Regina once a month for those years built a bond between us.
Off to get supper in the oven.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
How nice that you got to visit with your friend Judy some this week. And it’s great that you are making back some of the money you lost earlier in the year and last year. I need to keep track of my no spend days this month. I came in at just under $200 for groceries and I tried really hard using up what we had on hand and the free produce really helped too.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like things are looking up. Boy Christmas is coming fast and tomorrow is Oct 1. 😬
ReplyDeleteSheets are so expensive, I have to use 100 % cotton due to allergies, once they go thin, I cut the sides and stash them, the thinner middle section goes into the rag box.
ReplyDeleteLovely post. I wish I could get motivated to have a blog. I do so enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteBusy week! Well done on the groceries. We were slightly overbudget but I know I took advantage of a number of sales this month to stock up on things we'll need. Both the fridge freezer and the basement freezer are full so when I leave later this month, my daughter should be well situated.
ReplyDeleteI so understand bored even though I stay busy!
ReplyDeleteIt's sad that your good friend is moving away, but I'm sure you will keep in touch, by phone or emails.
ReplyDeleteI love no spend days. How many is your dream count to get to in a month?
ReplyDeleteBummer for sure about your friend moving.
Hope whatever you put in the oven was yummy!
Your week is really full. I love how you’re juggling projects, budgeting, and keeping up with friends. It’s impressive. I hope you get a little time to just breathe and enjoy the progress you’re making.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your friend is moving away. I too have a duvet cover that has a rip in it that I need to mend. It's an old vintage one though, so not surprising that it might be in need of repair.
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