So Very Tired

 Oh my, have you ever just wanted to crawl back into bed after being up for a couple of hours? That is pretty much how I have been feeling the last couple of days. I am even running a low grade fever and have a slight cough. 

I was going to do so much outside today, but with the smoke and wearing an N95 mask I was lucky to get the plants watered. The smoke is worse today and I am not sure if it will be gone by tomorrow. The wildfires are still not under control and the wind does not want to die down so I am pretty sure there will be smoke tomorrow as well. 

I hope to put on the mask after supper and dishes to at least get the rhubarb picked. I will then crawl into the tub, have a nice soak and turn on the jets for a change. Then perhaps a bit of knitting and bed once my hair dries. Hopefully a nice long sleep will help things out a bit.

I did get the budget figures inputted and the paperwork filed away. I am happy to report that I was under for groceries once again. That amount is what I am using to pay off the dining room chairs. I only have another $116.00 to go so those should be paid off by next month, with hopefully a bit going toward the stove. With any luck the new range will be paid off lickety split. Or at least well before Christmas. My next pay off will be the income tax (that is actually lower than the 2 partial plates). 

Off to get a very simple supper on the table. Most components have been prepared in advance so it isn't too taxing. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Smoke, and More Smoke

 

Just a very quick post tonight. The smoke from the wild fires in northern Saskatchewan have finally reached us. Each hour the smoke gets worse. It creeps ever closer down the valley and is making it's way closer to our home. I feel so sorry for those who have suffered more and have had to leave their homes. 

I hope all are safely in areas where they have found refuge, and that the fires will be put out, or at least under control very soon. 

Everyone have a lovely evening.

God bless.

 

Thrifty and Frugal Thursday

Thrifty and Frugal 

As the week draws to an end it is time once again to mention all things frugal and thrifty that occurred on the old homestead.

1.  Even though the weather has been warm for the last three or four days, we have opened windows to catch the breeze and it has stayed relatively cool in the house.

2.  I have spent a couple of mornings baking bread so as I won't have to purchase any when Kurt and Kris arrive next week. I would still like to get a few more done so we have enough.

3.  When I went out to lunch I ordered the Lite lunch and so saved a bit of money. Believe me there was more than enough to fill me up.

4.  All loads except for 2 were hung on the lines. 

5.  Used my savings envelop to purchase some undergarments, 5 tops, and two pairs of pants. All that for just over $150.00. The undergarments were a bra and 10 pairs of underwear. Eighteen items of clothing. I might pick up some more underwear and get rid of all the older ones next month.

6. Once again using up the leftovers for other meals.

7.  Saved the large elastics from my asparagus.

8.  Saved the woody ends of asparagus to be eventually dehydrated and ground into a powder. 

I found the picture of my knitted tank top/shell so here it is.

This was before blocking. I managed to use up most of the light brown yarn, but have enough of the multicoloured to make either another knitted tank or to weave some placemats with. I really do not need any more tanks for the summer.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

 

Midweek and Planting Done (I Hope)

 

First off let me say that in no way do I blame any of my readers for the Orange menace and his crazy behaviour. I do blame those that did not believe that what he was saying was exactly what he was going to do and voted for him. I know the vast majority now disagree with what he is doing to both of our countries. 

I finished my planting (I hope) at 7 am this morning. I have really cut back and that is amazing to me. Still, I hope that I have enough of everything planted and that nothing will need to be replaced. I just do not want to spend more money. Next year I am going to see if anyone has perennials they wish to thin out, or perhaps get Kris to plant some flowers for me. A package of seeds, while quite expensive, still costs less than bedding plants. 

Once my deck is cleaned up and things put where I want them I will post some pictures. Things are pretty small right now, but will definitely grow over the summer.

Went out for lunch with one of my sister-in-laws today. She picked me up and we had a lovely time chatting. I don't think we have ever done this before, and I think we should make a habit of it. Must get the other sister-in-law who lives here in on it, she was a bit busy today and so could not join us. I managed to find out a few things about the family, some of which really surprised me. 

Off to get the fries cooked in the air fryer. Harvey is smoking the hamburgers. I will also pull out the leftover coleslaw to use up as well.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Tuesday Tidbits And Stuff

 It has been pretty warm today, so my planting stopped at around noon, when the heat got pretty sweat producing. I don't have much left to do, and will finish it all off tomorrow. 

Harvey has decided that he is going to plant some sunflowers in the center perennial bed. Perfectly fine by me as long as he makes sure that he does not plant in the areas I already have plants coming up. Kind of scared he might think my Blazing Stars are a weed. 

Today my new reed for the loom arrived. This is actually the one I should be using with this thinner yarn. I will remember that the next time I want to get more tea towel yarn. 

Not going to be finished all the projects and goals this month, but not really many will be carried forward and those that are will be finished at a decent time in the month of June. 

I discovered more potatoes, so I think I will need to make some perogies for the freezer, and I think I might try my hand at making some fries for the freezer as well. Taking a break from baking bread tomorrow and getting other preparations done for the arrival of the boys on Thursday of next week.

I loved the pomp and ceremony of King Charles giving the speech from the throne today. He sent a message to our neighbour's president that " The True North is Strong and Free". Take that the person who thinks Canada is for sale. Cause we aren't and never will be. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Menu Monday

 We are in for a warmer week and so I hope that the BBQ will be used a bit more and I will be making a main dish salad as well on Friday. Yum.

Monday

Steak, cauliflower, asparagus and I will put the coleslaw that was leftover on the table as well.

Tuesday

Soup and sandwiches. I am going to make a lentil soup and there will be enough leftover to freeze a few portions for meals later on. 

Wednesday

Hamburgers, tinfoil potatoes, and salad. 

Thursday

Leftover turkey added to the salad along with some boiled eggs. Should have enough for another meal on Saturday, but if not I have some plans.

Friday

Tuna pasta salad and homemade buns.

Saturday

The leftovers from Thursday, or if not enough I will use some cooked chicken strips to extend the salad a bit more.

Sunday

Roast beef, roasted rutabaga, fried cabbage and roasted carrots.

This menu plan should use up quite a bit from the fridge and the fridge freezer. It will add a couple of meals to the chest freezer and some leftover roast beef to the fridge freezer. 

Next week I will be trying to put some snacks and baked goods away for when Kurt and Kris are home. I am also trying to get ahead with bread baking. This time I am going to try my best to have lots of bread on hand. Got two loaves done today, and will try for two loaves again tomorrow and the next day. They will stay fresh in the chest freezer. Then I will make buns for a couple of days as well for the freezer.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Saturday Roundup

 

It is warming up and things are drying out. I might be able to start planting a few things tomorrow. Harvey keeps looking at my plants and asking if those are all I am purchasing. We shall see. 

I did manage to get a few items crossed off the project/goal list this past week. 

All my 4" squares have now been sorted and put into one container. 

The next flimsy was finished.

I can not for love nor money find the photo of the finished knitted tank top. It is somewhere in my photo's but I am not able to locate it. 

This is how far I have gotten on the knitted blanket.

Partially done the tidy up and reorganization of the sewing/craft room. I am looking into purchasing some clear storage boxes to make it easier to see what I actually have. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

And The Rain Has Stopped

 

The sun has shone for most of the day, and slowly but surely things are drying out with the help of a breeze. However, looking at the radar map on The Weather Network, it looks like we could get more rain today.

I went shopping today and man did I ever take a very long time. This time it wasn't so much comparing prices or looking for Canadian made products, it was seeing people that I hadn't seen for a very long time and spending time talking and catching up. If I want to cut down on the time it takes me, I will have to go earlier and see if I can miss all those people. 

I also spent some time looking at a few clothing items that I need to replace. Just might take some money from my savings envelope and do just that early tomorrow. I really need new undergarments and those I refuse to buy secondhand or make (though I probably could if I put my mind to it). 

My loom is set up and clamped down to begin warping it tomorrow.

I was going to do so today, but was just too tired and sore from the bending and stretching involved while shopping. I will do so tomorrow. 

Instead I finished a book and started another, and worked on the knitted blanket. Should have been in the sewing/craft room doing a bit of work on clearing things up in there, but of course I didn't. May do some tonight after supper and before I go for a lovely soak. Things need to be organized and put away, and that seems to be a never ending task. At least a never ending task for me. 

I bought some meat today that will need portioning tomorrow. Having a hard time not letting Harvey know that Kurt plans on being home for a few days the second weekend in June (5, 6, 7, 8 though not home until very late on the 5th). Kris plans on coming home as well, so planning meals, snacks and firepit times. I may have to check on how many firepit quilts I have ready to go (pretty sure at least three, but will need one more). Tough when Harvey is questioning why I need to get the deck set up and more propane purchased. Kurt wants his visit to be a surprise to celebrate Harvey's birthday (means I have to bake a cake without him knowing what it is for and to keep him from eating said cake). 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty and Frugal Thursday

Thrifty and Frugal 

It has been a very short week here on the old homestead. So not as many frugal or thrifty happenings.

1.  Hung what I could on the lines downstairs.

2.  Using up all the leftovers in the fridge.

3.  Managed to clear out more 4" squares of fabric and some 2 1/2" strips. I even got those organized neatly and into one container instead of being thrown into 3 containers.

4.  Made my grocery list using the sale flyers. 

5.  Added a few more no spend days this month.

6.  Found $0.05 on my last walk to get the mail. 

7.  Added $50.00 to the savings envelope.

8.  Baked buns for sandwiches instead of bread.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

 

Midweek Once Again

 

I noticed something on my last post. Strangely my type went from the black that I always wanted and can not seem to find, to the grey that it always shows up. I wonder what today will show. 

Once again the weather is cool and rainy. Things should be letting up later tonight and I could probably get the flowers out of my hallway tomorrow. It will still be cooler than normal, but plants do need to be hardened off a bit more. 

I thought I might answer a couple or questions today. 

First off, yes we did purchase our tickets for the Highland Gathering before on Eventbrite, but you could also pay at the gate. Really, $10 for a senior ticket was not bad at all for an entire day's entertainment. 

It was a bigger event than we thought, loads of people watching, and people from across the province and Manitoba taking part in the various events. Regina has been hosting this for I believe 35 years. Before that it kind of went back and forth between Regina and Moosejaw. 

Both Kurt and Kris love to garden, perhaps Kris a bit more than Kurt. Both have lots of garden raised beds, though Kris has more now. Kurt is more into herbs, but it seems like Kris is talking more about growing these as well. Kris is the one who grows veggies hydroponically during the winter in his basement. He also starts many of his own bedding plants. This year he concentrated on veggies and plans on purchasing more flowers or trying to grow from seed outside. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Tuesday Tidbits and Stuff

 

Saturday dawned sunny and actually fairly warm (if you were in the sun or out of the slight breeze) and so we got Kris to drop us off at Victoria Park for our small adventure.

Greeted at the gate by people checking the list to mark off our names and then moving past the only two clan tents that were set up. Pretty sure their are more than Buchanan's and MacDonald's clans in the province. That was a bit disappointing as I was hoping for a MacDougall tent. 

Greeted near the War Memorial 

By the piper practicing, we got there about the time that they were all being tested one at a time. The sound of bagpipes was all over the place. 

We decided to watch some of the Heavy Athletics at first, made our way to that area of the grounds.

We watched the Scots Hammer Throw, which is different from what we see during the Olympics. In this case it is a heavy metal ball attached to a chain. I would say this could be slightly more dangerous as the chain does not seem to be anchored to the ball very well. We were told that here in Canada most of the equipment is handmade.

It was very interesting to watch the different competitors and their unique way of tossing. Each one was slightly different, but the grunts as they let go were all pretty much the same.

We then went to the Pile of Bones Brewery tent to watch the Highland dancers. 

Here they are standing waiting to perform. I believe that there was at least 7 different dances performed by various members of the group. 

I took mostly videos of the dancing so I hope the one I posted here works. Mostly I was interested in the Highland Fling and the Sword Dance as those are the ones taught to me by my mother. Lord help me there is no way I could perform them now. 

We walked around and listened to some of the Pipe and Drum bands practicing next. My goodness they were from all over the province and one group was from Manitoba.

Then it was back to the Pile of Bones tent to listen to some of the fiddlers.

We went back to watch the athletics after a bit of a lunch, which left a great deal to be desired. I think we should have had the poutine, as no one seemed to be eating the hamburgers. Many seemed to be enjoying the poutine though.

In this event the competitors had to throw a heavy weight over the bar, standing backwards. They each got three chances. As the height was raised two feet after each round the number of men competing got lower and lower. 

And no hard hats or steel toed boots were worn. 

Harvey and I finally found a bench to sit on and while we could see the events the pictures are a bit hard to make out. 

This event saw the competitors using a pitchfork to throw a bag of straw over their shoulder. Once again the bar would be raised after each round. The competitor from Saskatoon won this event. 

Lastly came the caber toss....

I am only going to show one picture and I do wish this gentleman would have been running towards us instead of away.

This competitor was 65 years old and trying to qualify for the Worlds in the U.S. which would be taking place later this year. Gary didn't even start to take part in these events until he was 55. He was amazing, keeping up with the younger fellows and even being only the second person to toss the caber properly. I really hope that he makes it to the Masters at the Worlds.

We then watched a few of the pipe and drum bands as we slowly walked to the place where Kris would pick us up. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

 

 

Menu Monday

 Hello all, we are back from our visit and attending the Highland Gathering in Regina. I will talk more about that tomorrow, for now I will be trying to catch up on all you have been doing, and do a regular Monday post.

Monday

We plan on foraging for our supper tonight as we had a later lunch on the way home.

Tuesday

Baked Spaghetti and a salad.

Wednesday

Soup and sandwiches (I have some potato soup to use up in the chest freezer). 

Thursday

Leftover baked spaghetti and the remains of the salad.

Friday

Perogies, sour cream and fried onions.

Saturday

Sausages, mashed potatoes and rutabaga, green beans.

Sunday

Stuffed Chicken, roasted potatoes, roasted carrots, coleslaw.

So there you have it. Meals for this week. Some of which have been changed a little bit. Soon I will need to be making next months menu's as well. 

Off to try and catch up.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Friday Happenings

So we are at Kris's  place. The guys are watching hockey and shortly will be doing some knitting.

The sun is shining and it seems the rain has stopped for a bit. Tomorrow looks pretty good for the festival. It could be warmer, but we will take what we get.

Kris has made some raised beds for his garden and eventually plans on adding a few more.

He does have to get rid of many dandelions. I think I might help a bit by picking the flowers to make some salve when we get home. I will probably pick them on Monday morning.

Kris and Eiko enjoying our visit.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty and Frugal Thursday

Thrifty and Frugal 

A very rainy day today, so stayed home and continued some of the thrifty, frugal past times that are the main components of our daily lives.

1.  Monday was extremely warm so I hung 4 loads of laundry on the lines. Only one was put in the dryer.

2.  Using up leftovers in new meals, and eating other leftovers as lunches or as another supper.

3.  Froze some items as we are going away for a few days and I don't want them to spoil.

4.  Used up some flour tortillas that had been languishing in the fridge by making some tortilla chips. 

5.  Made hummus using up a can of chick peas that needed to be used.

6.  Fixed a belt loop on a pair of Harvey's jeans. 

7.  Found a oodie dress (or as we call them here a hoodie dress) for $15 on sale. I plan on using it as a pattern to make a few of my own eventually.

8.  Made the knit tank from yarn already in my stash.

9.  Finished the jacket using fabric I have had in my stash for a number of years. 

10.  The rain has filled the rain barrels once again. Actually over filling it and now the rain water is being directed to the cherry trees. 

11.  Went shopping, but stuck to the list (except for the hoodie dress, which will go on the clothing budget line).

12.  Got sausage patties for $4 and there are 16 of them in the package. Should keep Harvey happily making breakfast muffins for awhile. 

13.  Made bagels, which did not turn out, packaged and in the freezer until I decide what to do with the misshapen things. I will try again later.

14.  Paid bills on line. 

I hope you are all having a wonderful evening.

God bless.  

Midweek Ramblings

 

It is a cold and rainy day here on the old homestead. If what is being predicted is true our area of the province could get up to 115mm of rain (4.5 inches) by the end of the weekend. Not sure how much Regina will be getting, kind of frightened to look and see. At least the "s" word is taken off the forecast for now. 

I am very glad that I managed to get out and complete all the errands early this morning. At that point it was just a bit of a mist or as we sometimes say, "Just spitting out." Now it is coming down a bit harder and is supposed to continue that way for the rest of the evening. 

Poor Harvey, the grass that was growing so well last year does not seem to be growing this year at all. I think it is just too hot on the south side of the house. Perhaps a different approach to an curb appealing front will need to be done. That could be a task for next year. We are thinking that the back will be pretty much landscaped as much as we possibly can, or as much as Harvey will do. We do not have lovely paths or many flower beds as he does not like mowing around too many obstacles. This is why for years I have planted so many containers, but like I have been told it is time to cut back on those as well. 

Since we are going away this weekend I did not want the tortillas to go to waste so I made tortilla chips. They aren't bad, but the next time I make them I will add some salt to the Italian Seasoning I used to make these. They need a bit more taste, they are fine but a bit lacking. 

Tomorrow I plan on making a few more items to use up things before we go. Then take a few items up to Kris's to use while we are there. Sharing is good and keeps me from putting on even more weight. Many items are getting close to being near their use by date, and some even beyond that date, so best to use them and stock up when prices are good. 

I was checking out prices at Walmart and things have gone up again. According to StatsCan in some cases the tariffs have not hit us yet, but will be hitting us all again shortly. The price of beef is going to get much higher, but the price of pork is supposed to fall. We shall see. Coffee is going up and up. I will be looking for a couple of make your own k-cups that actually fit the machine I have. It is a bit different than any we have owned before so I will check out Amazon to see if there are any suitable.

Finished knitting the tank top and am sewing it up now. Halfway done that task, and I have made 3 blocks for the flimsy. Laid out 2 more to sew tomorrow. Hope to get at least 4 done tomorrow, if not more. I would like to be finished this by the middle of next week, when I will be planting my flowers for a couple of days after that. I am going to try and get as much done as possible so I can enjoy Kurt and Kris's visit at the beginning of June. Kurt is taking 2 personal days, something he has not done in 26 years of teaching. I want to sit outside during the day and sit by the firepit in the evening. Life is good.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless. 

Tuesday Tidbits and Stuff

 It has been a week of waiting, wondering, and trying not to go a bit crazy. Today, I finally got the call for my appointment for the CT scan the doctor requested. It will take place in three weeks, so a month from beginning the process. Hope that it shows nothing wrong with my lungs or lung. 

Today I went out and weeded the first tier of the perennial bed, lots of lilies beginning to show their heads, and the hydrangea is putting out more shoots. I had thought the poor hydrangea did not make it through our very cold winter this year. Then, as I worked my way around the circle, I found that the Blazing Star bulbs were sending up shoots as well. Still, there is lots of room to add more perennials to that tier. The second tier will be weeded tomorrow when my back feels a bit more up to it. 

The Black Eyed Pea soup I made yesterday was a failure. Thank heavens there really wasn't much of it so what was disposed of wasn't even enough for a bowlful. I will try something different with the next batch of black eyed peas I make up. Perhaps a curry. 

On to some disappointing news weather wise. We are supposed to be getting loads of rain starting tonight, and continuing most of the weekend. In fact the forecast is saying freezing temperatures and of all things snow!!! I am hoping that does not happen and am very thankful I have not gotten my plants put out yet. This could also mean a very wet and miserable day out at the Highland Festival. There are some activities taking place in tents, so perhaps we will be just spending a very short time at the festival, and missing some of the outdoor activities. We shall see. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Monday Menu

 While this week has started off really warm, but things are going to get much cooler as the week progresses. I do hope for nice weather while we are visiting Kris and attending the Highland Festival in Regina.

Monday

Black Eyed Pea Soup and Chicken salad wraps.

Tuesday

Leftover roast pork made into a stir fry. Served with rice.

Wednesday

Spaghetti and meat sauce. I will make a salad to go with.

Thursday

Leftovers from Tuesday.

Friday

I will take salmon fillets with us to visit Kris, he will more than likely try and BBQ them. Probably take the leftover salad with as well. 

Saturday

I think we should pick up some chicken on the way home from the Festival.

Sunday

Now this meal depends if we are home or not. If still visiting with Kris, he can supply the meal. If home I will make Baked spaghetti and probably coleslaw.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

 

It is another really warm day here in Southeast Saskatchewan. Not going to complain as closer to next weekend, night time temperatures could reach lows of 0 or 1C. The house is extremely hot by the evening so I am sitting typing this with a fine coating of sweat on the body. 

Mass was a bit shorter than I expected and that was great. We got home and Harvey made us breakfast which was yummy. I also got a lovely pink carnation from the parish. 

Later tonight when it cools down a bit I plan to go out and pick some tulips to add to the tablescape. 

I did not do any real work on projects today, probably because it is so warm, and getting the coat finished yesterday took a great deal out of me. I will be knitting though and each time that happens I get just a bit closer to finishing that project. Maybe even finished this project before we go to Regina. I could be starting the next knitting project, the blanket for Kurt's friend. Oh to finish it before Kurt comes home as well, could be rid of three blankets that are taking up counter space in the sewing/craft room. 

Shopping went well yesterday and I managed to save almost $50.00 on purchasing sale items. I did get some meat items at very good sale prices, well considering the sale prices are now pretty much what the regular prices were a few years ago.

Rising costs are playing havoc with the budget, and Harvey's second partial plate cost more than the first one. I hope that we can stand the heat a bit longer as I so want to save money on the air conditioning. The longer we can go without, the better it will be on the bank account. Thus making it easier to pay off those items that were totally unexpected that needed to be purchased. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Saturday Roundup

 

I promised you all some pictures of the items I have managed to complete so far. 

My newest nightgown. A quick and simple sewing project.

The finished (well kind of as it needs another really good pressing) jacket. 

And lastly the gathering of the blocks for the next flimsy. Thinking seriously about surrounding each block with a bright colour, thus getting rid of some more cut strips as well.

Lastly a picture of our pear tree. This is the most blossoms we have ever had on this tree.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Friday Simplify

 

In the way of simplifying my life, and the fact that I doubt very much my back will take a real big planting time, I will be trying to do less container planting of flowers. Harvey, has really cut down on the garden, and is trying to get me to cut back on flowers as well. 

I really like having lots of colour in the yard, but he is right. So this year I am going to concentrate on getting more perennials into the circular bed, on herbs and medicinal plants, and perhaps do a few containers of things like carrots, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce. 

Also I am going to refuse to purchase craft items or fabric until I use up what I already have in stock. There are times I feel like I have a yarn and fabric store in my sewing/craft room and will never be able to use everything up. I am doing better though so that is a plus. So many projects to get done, and there never seems to be enough time to do them and enjoy the outside. I was thinking of starting to spin using a drop spindle, but man I have enough hobbies, so adding one more would be detrimental to my mental health. I will stick to quilting (simple patterns), sewing, knitting, embroidery, counted cross stitch, using my Cricut, and weaving. 

I noticed the dandelions are poking their heads out so it is time to collect the flowers to make salve this year. I need to get some shea butter ordered. Probably more containers as well.

Hmmm, doesn't really sound like simplifying does it?

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty And Frugal Thursday

Thrifty and Frugal  

It is really warm in the house today, even with some windows open, however I am refusing to turn the air conditioning on until the furnace stops kicking in at around 3 in the morning. I will open a few more windows in a bit to see if I can lower the temperature a bit before starting supper. 

Now what frugal and thrifty things have I been up to this week. 

1.  Drapes washed and hung on the lines outside to dry.

2.  Since Monday was not a nice day, I hung as much of the laundry as possible on the lines in the basement.

3.  Used the chicken bones and some drippings saved from the roast chicken to make broth today.

4.  Walked a few times this week for frugal exercise. 

5.  Made some croutons from bread cubes I had saved from the tiny bits of leftover bread.

6.  I now have two delphiniums growing to plant out in the perennial bed. 

7.  Used saved water to water my lemon trees, the delphinium and the cacti. 

8.  Used up all leftovers in other meals. Usually lunches. 

9.  Cleaning some jars once empty to use as storage jars. 

10. Reading free books on my ereader. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Midweek, New Plans

 Life is good, the weather is so much better today and the plants are back out to harden off. Harvey has most of the garden seeds planted, the tender bedding plants will be put out later. Though I think he said he planted tomato and pepper plants. He only planted two tomatoes so I think I just may pick up a cherry tomato and a Roma tomato to see how those grow. I know he is trying to keep me from having to work too hard harvesting, but really I do love to process items from our harvests. 

My jacket lining was wrong for some reason, or at least I think perhaps the pattern pieces were wrongly made. I have done a few alterations and some changes in my plans on how I am going to finish the sleeves. It means a bit more hand stitching, but that is fine. 

Drapes are all washed and rehung so I can safely say my spring cleaning is done is done for another year. I think that doing the extra cleaning list every month really helps with those big cleaning months that happen twice a year. Also I have asked Harvey to take the doors off so I can repaint them this summer, and the cupboard doors actually need to be refinished so another summer task to complete. 

Stretching out the time between large shopping trips. I hope to continue to do so and save even more to pay for various large expenditures that have hit this month and a couple of the previous months. Surprisingly Harvey's second partial plate cost more than the first one, and to make matters worse he is having trouble wearing it. He says it hurts..... 

I made bagels today, but they did not turn out. Me being me, I will not give up. I will probably try to do them again next week. Not going to waste these, but I will hope they toast and taste better. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.