I not only have to keep calm that it is midweek already, but one my as well say it is the middle of the month as well. Time is slipping past on wings.
Last night we had a date night and went out to our live theater's second show of the season (also the last). It was hilarious. Loved every minute of it. The acting, the singing, the jokes were amazing. Now it is done for the summer.
Our next date night will be our trip. That is if we actually get to go as Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge are now probably going on strike. Air Canada Jazz is not included so we could get home from Montreal, just not get to Toronto for the start of our trip. I told Harvey that we may have to see if we can change our carrier. Could be slightly more expensive, but man we were so looking forward to it.
I have been working in the garden and in the house, decluttering a bit, and downsizing my wardrobe. I am trying to move my clothing all into one area for a change. Back to trying to live with fewer clothes, and really watching what I purchase or make. Garden produce is being frozen or dehydrated. I did forage some apples this morning so I will try and get those made into pie filling tomorrow, after my dentist appointment. The blueberries have been frozen, as have seven green peppers. I may try to get some kohlrabi frozen as well.
I have also finished the rug for Kris. I need to work in the ends of yarn, and block it. I might have to trim the fringe as well. Working on the next pair of mitts, and will pull out the first firepit quilt to work on tomorrow.
I have heard through the grapevine, okay the news, that the weather this winter according to both Farmer's Almanac's is supposed to be very cold and lots of snow. So I am going to try and stock up as much as possible. I hate trying to get through lots of snow, almost as much as I hate driving on ice all winter. Of course I can get Harvey to drive but the less we have to travel on ugly roads the better I will like it.
I am also going to tell the boys to stock up a bit on a few canned goods so they don't have to face nasty weather.
Just a bit of a heads up to other Canadians right now. My less expensive K cups from Walmart, just went up another $2.00. And don't ask how much chocolate chips have gone up. I almost fainted when I saw the price of the Co-op brand, never mind the brand name variety. Still I managed to get sweet and sour cut ribs on sale, a cryovac package of eye of round to cut into roasts on sale as well. Not much else meat wise was on sale except for some sandwich meat. I did get loads of veggies and fruit on sale. A few canned goods for the pantry as well. Bit by bit I will beat the cost of living going up.
I was asked about the fake crab. It is not shellfish. It is Pollock that has been flavoured a bit. Not sure if it really tastes like crab or lobster, but it really does not taste like fish.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Coffee has went up here I’ve read to $19 a pound, but I’ve not seen that price in the grocery store yet and hope I don’t. Bailey loves it now, but that is expensive. Sounds like a fun date night at the theater. Your trip sounds fun too.
ReplyDeleteWe were at Costco and I looked at the chocolate chips. 1.2K bag for $26.99. But what was more surprising was that the Hershey chocolate chips were $6 cheaper!! The price of coffee is ridiculous. We drink Folgers decaf. and it is $22.00!
ReplyDeleteI have to have my coffee. I tried to live without coffee for 9 months and was just a slug. When coffee goes up, I buy the cheap store brand and then add cinnamon or cardamom to the coffee while it’s dripping. It does the job and eventually you get used to it. I’m paying $13 for store brand. I wasn’t aware of chocolate chips being so expensive. I did notice when I bought a chocolate chocolate chip muffin as a treat for husband and I, there were no chocolate chips!
ReplyDeleteAn 825 gram container of Maxwell House is “on sale” this week at No Frills for $17.99 here in Ont. On the same shelf the 825g of McDonalds brand is $33.00. 825 gr.equals 1.8 lbs. I would stop drinking coffee before I’d pay $33. MH has been my go to for many years.
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie, the cost of everything has skyrocketed. I am not a member of Costco. I look at the specials at the various grocery stores and do my best to get the best price.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun night for you both. Hope all works that you get to take your trip.
ReplyDeleteReally hope Air Canada comes to their senses but it's not sounding promising as of right now. Really hope you can get your trip sorted out so that it still happens.
ReplyDeleteI think the "Fake Crab" just tastes like fake crab. I like it and use it quite a bit.
ReplyDeleteI don't know when your flights are scheduled, but I have read that people are getting e-mails for cancellations this week. My feeling is: if the strike cannot be averted, it will be short-lived. The airline cannot afford to have it drag on, and would appeal to the federal government to legislate the employees back to work.
ReplyDeleteYour evening out sounds wonderful!
Nothing beats going out to a live show! Such fun. Coffee prices have skyrocketed, I believe it has been a poor growing season for coffee.
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