Midweek and Midmonth

 

As is usual lately the days and months are whizzing right by. Lately I find myself wishing that things would definitely slow down, I need more time to simplify things and prepare for winter's cold and snow. 

Today all I did was the few tasks on my list, and the extra cleaning listed was putting away all the solar lighting and removing the garden decor. 

After doing that I really needed to warm up as there is no sun, a cold wind and a misty rain. After a cup of coffee I pulled out the embroidery and did what I could on that. Putting that aside I watched a few things on YouTube, and then brought out my knitting. I seem to be starting the "wanting to work on something new and exciting" part of my crafting cycle. It is becoming very difficult to continue with these two projects. Yet if I want to get things completed I do need to work on these and no others for awhile. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be finished the knitting project soon and can move onto some sewing projects again. 

Sent care packages home with both the sons, and I am hoping that the one I sent back with Kurt keeps him in food for awhile. Striking with no pay is not great. He also got a gift card from Kris for his birthday which will probably help pay for some of his gas on the return trip today.

My menu plan will be changing a little bit as I made lots of Turkey Tetrazzini for last nights meal and so will be eating that tomorrow instead of what I had planned. The Ham Pasties will be moved to probably Saturday, and leftovers from that on Monday. Then Monday's meal leftovers. I should be back on track by Tuesday (fingers crossed). 

Sales should be starting very soon on items I need for Christmas baking (which will be hid on Harvey), but I don't think I will make as many treats this year as other years. For sure Harvey and I don't need them, and I have noticed that our sons don't eat as much of that type of thing as they used to. Still there are family favourites that I will make. 

Off to get the table set, and the soup on. Once that is done I will be trying to visit most of you before supper.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Tuesday Tidbits and Stuff

 

This week I have been harvesting all that I possibly can from the garden. Green tomatoes have been picked, the few jalapeno peppers, the last of the green peppers and the lonely eggplant. I brought in the succulents as the nights are getting pretty cool for them, and tomorrow I will trim the dead bits off the lemon trees and bring those in as well. Going to need Harvey's help with those though, they are very heavy, and they will need a very good spraying with insecticidal soap. 

It is time to get ready for winter so coats will be washed this week, the draught dodgers pulled out and cleaned, heavier blankets readied and the windows checked for drafts. I need to find heavier drapes for the hall to block out the cold winter winds. Scarves, gloves and mitts will be pulled out of storage, and washed if it is needed. 

Inventories must be made and lists of what I still need to collect to make winter a bit more enjoyable. Being stuck inside means we will need more reading material, puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles and I would actually like to pick up a few more games to pass the time with as part of our date nights. 

Harvey will need to make some wine to keep him occupied after the beer he has started a few days ago. He will also need to purchase bird seed, and suet so he can continue to feed the birds. Purchasing salt for the ice build up needs to be done as well. Lastly he will work up the garden to get it ready for an easy tilling come the spring.

Candles will be purchased, batteries stocked up. I think I just may purchase a few more flashlights (or torches as they are called in the UK). I don't think one can have too many of those, it is darn dark at night during the winter. I am also considering purchasing some battery operated lanterns. Small propane containers will be purchased in case the power goes out and we need to cook on the camp stove. 

Over the counter meds will be purchased, more Tylenol, Advil, cough medicine and extra vitamins. Just a bit each month where and when I can.

In the middle of next month or perhaps sooner all the solar lights will be brought in from outside and the garden decor put away. The yard will then be asleep and ready for the first snowfall.

This year I plan on being ready for winter whenever it arrives.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.