Sunday Ramblings

The sky is getting dark so this will be a very quick post. I think we just might be in for our very first bad thunderstorm of the season.

It has been a quiet day on the old homestead. I watched Mass online once again. Until a better handle is gotten on this virus, I am trying to stay away from places that I could perhaps contract the disease. Our diocese has not opened up for Masses as of yet and once they do fully allow parishioners to all attend I will once again attend weekly. I am really enjoying the steamed Masses from the Archdiocese. Each one has been presided on by a different priest and it is wonderful to hear all the different styles of homilies.

I managed to finish one project today and get a good start on another. I did not get two projects finished today, but that is quite okay. I will keep plugging away and eventually all those goals and projects I had listed for the month will be done.

Next week I hope to share some photos of the completed projects and goals. Keep your fingers crossed that I manage to get lots of those smaller projects done.

Better sign off before the lightening starts.

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Saturday Roundup

Well it is getting close to another weeks end and I have been thinking that perhaps I have been a bit negative this past week. It's time to pull up my socks and see the good in the week.

This lockdown or self isolation has drawn Harvey and I closer. We have managed so far not to kill each other (even though we have gotten on each others nerves at times). Harvey manages to talk me down when things get too contentious on Facebook and keep me on more or less an even keel. I am still flabbergasted at how people are complaining, but today I have been able to laugh at their crazy theories.

Our garden is coming up nicely and we have a few more ideas on how to improve our backyard and make it a haven of peace.

I have knitted a pair of socks this week and have started on the second pair for the week and am almost done those.

I have completed a couple of small goals this week, which makes me extremely happy. It also makes the bigger ones seem more in reach. Perhaps I will actually finish all my monthly goals for a change.

While the weather has not been very nice, lots of very windy days (weather advisories abounding this week for just that reason) I have managed my daily walks, got my steps in and even managed a bit of work in the gardens (more needs to be done tomorrow). Things are looking just lovely.

So even with my downs things are moving along. I just have to look for the wonderful and lovely a bit more often.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Frugal Friday

While it has not been the most frugal of weeks, there have been a few frugal saves.

1.  We removed our Bell satellite and cancelled our subscription. We went with our provinces TV, SaskTel Max and only the basic for at least the summer. We are saving about $100.00 a month. We also bundled in our internet and landline phone.

2.  Shopping this week and spending was high but I managed to pick up a few on sale items to stock up the pantry, and total savings without coupons (just sale prices) was $83. 65. 

3.  Eating up leftovers for lunch and Harvey is even finding those leftovers he said he would eat. This means no getting rid of items pushed to the back of the fridge (tossing) over the last three days.

4.  Walking every day for exercise and meeting my step goal the last 5 days.

5.  Using up yarn from my stash.

While I am still busy getting rid of those posts that bother me on Facebook, I am actually doing much better. I no longer want to shake people until they develop a brain, instead I hit a button and what little brain fart they have disappears. I am also seriously considering ridding myself of the aggravation by just putting people to sleep for 30 days. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Thursday Tidbits

Blogger is not allowing me to post a picture, not sure if I like this new set up at all. I will try once I finish this post, perhaps in an edit.

Things are pretty much the same on the old homestead. I am continuing with my walks every day. I change directions most days just to see something new. I may take a drive down to the park and walk through there some morning. I am a bit worried about ticks and mosquitoes though. Don't need to be bitten anymore than necessary.

Kris is having a bit of pain getting in and out of his vehicle. I told him that twisting his hips is probably not the best for his break and to perhaps take it a bit easy for awhile. I also told him I would come up on the 23 and stay overnight (perhaps for a couple of nights) to get things cleaned up again. Harvey also wants me to go to Costco. There are a few things I could easily pick up. I won't go overboard. At least I hope not. Must remember to make a Costco list up and make sure I have a mask.

The weather has improved, it is not windy, the sun is shining and the weather has warmed up considerably. Probably a good thing for my herbs as some were starting to look a bit stunted, especially my basil. 

This new normal is beginning to get to me. Physical distancing can be hard to do when you know someone needs a hug. I am being very careful as there are only a few people on the surgical wait list before me. I don't want to get sick and have to put off my surgery. I have waited a long time and want this done before the next wave of Covid-19 hits (as it more than likely will).

Facebook is full of disgruntled relatives and friends. I spend more time hiding posts than I do reading them. Those posts just make me want to shake people as I have said before.

Harvey has gone fishing a couple of times. Hasn't caught anything worth bringing home but at least he is out in the fresh air. 

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Thrifty Tuesday

The past week has seen a very few thrifty moves on the old homestead.

I went through all my stored yarn and found lots that is suitable for sock making. So I brought it all upstairs to try and use up during this sock knitting month. Should be able to replace many of the pairs that became too worn to darn any more.

I hemmed a skirt that the hem was falling down on as well. 

I used an old sheet for backing on the outside quilt that I finally got finished. Now just to make two more for our sons to use outside as well.

Very little went to waste in the food department. I could still manage to improve in this area as things seem to get away from me at times (especially when Harvey pushes containers to the back of the shelf). 

Everybody have a wonderful evening. 

God bless.

Menu Monday

I am trying hard to get back into the swing of making regular posts. Even when I am feeling blah and like there is really nothing exciting happening. So I am going to post my weekly menu.

Monday

Mushroom smothered pork chops, rice and a salad (I was going to make asparagus, but think I will save that for the stir fry tomorrow).

Tuesday

We will be having some type of pork for the third night. I plan on using up the leftover pork in a stir fry (will put some asparagus in here as well as the usual stir fry veggies), Served over the leftover rice.

Wednesday

Soup and sandwiches. Thinking a package of the oriental soup mix I have along with some salmon salad sandwiches.

Thursday

Clean out the fridge. Pretty sure there will be stir fry leftover.

Friday

Tuna Pasta Salad. I think it is time to start my main dish salads and this is a fav of ours.

Saturday

Smoked beef sausages, potatoes, and salad.

Sunday

Roast beef, potatoes, and roast carrots.

Tonight I hope to get a bit of baking done. I am planning on a Chocolate Zucchini cake, and perhaps some more Rhubarb Bars. This should help with our sweet tooth for the week.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings and A Rally

Today my city held a Black Lives Matter protest/rally and I have never been so proud. We had a great turn out, and I am going to share some pictures that a photographer shared on Facebook. He happens to be a friend of our youngest son. Byron does wonderful work.

Just a few pictures. What really surprised me is how many young people showed up. It give me great hope for the future.

Now on to something that is bothering me today. I have been visiting a blog for a number of months over the past year, and now this blog is no longer available for me to read. It is only open to invited readers. I know I did not agree with her last post, but people can disagree and still remain friends or blogging buddies I thought. Guess I was wrong. I have noticed more and more blogs switching to invited readers only and have often wondered why the bloggers do so. I think I might now have the answer to that.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.