A Day Of Shopping

Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 10C. This morning it is cloudy and 12C. Today is suppose to be cloudy with a high of 18C. 

Lifestyle

It was off to Ikea yesterday. We arrived in good time and spent 2 hours in the store. We wandered the upstairs looking at all the displays of rooms. I do enjoy looking at them. By the time we went to the Market Mall, I was sore. We wandered through that area getting what we needed. That was another hour. I was aching by then. We had lunch at Ikea and then left. 

The next stop was a sporting good shop and I got a pair of slides to wear outside. I can take off my slippers and put them on when I need to get something. They are not for walking distance in, just around the yard and to the neighbour's. 

The last stop was Costco. Daughter-in-law had to get meat and we were in and out in good time. At that point we were done and ready to go home. 

The bright fall colours are gone. I noticed that the Eastern larch (tamarack) are turning yellow and are starting to loose their needles. We are certainly are in the middle of fall here. The Canada geese are still around and will be here for a while longer. The weather has been cool but we have a few days of warmer weather before it is cool again. We will have warm days like today into December. 

Once home, I helped a bit getting the car unloaded at our neighbour's and then walked home with my purchases. I did get a few things I wanted. I put out the recycling for pick up this morning and crashed on the couch. I did have a nap and woke up feeling better but still sore. I am a bit sore today and will rest as it is out tomorrow to the big craft bazaar. 

Sewing

None done yesterday. 

Knitting

I knit on the socks and got the leg done and the heel flap started. 

I love how these socks accidentally match. It is fun to knit them as I wonder how well the foot will match. 

Thoughts

    I did a lot of thinking both in the car and in Ikea yesterday. As I wandered around, I realized that I love how the rooms are set up. They are full as they have lots items displayed that they sell. But the lines of the furniture are clean and simple. A lot of the items in the market mall have simple clean lines which I do like. I enjoyed looking at the Christmas items and bought a string of miniature lights for inside. Most of the Christmas designs are very Scandinavian and not my style. It was fun to look at them but I have what I want for my home. I did buy new candle holders and led candles for upstairs. I have them in black with the old style candles. 

    I am still thinking about sewing and crafting. I am dealing with my fantasy self and trying to get my thoughts in order. There has been a lot of mulling over what I want to do and what I need to let go of. The process is slow going as I have to really think it through. I have thought through my knitting as I know what I need to knit in a year. Most of the supplies I have are used on a regular basis -- knitting needles do need to be gone through as I have changed brands. The old ones can be donated to the thrift store. I need my swift and winder for skeins I buy. I will look at the yarn before the garage sale and get rid of the yarn I will not knit. I know that I can get rid of 50% in some bins. 

Today

It is rest day for me. I will make a pot of spaghetti sauce for dinner and help with setting up the garage for tonight. I want to knit on the socks and maybe sew a bit. I have to be ready for tomorrow as I will be walking a lot at the craft bazaar. 

Until the next time.....................................................................