A Busy Day

 Though yesterday started off with a few rain drops, it turned sunny and warm. The high got to 22C. This morning it is clear and 5C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 19C. Risk of frost again tonight. 

Lifestyle

I had a terrible IBS attack for 48 hours and was tired yesterday. I know what caused it -- romaine lettuce I had for salads 2 nights in a row. Too much fibre in my system and it rebelled. 

I went to shop yesterday morning. First stop was Dollarama (Canadian version of the Dollar Store). As I walked in, I saw that they were putting out Christmas decorations in one aisle. Another aisle was packed with fall decorations. I avoided those aisles. I was looking for specific items. I found all but one. This store seems to run out of canned air on a regular basis and is slow to get more stock out. 

I went to shop for a few groceries also. It is close to the exhibition park and the streets and parking lots were starting to fill up. The gates weren't open but people were arriving to support the horse competitors. Last evening would have been busy as the grounds opened for the weekend. 

I picked peppers yesterday and got another container full. 

The rest of the peppers are turning red so I will leave them on the plants for as long as possible. I did cover them last night due to the risk of frost. 

Sewing

I did sew yesterday afternoon. The bag I started was finished and the handles are done for the last 2 bags. The bag fabric was prepped and is ready for me to work on. I didn't take any pictures as my phone was upstairs. 

Knitting

I knit on the socks last night. The heel flap was completed and I turned the heel. I had enough light to pick up the gusset stitches and knit one round. 

I am pleased with how much I have gotten done on these socks. I am going to do the next pair in a pattern as I need a bit of a challenge and will have lots of time to make them before we leave on our trip. 

Thoughts

    Our hopes for a shower certainly left us disappointed yesterday. A small sprinkle and it was done. No rain this weekend which is nice for the fall fair. Not great for lawns, fields, etc. 

    I am hoping to get the bags done today so I can put everything for making them away. I will just have the dress to make for the rabbit's outfit and I will be done sewing. Then it is on to tidying up the sewing room, finishing a book, and cleaning under the stairs. Still a lot to do but I will get it all done. 

    It is coming up to the third anniversary since the Spousal Unit passed away. I still miss him every day. There are time when I wonder if I could have done more for him and there are times I blame myself for his death. It is usually close to dates like his birthday, Christmas, etc. I am feeling a bit of this right now and am trying to keep busy so I don't sit and get depressed about it. 

Today

The to do list is growing with small things that need to be done. One light bulb in the kitchen needs replacing, a button sewn on, begin packing items to see if my ideas will work. I want to do a bit of cleaning up on the deck also. This afternoon I am going to finish the bags and clean up the cutting table. Tonight I will knit on the socks. 

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