Time to Rest After Osteo

 Yesterday started out sunny and turned cloudy very quickly. The high got to 9C. This morning it is raining and 7C. Today is supposed to be rainy until mid afternoon and then cloudy. The high is to get to 15C. 

Lifestyle

I was off to osteopathy yesterday morning. I am properly aligned and was the best she'd ever seen. I showed her my improvements and she was happy with them. She worked on my adductor and hip flexor as they were tight. She warned me I would be tired and somewhat sore after the session. 

After the session I drove into Bedford to shop. I walked a lot of Walmart getting a few things and snooping. I got my groceries and was going to do Dollarama when the tiredness of the osteo session hit me. I headed for home instead of stopping at Dollarama. 

The drive home was stunning. The colours of the leaves are at their peak. Reds, oranges, yellow, and shades of green could be seen everywhere. I wished I wasn't driving so I could have taken pictures of it. I slowed down a bit and enjoyed the scenery.

Once home, I put all the groceries away, got something to drink and crashed on the couch. I was exhausted from the session and it was a bit sore in the two muscles. I will have to say, I spent the afternoon resting on the couch and walking to keep the muscles loose. 

I was out to the community hall meeting. It took a bit longer than usual as there were some lively discussions on some topics. I got home about 7:45 pm and knew I was done for the day. 

Sewing/Crafting

None done as I was too tired from osteopathy. 

Knitting

I got 4 rows knit last night. 

I am going to have to lay it out and take a picture of it. I haven't even seen it laid out. 

Thoughts

    The heat is on in this house. It has been cool here. The house is not warming up as we are not getting much sun. I have switched to winter mode with the heat on during the day and turned down or off at night. I still like a cool house at night. What made me decide on this was the fact my feet were cold last night. 

    I think I had my first sugar low at noon yesterday. It hit me as I was going to get lunch. I thought it was coming while shopping as I was looking for something sweet to eat. I refrained and had a breakfast sandwich at Tim Horton's. I did have applesauce after I got home. I was fine the rest of the day. Lunch was the only meal I deviated from my eating plan but it wasn't heavy on calories. 

Today

My plan is to clean the 2nd closet in my bedroom. I have blinds to charge as two have dead batteries. I would like to do something in the sewing room this afternoon. I am out to the quilter's guild meeting tonight so I won't be knitting. 

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

Trying To Finish A Long Over Due Project

 Yesterday was rainy though the sun tried to peek through late in the day. The high got to 14C. This morning it is cloudy and 4C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 10C. Rain is coming tonight. 

Lifestyle

Yesterday morning I texted with a friend in BC. Her husband passed in September on the same date as the Spousal Unit did. She is going through what I did at that time - feeling lost and alone. 

When done talking with her, I decided to clean one of the closets in my room. The one with my clothes in it. I took almost everything out, sorted it, and cleaned the space. I need some more winter clothes which I will buy slowly over the next couple of months. I have enough summer clothes as I bought lots for Uruguay last year. 

Once done the closet, I did my exercises on the bed. I had a deep movement and felt much better. I then sat on heat so the muscles wouldn't tighten up. 

I looked out the window and the deer decoy was still in my neighbour's yard.

Two yards down, there was a doe and her fawn eating grass totally ignoring the decoy. You can barely see the doe in the pictures but she is there. The fawn was behind her. 

The decoy has now been put away. 

We had Thanksgiving dinner at family's last night. It was a chicken pasta curry dish that we like. It was delicious as usual. Daughter-in-law got me caught up on her trip. The snow fall wasn't as bad as anticipated so driving from her parent's place to her brother's wasn't too bad. 

Crafting

Rather than sew yesterday afternoon, I decided to redo one page in the memory book. What I had made ripped when I used it. I redid it in another way which is easier to open. The long book is to show the characters in the book. 

I used some washi tape on the booklet as it was looking a bit boring. 

It is a bit boring as I don't have a lot of scrapbooking paper, stickers, etc. left. 

I do have some stickers to put in the bare spot on the page. Now I have to watch the video on how to bind the book and I need to see if I have some glue which actually comes out of the container. Some of my glue containers need to be tossed. 

Knitting

I did knit 8 more rows on the afghan last night. The yarn is now the dark blue. 

It is getting longer every night I knit. 

Thoughts

    It was wetter than anticipated yesterday. More rain in the morning and more showers in the afternoon. That rain was the dregs from the hurricane. Tonight and tomorrow's rain is coming from Ontario. After it is gone, the temperatures will be closer to the normal fall temperatures. 

    My appointment this coming Monday is for my flu shot. I was wondering when it was going to happen. I can tick that off my list and then wait to get my Covid vaccine later in the month. 

    The weight is coming off quickly. I have a feeling that portion control is the main reason. I will still eat the same way I have been for the past while as I am enjoying it. I am also enjoying having less processed foods in my diet though I know a few will sneak in. 

Today

I have osteopathy this morning and then will head into Bedford to shop. Once home, I will see what needs to be done and get ready for a meeting tonight. I will probably have time to knit after the meeting. 

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

Doll's Vest Completed

 

Yesterday started out sunny and quickly became cloudy. The high got to 13C. This morning it is showering and 11C. Today is supposed to be wet with a high of 15C.

Lifestyle

Confession time -- I turned on the heat for a while yesterday to warm up the house. It wouldn't get warmer than 18C and with no sunshine, it stayed cool inside. 

I started out the morning doing the balance sheet. One small error on my part which I caught quickly. I was done before I knew it, had it all cleaned up and ready to do the next job on my to-do list.

While laundry was on, I got chicken thighs into the Instant Pot to cook. I was able to shred the chicken and put it into small bags to freeze for soup. The broth was divided into 2 portions and frozen also. 

Laundry dried and I got it folded and put away. A first in a long time where I got it completely done in a day. 

I was out quickly to family's to take back all the tubs for sandwiches. I didn't see son as I was wanting to get back home quickly. 

Sewing

I spent time sewing tiny snaps on to the vest. I didn't loose any but they were hard to work with. I sewed buttons on top of the snaps and when done, I called it a day. 

I do like it a lot; it fits the dolls perfectly and goes well with the skirt. 

I cleaned up the mess I had made and called it a day. 

Knitting

I did none last night. I rested my left wrist which was sore from knitting. It is fine today. 

Thoughts

    The storm we were to have tomorrow is here today. I am sure it is the dregs of the hurricane going south of Nova Scotia. We will have showers and rain until it's gone. It will be warm on Wednesday which is a sign it is tropical not northerly. 

    I just got a notification that I have an appointment at my doctor's office on Monday. I will be emailing them as I am not sure what it is. I am assuming it is my flu shot. I am happy about that as I need it and my Covid vaccine. 

    Daughter let me know that Ruger won the "pageant" today. New judge who liked him. He is 3 points from becoming a dual champion. Clark earned 2 points on the weekend which is great for a puppy. He is not a year old yet. I am sure he will be a dual champion also. 

    I need to get my therapy lamp out and start using it. I have done well this fall as we have had enough sun to keep me happy. We will now have less sunshine so I need to have more lights on in the house and the lamp to help me feel "happy" as grandson said when he was 5 years old. 

Today

I plan on doing some housework this morning to keep busy. This afternoon I would like to start the Christmas placemat and make the flying geese. Tonight I want to knit on the afghan. It will be a quiet Thanksgiving for me. I am okay wth that. 

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

The Vest Is Ready For Closures

 Yesterday was sunny with a high of 12C. This morning it is clear and 3C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 14C. 

Lifestyle

I started the morning off wash the back door window. The door is mostly window. I also washed the kitchen window. Both are a bit streaky as the sun was on that side of the house. But they are clean. I do have to open the window and do the screen and the frame. A job I don't like as I have to balance on a ladder over the sink. 

I did wash the walls in the kitchen. I used a mop as I can't reach most of the walls thanks to the counters. I did hand wash the wall under the cupboards which was clean as I do wipe it constantly. The kitchen is officially fall cleaned.

I put away the laundry and then I had to do my exercises. My SI joint was sore. I did them and had immediate relief. The tightness was gone and I could do things with minimal pain. 

Around 3:30 pm, I went out and pulled the pepper plants from the containers. I put the containers into the shed and the pepper plants into the compost bin. That job is done before the rain starts on Tuesday. 

The deer decoy is still around. The wind blew it over and I could see it lying on the ground when it was bright and sunny. Someone stood it up in the afternoon and it is facing another direction. It is still standing this morning.

Sewing

I got the doll's vest finished to the closures. I am debating on using snaps with buttons over them. 

I do like the style of the vest but how the designer finishes the bindings is very confusing. 

Knitting

I measured the afghan before I started to knit. It is 25" long. I did knit 8 rows on it last night and it is covering my knees now. I still have a lot of knitting to do before it is finished. 

Thoughts

    Daughter showed 2 of her dogs at a "pageant" (conformation show) yesterday. Ruger didn't place but Clark, the youngest, went out, strutted his stuff and won his categories. He has points. Both dogs are shown twice today. Here is hoping they both do well. They are working towards becoming dual champions.

    We had frost last night. I can see it on the roof of my neighbour's house. Not surprised as it was clear last night. We can see frost off and on from now on. We can also see some warm days and nights also. I haven't turned on the heat yet but I may have to do it in the next while. I have been warming the house up during the day using the sun. 

    It was nice to be virtually pain free for part of the day. I am hoping it will continue so I can do the things I want to do and build strength in my muscles. I have osteopathy on Tuesday so here is hoping I will be pain free when I see her and she only has to do minor adjustments. 

Today

I have to do the balance sheet first thing and will have laundry going while I do it. I want to cook more chicken broth and meat for the broth. I want to finish the vest today and work on the memory book if I have time. I will knit tonight. 

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

And Poof Another Ball of Yarn is Gone

 Yesterday was mainly sunny with a high of 16C. This morning it is clear and 6C. Today is supposed to be sunny and windy with a high of 10C. We could have frost tonight.

Lifestyle

I decided to tackle the pantry yesterday. It was time to declutter and purge it. I started at the bottom and moved upwards. I got rid of some outdated food that got hidden in the back -- 2 cans and a bunch of gravy and dried soup mixes. As I went up the shelves I took the time to organize it all and wash the shelves well. I can say I have enough Ikea zippered bags for a long time. I may send daughter an unopened box of which I have 3 in that size. 

I have too much pasta but I do eat it in the winter when it is colder. Canned goods are less than I've had in a long time. I can buy them as I need them so am not worried. In all I have more than enough for someone who lives a 3 minute drive from the grocery store. 

I had just finished up when son arrived to take me for a drive to New Minas. He had to get the water samples to the pool place as the pool is getting closed on Monday and the hot tub needed to be tested for chemical balance. After that was done and the chemicals put into the car, we headed into the business part of the area. It was slow going with traffic backed up for a good couple of miles each way. No accident, just Friday noon's traffic jam. We went to the burrito place and had a delicious small burrito for lunch. 

We had a wonderful talk about ethnic food. This month we are supposed to go to a Thai place to eat. We talked about Japanese food particularly about sushi coming on a conveyor belt in some restaurants in Japan. They had experienced it when they went to Japan and I saw it on a video. 

Late in the afternoon, something caught my eye in a backyard. I thought a deer was standing by the neighbour's pool. It is a full size decoy. Not sure why he has it up unless it is supposed to keep the deer out of his yard. I do know the deer come in where you can see a fire pit behind a tree. 

I had a good chuckle and wait and see if it works. I just looked and it's gone. They must have put it away.

Sewing

I did sew yesterday afternoon. I got the binding onto the arm holes of the vest. I did top stitch them and the neckline binding down. Next up I sewed the side seams, finished them and top stitched them in place. I am ready to do the bottom facing. Lily chose to model it as she is wearing a skirt from the same fabric.

It fits her beautifully both in the front and back. 

And a full length picture as she is quite proud of it and is hoping I finish it today. 

The front points will take some time to bind as they need to be folded very carefully to get nice sharp points. 

Knitting

I knit 8 rows last night and finished the ball of yarn. 

I will measure it tonight before I start knitting. 

Thoughts

    I was relieved to hear that the hurricane downgraded to a tropical storm. It seems as if it hit hard in some areas and has done a lot of damage. I do hope that it doesn't do as much damage as it moves northwards. 

    Alberta is under a snow warning. It is supposed to start snowing today affecting many who will be travelling for Thanksgiving weekend. Daughter-in-law is in Alberta and will be flying home tomorrow morning. Here is hoping the planes will be flying on schedule tomorrow morning. 

Today

I would like to wash the kitchen walls this morning. I need to get the pepper plants put into recycling and their pots put into the shed. This afternoon I want to sew on the doll's vest and tonight I will knit on the afghan. 

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

Success With The Doll's Vest

 Yesterday was sunny for most of the day. The clouds did roll in late in the afternoon. The high got to 20C. This morning it is damp outside and 10C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of showers this afternoon. The high is  supposed to get to 17C.

Lifestyle

I sat for a bit after breakfast and enjoyed the sunshine pouring in the windows. Then I got up and started to clean the upper cabinets. Each cabinet had some area that needed organizing and wiping. The biggest job was the baking cabinet. All the cupboard doors were wiped down. Once that was done, I scrubbed the counters and called it done. I just have the pantry to do and the walls to wash. 

I put on a load of laundry and folded the load I had done the day before. I put the clean sheets back on the bed later in the afternoon. 

Son was over to see me for a few minutes. He has to go grocery shopping as the stores are closed on Monday. We are not having Thanksgiving this weekend but may have it later on. Daughter-in-law will be exhausted as she has a long flight home plus time change on Sunday. 

Sewing

I did sew yesterday. I cut out another doll's vest and sewed it up. I kept the first one so I knew which way to press the seams before top stitching. It was an easy sew until I got to the neck. 

I looked at the pictures, thought for a minute and sewed the little seam It worked though it is not 100% perfect. It will do. I carefully trimmed the seam at the neckline, turned the little facing down and hand stitched it in place. 

At this point I stopped as I had accomplished my goal and it was getting dark outside. 

Knitting

I knit 8 rows last night and the afghan is now 23" long. 

Thoughts

    It was a surprise to see a hurricane forming in the Gulf. Mother Nature let us off in September only to surprise us in October. In our province we wonder if it will hit land or veer off into the ocean. 

    I ate well yesterday. My portion control was great (small) and I felt full. The only thing I need to remember to do is add salt to the rice. I didn't as I usually have my rice with my meat. I am still figuring out what to eat but I do know that what I ate yesterday was a good start. 

Today

I am going to tackle the pantry and may even get some kitchen walls washed. I would like to sew on the doll's vest this afternoon and knit tonight. 

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

A Day Of Food Prep

 Yesterday was sunny with a high of 15C. This morning it is clear and 9C. Today is supposed to be mix of sun and clouds with winds. The high is to get to 19C.

Lifestyle

I went grocery shopping locally. It wasn't overly busy in the store and I see some of the prices have dropped a bit. I picked up what was on my list plus a couple of other things I needed. I was in and out without having to deal with crowds. 

Once home, I spent the time putting away the groceries and then I started prepping the food I bought. I put a whole chicken on to roast and when it was cooked, I took the meat off the bones. I have dark meat, light meat, and the bones for broth. 

I also prepped chicken breasts and put them into the freezer. I then cut up 2 chicken breasts and marinated them. Onions and pepper were chopped and put into containers. I even cut up a cucumber and some onion slices and put them into vinegar. 

The last job was to fry onions, grated carrots, and ground beef/pork for another meal I want to make. 

I have enough food prepped for 6 meals. I will keep adding cucumbers to the vinegar as I do like them like that. 

It was mid afternoon when I got everything done and the kitchen cleaned up. I was tired so sat down to rest. I was also happy that I can make some quick meals over the next week. 

Son picked me up at 5 pm and we went out for dinner at a restaurant close to where we live. I had salmon glazed with honey and soya sauce on a bed of rice with peppers in it. It was delicious. The portion size was perfect and the only thing I wished for was a vegetable. 

Sewing

I didn't sew yesterday as I spent the day in the kitchen. 

Knitting

I knit 7 rows last night. The afghan is growing and the ball of yarn is shrinking. 

Thoughts

    I was surprised at how long it took to prep the food I bought. I will be doing shopping again next week and will be spending another day prepping food. My goal is to have meals ready to cook quickly and to eliminate food waste. 

    It is Canadian Thanksgiving this Monday. I am not sure if we will celebrate it as daughter-in-law gets home late Sunday  night. We might wait until friends come and celebrate then. Thanksgiving is a low key holiday in Canada and people will have their dinner on the Sunday or Monday. They will even put it off to another weekend. The stores are all closed on Monday which is normal in our province. 

Today

I have to do another load of laundry and fold the one in the dryer. I hope to sew this afternoon and knit tonight. It is a day at home for me. 

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