A Doll's Dress Started

 Yesterday was another sunny and warm day with a high of 24C. This morning it is cloudy and 11C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with wind. The high is to get to 22C. 

Lifestyle

I started out the morning putting away the items I had bought (perishables were dealt with as soon as I got home). I then cleaned up the table and scrubbed it. It was dusty. From there I went and cleaned the bathroom. Once it was cleaned, I got Rosie the Robot to clean the floor. 

I went downstairs to work on sorting paper work. After an hour of doing it, I decided to order a shredder. It will be here tomorrow. I will set it up so I can run some paper through it when I go downstairs. Hopefully it most of it will be done so I can put it out in two weeks for pick up. After that, I can keep up on shredding paper as needed. 

The roofer came after 4 pm and fixed the roof. He had to replace 2 shingles, glue down one that was starting to flap, and fill a couple of nail holes in shingles covering the soffit. It was pricy but he was on a very steep roof and did a thorough check for me. I waited a long time but am grateful that he kept me informed of what was happening and that he finally made it. One important job completed.

The fire fighters at the big fire down the valley have one on the fire and one on Hurricane Erin. The Canadian Lifesaving Surf Championships have moved their competition to Bayswater Beach in Nova Scotia. For us on the Bay of Fundy side of the province, we will get some wind and nothing else. 

I have been eating properly now for 5 days and have lost 2.2 lbs. I know the IBS attack and the side effects of the shingles vaccine I had contributed to some of the weight loss but I have been measuring and tracking everything I eat. I am hoping it will continue to come off as I am over the trigger foods. 

Sewing

I did go and sew yesterday. I cut out the doll's dress except for the bow. I got the bodice sewn and had hemmed the top skirt and was working on the bottom skirt when I had to leave for the roofer. 

The back is shaped in a V and crosses over. The bow is sewn to the side that crosses over. 

There is enough fabric to make another one of these dresses which I might do. Two dolls can have them in their wardrobes. 

I did look at the batting I have and may have enough if I piece it together. I will be doing it once the dress is done. 

Knitting

I finished knitting the leg of the first sock. I figured out how to set the ball of yarn so I can knit the leg of the 2nd sock while the first one is attached. I have 2 rounds knit on it.

Daughter-in-law said I knit her a pair of socks from this yarn and was surprised at how much was left. I am hoping there is enough to knit the heel flaps but know I may have to knit them in black along with the foot. 

Thoughts

    I am glad that the roof is now repaired. My next job is to get the heat pumps cleaned. I am slowly doing the necessary maintenance on the house.

    They are saying the next disturbance behind Erin may bring us some much needed rain. There is no guarantee at the moment but we are hoping. 

    My knees hurt yesterday afternoon and it was from the barometric pressure dropping. They could hurt today as the pressure is still dropping. At least I know the reason. Otherwise I feel good and have very little pain in my SI joints. 

Today

I need to get a few groceries this morning and fold laundry. I need to do some cleaning in the kitchen. This afternoon I want to sew on the doll's dress and then knit tonight. 

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