Runner #3 Completed

 Yesterday was sunny with a high of 22C. This morning it is partly cloudy and 11C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 23C. 

Lifestyle

My SI joint was very stiff yesterday and had me in a lot of pain. I did my exercises 3 times and only got one small crack. I pushed on all day and finally got some good cracks in bed last night. I am still sore today as my SI joint is still tight. I am going to be working on my exercises again today. 

I did get my bedroom dusted and I cleaned and wiped the dirt off the dining room table. Having windows open all the time brings a lot of dust into the house. I also cleaned the kitchen up as it was getting a bit messy. 

Just before noon I went to get some food for lunch and dinner. I went in to town the long way and went to the grocery store I normally don't shop at. All was quiet. I decided to go home via the hospital as it is quicker. Not yesterday as there was a line up of cars as people were looking for parking. Our exhibition opened yesterday. I had to wait about 5 minutes before the line up moved and I could turn to go home. 

I worked the bar at the community hall last night. Daughter-in-law and I were entertained. The people were nice and were enjoying themselves. I was home just before 9 pm. I did take Tylenol before going and was very tired. Still in a lot of pain just felt dopey. 

Sewing

I finished the binding on the last runner yesterday morning. It took me about 20 minutes to do. It is on my grandmother's wash stand. 

I put the wash bowl and jug on it like I have done for many, many years. 

In the afternoon, I cut out the bloomers for Anika the rabbit. I made the pin tucks on both legs and got the lace on the ruffles. One ruffle has been sewn on and is ready to have its seam finished and pressed. 

Knitting

I didn't knit last night as I got home late. 

Thoughts

   The exhibition in our community is 260 years old and draws a huge crowd. Some exhibits are really interesting -- oxen pull is one I enjoyed watching. Other exhibits have decreased in size due. One is Homecrafts. Though there are people who still do take part, some areas have remained empty since 2021 and have been eliminated. I have not gone for a few years due to Covid, Hurricane Fiona, and my SI issues. I do not enter as many of the sections do not have what I would enter. They have slowly disappeared due to the lack of interest which is sad. Record numbers of people do attend and enjoy all parts of the exhibition. 

    I am pushing myself to keep moving even if I am in pain. I hate the fact that I am slow and hurt all the time but I also know that moving helps. I know that all the moving I did yesterday helped me partially release the joint last night. If I can't get it fully released today, I may have to call and get a physio appointment. 

Today

I have to do a few small things today and will sew this afternoon. I am going out for dinner at family's tonight. If I get home early, I will knit on the socks. My plan is to do my exercises at least twice today. 

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