Weekending 1/23/23

 Hey Hey and Hello Hello,

It's in the high 30's and you can see a "mix" is on its way.  Yesterday we had sleet in the afternoon.  Luckily we were holed up inside and Fletch only went out to fill the bird feeders.  I did not go out at all.  Today I do need to go out - chili is on the menu for tonight and I have no peppers in the house.  One must have some green or red or yellow pepper in one's chili, non?

I also need to get to the bank to deposit a check.  Yes!  A real honest-to-God paper check!  Twice in as many weeks we have received a check in the mail from a doctor's office stating that a review of 2022 records has shown that an overpayment was charged and a refund is due.  The first time it was around $25 from our primary care physician's office and this time it is just over $50 from the dermatologist.  Not exactly a windfall, but nonetheless, money we didn't have the other day.

This afternoon my new washer is being delivered!  Woo-Hoo!  No supply chain issues and so fast.  Fletch did dig out the papers on our old washer and it turns out it is 22 years old.  And, we paid $369 for it 22 years ago.  That one is an "Estate" by Whirlpool.  Our new one is a Magtag (which is made by Whirlpool) and hopefully it will last just as long.  It is a plain model - I did not want any bells and whistles and I did not want digital.  Top loading and a 10 year warranty on the motor!  Best of all, the new machine, new hoses, delivery and installation, and removal of the old one is costing just under double what we paid 22 years ago.  I don't think that is too bad.

Not having a washer to use over the weekend meant that I had more free time, so knitting and stitching were both accomplished along with some reading.  Dee and I did meet up Saturday morning for our usual chatty session.  Lots of laughter, some knitting and a bunch of sipping happened.  It was a lovely time. 

Later that day Fletch and I went out to Otts Nursery (which was mobbed!!) to pick out a plant as a gift for one of C&M's neighbors.  Then we drove to C&M's house where I watered the house plants and got the sheets off the bed to wash (in my new machine!!).  Colin had either called or texted his neighbor asking for a recommendation on a contractor to clean out his gutters (which were jammed with leaves and debris).  His neighbor said "thanks for the reminder.  I have to clean mine and I will do yours too."  Nice neighbor, huh?  Anyway, we picked out a very pretty plant (a papaya plant) and Fletch took it over next door while I was inside watering the house plants.

Sweet Mabel has been on a streak of badness!!  She is getting into and on everything she should not.  Friday she came into the office room while I was on one of my conference calls meowing loudly.  The next thing I knew, she had jumped up on the dresser where there are lots of embroidery scissors, needle minders, pin cushions, knitting needles - all things she needs to stay away from and leave alone.

You can see why I don't want her on the dresser.  I managed to get her out of the room and then discovered she had grabbed her bag of treats off the kitchen counter and ripped into it!  Last night she jumped up on the table when I was stitching and wanted to learn how to use a needle!  She is making me crazy!  But look at her - so sweet and innocent looking.

Now it's time to pour another cup of coffee and do a bit of work.  I hope your Monday is a good one!