Out of Dodge
Today we will be taking advantage of the weather temps and the road conditions. We are getting out of Dodge. Dennis has felt cabin fever for some time. Satisfying that is a lot easier than going south for a winter stay or a cruise.
Due to Dennis’ condition, I have had a list going for what I could find in Mankato. Nothing serious.
After our usual forenoon rituals, we will be heading out.
This morning the Blue Jays have been raising a ruckus. You can’t deny their call. They are going after the small red berries on the ornamental crab tree. I am surprised that the squirrels had left any.
I had done some hand stitching last night after supper. It had been laying fallow for several nights. It took me a while to figure out where I had counted to. With that came picking out the stitches when I made an error. It’s all in the process. I have mentioned before that I am a process stitcher and not a project stitcher. The process for me to relaxation, taking away the needs that were met during the day.
I don’t feel bad about using Amazon. I had determined I wanted and needed some slippers to wear about the house and the studio. The little soft ones that had so-called grippers on the bottom do succumb to multiple washing. I found a pair of Ortho brand that I liked. Hard sole with no hands slip on and a good arch support. My gosh they were here in six days. I would have had no idea where to find that type of slipper in the big town of Mankato. It feels good getting up during the night having good support on the feet as well as the support of the cane. Having had to call the EMTs once this season, I don’t care to have them calling anytime soon.
Well, the little red pickup is idling in the drive and that is my message to know we are about to depart. No rushing about, just taking the ride in the sunshine.
…………………………Who knew? That our trip to Mankato was so successful and we would be home by 2:30. I held true to my list in Sam’s. Lots of fussy extras were not needed. Soap pods and coffee were on sale. What I bought will take us to spring. Dennis enjoys the Banana huge muffins, one each morning in the patio porch with coffee. I will be putting each muffin in a sandwich baggie and into the freezer they go. He will be good for 36 mornings. The wheat thins were my treat.
The only other stop was Menards. Our outside broom had a handle that rusted off. Surprise, I bought the self same broom. My dry Swiffer mop has four plugs that the new sheets are pushed into. Pushed too many times and the sheet would not stay secure. I now have a new handle configuration. The old one will retire to the studio.
It’s great when our needs are so easily taken care of.
It was then . . . “Home Dennis.”
With that I will take my leave. ♥