Late for Coffee
Four in the afternoon may be a bit late for a cup of coffee, but the day did get away from me. The laundry basket was overflowing. Granted, our basket is not huge. Just get it done: three loads and we can start over.
When Dennis came in this afternoon for our usual three o’clock break, I mentioned to him that there was a bundle for him to take out to his shop rag box the next time he went out. He looked puzzled until he took the bundle apart to see what there was to see. Dennis dang near cried. Two of his t-shirts are now to be added to the rag box. It was time. The necklines were beyond being at the neck. Talk about being frayed! It had to be done and my tough love kicked in. He is by no means short of t-shirts but he always grabbed the same ones. He has lots of “second bests” that can now become his favorites. That, my friends, comes with being the laundry person . . . choices.
It could rain, it could snow. The purple streaks in the sky are ominous. I did notice what was going on outside as I made lots of trips up and down the basement stairs. I could put in for mileage. Years ago, Dennis thought a pop-out would be a good thing for the first floor of our home for my sewing. Hmm. Pop-out where? We are within 10′ of our neighbor Randy and Jan on the north. We have 10′ of concrete drive to the south. I think I am very happy doing the steps into the basement sewing studio. Truth be told, I have it made down there. It’s my stuff and I know where my stuff is. Nough said about that.
I am making progress today on the pinning of the Santa quilt. With the laundry going, it always gave a break from the pinning. There is no hurry in that project going forward.
The fall squash for supper last night was fantastic. A bit of pepper was all that was needed on it. Sad it was the last squash we had in the garage. I may check out the grocery store’s stash of what they may have on hand for squash.
Tomorrow we will make a trip to Mankato. The CPAP machine that needed to be sent in for a checkup and repair is ready to be returned to Stauffer Avenue with the loaner returned to the Mayo Store. No charge as it is covered by our insurance.
The trip tomorrow may be skirting the snow that is coming our way. Not to worry, Dennis spent time today tuning up and checking over his walk behind snow blower. For the life of me, I cannot remember how many decades ago when Kevin passed this snow blower off to Stauffer Avenue. It has never left us down for what we have needed. Up until the winter of 2018-2019 and going forward, that walk behind blower handled the 90′ drive plus all the other clearing that was needed after every snowfall. Neighbor Randy now does the drive and Dennis and the walk behind is right there to follow up with topping off of the clearing. Sweet machine.
Ah shucks. It’s time to hit the kitchen to prepare the evening meal. That time sure does come around quickly. Plenty is on hand. It is all about the same person that does the laundry to make choices. Sweet.