So, it is minus 15C here outside --sunny--but--oh so cold! I found it difficult to breathe , so imagine how a little wee Chihuahua, in his bare paws felt--AND HE DID HIS BUSINESS!--See?--Life could always be harder----
In case you are wondering, Himself has been difficult---He does not like to be told what to do--AT ALL!---I do realize that he is just not himself--and it takes an extreme amount of patience , to live with him--I put the feelers out to the boys in town, to see if one of them could spend a few hours with him--So far--- not much action!--
Your comments yesterday were interesting-- One of you said they do their grocery shopping more often-- smaller amounts mean less to put away once you are home.-- I will try that--- also--One of you said she looks at a few things that she used to buy, and now chooses to leave on the shelve-- probably to save $$$ --or buy more veggies-- I know that I am walking past some items also, that used to fly into my cart. I bought celery yesterday--The cost was $ 4, ----for a bunch of celery-????????-
Anyway, Harry's book is out--I watched him speaking on CNN, and I felt kinda sorry for him--His whole life seemed sad---I didn't feel that way, until I listened to him speak.--I must speak to my Cardboard Queen Elizabeth and hopefully she might correct his situation--put kind thoughts to the family--Do you think it will help?
I love Kermit! And the whole rest of the Muppet Gang, too! I did my shopping yesterday. I find I'm doing a regular grocery shop one week and the next week it's a smaller, just what's needed and nothing else shop. It's helped the budget a lot. I look at some of the meat and well that's it, the price is just too high and I decide to do without and have more beans like refried beans or beans and rice or beans on toast. I also have a couple cans of corned beef and being from Michigan, I can do a pretty nice corned beef hash with it. My freezer still has plenty of chicken and some pork items but beef is way too expensive right now. In Australia there are still a lot of fresh food shortages because of roads being washed out from floods and farmers being flooded. This week it's eggs that are in short supply. Celery has been very pricey and I won't buy it at $4. Even the smaller amounts of celery is very dear. Over $5 for half a bunch or $5.50 for a small container of just the cleaned stalks of about half a bunch. Even the pet food prices are dearer. I just keep telling myself when I say NO to expensive food, that maybe next week prices will be better. I know it won't be this bad forever. And meanwhile, I'll just use what I have in the freezer and I have plenty of all types of stock for soup or rice making. Chicken, ham and beef stock that can flavour, at least. I'm grateful there's only one of me and most things I make can be held for lunch the next day or dinner a few nights from when I have it the first time. That helps a bit. Anyway, thought I'd throw my '2 cents' in and grumble about the price of groceries too. It feels good to let that out and now I can go to be feeling better. Have a good day with your 'men folk' - Himself, Beau and Oh heck, I forget the wee dogs name!
ReplyDeleteThe wee dog's name is LOPEZ-- LOL-- Yes pet food is pricey-- and if yu buy it at the Pet Store, it's even higher-- I like your idea of a big order one week-and a smaller order the next--Isn't it hearted that because we are on a fixed income, we have to be very careful as to what we buy in foods??--I'm happy that you "threw in yer 2 cents"--- Interesting-- plus I don't feel so alone in this! Lynda
DeleteOh my! You have VERY cold temperatures! Stay sarm.
Delete**SIGH** I hope that your in-town sons pick up on your request! YOU REALLY need a break.
Holy moley! $4 for a bunch of celery? Was going to buy eggs. $5/dozen? Thought better of it. **SIGH**
Yes, for sure, I think Harry went through things he should have had to and hopefully Queen Elizabeth, from her perch above, will instill kindness in the family. Seems there is such a lot of jealousy. That is such a waste of time.
Love your memes today. Made me smile. And think!
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Dear you Barb! --You smiled! --So happy for yu! --Yes $4 for celery--- Everything is very expensive! -Hugs BarB---Oh--Son#4 is going to come out on my hair day to help with HImself---so happy --Lynda
DeleteI like the idea of grocery shopping more often and buying less. It seems like such a huge project to put all the food away when I'm tired from the shopping. We are having a short warm-up this week, maybe some of the snow will melt so little Daisy doesn't have such a hard time taking care of her business!
ReplyDeleteOh I agree whole heartedly-- and I shall try shopping more often too--Hi to Daisy--Hugs, Lynda
DeleteI went to the grocery store for celery and peppers yesterday. My four peppers were 4.88 and my celery was also 4.88 so my bill came to 9.75. It seems that the price of everything increases weekly. I am only buying things that I really need. I guess we are all in the same boat watching our prices. Your posters are great today. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWow Madeline--Your celery was even more than mine--It scares me as I worry that our $$ will not last--but--it always has--hugs, Lynda
DeleteThat whole Harry situation is sad, and I thank goodness it's not me that has to decide what to do about it! I need to head out to grocery myself, but I feel very lazy and don't want to go!
ReplyDeleteI agree Barb--I felt very sorry for him--his whole life has been sorta sad! -- I understand that yu do not want to go to the grocery--so --don't---LOl--Lynda
DeleteLove your sayings today. They are so true. You sure are getting a lot of snow so far where we haven't had much so far as it's been warmer and rain instead. You still need to find someone to help with himself. I'm surprised the kids didn't step up. Try the alzheimers society again.
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda--We are supposed to get MORE snow this evening and all day to-morrow-AND_-FINALLY Son#4 has said he will sit here with his Dad on my hair day-- Praise the good Lord!--Lynda
ReplyDeleteThe happy person did not smile at me today. After nasal symptoms, cough and extreme exhaustion like I've never known...I took a test and am positive for Covid. Began with symptoms too long ago to take that new drug.
ReplyDeleteOnly thing I could drag myself out for today was cat food and a couple Marie Callendar's entrees.
I am convinved it will be better soon.
We are to get more snow tomorrow, too. They just said flurries, though.
It was in the 20sF today...not too bad. No sunshine though. Everything seems better when the sun shines, doesn't it?
Praying for you and yours. Your endurance is praise worthy. Hope your kids know that.
{{{HUGS}}}
NO__OOO __Oh my goodness!-Poor you! No wonder that happy person did not smile back--It WILL be better soon--- BUT--- Take care of herself--Spoil Yourself--DO NOT gO OUT--REST---- And I will say a wee prayer--send "get well" vibes-- I hope it doesn't last too long-Hugs, Lynda
DeleteThanks so much, Lynda. I have to rest...I try to do the smallest chore and have so much trouble I sometimes give it up. Will keep you posted.
DeleteLynda, so sorry Himself is on the warpath. Have you thought about an assisted living or hiring some kind gentleman who could handle him with kid gloves to come and sit with him while you are grocery shopping or visiting the hair lady?? I would not put out feelers, I would bluntly ask the boys if they can help, asking for suggestions in the case that they cannot/will not help????????? If they have no input, then you have to call someone to get some help.
ReplyDeleteI am facing the same situation only my himself does not have alzheimers, and I am thankful for small miracles.
I am sorry with you.........I know how painful this must be for you when he has turned into someone "not" Himself.
If I can help in some way, let me know.
Lots of interesting thoughts today.
ReplyDeleteI agree with another poster about sending feelers out to the boys.. gonna take more than gentle suggestions for the boys to get involved and help you out.. you do need a break....time to tell them what you need.
Hope your day went well. Know your not alone. Hang in.
Hugs