Catch Up

 Thursday:

It was a glorious day, temp went up to 22*C and sunny.  I went for my 1 1/2mile walk in my shirt sleeves.

21*C is the magic number., the magic number for what???   The top down on the convertible, yes, these two old birds went for a 1 1/2 hour drive in the country.  Not much to see yet, but it was so nice to get out of the house and just go.  

 We had homemade beef and mushroom pot pies for dinner, they were delicious if I do say so myself.

We did have some rain overnight, not sure how much, as no rain gauge out yet.  Note to self, get it out soon.

 Friday:

It was a cloudy day and very very windy, as the day wore on it became colder and colder ending up at 5*C, a stark difference from the previous days.  

It was one of those days where absolutely nothing was done.   I did help Hubby do some things on his computer, but that was about it.  Lazy.....I blame it on the weather.

Dinner was fast food, yes I was even THAT lazy.  Oh but it felt nice not to cook.

Today Saturday:

Cloudy again to start the day and cold but warming up to about 13*C by the end of the day with clearing skies.

What rain we had on Thursday night did make a difference in the lawn, the grass is getting greener and the lilac bushes have bigger leaf buds, my daffodils are almost out.  

I plan on doing some housework today, not that it needs a lot done, the laundry is now in progress.  Then I will do some sewing on the quilt I am currently doing.   

We had our Zoom guild meeting on Thursday evening, and we as a group make comfort quilts for the chemo patients at a local hospital, however, I am pleased to say they have more quilts than patients right now, so our focus has changed.  We will be making placemats for Meals on Wheels clients for the balance of the year.  Each member will be making two each month for the next six months, so that will provide a placemat for each client at several M on W.  units in the area.

Still no side affects from the covid vaccination, so that is good, don't expect any now.

Dinner tonight, not sure yet, I do have some beef stew left but not enough for two, so may have to think up something to add to the meat line for dinner.

Showers?

 The weather forecast predicted showers this morning, so far we have not had enough moisture to even wet the path.   It is early, so there could be more.

Doing some housework this morning and then we go for our shot at noon, back home after that for more housework.  It has been slipping these past couple of days, just too nice to be inside.

All of the burlap is now off the small trees we planted a couple of years ago, they did very well during the Winter, no killed branches at all, so pleased we did wrap them.  The snowdrops are still looking lovely and there are a few crocus in bloom, where they came from I have no idea.  The daffodils are getting bigger and so are the buds on the lilac.  I can't wait until there is some colour in the garden.  The geraniums I am over wintering in the house are producing a lot of flowers, so very pleased with that.   

 Hubby worked on his lawn tractor yesterday afternoon, he is very particular about everything he does, so it all has to be perfect.  Today he will be painting a rust preventative on the mower deck.  He is happy to be able to be busy outside.  

Not sure what we will have for dinner tonight,  I believe I have been cooking too much food, so going to start reducing the quantity that I cook.  We still have some of the strawberry dessert I made, so will clean that up for dessert.  

Last Day

 Today will likely be the last day of sunny skies for a few days, as we are expecting the clouds to roll in overnight and showers tomorrow and Thursday, with rain on Friday.  We could use a little rain as the ground has dried up very nicely since all of the snow as melted.  The winds that we have had most days also helped dry up the ground.

Hubby worked on the lawn tractor yesterday, getting it ready so when the lawn needs to be cut he will be all set to go.  It is starting to green up quite nicely, just needs the rain to get it really growing.

I went for a 1 1/2 mile walk yesterday, have not done that for some time due to the slippery conditions we have been having.  It certainly felt good to get the blood running through the veins again.  

As it was Tuesday again, a trip to the grocery store early this morning was on the agenda.  There were more people in the store than I have seen for quite awhile.  I like getting the groceries early in the morning, the only negative is the fresh produce is still being displayed and some not even out in the coolers at all.   We always buy a BBQ chicken from the store later Tuesday afternoons, that is our dinner meat for the day, so if some items are not out in the morning Hubby picks them up when he get the chicken.

As I said chicken for dinner, rice, asparagus and we have some of the strawberry dessert left, so will clear that up for dessert.  

Not much else happening in my world today, will just enjoy the weather and get outside while I can.

Beautiful

 Yes, it is a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, the sun is shining and it is warm.  I like these Spring days, however, come Wed. they will come to a halt, as we are predicted some wet weather and cooler temps.  April showers are going to be a bit early, but if March showers bring May flowers let it come.  I am ready.

I finished sewing the binding down on the comfort quilt J and I were paired up to put together.  This is the blocks that members of the guild made for April 2020, but due to you know what, it has taken a little longer than normal to get it put together, quilted and finished.  I am loving the way it looks.  Members were given a piece of the green fabric which  had to be used in the block for the leaves and stem, they could then add any bright colour they chose to make the tulip, which was also a requirement for the block.

Having our lunch outside was really nice yesterday, the patio is sheltered from any breezes, so it was just perfect for a picnic. 

This morning we completed the consent forms for our COVID vaccination on Wed.  Apparently, the age bracket is now opened up for 75 year old's and up, but no one can go to the Dr. or pharmacy yet to get the shot.  Only specific centres are open for the present.  Things are beginning to look more positive than they were, so hope it continues. 

The steak Hubby cooked for dinner last night was very nice.  Tonight we are have BBQ ribs.

Going to finish this and go for a walk, it is just too nice to stay in the house today.

We are on a roll

Another frost morning which is now beautiful and sunny day, feeling warmer than it was yesterday, it is almost lunch time, so thinking it maybe picnic time on the patio which is a bit sheltered from the breeze we have, which is still a bit cool.

The leaves on the daffodils are getting taller and the buds are looking a little bit fatter, so blooms should b here soon.   Snowdrops are still looking as fresh as ever, and now I have some crocus out in the garden at the back door.  Spring has now sprung.

Hubby did such a good job cooking the burgers last night I am going to get him to do a steak for our dinner tonight.  I made the strawberry dessert last night but it is lacking in a bit of flavour, so not sure if I will make it again.  I did have some frozen strawberries, so I cooked them down to make a sauce to go over the dessert, which made it better than it was.

Not much going on today, I am going to make the label for the comfort quilt and just sit outside to finish sewing the binding.

So now preparing lunch 

Have a great day. 

Frosty Morning

After dinner last night we had to run an errand to Hubby's son's house.  When we drove into the driveway we were away from most of the city lights and could see the clear sky full of stars and also the moon.   The air was crisp so we knew it would be a cold night.  We woke to a frosty morning, which soon gave away to a beautiful sunny day, but it was still cool.  We were forecast a warm day, so looking forward to that.

Hubby received a call yesterday from the man who he stores his Mustang for the Winter.  His car is the last one in so it has to be the first one out.  We picked it up this morning.  It started up right away and purred all the way home.  Now all we have to do is wait for the temp to get up to 21*C, which is the coldest temp we feel comfortable at when riding with the top down.   We are hoping that when it gets that warm, and there are toilets open (we are at an age where they are considered an essential service)  we can get out for drives.

Did a little more spring cleaning again today, laundry all done, folded and put away and a pair of pants patched.

Hubby doesn't know it yet but he is cooking dinner on the BBQ, cheese burgers are on the menu for dinner tonight and I have just made a strawberry dessert from the diabetic cook book I have.  The number on the scales keeps on getting higher and higher, from the lack of exercise and eating too much comfort food, so we are making an effort to do something about it.  Starting with what we are putting in our mouths.  

 Have a great weekend.

 

Spring Cleaning

 Started to spring clean our basement level of the house this morning.  

We live within a short walk of a major Canadian University, and in the past Hubby rented out the bedrooms, bathroom, kitchenette and a private entrance in the basement to two female students.   He does not do that anymore as the young people these days want  accommodation with all the modern amenities and more. These rooms are perfectly fine but not as up to date as maybe they should be. They bedrooms are still ready for any visitors who are staying overnight. The kitchen cupboards are now storing extra small appliances that I brought with me and picnic and BBQ utensils, etc. etc.   Today was the day to do a spring clean of the kitchenette.  Somethings will go to the thrift shop, some to the recycle and other bits of this and that will go in the garbage.   It feels good to get that job finished.  On to the large bedroom next, not looking forward to that as the two closets are full.  

It looks lovely outside, beautiful sunshine and blue skies but it is still cold in the wind, the weekend and Mon and Tues. are predicted to be warmer.  I have a love hate relashionship with this time of the year.  I love that the snow is gone, I don't have to bundle up as if I am going to the North Pole just to take kitchen scraps to the compost bin.  I love seeing the new green sprouts of promised flowers, coming out of the ground. The sights of Robins and Tundra Swans and the little chipmunk all indicating everything is alive and well.  But I hate the fact that I cannot get out and really get the garden started for the season, such as planting the tomato plants for those juicy little morsels that go in my salads.  Going to the garden centre for annuals to bring some colour to the flower beds.  Preparing the planters on the front porch  to welcome visitor, (that is if we were able to have visitors).  Patience is a virtue so "they" say, so wait I must.  Here in this neck of the woods we really cannot count of not having a killing frost until after the 24th of May, which is the official opening day of "getting your garden ready for Summer" day.

This afternoon I am going to do more work on the binding of the comfort quilt, it is a long way around this large lap quilt.   I will post a phot of it when it is completed.  I really like it, nice and Spring like.

Dinner tonight, its Friday so salmon not sure what else yet. dessert we will finish up the strawberries and shortcake.