Monday, November 4, 2019

Thrift Store Shopping, Free Rollator, Oats Cheap

I saw a thrift store as I just went along for a ride as Tommy went on n errand. He agreed to stop at a thrift store on the way back. I found two pieces of Corning Ware. I got tiny skillet, Corning ware casserole type thing, a cup, and a pair of socks for $7.24. I think. The socks are black trouser socks. They are too short to wear with any of my present pant, but they were $1 with a percentage off.

I like CW. Both the skillet and casserole are very small. I will use the little casserole thing for microwaving oats. Tommy is resistant to the idea of oats overnight in the Crock pot. He whined he does not know if he wants to eat them that many days in a row. I explained I am not going to make the crockpot full. Besides, he can skip a day. Presently, he eats the same cold cereal every morning. I would make oats in the crockpot sooner. But, until yesterday, I had no oats. Still I have no sugar! Yes, I will eat sugar. Also, I have no cinnamon.

There were no cooking utensils, just forks and spoons and the plastic claw-like things for dipping spaghetti. There was very little cooking stuff on the housewares aisle. No lids at all!

I saw a bin labeled "scarves," looked and there were none, just odds and ends. I need a black scarf. By this time, I had covered little ground, just stood and waited as other people with grocery carts and I tried to get past each other. As I was hurting and Tommy was in the car, I got into an interminable line that finally got to the register.

Today, I found the 42 ounce cannisters of Quaker old Fashioned Oats for $3--great price. I bought one canister for $4.98 out of desperation. Then, I saw this unadvertised deal.

Sunday, the guy brought the rollator to me. We got it out today, and I love it. It is such a pretty color--Plum with sparkles in the paint or finish, sort of like subtle glitter. With this, I can sit down, whereas, my last walker had no seat. Plus, it did not have four wheels, only two. Walking does not hurt so much with this. I am not going to use it often, but I will in certain circumstances. One thing I have against walkers is that I am bent and looking at the floor when I use one.
rollator was already adjusted taller than Tommy's, and I had him adjust it even taller. I stand straight.

I need the bag that hangs under the seat and the bag that hangs onto the back piece. Tommy wants a drink holder. He wants it for carrying coffee.

Last night, I cooked the pork loin in the pressure cooker. I am absolutely certain the handles were aligned. However, the handles were about 1/2 inch off center. The pork, carrots, and onions were burned to a crisp. Only three carrots were not dead. The rack is black and so is inside of the cooker. Abut a cup of liquid escaped all over the stove. It's a mess and still not cleaned up, so that has to be done. We are having with bbq sauce to sort of tamp down the scorched flavor of the remaining meat.

The portion we ate last night had very little scorch. I am quite sure it will be stronger tonight. The quarter inch that stuck to the rack will have to be soaked off in a bit.

It is down in the low 40s and I still get hot at night. I only need something to cover my skin when I am up, so I am going to Dollar General to see the things they advertise as $10. Maybe nothing. These will not be worn in public.

I am through writing anything tonight as I need to color my hair, clean the pressure cooker, and get leftovers out to eat. I had sugar, I would eat oats. Maybe I will just put jelly and butter in the oats. I have done that before and not because I was out of sugar. I have raisin, too.



















9 comments:

  1. My mother in law wears shorts and a tee shirt to sleep in as she gets so hot. Mid 40s here during the day high 20s or low 30s during the night. I miss Alabama and Georgia.

    Dad ended up pushing a wheelchair as he refused to use a walker that made him look down. Easier to fall if you are looking down.

    Be safe... OH we eat jelly, jam, applesauce, pie filling and apple butter on our oats.

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    1. Chef,
      He keeps his house so cool, I need just a covering on my skin. Well, too bad you cannot be here.

      I like to see people and where I am going. most walkers are so limited as far as sight goes.

      While I have not tried all of those, just jelly and jam, they all sound delicious.

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  2. I love thrift stores. You never know what you can find. I have 2 large pans and use the dry oats to make granola. It is nice and filling in the morning.

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    1. I have loved thrift stores for years. Sometimes, they underprice items, so they are a great buy or good for resale. I need to make granola. Do you put milk over it or eat it dry.

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    2. I eat it as I would eat any cereal using milk. I add things like nuts and raisons to it

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    3. Ann,
      I wondered since I sometimes have eaten granola out of hand as a snack.

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  3. I love Corning Ware! I have gotten most of mine at auctions. I am looking forward to debt payoff being complete so I can hit up more auctions and continue my collection.

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    1. I love Corning Ware, too. I only saved one piece from the dump because I had sent food home to Tommy. Good luck on debt payoff so you can get more Corning Ware.

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