The List and an Outing

Things are happening, not much:

*Repair earrings and convert others to clip on done for one conversion 

*File taxes online with Tommy's help

*strip bed, put on full cover with zipper

*put fitted pad on bed along with sheets

*wash and dry pink comforter done

*restring yellow bracelet with elastic line for bracelets

*put my machine in its cabinet

*make new bra

*convert jumpsuit to pants I cut it apart, top from bottom

*put pockets in two pair of pants

* cut my hair done

* cut Tommy's hair done

Set up printer

boil eggs done for last three in a carton

bake pan of sweet potatoes done-- 20

call Amazon

wash quart jars to store sugar and flour

put shelves together bought bolts and such

renew laptop security done

New to-do items

wash strawberries, freeze

plant carrots

plant mustard greens

bake pecan pie

repot herbs
wash three "new" old pots
Clean hole in concrete pot done
straighten refrigerator done
move gardening supplies

Today, a neighbor came over and offered to move the limbs from the back yard. His backyard is deep and there are numerous large limbs at the very back. I had been wondering how to get those moved. He is going to figure out how to dispose of the rusty shed on the back "patio." However, the thing is wired with a 220 box. ??? It had or has electricity.  I am afraid to go into it to test to see if the outlet is hot. 

Tonight, I picked ten huge leaves of red lettuce for a salad and used that with an aging and huge tomato for dinner. A heated sweet potato was delicious as usual. But, I could not find the dab of chicken I knew was in the freezer. When I found it, I heated it and gave it to Tommy and I had the one frozen hotdog. 

We had a little outing today. A friend in Huntsville has a rental house in Birmingham. It is awaiting repairs. A neighbor called him and said a tree had fallen on the house. Huntsville is 100 miles from Birmingham. So, I offered to go take a picture. It was a drive with a purpose. Since the weather was beautiful and the interstate was practically empty, the trip was very pleasant. 

I just realized I posted twice in one day, so maybe you want to go back to the last post...refrigerator post.

A List

Wednesday at the doctor 70 miles away was a round trip of 140 miles. I knew I would be exhausted. We had the soup tonight and salad, remainders of the Tuesday pickup lunch. I think both were better today than yesterday.

I have things to do. However, I have felt so horrid for months. It is not that I expect to have time on my hands during this covid19 time. However, I have high expectations that I will feel better soon with my meds filled. That may be wishful thinking, but that is just how hopeful I am.

List:

*Repair earrings and convert others to clip on
*File taxes online with Tommy's help
*strip bed, put on full cover with zipper
*put fitted pad on bed along with sheets
*wash and dry pink comforter for bed
*restring bracelet with elastic line for braacelets
*put my machine in its cabinet
*make new bra
*convert jumpsuit to pants
*put pockets in two pair of pants
* cut my hair
* cut Tommy's hair

That is my list for the week, until next Wednesday. Most likely, all this will not be done by next Wednesday.

Some earrings I bought last summer still have not been converted. Others have broken clips.  I finally have needle nose pliers and all the findings to do the job. One lobster clip on a necklace is broken.

I am paralyzed by the idea of filing taxes myself. Tommy will do it on my computer. It only will take the 1040EZ, but I am still frightened.

Because of my allergies, I need a mattress cover that covers the mattress and has a zipper. Then, it needs a soft, fitted cover. Sheets go on over all this. But, I cannot put a fitted sheet on a bed, much less pull a full cover that zips on. Tommy will help me.

The comforter will have to go in a machine at the laundry. Since I don't know the laundries around here, we will take it to Cullman where I do not have to search for a clean laundry.

My yellow bracelet broke. It is a long chain with jewels, stones attached.  Then, an elastic thread is run through the chain, making a chunky bracelet. I love my yellow bracelet.

My black Singer head needs to be lifted and put into my sewing cabinet so I can sew. Tommy will help with this, too.

I only made one bra after losing all. It is red and when the strap shows, it is not the right color...lol.

Last Monday, I bought  a jumpsuit from Belk's. It was originally $62 but was marked down to $7. That is a great price for pants.  I will use the skimpy top to make pockets. It is really pretty and made of rayon, so it is flowy, too.

One of the three nice outfits I bought last year when I returned the clothes my neighbor bought me, one  needs pockets, too.

All of this will not be completed in a week, but this is a list to look at when I have time or energy.

I am so optimistic I will feel better to help me get this stuff done. I need an improvement!

Today, I went in search of a thermometer and Dial pump soap. Tommy is not too clean after washing hands.

I wear a mask and continually wipe down carts and my palms. At Walgreen's we tried to pick up prescriptions at the drive up window. There were seven cars in line, and the line was not moving. I went inside and found a line of six people. My things were not ready, so another dozen people passed me by. I had to sit as I could not stand in line at all.

Publix--got bogo crackers, Wheat Thins Lightly Salted,  hair color, 2 lb. bag of blackeyed peas. Tommy eats all my crackers! Now, I am putting his name one and mine on the other. He can have some of my crackers, but we will know who eats them all!!! My color was out, so I got a slightly different color because it may be out soon. I only have navy beans, so I might need these for NYE. All the beans were gone on the shelves except two packages of BEP.

Dollar Tree. No thermometers. However, I did pass these little bins that I am going to use in the refrigerator because everything is stacked and all over so that nothing can be found and stuff falls on the floor. He just tumbles things!

Are you home and planning to do things that need doing? Remember, I am always home. I just feel like my health will improve since seeing my endocrinologist  and I might just accomplish something.

Tuesday Sewing Again--A Bra

Since I had not touched my sewing machine due to its inaccessibility, I was thrilled to sew again today. But, I did not get to sew on my machine. It is in the back of Tommy's car, and neither of us can lift it out and get it into the cabinet.

I will tell you about the rest of Tuesday tomorrow. This post is about sewing.

Last week, I asked the owner of the sewing shop if he would sew something for me. He said, "No, his wife would do that." I explained I cold not return to pick up from my present location. I told him Tommy would come in with me so the experience would not be so weird. I wanted him to make me a bra. I told him I had lost mine in the recent catastrophe, that I wore a loose one to cut down on the jiggle effect but now they were flat and needed a lift, too. He said he understood. He also told me I did not have to worry because he would never do anything. I assured him I had no fear, just wanted to make the experience less weird.

Today, I went in with my tank top and Tommy. I even needed to use his scissors to cut of the tank top. He threaded a serger in red thread. I did what I needed to do. He then threaded a sewing machine so I could hem the now very short tank top. I sewed the elastic in as I made the casing. When I got home, it fit perfectly! Things are lifted and no longer flat. So, I am happy. If anyone wants the particulars, I will write about that another day.

Bras are sooo expensive. I tried to buy one last week, but nothing fit. This fits just enough. And, I believe the tank top with spaghetti straps was on sale for $1
on clearance. WIN! This is red, so I need to find black and white tops, too.

I am annoyed my commercial serger was destroyed. I am also determined to start sewing again. That will involve convincing Tommy to allow more bulbs in the house...lol.

Hve you ever made a bra? By a pattern?

One of the first things I saw, hand sewing, and other mustard

When I got here or maybe the next morning, one of the first things I saw was a reddish/pinkish measuring tape. I exclaimed that it was mine. Then, I asked Tommy where he got it. Then, I saw the tiny fuses that are used in small strings of Christmas lights and asked him if they were his. He said he had no idea where they came from, but they were not his. He said they might have been in something I sent home with home with him.

That made sense. I often grab a tote bag and put things in the bag for him to take home. But, how could he not suppose I might not be looking for the measuring tape? I had searched high and low, finding my other one instead. There is no telling what I will come across that is mine. I would never expect him of stealing anything.

Tonight, I am making me a bra with scissors that grind up the material. He has old thread and needles. We will see. This will be sewn with a needle and thread!

Okay, what is your favorite brown mustard? I doubt I will ever buy any more mustards since I eat so little that it just dries up or separates. Grey Poupon, anyone?