Sunday, September 18, 2011

A drizzly Sunday

It was kind of a slow day here.  I'm feeling much better, as is I14, who also got it.  V, however, is still struggling with this respiratory malady, I think because he had to fly ill last weekend.
It was cool and drizzly here today.  Low to mid 60's and drippy.  Not an actual rain, just misty.  V and the boys worked a bit on moving shrubs outside the back door in preparation for the deck extension that we hope to put on at some point.
J17 and I did some shopping this afternoon.  I was fortunate enough to get a 30% discount coupon at a local store (Kohl's) and they generally have a great selection on their clearance racks. So, we shopped.  I needed a few things for work (new pants and a couple of fall/winter shirts), the boys needed new jackets and J17 and I found a few deals on the discount racks.  With sales, clearance and discounts, we got $500 of merchandise for $180 (tax included).  Not too shabby of shoppers. For example- we got I14 a jacket that was priced at $100.  Since it was 'end of the season' for fall jackets it was on sale at 50% off and on top of that we had the extra 30% off. I'm so glad that J17 has picked up the bargain shopping gene.  She even got a great deal on a dress for homecoming. We then hit the grocery store- the daily deal was 10 lbs of midwest grown potatoes for $1.99!
Magnus was a bit more his usual self today.  I was able to go in to feed and water them and collect eggs with no problems.  I even raked up the bedding under the roost without him going nuts.  Of course, he went after V but V slapped him around a bit with his gloves and he backed down.  We'll see what happens.  I got 4 eggs today, three brown and another blue one.  And yesterday, I gave away the first half dozen eggs- well, bartered more accurately.  In exchange, I got some lovely poblano peppers and some french sorrel.
Tomorrow it's back to work and school.  Only 4 days of work and then I've got a 3 day weekend.  My plan is to work on the permanent run for the chickens this weekend.  I would really, really like to go the beekeeping class offered by Zan Asha on Saturday but it would be a several hour drive and I'm not sure I can justify that.  I don't know...

I'm starting to get some ideas for my days off this winter.  I'm really hoping that since the house is more put together, I can spend some time sewing and/or quilting. It seems like forever since I've had time for either and I can't wait.  Now to get the garden put to bed for the winter, get the chicken run finished and a few more inside projects done so I'll have time.

7 comments:

  1. I'm yearning for the slower winter days too...and always have great plans for all the projects I will get done and new things I want to try...and suddenly it's spring!-and I didn't do half of what I'd hoped to. lol

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  2. I'm not sure that a beekeeping class is worth it. It might be. We went to one that didn't really help us too much. Others have been to other classes that were great. I think a series of classes is best. Even better is to find a mentor if you can. That and a bee club is how we are learning.
    It actually rained all day yesterday up here. The fall garden needed it but its nice to see the sun shining today.

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  3. Good thing you were feeling better, hate to miss out on those deals!

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  4. Still catching up from vacation, and am sorry to read you were sick. Hope your better and back to normal real quick! After such a hot summer, I will have to admit I am looking forward to the cooler days and pretty fall colors. My plans are to finish my quilt and start sewing for the girls. I am excited about that. Sounds like you've got some thrifty shoppers in yout house!! Good Deal!! ...debbie

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  5. Great deals during your shopping excusion! It's terrific that you are passing on the frugal gene to your daughter. I look forward to winter too, for all the handwork I have been dreaming about. If I could only get winter without the blizzards and waist deep snow!

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  6. I'm not a shopper by nature, but I sure do love it when I need something and don't have to pay full price for it.

    You've reminded me that with thoughts of winter coming, I still have lots of clean-up outside that needs to be done. I know snow covers up everything for the winter, but then I always feel so far behind when spring comes and I didn't do a good job of fall clean-up. Never a lack of things to do!

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