Lovely Day

 After hubby's chiropractor appt we made our way to "our" coastal walking path. We were supposed to go 3 miles, according to hubby, but someone pooped out early (I am not saying who it was but it wasnt me!) and we only did 2.72 miles.

Gray and overcast which made for nice weather for the walk. Sunny by the end of the walk.

Apparently the fishing is good out there today! Salmon season opens very soon!

I took a break from photos of the ocean, which I love, and instead took some dune flower photos

Last night I had an epiphany on where we could find some small jellies, and honey, for our trip. So after the walk, and out outdoor lunch watching the MHS boys set up for baseball practice, we headed to Cost Plus.

Found both of the above mentioned items - and some Jammie Dodgers, which are good - but also fell in love with 2 Adirondack rocking chairs. Which of course they did not have in stock. So a person told us how to get 15% off (sign hubby up for a Rewards Account) and then order them online to have them delivered to the store.

Unfortunately you cannot do that. You can do curbside pickup - which I could not do because the store did not have any in stock - or deliver them to the house. Which would cost us $49 for delivery (cannot double dip - could get free delivery or the 15% off, which would be $49 and $48 respectively). So called the store and they are looking into how we can do this....

Meanwhile we found out that friends of ours who moved to Panama last year are going to be back to visit people, get their vaccines, and settle up things from her father's estate, in May! That is exciting!

And just found out we already recieved our refunds from the Feds and the State! Which we were told not to expect for some time because the IRS is dealing with the mess of being handed the job of taking care of all the stimulus checks!

Oops

I was doing so well for a time there....now I have slipped back.

Probably because there really isnt a lot of "new" to talk about.

Less than 3 weeks until our trip. And I am still of two minds about it....I am sure it will be fine, especially with all the usual precautions we are taking. But still....

Plus I am worried about being away from Bella. I pray and hope that nothing worse happens with her while we are gone. Gone and so far from home.

The veggie beds are prepped. And ready to be planted. We were going to plant yesterday. But we were such piggies at lunch we just couldnt.....there was no way I was going to be able to bend over and plant things! So hopefully we will get the planting done tomorrow. At least the ground is getting a few more days of warmth!

Wasted a trip to Salinas. That Joann's button selection was about on par with the selection here at Michael's and Walmart. Which means pathetic. I did get a few things on clearance but nothing we went for.

Broke down and went to Hobby Lobby to look for front door decos. And I stupidly did buy a patriotic one and a spring one. But their prices were horrible. 

Gonna get my hair cut today!!!! YAY!!!! I guess trim might be a better word?? But it will be a major trim. I just hope I dont regret it....

Cleaning for the kids coming this Saturday. I want to know how a man who brags that he is better at cleaning than I am - can look straight at things and not see them???? Yes, I just finished scrubbing down the bathroom (gag). If a man uses the bathroom, he should be the one responsible for keeping it clean.

Gotta collect my cake recipes and make a shopping list. I am going to make the Cracker Barrel Carrot cake but also a Cracker Barrel Coca Cola chocolate cake!

We paid (I think an outrageous amount of money but my husband disagrees) for a person to come in and replace (well, I thought it was replace and to fix the plastic ground covering but apparently it was pretty much just re-cover) the bark on the front yard. And I must say it makes a HUGE difference. It looks like a brand new, newly landscaped yard! And we did nothing with the plants!

Now he is going to replace the broken concrete squares alongside the driveway. For some reason my husband cannot figure out how to fit 2 vehicles on our driveway without driving into either the side yard or the front yard. We have severely cut back plants in the front yard that is next to the driveway. And then husband had the young man who did some yard work for us dig out a section and put the concrete blocks along the side there. Well, he didnt really know what he was doing and with all the times husband drives over the blocks they are all broken. So those are going to be replaced by someone who supposedly knows what he is doing (and he better - his labor is outrageous - way overpriced, in my mind, to shovel and spread bark around the yard.)

I got some cute things at a garage sale last weekend. Husband found 2 folding chairs too.

I painted the birds on this one and plan to hang them on the front gate:

And then I found this guy - I call him The Monk

Eventually hubby wants to concrete in the side yard too. Maybe then he wont keep trying to park in the front yard?????

Gorgeous Day!

 Which means we really cannot go anywhere or do anything. Coming back from Carmel Valley the traffic heading south was unbelievable! Of course, it is Saturday and sunny and warm! All the tourists are hear.

Went to 3 garage sales today. The first one I found a mini iron, for $5! I have been wanting one that size! And also got 2 sets of brand new in the packaging hankies; husband got some plant stakes.

The next one - nothing.

So the last one was in Carmel Valley and on the way there we stopped at the nursery. Got 2 tomato plants - one is a heirloom tomato called "Hillbilly Potato Leaf"! Some cucumbers, a zuchinni. Carrot seeds and radish seeds. I bought some coleus and planted them in the planter pot we bought last week. Also got a rosebush. Have been wanting a Mr. Lincoln but they are apparently very popular - you cant find them anywhere! So we bought one as an homage to both our mothers - it is called Mustard & Catsup rose! Yellow and red flowers!!!

Apparently I have been calling it by the wrong name today:

Then we went to the last one and it was rather serendipitous.

When we moved down here,  we brought 2 very nice area rugs. But after a year, husband decided he was tired of them taking up space. So he got rid of them.

Today he said - you know, we should get a rug for the living room to make it easier for Bella to get  up from laying down/sitting down. Of course I had to say - oh you mean, like the ones we got rid of?

So we were talking about where to look for a rug that wouldnt be outrageous. Drove up to the garage sale and they had a new rug, never used! About the size we wanted. Not a good color - nothing we would want to keep for long term (which we werent) - $8!!!!!

Got the coleus planted. Got the rest of the bird netting put on the raised beds. We were going to finish prepping the beds, and plant the rose but we both pooped out! 

Happy First Day of Spring or The Day Hubby Tried to Kill Me

 Garage sales were slim today.

Went to one and bought a new little clip on fan for the trailer, to replace the one that died when our AC was not working.

Then at the second place, we realized we had been there before. His prices are a little high but we found a few things we liked. Some jewelry that I will use on FFO pieces, a planter, and a chime. Price came to $32 and all husband has was $30. So, fo you think the guy would take the $30 and call it a deal? Bwahaha.....husband went to get the car, where I had left my purse. And the guy stood next to me and waited for hubby to drive up and for me to give him the $2!!!!!!

Then we decided to go on our 1 mile flat walk.....

This is where he just about killed m. My toe felt fine. My foot was, well, it was ok.....but I hit the wall, stopped and saud I was done. Sat and rested on the way back. And hubby did offer to go get the car for me. Got to the car and we had walked over  3.25 miles!!!!!!!! No wonder I was done!

Here are some random photos from the garden to celebrate Spring!

The Day After The Day After!

 LOL - that just made me laugh so I had to use it as a title!

Watched The Quiet Man last night....grilled cheese sandwich for dinner - but at least we had Wayne and O'Hara for a traditional St Patrick's Day!

Slept like a baby last night.

Woke up rested and feeling fine!
As did husband. Says his arm isnt even hurting. So glad to be "recovered"! Daughter asked my on FB why that was in quotation marks. Said because we werent actually sick, recovered isnt really the correct word to use...but best I could think of!

Tis a nice soft day here at the homestead. Soft beneficial rain falling....slightly warmer than it has been and NO WIND!

Made our monthly journey to Walmart and actually got almost everything on our list! Granted, it was a short list but still....

Made the soda bread....the corned beef is in the crockpot.....potatoes and carrots ready to go in....cabbage ready to be steamed. And I am hoping that the bread tastes as good as it smells and looks!

The Day After Part 2

 My temp back down to normal by lunch time.

But it has been a pajama day, and a day of many mini-naps! For both me and husband!

Just no energy at all, and then hard to stay awake! If this is the worst, than I cannot complain.

Husband still complaining about his arm being more sore today than yesterday -  mine, hardly sore at all.

The Day After

 Well, I slept okay last night. Woke up really warm, cooled down, and then I was chilly all night.

Husband woke up shivering and cold and got himself another blanket.

I woke up achy - but I wake up achy every day, so I have no idea if it is normal or vaccine s/e.

Very slight headache but again....

The arm does not hurt at all like the first vaccine - if you press on the site it is tender but that is it.

Woke up early because of the achiness - had to walk around a bit. Checked the Ring for overnight. Only saw the one kitty that I have been seeing for the last couple of weeks. Have not seen the other 3 nor have I seen Mr/Mrs Skunk. At first I thought they had gone to ground because of the rainy and cold nights.....but now I am worried they ended up as an entree on the Mountain Lion Buffet.

So I just checked my temperature and it is 99.5F which is elevated for me (I normally run 96+ - 97+). That probably explains the faint headache and graininess of the eyes. But this is good stuff - nothing that I feel I need to medicate yet. Will drink lots of water today and try and wait until after lunch before I take anything for it, should I need to.