Daily Check in April 30, 2021

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mbrudnic
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Daily Check in April 30, 2021

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Good Morning frugal friends,

Happy Friday, especially for those of us who still work M-F. I have a load of laundry in.

My social group is planning on dinner out at a restaurant with a big outdoor patio. I hope it is not too cold and they have those heaters.

Other plans for the weekend include sewing. I think I need to re-layout the squares, at least for the top. The back will be more t-Shirts and some cotton. And it turns out the recipient is going to attend Ohio State where DS1 is.

That is about all the news from here. I will have to check in with everyone. DS1 should be done with school for the term. Last check in he said he had 1 project to finish up.

Have a great day,
Maggie
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Jackielou
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Re: Daily Check in April 30, 2021

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Good morning fellow frugalites,

Up a bit earlier today, but that is okay as I have a few things I want to accomplish this morning before I head to the dentist in the later hours of the morning. I took my silly bone pill and still have to wait awhile before I can have coffee. Making lots of mistakes typing this and correcting takes me awhile when I am not awake.

Chores for today are dusting, vacuuming, tidying the living room, putting the recycling in its bin, and getting some lists made for next month as well as budget inputs. Don't think I will get everything done, but at least most.

Phoning the pharmacy and getting our scripts ready to be picked up as well. I will do that on the way home from the dentist.

Frugal happenings are going to be the usual. While I will be ending the month with a day of spending, most of the dental costs will be covered by our insurance, as well as most of the cost of our meds. I plan on using my Visa card which gives me money back on all purchases in order to save a bit more. Then the total of what we pay before the money back from Visa can be used on our income taxes. Might work out as us only having to pay a few dollars. The dentist always gives me free toothbrushes, toothpaste, and a small container of floss as well. Perhaps free is not quite right as the cost of seeing/getting work done is darned expensive. I will also be dropping in to the bank ATM to get our allowances, and dropping off an envelope at the church.

I will be heading out for a walk or two today as well.

Hubby started another wine kit yesterday. He usually works out the cost of a bottle of wine. This batch will be about $5.00 a bottle, which is a bit higher than the usual, but still at least $30.00 less than the equivalent in a store. The things he has bought (corker, filter) have more than paid for themselves. The original carboy and primary (as well as other items) were purchased for him by our youngest DS for Christmas about 8 years ago.

Me, well I have started the 5th knitted temperature blanket (finished the shawl late yesterday) to use up some more bits and bobs of yarn. I hope to have this completed by the middle of next month. Will have to step up the days knitting in order to do so.

I got a phone call from the specialist that my pathology report is in. I did not get asked to come up earlier than my stated appointment....That is a good sign, but with this doctor one never knows.

Supper tonight is going to be Salmon patties, egg noodles (may even put a handful of raisins in as Hubby loves that) and the leftover salad from two days ago.

Now that I have rambled on for a bit it is time to go.

Everybody have a great day. Take care.
Jackie
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MackerelCat
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Re: Daily Check in April 30, 2021

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Jackie, it would be nice, especially if the news is all good, if the doctor could just do a phone call or telemedicine call. He'd save time and avoid all three of you being exposed to something.

As always, it's freezing in my office. I have on a really cute outfit today, mostly thrifted, but who can tell when I'm wearing a jacket over it all day? :-D

DH was feeling better this morning but was still in bed when I left this morning. He had gotten up to let the dogs out and feed all the pets, then came back to bed to lie down in comfort. He was feverish in the night and is taking today off work to try to rest.

After talking to DH yesterday evening, we determined that HB may not be getting another stimulus payment unless he's missing one. :( The IRS letter that went out was somewhat confusing and HB received the payments by a variety of means and at odd times, so it was difficult to keep track. It's hard to tell without seeing HB's bank statements, so I texted him this morning and asked him to check them. It would be great if he received another one, as his health issues lately have cut into his working hours and he needs to get ahead with savings again.

Coffee's gone. Back to what little work I know I have this morning. I may go find something to clean today. Hope you all have a peaceful day.
Mackie
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Re: Daily Check in April 30, 2021

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Good morning all,

Sunny and cool this AM...I have my 2nd load of laundry going and hope to put it on the lines.
I thought about mowing but it is way too wet.

I have some house chores to do and plants to water, I am considering making beef stew ...hopefully a small amount. I have a partial bag of carrots that I need to use up.

I slept okay, some weird dreams but at least I was able to fall asleep .
Weather report is not good for potting up my plants...going into a really cool period of time. Even Mothers Day looks to be cool :( We will celebrate the weekend after as everyone has to work...hope we have an outdoor get together and cook out in the woods.

Tomorrow I will have the youngest grand for a couple hours and then get ready for the graveside service for an old friends parents...same cemetery as my parents and in the same area.

I found 2 morel mushrooms along my lane yesterday, I marked them with sticks and will let them grow a bit before picking...I usually have more than that but weather has been cool this spring and then we had that snow :roll:

Off to do something...

JCKitty
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Re: Daily Check in April 30, 2021

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Good morning friends.

This morning I drove to the shopping center with the Better World Books drop box but ran into a glitch. It was full after I put in only four of my books (and not the large ones). I called the phone number on the box and gave the box number to the automated system. I have no idea how fast they’ll empty the box but I’ll either go up there in a week or try another BWB box across town in an area not too far but less familiar to me.

Pippi has her appointment at 11:30. This time I gave her the pill at the correct time this morning. After the appointment, Pippi and I will go to mom’s house to put the big trash can back in the garage.

I got tired at mom’s house yesterday after doing only a few things. It was very hot. But I trimmed the schefflera (although it could be trimmed more), got rid of the bee mud nest in the window and stood on the ladder to run my broom along the roof edging that had oak stuff clinging to it. Not a perfect job but it looks a lot better.

I have plenty more paper items to go through and shred. I haven’t done a puzzle in weeks so I may start one.

Have a good day🙂
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Re: Daily Check in April 30, 2021

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Good morning all

Woke with a lot more energy today! Have already done several chores. I was up and about by 9. Dressed and ready to start the day.

I'm going to go plant my siblings tomato plants. She tried but is so weak she could not do. Does not sound good at all. She is the one with heart issues. She's been having several appointments, but I think she gets confused with her meds. She tends to forget things. Yesterday she had a cheeseburger and fries for lunch after she had just told us she was only allowed fruits and veggies. What can you do??

Gotta do more mopping today. Did some yesterday

The weather is nice and cool so far. Thank goodness

Have a great day.
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