I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Ours was kind of a biggie for two reasons - I made a public appearance for the first time since March 16 (which felt kind of weird), and we bought a new fridge. We know our fridge is on it's way out and, at age 15 and with the way they are made nowadays, it's long past its life expectancy of 8 years so we felt an expensive repair bill wasn't worth it. The new icemaker didn't fix the problem. So we shopped on-line, decided we wanted to buy from Costco because they double the warranty and will deliver/install/haul away for free. But we drove to Lowe's so we could see what we were buying in person. We gloved and masked and even took Scottie along (yes, we're the kind of people who take their dog everywhere). Good thing we went to see it in person because we decided on a different model, though same brand. Came home, ordered it, and now we wait. I was hoping to finally go grocery shopping sometime this week, but since most of what we need goes into fridge or freezer, I guess we won't do that. lol! So, the problem of what to do with that stimulus check has been solved for us.
Today, after our walk, I will be sewing my Paris panel quilt. It's a quickie so it will be done today, barring anything else catching my attention. Then, some of Bill's friends from his exercise class at the "Y" have met a few times in a small waterfront park downtown (which is only a mile down the hill from us). They sit 6' apart and visit for a while. So he made a date with them for 4pm. So we actually have a sort of social engagement today! I might even wear makeup! What outfit should I wear to go with my mask (made from kitty cat fabric)? Oh, no problem - ALL my clothes have cat hair on them and so will 'go'.
JANA - I feel for the kids with this quarantine - it's hard for them to understand. Especially with that great playset right outside! Hopefully Mom and Dad can come up with some fun alternative ideas. Your dinner last night sounds interesting and tasty.
IRISH - I've never made an Irish chain - yet. But it's on my bucket list. I've been collecting fabrics for a long time - Irish fabrics, of course. Then I'd like to try it in different fabrics - 30's, batiks, Christmas, etc. I keep a to-make list taped to the door of my fabric cabinet and every January I transfer it to the new list. lol! Your Baby Girl is quite a character! Foxy is his own cat most of the time, but twice a day he wants a 'Love Your Cat' session and he won't be denied. So everything stops while we pet and scritch and hug the cat. They do run our lives! Oh - and I'm with you. I'm afraid we'll open up things too soon and people will rush in with no thought to consequences and this whole thing will start all over again. But I do understand that small businesses are hurting and may go under if they can't open their doors soon.
LORI - have you heard from your DH on how his travels are going? Is your son going to stay with him or is he just along for the ride and going to come back on his own? Hope they find dad OK as can be. Do you have a LA or do you quilt on your machine? We need to get ours fired up one day. I think I have about 15 tops that need quilting - some have been waiting for over a year.
BECCA - your DGS's wedding sounds idyllic. Small, simple, but meaningful to them. Will you be attending if CA is up to it? I hope your DGSIL's stores survive. People will be anxious to get out soon so maybe his business will pick up!
Supper tonite? Still a mystery. We have leftover rice so maybe I'll thaw a steak to grill and share and open a can of green beans. We also have chicken. But if we go down to the park at 4pm, we may end up with only cheese and crackers when we get back. Supper will be a surprise!
What are you surprising yourself with tonite?
