This is one of the "interesting" weather days here. We have had rain, a tiny bit of freezing rain, ice pellets and now snow - about 6 inches so far. At least it's mild. Our ladies' coffee hour was cancelled so I had a free morning but didn't accomplish all I wanted. I did a wash and went for my walk and picked up some fresh veggies at the store.
One job we have been doing since the new year began is getting rid of empty boxes. Since we have relatives out west and I send them gifts from time to time, I have been saving boxes that are appropriate for mailing. Unfortunately the boxes have greatly outnumbered the gifts. We have weeded out about 50. I had no idea since they are downstairs and out of sight. It's always good to get rid of excess and this has been good.
Have you noticed how prices are going up? We buy cored pineapple and it used to be $2.99 for one pineapple or even 2/ $5. on sale. Then it went up to $4.99 ( in one week) and last week it was $5.49. I don't know if this is a fair price or not since we obviously can't grow pineapples here in the winter. This is not the only price hike, of course. I try never to buy anything that is not on sale but this is a challenge.
If I am able to upload this picture, I took it in 2002 on a visit to the Rockies. I have been missing them today although I wouldn't want to live there in the winter. For one thing, it is way too expensive and I don't imagine the winter driving is a treat!
We have booked a flight to Calgary in June and will see the Rockies again then. I can't wait.
As I can't wait to see you!!
ReplyDeleteYou and Jonathan are related!! He was cleaning like a mad man the other night. Organizing, sorting, boxing up...
Of course I weeded out toys and such, as well!! The kids have stuff that is broken or never gets played with. I have put some away and have organized better. They have birthdays coming up soon.... :-p
January is such a motivating month for clearing out and decluttering, isn't it? What else IS there to do, if it is wet, cold, icy and blowing snow out, right?(we had much the same weather here today, but without the snow at the end...)
ReplyDeleteI had a tough time teaching myself how to load photos (multiple photos, especially)to this site but with a few questions asked of other blogger friends and trying it for myself, I did learn. I don't recall this place being slow, though(360--now THAT is a slow place!)
Are you clicking on the "picture " icon (3rd from the right )at top? Maybe it is just an internet connection glitch for today and things will run more smoothly for you from here on in.
Amanda - Jonathan was always way more organized than anyone else in the family. He got the order genes from both his parents.
ReplyDeleteTina - Yes, today was a great day for doing anything inside. It is still snowing here but lightly. We should get a break for a couple of days. My pictures load far faster on Yahoo but I'll give it another try tomorrow.