Nothing Changed

For the first time in 2 yrs, I ordered grilled fish and chips from our local takeaway. 

Nothing has changed.

The fish (cod) was small and over cooked. The chips had the potential to be amazing, but they were so dry, I needed tomato sauce to be able to swallow them.

I won’t go there again.

It was another late start for me this morning. I didn’t even wake up until 8.30am, rolled out of bed at 10am, had a shower, played with Harley for 30 minutes and took myself for a short ride.

Adoring Husband wanted fish and chips for lunch, BGWLBH had a request from the supermarket and I needed some feta cheese for dinner and some Double Sarsaparilla.

I was only gone for 45 minutes, but I did enjoy my ride. I dropped a Grandma cup into The Motivator’s house. She was out, but her other half was at home to accept it.

I love my trike.

The man who owns the takeaway shop even admired it today and enquired how I felt about it.

After I arrived home, I watched an enjoyable fluffy Netflix movie.

Dinner was crumbed chicken from my freezer stash, garden salad and a baked sweet potato with creamed feta, avocado, pine nuts and a honey, lemon, cranberry, chilly drizzle sauce.

It must have been well received because the plates were left bare.

I came straight to bed after dinner.

Feeling a touch weary.

Nite all.

Coupla Dayz

On Monday, I drove into the Bay with BGWLBH.

She had a hair appointment early and we left soon after that.

I followed her around while she art and craft shopped, I did some groceries, lotto, bakery and we returned home much earlier than usual.

Chicken and vegetable volcanos out of the freezer for dinner.

Early to bed.

Today was a much later start to the day. Well after 10am.

I played with Harley, chatted with BGWLBH, made breakfast, watched Great Pottery Throw Down, added some more to a bracelet I’m making, thought about going for a ride and then thought about what to have for dinner - outcome - tacos. Taco Tuesday!

No ride.

My gut issues have been bad today. Not happy Jan.

I think I’m ready to sleep now.

Nite all.

Time Thief

My big plan for the day, was to visit The Gypsy, who is house and pet sitting just around the corner.

So after playing with Harley, I hopped on my trike and rode to the house, arriving at 10.20am.

We talked and talked and talked and talked and talked and talked.

At what we thought was 1.30pm, I received a text from BGWLBH about dinner, but I looked closer and realised that it was 3.20pm!!!

Five hours had passed.

Sitting on the top verandah overlooking the river. Lots of tall trees in the foreground. Blue skies. Birds singing. A cooling breeze.

It was lovely.

I was home by 3.50pm and because it was ‘spaghetti Sunday’, I began preparing dinner. It was ready by 4.30pm so we were all sated very early in the evening.

There were three games of football to watch and Farmer Wants a Wife. Thank goodness, my tipping improved with three out of three correct for the day.

It’s time for me to sleep now. I am tired.

Nite all.

Beyond Tired

Knowing that my alarm was set for 5am, I was ready to sleep at 9.30pm, which would give me 7.5 hours of sleep to help me power through a morning at the markets.

My brain decided that 12.30am was a much better time to fall asleep.

My brain also decided that 4am was a much better time to wake up.

So much for powering through the markets!

Between the three of us, we were all set up by 7am and Adoring Husband toddled off to get us some jumbo coffees.

I made a profit of $110.50, which is pretty good because I’m practically giving away old shop stock.

$23 wine glass coolers for $5.

$37 wine bottle coolers for $10.

$15 Snap jewellery for $5.

$6 snap buttons for $3 and $4.

$49 glass starfish for $10.

$40 travel journals for $10.

$109 handbag for $40.

$60 handbag for $20.

Oh and pre-loved clothing for $5.

Etc etc etc

It was a great day for reconnecting with old customers and with locals not seen for years, a lot asking if I’d consider opening another shop in town.

I’d love to, but the costs involved might be beyond my means. Rents have doubled, shipping costs have risen dramatically, stock prices have increased and I have very few shop fittings remaining in my possession. 

At my age, I’m not sure that I can make that kind of financial, physical, mental and emotional commitment. As long as there are that many doubts, it’s probably not feasible.

We were home by midday, unpacked the cars, rehomed everything and parked our butts in the lounge room.

I dozed on and off all afternoon.

Prawn Laksa for ‘fend for yourself’ dinner.

It’s Super Saturday for NRL footy. I, along with everybody else, am doing poorly in the footy tipping.

Now I need to sleep.

Nite all.

In Preparation

Awake at 7am.

Watched US Open golf.

Out of bed at 10am.

Played with Harley.

Prepped for the markets tomorrow.

Found the card reader, cash tin and the book.

Priced the jewellery.

Selected all the stock that I want to sell.

Scarves, jewellery (new, pre-loved and hand crafted), handbags, snap jewellery, coffee mugs, pre-loved clothing, wine coolers, glassware and more.

Adoring Husband has filled the trailer with the gazebo, folding tables and chairs. Most of my stock is in BGWLBH’s car and some in AH’s.

I have to wake at 5am for a 6am departure, so it’s time for me to sleep.

Nite all.