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.

Some Quiet Time

Bohemian Rhapsody on ukelele (amazing)

My bladder woke me THREE times during the night, so with that broken sleep, I didn’t wake until 7.30am.

Out of bed at 10am to play with Harley.

Before Adoring Husband left for golf, I decided to go for a ride and grab some leeks, some berries, a coffee and a few other bits and pieces.

I planned on stopping at the local take away, for the first time in 2 years, to grab some grilled fish for lunch and wouldn’t you know it … “closed on 18th for a family wedding” … typical.

It was only short, but I enjoyed the ride and by the time I arrived home, AH had already left for golf.

BGWLBH had left for work at 7.30am, so I had the day to myself.

I sat down with my lunch to watch a fluffy Foxtel movie, followed by my quiz shows, but in the middle I had to prep dinner and put it in the oven.

I browned some lamb chump chops, and layered them in the Dutch oven with sliced leeks, whole tinned tomatoes, chicken stock and 2 of the tomato tins filled with water, rice, salt and pepper.

In the oven at 170°C for two hours, stirring once at the 90 minute mark.

The meat is beautifully melt in your mouth tender and the bursts of sweet and tart tomatoes with every mouthful - delicious.

It’s one of AH’s favourites and he’s having some leftovers for dinner tomorrow instead of his usual chicken wings.

I froze two large containers of leftovers for another night.

AH and I have been watching the lead up to the US Open golf and coverage started at 8.30pm - unfortunately, a pea souper of a fog rolled in and they’ve suspended play because the players can’t see where their balls are landing!

Bugger 😳

So I guess I’ll grab some sleep and when my bladder wakes me, I’ll turn on the telly and see where they’re up to.

Nite all.

Origin Win

Awake at 6am.

Out of bed at 8am.

Driving into the Bay at 10am.

A big food shop, appointments, fuelling up, adding to the storage shed and home just after 3pm.

Unpacking the groceries and cooking chicken saltimbocca with potato and sweet potato mash, snow peas and green beans for dinner.

Preparing a nibbles plate with cabana, cheese, dip, pickled onions, crackers and chips for the footy.

Watching the lead up to the US Open golf until the State of Origin started.

Half time, NSW lead QLD 12-8.

Full time, QLD with a convincing win 44-24.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!

Before the match AND at half time, I was not feeling confident, so I was pleasantly surprised when QLD found their mojo after half time and provided an impressive win.

The US Open golf is on this weekend.

Wimbledon starts the following weekend.

I’m excited.

Now it’s time to sleep.

Nite all.

Kitchen Marathon

Awake at 7.30am.

Out of bed at 10am.

Adoring Husband had already left for golf. BGWLBH was emptying the dishwasher.

I played with Harley for 30 minutes.

I made myself presentable for going out in public and rode my trike to the shops where I bought enough meat for a marathon in the kitchen, some goodies for BGWLBH, some vegetables, some cheesecake ingredients and a coffee for me.

Of course, upon my return home, I headed straight for the kitchen and made -

• 24 sausage rolls
• 8 meals of spaghetti bolognese sauce
• 4 meals of creamy chicken shepherds pie
• 4 meals of chilly chicken to be served with pasta

I had planned on doing curried chicken and vegetables, but I ran out of space in the freezer, so I need to do a reorganisation of freezer drawers before my next cook up - tomorrow or Thursday.

I also plan on doing Mongolian Lamb with Leek and Rice for tomorrow nights dinner.

My Apple Watch tells me that I did 5000 steps today! Most of that was in the kitchen!

AH and BGWLBH selected sausage rolls for their dinner, so now I only have 12 left (they are small sausage rolls - about half the size of the ones from the bakery). I had one of them.

I have to say, that after the trike ride and four hours in the kitchen, I am exhausted!

So it’s sleep time for me.

Nite all.