Homemade detangler was restocked. Pretty easy to make, starting with a tea made from marshmallow root. I think I've been using it for about a year now.
Current crochet blanket. I wanted to use the granny square stripes to use up this yarn, but you can see that the color varies from skein to skein. Oh well. I have one more skein, so I hope it creates the right size. It is a bit larger than my usual lap afghan. It's been a slow project with other work around here.
Our handy-man showed up. Work has begun on the room. Carpet is ripped out (wooden subfloor treated), storage area drywall replaced, and mudded, ceiling light removed and cleaned, and ceiling has a new coat of paint. Much more to do, but making progress.
In the meantime, I started to purge my books (many of these are non-fiction), and filled 2 1/2 boxes so far. I found a file folder container that had about 25 plastic document envelopes (with business card slot). Those went into the donation box as well. I have no idea why we had them.
At about mid-afternoon, I started to get pretty bad sinus pressure. I have not had any sinus issues in years now. I downed four thieves, took a nap (very unusual for me), and made a plan for today. There will be some herbal tea brewing going on. One of our daughter's had a really bad sinus headache last weekend, so I am wondering if it's the seasonal air change or the air itself.
I let my chickens out into their open run mid-morning, and went to take a look-see about 1pm. Sure enough hawk droppings all around the fence, and my ladies were huddled inside behind their feeder. Sigh. The new run is on the to-do list. Weather has been a big issue.
In the midst of purging, I found another journal. Imagine that!! Ha ha ha! My canning journal. Now that it's just the two of us, I do not track what we have in stock. I just go look, as I prepare meal plans. Chalk that up for more grocery list/to-do list scrap paper.
I'm down to purging some manuscript log books (copies of anything I published in the past years), but this is only happening due to the room being repaired and renovated. Otherwise, I don't think I'd be sparked to even look at this stuff. Add to the fact, who wants to leave the house, and leave the handy-man here alone (gotta keep an eye on things).
It's a brisk 25°F this morning, so I don't expect my handy-man too early. My husband forgot to bring home some grocery items, so I'm going to make some changes with dinner, but that's okay too.
Typically, I have a friend make a grave blanket for me to put on my parents graves, but it didn't happen. I am not even sure I can get any there before Christmas as this pace.
Tidbits ~ Work Starts © December 2024 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
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Betsy