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I’m thinking about changing the layout again. But I don’t know if I want to do the searching or just make my own html. We’ll see.

Do you know what I did yesterday?!?! I moved the microwave that hasn’t left its spot for 8-9 years. Its such a pain in the ass it takes two people to get it out of the wall cupboard. So once I moved/cleaned it I decided that I kinda liked the space it created so I shoved it next to the refrigerator and moved the booze in the vacated space. I actually really like it. Then because I was doing that I started to clean drawers and other cupboards first was the “Tupperware” drawer and corresponding lids. You will be so proud of me… I threw away any lids that didn’t have a container. It sounds weird but it was a little scary. For anyone who saves anything (i.e. hoarder, junk bug) for the “just in case” or “you never know when you’re gonna need it” moment, this has been a big goddamn deal. And I didn’t even pull it out of the garbage to double check. Granted I went through it with a fine tooth comb (4X) before I got to the bin stage. But I did it! Then of course by doing that 7 other cupboards got a thorough going over. And now there is only 2 left !

Oh its been decided, with my minimum input, or maybe I should say I’ve been nominated to hold thanksgiving at my house this year. But if you know me then you know I’m not terribly disappointed either. And we pretty much have it planned out. Which is weird but exciting too. So it turns out that all this mad crazy cleaning is for a good reason.

But the refrigerator and oven still needs a good scrubbin. Hopefully I’ll get to that today. Fingers crossed

rant

Does anyone else get grumpy when people don’t take care of their animals? Whether it is out right abuse or casual disregard. It always pisses me off. Maybe I’m just expecting too much of people. To love their animals the same way I do. Granted I really love my furry kids but I’m not crazy about it, I think. Fanatical I’m not. But worried I am. Don’t you think that a full sized dog about 10 years old, who is over weight and has major joint problems should go on a diet? At least be put on food that is for older dogs. But he is cast aside. It makes me so angry, he is such a good boy. Loves to go on rides but can’t anymore because of his arthritis. Gods know they can put money out for material things but when it comes to the animals its like they are second class citizens. Suppose I should quit this it only angers me and puts me off for the entire day. GGAAAAAAAAHH!!!!

This has been one of the best weeks this year. Besides the week i quit my job for a life at home, of course.

Sunday we got Apples and have been drying them all week in the food dehydrator. Some plain but some with cinnamon and sugar. Putting them in jars to share. Ah fall. Pumpkin pies are next. Gluten free of course. Did I mention that I make a mean Pie?

Tuesday we awoke to the first hard frost. Actually it was a freeze and I posted the pictures to prove it. Ah Halloween. Including the preparation of said night. All the pumpkin carving and setting up of the luminaries. Even making the cider early so it could simmer for the right amount of time to warm up my cold trick or treaters. Things were wonderful, the yard was alight and the little ones were a little taken aback by the over the top makeup. It made my heart swell. Friends and family all stopped by to “sample” the cider and get cozy before having to get out into the cold air.

With knowing that L had a week or so of vacation planned and that she hadn’t seen the ocean since her 6 year old was in-utero. The chance was seized on a childless day. L stayed the night so we could leave early on Wednesday. We got out of the house a little bit after 5am. Cooler packed and car full of gas we headed over the river and through the woods but not to grandmothers house. The ocean beckoned. We got there quite early 9:30 or so. I have a lead foot. It also helps that neither one of us likes to stop unless absolutely necessary. So once we arrived the entire day was spent beach combing tearing up the sand we even got to nap for an hour or so. We stayed for the sunset even tho we couldn’t see it due to the clouds. The sand and sea turned that shade of slate that only happens at the shore and we headed home. At the top of the pass we encountered flurries and my day was complete. Sand, sea and snow~~ perfect. As for L, I’ve never seen her so relaxed and unworried. If I could do that for her every day, I would.

Thursday I was awoken with the promise of snow. granted it didn’t stick but the falling made me happy.

Today, well today I picked up the film that was dropped off last week. I had been hoping that there were a few with my little man, Spector
in them. I was not disappointed. We got him messing with Scott and a mask, in the cupboard, in a paper sack, laying on a pile of dirty clothes and looking pissed off that we were taking a photo of him. I was so worried that we had found all the photos but I am so happy to have a few more. We even have a few of the girls when they were young and svelte. I’ll post ‘em later in the photo blog thingy.

So that’s been my week. Cool eh?