Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Tuesday, Some fun things!

     Okay I will finally admit I think Fall is coming. It is very unseasonably cold here and we have already had snow in the Wa ha's.  It is just so early for a cold snap here.  I loves me the heat.

     I also love fall.  The flowers which have been over heated come back to life.  The changing of the leaves is so beautiful.  I love pumpkins, in any form. Plus the garden that you wanted so badly to grow and produce is finally able to be put to bed. (thank goodness). I start to make more soups and stews.  (cheaper and warmer).  We usually take a trip. I always remember that Daughter #3 was born in October.  Oh how we waited for her. After our second daughter Franka died as a baby, we were told not to have any more.  But we got this lovely little copper haired daughter in October about 8 years after her older sister was born.  She is a treasure.  Finally our eldest had a sister. All things that are good in October.

     I get to see my Sissie and Sluggy in less than a week and I am getting so excited.  It is hard to concentrate on what I need to do here.

     I went down and paid the house payment and added an extra $500.00 to the principle.  Since about $1200.00 of our $1580.00 payment goes to principle now, that total will drop.  See side bar if you please. Also if you are saving a penny a day you will need to add $89.58 to your penny bank.  I took all my extra money to put on the house so I will have to squirrel and earn that $89.58 asap.

     I was able to complete all sewing in the shop yesterday, but more came in so I am not out of work completely.

1. shorten sleeves on two mens jackets
2. shorten pants
3. shorten pants add belt loops
4. fix bridesmaid top
5. shorten and steam wedding dress
6. peg two pairs of mens trousers

     The shop was really steady with people in and out yesterday and I did not get done with my list until after 6 p.m. I was fatigued and did not get to the linen closet but that is all right because it means I can take it off the October list.  I'm sneaky that way.I did pick up the vacuum bags.

     My cleaning out the pantry meal today is using up a package of curry mix.  I will add potatoes, carrots, onions and we always have rice as a staple. One more thing out of the cupboard.  Tomorrow it is oyster stew, plus I think I am going to make some kind of pasta up as I need to use up some cheese and all the tomatoes we have frozen and canned.  I will need to run to the store for cottage cheese.  We will see as the littles are coming tomorrow and who knows what I can get done with them.  I plan God laughs.

     But I am flipping my schedule around today and the first thing I am going to do today is CLEAN THE LINEN CLOSET, and maybe go through all the Christmas and birthday closets.  Then I will sew.  IF I start sewing I will not get to other things.  But as I feel caught up except what comes in on a daily basis I can flip the schedule.  So nice don't know how long this will last of if God is getting ready to laugh.

Do you have any fall plans?  Are you making a list or moving things over from September?

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.

Kim

15 comments:

  1. I am so thrilled to see your total mortgage debt so low. Hopefully you can go on your holidays feeling really proud of yourself and what you have achieved.
    J.P. in the UK

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    1. I am so happy about your latest payment getting you closer to the mortgage being paid off! Congrats!

      I hope you are enjoying getting your linen closet done.

      I have tons of errands in another town to run this week. Other that that I am looking forward to having West stay with us for 4 days soon.

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    2. I am getting close, I still have am additional 500 I can out on this month. I will use my 5.00 bill and penny savings if I have to to get this bugger paid.


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  2. Energy audit stuff and fall cleaning got bumped to October.I finished tomato juice today. Have corn in frig to deal with, a bushel of apples (which will make peels and cores for apple butter) for applesauce. Have onions for onion marmalade and need a few red onions for pickling onions. On top of energy audit stuff that needs done before the snow start or freezing temps and the fall cleaning. I'm good, don't need to add anything and we all know something else will pop up that I will have to add to that list LOL

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    1. Good for you getting things done. I will be using up two large bags of marinara sauce on my lasagna and stuffed shells today!

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  3. My goodness the end is definitely in sight for paying off the house. You have worked so hard and should be so proud. That is quite an accomplishment.
    I am looking forward to those comfort foods of fall and winter - however I do not look forward to snow and frigid temps. We are still breaking records for heat as of today - but the weekend looks to be much cooler.
    You are just getting so much done.
    Blessings.

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    1. I know it is close , but still feels so far. I am tired of the drive and stress, it will be nice to have it finally done.

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  4. Look at you!
    Yay!
    And yes. Fall is lovely for so many reasons.
    I am happy to see you were blessed with that sweet October baby after what must have been a horrible loss. Hugs, my friend.

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    1. I tell you Billie, I just prayed for a little girl with a certain color of red hair and I got her and on top of that it was curly! What a gift. Happy Fall to you.

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  5. What a blessing that October baby must have been to you! Of course, I am sure she was/is a blessing regardless, but a blessing after a loss is especially sweet. You never take a baby for granted after a loss. Happy birthday to your girl!

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    1. That is so true. I remember when I went into labor with her, I had set up nothing and bought nothing. I called a friend of mine who had had twins a boy and a girl and asked her to send an outfit for each to the hospital so I could take the baby home. She sent a boy and a girl newborn sleeper. I was terrified to buy anything. Funny memory.

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  6. You're getting that mortgage down! My sister was an October baby, 20 months after I was born. Funny how I did not see my new sibling as a blessing! Still waiting for Fall to arrive. 94 degrees here today, setting a record.

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    1. Our daughters birthday is October 19th all great things come in October. Now call that sister and apologize.

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  7. The mortgage is going down down down. Your efforts truly are remarkable. Enjoy your final planning before the trip/

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