Author: thecapeblog

Last time we were in IKEA was March 2015, when we bought the components of a wall unit for the second bedroom.

We went back yesterday for what was touted as a special event.  Unfortunately, the timing didn’t work out for us, although we did get free coffee and candy samples.

We brought home paper napkins, cereal, cardamom crisp rolls, jams, a jar of herring, candy, glögg, a non-BPA food storage set, measuring cups, white wine glasses, a lampshade, a kitchen utility container and of course, cinnamon rolls.

Ron bought a pair of sneakers at the New Balance factory outlet.

We got back in time for Ron to give Robert a lift home from work.

Ron put up the second shower grip bar; I caulked it.  Also trimmed the bottom of the vertical blinds in the kitchen.  Smokey came by around 5:30 and we had to send him home, which I hated to do.

Soup and salad for supper.

Turned the clocks back this morning.

I’ve been hauling around this rotten leg for about a month.

It is still not very wonderful.

I started a new ointment, Mupirocin, and a new antibiotic, clindamycin.

Dr. Knox took the time to call me this morning to explain the course of treatment.  I booked a new appointment with him for next Tuesday, early.  Had to do a little arm-twisting to get on Margaret’s schedule.

I woke up at 8; “kitty” was outside.  Saw him again around 2:30 as I was pulling in to the driveway from running errands.  Caught up with Laura.

Ron called, needed some big trash bags for the bakery.  Dropped off a box of 55 gallon bags; paid too much but I was not up for driving to Job Lot.

Got my new med and more tape at Walgreen’s.  Picked up a couple of groceries at S&S; saw John and Candy.  Heard from Pete the farmer; I can drop by tomorrow for cranberries, so I made a quick run to the transfer station to empty the back of the truck.

Took a ride with Ron to the bank and then to S&S for a Redbox film.  Had forgotten the card eaerlier.

Roasted squash, broccoli and kale.  Squash soup for supper.  Didn’t have the energy to do a salad.

Last night, Ron treated us to pizza and salad.  I could get used to being spoiled in this way.

Yesterday, I put the last 3 bags of (wet) gravel around the lean-to shed and cleaned out the small corner garden by the driveway steps.

Slept a long time last night.  Felt great when I got up this morning.

Today I made a good start on cleaning the garden in front of the fence, got maybe 80% of it done.

Smokey was here keeping me company for a bit.  He slept for 3 hours.

Turkey chili and cheesecake from the bakery for supper.

We (mostly Ron) took out the window air conditioners.

He also filled up the back of the van with returnables, stowed the crutches and walkers in the attic and installed one of the grab bars.

This was after an 8 am dental appointment.

That was good.

He also bought a pair of hideous beer stein vases.  Bad.

I cleaned up the side of the fence garden that faces the house.

Made killer butternut squash soup.

Very few trick or treaters this year; we gave away only 33 pieces of candy.

Started fall cleanup this weekend.  Worked on the corner garden yesterday and started weeding the herb garden today.

We did the Sunday trifecta: laundry, sheets, transfer station.  Stopped at Polar Cave on the way.

Ron put up the shelf (purchased March 21) at the bakery.

Found a good spot on the Falmouth end of 151 for the Ron Beaty sign.  Ron helped stake it, and it looks great.

Burgers, salad and turnip for supper.

P&B’s 23rd anniversary today!

 

 

After cleaning myself up and tending to my wound, I got a flu shot.  Got gas at Cumby’s and a few needed items at Stop & Shop and CVS.

After lunch, I picked up my meds and drove Alpha to work.  Got an oil change and tire rotation for the truck at HyToy.

Got home in time to make baked fish, biscuits and broccoli for supper.

Lifting the cap on charter schools – which certainly are public schools – doesn’t affect Cape Cod, but it would mean everything to the families of the 32,000+ students who are on waiting lists for charter schools.

Unlike traditional public schools, charters are accountable for their financial management and academic performance and can be shut down if they fail.

They can opt for more instructional hours than traditional public schools.

They are managed by a Board of Trustees as opposed to a local School Committee.

Their teachers certainly can opt to belong to a union, although most do not, which puts charter school employee job performance expectations, rewards and consequences on a par with those of us who work in the private sector.

As a parent, grandparent and property owner, I see these differences as advantages to students, families and the community as a whole.

Wound Care Center yesterday.

Today, drove Robert to and from work, donated cat food to the Pantry. They were nice enough to let me take bagels and bread.

Picked up CSA share.

Drove Alpha to her bank; did a short shop with her help (cashier thanked her for packing, said “You’re hired!”); drove to Town Hall so she could vote.

Wound dressing supplies arrived today – talk about service!

Ron brought home a pretty bouquet.

Grilled “manager’s special” chicken, spinach and mashed potatoes for supper.

Dr. Boyle is concerned about the swelling in both legs. I called DVM to see if I should have a higher dose of HCTZ. Need to elevate for longer.

Need to keep the boot on and for the moment, full weight bearing is okay.

Will find out tomorrow if the Wound Center people think more needs to be done. Promised to email the doc with a summary.

I have a prescription for shower bars and a follow-on appointment with Dr. Boyle in two weeks.

After the appointment, we took a spin through Sandwich. Had coffee+ at Cafe Chew, then browsed and purchased at Titcomb’s, after which we stopped briefly at Sandy Neck Beach. Took Old County to Chase Road back to Mashpee. Pretty ride.

We voted at Town Hall – first time Massachusetts has allowed early voting.

Ron cleaned and put the big A/C away.