Shopping

Today was the day I went shopping !!  Out of all the females in my family, I am the only one that does NOT like to shop !  However I had gift cards to use.......and I haven't had a new winter coat in 15 years +  I can't remember how long ago I bought the coat which I have loved wearing.  It is so worn at the sleeves etc, it looks dirty.  So off I went .......

On Tuesday ED decided she needed a new bed as hers was 24 years old. Initially she was going to go to Leon's but I said, no - Let's go to Sleep Country. It took quite a while because  there were  several beds/ firmness she tried out. There was no pressure from the salesman and she got a heck of a deal !! The bed is to arrive on Friday. I treated her to lunch at  our favourite Vietnamese restaurant. I had ,earlier in the winter ,said not to let me go another season without buying a new coat ! So she said she'd pick me up today at 10:00........and she did !!

Found a coat by Anne Klein, a white long sweater, a blue long top, a white blouse, and a pair of socks !! For only $8.33 out of pocket ! Then we trundled over to Michaels and I bought 3 different lots of wool for poncho/shawls. I still have money left on my gift card ! Then to the bank and onto Superstore for bread etc. Picked up a few things that were on sale. Can't pass up a sale when you have the money !

The first two rows are joined together and they do look lovely. I've started a poncho for me with the factory mill ends wool to try out the pattern. It's a dusty blue with some flecks of red.  I finally figured out the proper colour of the tartan shawl - Heather !! I can hardly wait to wear it to school.

Tuesday we had BLT's. YS came home earlier than I expected because he said he was sooo bored. Last night we had small steaks and tonight  one of our favourites, creamed turkey on toast.  I tried Jamie Oliver's Brussel Sprouts recipe and it was quite good. YS really liked it so I'll make it again.We still have loads of turkey , cheeses and veggies to use up. In fact we haven't touched the cheese at all. I find every year we eat less and less. And not just us old people, which is a good thing !

I actually slept in til near 7 this morning.  I think knowing that I have a whole other  week to relax is quite freeing.  I just saw a. Poncho on the tv and know I have one nearly identical. Now what have I done with it ?/ Guess I'll hunt for it tomorrow !! It gets quite cool in some of the classrooms at school.

Now that everything is pretty well over- we don't go out for New Year's at all; in fact I think we are babysitting, I need to make a list of things that need doing.  I'l do that tomorrow morning.