I was still up when my daughter started her work day at 5 AM. We sent our good mornings by text, then chatted about the weekend get together, she sent me some photos of a renovation project she has been working on – our usual banter while most people are still sleeping or just rising. The wind was picking up, snow was falling, and my prediction that hydro would go off happened. After lighting a small fire (for the mouthy bird’s sake), the beasts and I headed back to bed. Some cleanup was left to do, but would be impossible without water. It set the day’s tone; I spent most of it snoozing off and on. I’m not sure when the electricity came back, but it was there when we finally stumbled out to the kitchen, me for coffee and them for outside duty. By this time it was past 3 PM, and I had energy again!
There is an extra stand-alone cupboard in my dining area where the large bowls, jars and containers, and fancy serving dishes used for guests are stored. I imagine most homes have a similar setup; you know what I mean. Things that are not used day to day. That cupboard beats the heck out of getting on hands and knees to maneuver them from the bottom of the regular kitchen cabinets, or having to climb on a collapsible ladder to lift them from the highest shelves, those shelves we only see for spring cleaning and family gatherings. Staring into it, I realized how much STUFF is crammed in there. If ever I decide to downsize, I’m in trouble! Either that or I could have a yard sale and probably pay my first few months’ mortgage on the new place.
I managed to get everything back into it, then packaged and labeled left overs which I popped into the freezer, getting it all done just as the hockey game started. The bird cage was rolled over beside me so that Pistache could preen and learn new words as I vocalized the play by play of our team losing. The beasts came to my chair randomly for their cuddling and neck scratches. Yes, there is a special leather, rocking type chair used for hockey viewing in this house; it sits square in front of the screen with a handy table for coffee, wine or whatever within arm’s reach. I believe, and most guests would too, that it is the most comfortable piece of furniture in the whole place.
I was up early making Christmas stew (requested by a friend for his birthday gift), Karen should be on her way home, and soon it is off to the job this afternoon. My back is already protesting, but someone suggested that the massive quantities of Tylenol I have been consuming could very well be the cause of this new rash. Have you ever heard the like? Anyway, I’ll see if I can make it through the shift without this time.
I need to get a move on, so will send you out SMILES, wishing you a sunny day with that!
LUV FROM THE BUSH IN QUEBEC
Tales from the Bush in Quebec 