Weekend

 The golfer and his youngest son got caught in the latest snow storm and ended up getting a hotel for the night.  They then picked up sons friend so they could go swimming. At least the kids had fun. Today has been cold due to the wind and now the clouds are coming in for round two. I hope the boys hockey games have been cancelled for the weekend, otherwise the golfer may be spending another night or two in a hotel. I am so over these storms. It’s been one after another since way before Christmas. We cannot even get to the dog yard as the drifts are too high. Enough being cranky.


Not doing much. Reading Alexander McCall Smiths book called From Far Away. It is one of the #1 Ladies Detective Agency. It takes place in Botswana. Usually I enjoy those books, but find the sentences in this one are stilted. I will read it though


Housework has been, dishes, cleaning carpets, vacuuming, dusting and I “Spring” cleaned my bedroom. I still need someone to help me move my bed so I can clean good under it. I started on the hallway and closet by the door. I still need to wash walls, baseboards and wash the floor. On Monday I will continue with that


 Not sure what I’ll do tomorrow, maybe work on my valentines project. I cannot post  pictures right now.



The first hearts are ready. The second is my ORT jar. (Old Ratty Threads). My daughter made the jar in her pottery class.

I am up to 16 no spend days. 

Jean


Comments

  1. JackieJanuary 17, 2026 at 7:59 PM

    Doing well with your no spend days Jean. Me not so much, but I am hoping that changes over the next few weeks. Love your hearts, so pretty.

    God bless.

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  2. The Seventies and BeyondJanuary 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks Jackie. I like your posts on how you put $10 to good use. Think I will try it. Jean

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  3. BlessJanuary 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM

    Sounds like you are busy and getting things done. Well done on the no spend days. :)

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