today held so so many great moments:
My car started first try. Didn’t go anywhere but hope it will do the same for work tomorrow.
My Uncle Bryan picked me as his phone a person per day person and we had a lovely chat. He and Auntie Lynne really have developed quite a life in Blind Bay and seem to be contributing a great deal to the community as well. It was nice to catch up although I was nervous when I saw him calling as I was afraid it was to deliver bad news. When I saw his name on the caller ID it flashed through my mind that something had happened to my Mom, his sister. That speaks to the fact that we do not talk enough!
I finished the cat puzzle which was decidedly harder than the stack of books and also completed the second season of S.H.I.E.L.D. They sure pack in the episodes, 22 in that season! I am really quite hooked although some things bug me. It is much easier to be critical when watching them one after the other.
Was glad to hear that Colleen and Mike are doing alright as Oregon was hit with an ice storm and the power and services are out indefinitely. She came on WhatsApp and left our group a message. They have gas heat and stove so that helps. And a freezer that is thawing so are using up its contents. It reminded me of 1997 when it hit Salt Spring. Jake and I were lucky to have had a wood stove for heat and cooking.
When I was sorting the cupboards I came across a bag of cornmeal and had a craving so I made my recipe for cornbread that I used to make every morning at my restaurant. It went very well with soup and was a hit. It had been a long time since I had made it and it gave me all the feels and memories.
I finally decided to get something more of the renovation done and was varethaning my countertop by the door when there was a knock. It was my other friend Diane and she was dropping off a Valentine gift. We had a quick chat and I showed her my projects. It was nice to have someone who had seen the before get to see it in real life. I love the rock she painted me. I sent her home with cornbread and a cupcake. We had a good talk about our situation and are going to be each other’s Covid person. She has been struggling with working from home for so long. We both love scrabble and other games and I look forward to spending time with her, playing and crafting.
I finished painting the lower cupboards and swapped out the doors and I must say it looks even better than I hoped. Still a couple more coats on the counter top to go but a huge improvement. I also swapped out the light above the sink with one I picked up new at a garage sale. It may have been sold because it takes GU10 bulbs… I will have to pick some up to see how it looks lit. There is still so much to do; painting all the white bits including the sliding doors and trimming the window and all but the improvement is incredible. I am still on the watch for a more modern ceiling fan.
I have been enjoying some newish friends on Facebook as they keep referring to things that I love and I feel as though i have found my clan. Today was a reference to one of my favourite shows ever, Red Dwarf and as I said to them, I love it so much I bought the shirt
So, although Uncle Bryan’s call and a few texts with Rae-Anne was the extent of my ‘family’ connection on this Family Day stat, I have had a most lovely and full day, all in all.
triumphgal 