05-29-21 Windows and walks
Leg ached this morning so I got up and moving early. Got outside and gathered all the branches and leaves and dead hedge bits because Keri was coming to bring it all to the transfer station. She is so kind. Danny arrived not long after and we got to work on the window trim in the kitchen. It took a bit to get him to understand my vision and that I had just the right amount of material that I painted to be ready. Unfortunately the second piece he cut wrong and towards the end I had to run to Home Depot for more. They didn’t have any so I had to improvise. He agreed when we were done that it was nothing like he would have done but it worked well. We made a plan to work on my bathroom together either the 5th or 19th of June. I can’t wait.
I really am so very happy with the result.
Next I went to grab Rae, and let Roger know I didn’t need his help with the window or the yard waste. She and I went to Kimberley to check out my client’s establishments. First stop was Grist & Mash. We met Thomas and then in came one of the owners, Natalie. With masks on she said I reminded her of their bookkeeper Marnée. We all had a good laugh when I revealed myself as we had only met once by Zoom and then by phone and email since. She gave us a tour and I am impressed that they hand can all their beer. I suppose everyone does that but I had never stopped to think about it before.
We wandered the Platzl heading up to Earth’s Own Naturals where I met the lovely crew on staff and picked up some edibles and capsules. In the platzl I saw an ebike that really interested me. I think I will wait to see what happens with my back/legs before purchasing but I will know what I want when the time comes. There is a super cool store full of treasures in what was the Kimberley Hotel back in the day called The Old Crow. I could wander there for days and not see it all. We also stopped at this incredible cake and chocolate shop, Grow where I picked up some delicious treats and Rae bought us a nummy piece of cake that we sat and shared before heading home.
Dropped Rae off and came home to install the repurposed anchor hook for my garden hose. I also rolled out the bamboo Fence along the back. It needs proper support so I will see what it looks like in the morning. The neighbour back there said he is putting up a fence anyway. He seems quite talk downish.
Dinner turned out delicious, almond crusted pork. Mmmmmmmm. I was aching so when I was done I had a gummy and a crown & coke and settled to watch odd choices on Netflix while working on the Marvel puzzle. The One is a great premise strangely executed. Master of None is amusing. I heard Missy having a moment outside. Cats are so odd.
It was a great day. I liked getting things done, getting out in the sun and spending time with Rae. The only negative was when I tried out the size of an e-bike and when I tried to step off it I tweaked myself somehow and almost fell over. Now my left knee hurts as well. Sigh. It is now May 30th which is my friend Nigel’s 65th birthday. I wish I was in the UK to celebrate with them. Cheers to you, my friend!
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