Wednesday

 Work was fine yesterday, boss gave me another compliment.  That is very unusual for her but I'll take it.  I was working hard at the time.  

Speaking of work I forgot to check my bank.  Yup, pay is there.  Did up the budget.  I have "enough" for food, bills, etc.  

Speaking of food I am giving the cats a little more dry food as animals need more calories in cold weather and some of them like to spend a lot of time out in the backyard.  I also put filtered water in their water bowls they like that.  I notice them drinking more when I do that.  That is good.  

I was going to wrap the faucets today but apparently I have to cut off the water and drain the  pipes first, so that will happen tomorrow morning.  

The thrift shop is great but sometimes the clothes can be a little whiffy, just a little stale smelling.  So I use the laundry sanitizer which of course I "have" to do.  And detergent, of course.  I am going to do my next load of clothes with some baking soda, a load with just baking soda, borax, washing soda, detergent.  Two loads basically.  Then I think everything will be good to go in my closet.  

I can't say enough about my laundry combo when Ron was alive, any stain you can imagine, BO, urine, feces, cat puke, all of it came right out.  My secret recipe: 1/4 c each borax, washing soda, baking soda, Tide pods to cover the load (3 for a big one which it usually was), let it soak (one hour on my washer) the run it as a standard "Heavy duty" load and it all came right out.  I always did a second rinse as well.  

Speaking of washing I need to take a shower.  

[later]

I went to 2 grocery stores today.  First I have to talk about the coat.  I bought a white puffer coat from Amazon this summer during Prime Day.  It was only $20.  However, it didn't pack well in my bag, got dirty easily, and was not water resistant.  I had a miserable day chilled to the bone one day when a cold front came in with a heavy rain.  So I have wanted  to donate it.   It is very warm, though.  

I put 2 Scripture booklets in it, one English, one Spanish.  I pinned a note on it "Free/God Bless" and prepared to take it with me to the bus stop.  But God sent a nice lady who gave me a ride to the bus stop.  I had no problem getting in the car with her she was a nice Spanish lady.  I managed to convey I wanted the bus stop and she got it.  

I left the coat on the bench.  It was gone when I came back.  

I took lots of candy with Scripture booklets they were a big hit with everyone.  I went to the Kroger first, I figured they had the best odds of ham.  And all the store managers were hovering around a woman who was clearly with the district or corporate, Someone Important at any rate.  I walked right up and asked where I could find the ham and one manager took me.  However I found a much nicer and tastier ham in the discount meat bin, $5 for almost 3 pounds.  I ate some for lunch it is good.  I got that (I have to eat it by tomorrow) and a traditional ham slice with the bone in it for actual Christmas day.  I got some tea and a few other things, and left.  

I rode to the other grocery store, the one nearer my home.  It was mayhem.  Winter Storm + School break + Christmas combined to make a perfect storm.  I called my cab driver buddy, who said he could get me in an hour.  And boy I needed all that time.  I got 2 cases of water because I will not have water for a few days and it's always a good idea to have some on hand, no ham to be found, already had cheese, did get some salad mix and a coleslaw kit that looks interesting.  Cream cheese, blackberries, caramels to hand out, etc.  

I just had enough time to drink a soda before my buddy showed up.  I overpaid him but it is Christmas and he's the guy who helps me take my cats to the vet.  I don't forget things like that.  

Got home, put it all away.  Now I need to do dishes tonight.  

That's it for now.