Well, Pop was sleeping when we got there with his birthday cake last weekend. We gave it to the staff, and it was supposed to be served at dinner, with everyone being told it was Tom's birthday.
Oh well.
We won't be going to see him this weekend, as we have to prepare for a short get away for the 4th.
We went to our first estate sale yesterday. It was just a fluke that a Facebook friend of mine posted something about it on line, and I looked at the pictures of what was being sold.
I spotted some pewter plates, and I have wanted a small set of those for DECADES for those special occasions when I do Renaissance or medieval style cooking, like for my Yuletide dinner.
There was also a vast array of other vintage dishware, glassware, and pottery. Pottery goblets would be cool for Yule, too, I thought!
So, Dave agreed to go, and we got up yesterday and were there in line by 8:45 am. It was hot out, but there was a nice breeze, and as the line moved, I just stayed in the shade.
Once we got inside, I went right to the pewter plates, because I recognized the lay out of the house from the pictures I had seen, and there they were!
The price was right, so I got 4 small plates at $3 each, and 4 dinner plates at $6 each.
They're REALLY heavy, and I have researched the makers mark and design on line, and I got them for a song. Most of what I found on line was sets of 8 dinner plates for well over $100.
I was so excited! Now, all I need for my Yule table is some suitably rustic flatware of some kind. My fun "bubbles" pattern stainless doesn't really fit, HAHA!
Then, we worked our way through the house, which was STUFFED FULL of antiques to drool over. Art deco cabinets, bar, and vanity. SO pretty.... and I also picked up a set of 4 pottery goblets, and a couple of cordial glasses that will be perfect for limoncello.
I had a pottery plate in my hands, too, but I eventually had to put it down because I couldn't carry it and the goblets.
Dave offered to take me back today, when everything that's left will be 50% off the marked price. I am considering it! Just a quick breeze through to see if anything of interest is left.
He bought himself a cool straw fedora, but when he wore it yesterday, it fell apart. Dry rot. OH well.
After the estate sale, we finished our errands that didn't get done Friday because it was 100 degrees out, and then Dave dropped me off at home to do my chores, while he ran to his office to pick up some cardboard he had at his desk to be recycled.
Then, we went out again to check out a cool place called "Dead Peoples' Stuff" which is basically fixtures and such from old houses.
We have an old house, and had bought a pair of craftsman style windows there a few years ago when we had the house painted.
We just browsed around, and said ooh and ahh at the cool stuff we can't afford. It was fun, in its way.
Home again to relax for a while, tuned in to the Cubs game, and then we got the grill going.
I cooked brats for dinner, and also grilled some chicken legs and pork chops.
It was 100 degrees again, so that was difficult work, with lots of coming inside to try to cool off. I am pleased to say that I did NOT get a "heat headache," the weird kind of migraine that I tend to get when I am over heated.
All in all, it was a great day, though the errand running in Saturday traffic kind of sucked.
The past week was good for me at work, in that it was quiet. A couple of the most disruptive people were on vacation-- one for the whole week, one for most of it-- and the other loud person was sick most of the week!
I hate to say it, but I was in heaven! It was delightful.
We also had a staff meeting, and found out that we are getting a 2% raise this year, same as last year. Last year, our checks got smaller with that small of a raise, due to changing tax structures. Great!!
I am still considering getting the hell out next year. Still waiting to see what positive changes may come about with the departure of the director who had a vendetta against me.
Next week is a short one, with a holiday on Thursday, and we both took a floating holiday on Friday to make a long weekend of it.
Today, Dave has some major chores to do around the house. He has some pruning to do outside.
He cleans the stove, and hands-and-knees-cleans the bathroom floor, every few months, and it's time.
I have a few meal prep projects to do, and want to finish up laundry, including the sheets that are on the futon.
It's not supposed to be as hot now for a few days, so that's a welcome respite. The doors are open this morning, and, even though it's 94% humidity, it's only 75, and the breeze is actually pleasant.
Dave sees his new psychotherapist tomorrow for the first time. We have been waiting for this appointment for what feels like EVER.
He really needs some talk therapy, not just drugs, to help him with his issues.
I have my monthly injection on Tuesday, and then, in a week or so, Dave has his follow up with his Ear, Nose, and Throat doc.
He's doing a LOT better on the new prescription reflux medication, and may not need that head/sinus CT scan after all. It's strange that his sneezing was causing nausea due to acid reflux, and not due to a cranial/sinus nerve issue, but we'll take it!!
They may still want to do a sleep study, though, to check for apnea.
His leg, that he injured a while back, still has a big bump on it, but the bruising and pain are all gone.
I've been up for hours, but Dave is still in bed.
The neighbors around us are out working in their yards already, though, trying to beat the heat. They're making a lot of noise, so I imagine Dave is awake, but just lounging.
I don't think we're doing yard work today, aside from Dave doing that pruning he wants to do.
The mowing will probably happen during the evenings this week, when the sun is no longer on our yard.
I am off to the shower. Enjoy your Sunday!
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