Tuesday, March 3, 2026

A fresh new day

 The temperatures have gone up above freezing again! It's a bit sunny and cloudy today. I find my mood and energy level improving by the day. 

I put my big red boots on and took the pup for a good vigorous hike up the road. The boots are heavier, but have much better support than my slipons. It makes a big difference in the planter faciitis.  The chickadees are singing their spring songs today. The squirrels are chasing each other around the woods. Tomorrow is looking even warmer!

When we came back I hauled out the vacuum and replaced the filters that FINALLY came in. I don't know if I mentioned this previously, but our local vacuum shop can't get parts or filters for Bissel products anymore. I guess they are meant to be disposable, kind of like our printers. Well, as much as I HATE shopping Amazon, they do have my filters. It just takes awhile to get them.

The propane truck came to top us up today. I was some relieved. I worried about getting low while our lane was a slush pit. Hopefully this will be our last delivery of the season. Now that we have the wood burner hooked up again we can keep the house cozy in the shoulder season.

I have the baby sweater pattern firmly stuck in my head now, so beavering away at that this afternoon.

Some completed projects

A Jenn Steingass sweater for Moi


Paper Doll sweater for the grandie, pattern purchases aid UNICEF







I love having fresh flowers in the house







9 comments:

  1. Very impressed with the sweaters. Very. I have been out trying to catch the chickadees singing 'Hey Sweetie". So far, just got scolded.

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  2. Our walk today was pretty good. I hope we have even better weather tomorrow.

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  3. You definitely kept busy. We are looking forward to seeing the nicer weather as well.
    Stay Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  4. Do you have custom orthotics? Those "cured" my plantar fascitis (along with icing). And I mean for about 30 years at least, when it was its worst. If I take them out for any period of time, I know it!

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    1. I wear a custom Birkenstock. I need one for my left boot and sneaker but they cost over $300, which is out of my range at the moment.

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  5. I was happy to get propane the other day.

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  6. My niece always has fresh flowers on her table, and i is so nice!! And such a nice thing to do for yourself

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    1. My sweetheart often brings me flowers, as does my eldest daughter. The white amaryllis is one I grew myself. This bouquet I spied in the grocery store and HAD to have it.

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  7. Lovely knitting, and gorgeous flowers. I can almost smell them!

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