Thursday morning I walked to the pond and visited with a little frog who studied me, see him there? while the turtles swam away and the other excitable frogs screamed and leapt into the water.
Home to find that the last few sunny days have woken up the zinnias again and given me a few more
And since Jeff was scheduled to deliver my Misfits late morning I put out the returns
The smell of organic produce delivered quickly after picking, and the textures, all different, all lovely. These yellow potatoes make the best roast dice.
I did a meditation online Thursday evening as a good way to mark the day, and I think I'll resume my practice. I hope it will help me cope with anxiety.
I got the news about the new heat pump, and it will be well into five figures, pretty much as expected. So I'll have to get that $$ ($$$) organized.
I have choices of what level of quality I can go for. Partly it's a choice of what I can afford, partly it's about what level is warranted in that old and mediocre building. No point sewing diamond buttons on ragged pants.
But my main concern is that Handsome Son have a reliable heat source in winter now that the fireplace is sealed.
Aside from that, Mrs Lincoln..
Happy day everyone. Meditate. Let's remember we're not helpless. Fight back. Don't give in ahead of time, sez Ted and Big Ursy.
Good advice from Ted and Big Ursy. I enjoy seeing what you have in your box. Cleaning and prepping everything is always a good idea. A lot of work but smooths the way. We had to get a new heat pump a couple of years back. Remember the expense well. Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I don't like the prep but it's more fun cooking when it's done. Enjoy your weekend.
DeleteI always enjoy your Misfits feast photos. Good luck deciding on the heat pump. I’d have a difficult time; I think diamond buttons and ragged pants are a great combination.
ReplyDeleteAlas I can't afford the diamond button level of heatpump. I will probably go midrange.
DeleteDeep breath as you rearrange the $$$. The apples are so shiny and tempting.
ReplyDeleteGala apples are my favorite, not tart.
DeleteFive figures!! 😲
ReplyDeleteI just arranged how to do it, ouch!
DeleteSuch beautiful food. I've just been around our garden and find a few blooms still.
ReplyDeleteAnd a goodly reminder that we're not helpless and can fight back.
All support and encouragement from other countries gratefully received.
DeleteEverything looks so good and fresh!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear the pump is going to cost so much.
Never heard that saying before (no point sewing diamond buttons on ragged pants) and I just love it.
Have a wonderful day. :)
The good news is that I can pay it. The bad news is that the $$ was intended for another purpose! I may have made up that expression.
DeleteI am imagining the scents Of your Fresh produce. I would love a Sioux Chef! Even if dictation spelled it weird. Have A great day
ReplyDeleteA Sioux chef would certainly be interesting!
DeleteSounds like you and I are going through some of the same things right now. It's not easy. It is not easy. I will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I know you will.
DeleteThat is a lot of money. Ouch. You've got some good food there.
ReplyDeleteYes, and I have to remember the current system is well beyond its life expectancy.
DeleteYou are much more organized than I am! Hope you have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's my safeguard against waste, too easy when you live alone.
DeleteThat produce certainly doesn't look as if it's imperfect. The grocers here are starting to offer imperfect bags of various things and that's usually what we buy. Sorry about the big bucks required to replace the heat pump but I guess it's a necessary thing.
ReplyDeleteI made the $$$ transfer this morning ready to deal with the new heat pump, ouch.
DeleteThe produce is largely about size. The apples are small, the lemons large and the potatoes mixed small and medium. I think the blueberries are surplus. But it's all good food. I imagine the organic farmers are happy to have this market for goods the supermarket chains decline.
up here in Canada, we have a company called the Odd Bunch which is the same as your misfits. I keep meaning to try them.
ReplyDeleteI've been very happy with misfits for several years now. Very rarely have a problem.
DeleteI cannot imagine having to pay that much for heat - here, we did spend three figures on a new heater this year! I was very surprised at the size of fruit and veg in the shops when we were in California - the too big would be seconds here, what you have there is ideal size
ReplyDeleteThis is the cost of an entire heating and cooling system for a condo. It's not the cost of heat, that's a monthly bill. Amortized over the 23 years since I last replaced it, it's less painful! And considering our temperature swings from below zero f in winter to 10O f in summer, we need a robust system.
DeleteThat's a fantastic Misfits box. Yes, after that heat pump estimate, you'll need to meditate.
ReplyDeleteBreathing has resumed! I really do well with health using misfits organic foods and renewable resource foods.
DeleteWe have toyed with the idea of a heat pump as well. I'm guessing your son lives in a condo that you own. As you said, don't sew diamond buttons on ragged pants.
ReplyDeleteMy mum's favorite quote was "A blind man on a galloping horse would be glad to see it."
That Misfits Market looks interesting. Sadly we don't have anything like that, yet.
Yes, my son is my tenant. Heat pumps do best in less severe climates. Here zero is about the lowest we get and I suspect lower might be a problem. Your mom must have been English -- that's a familiar saying.
DeleteThat's too bad that you don't have a misfits type of company. I really do well with mine.
Your misfits delivery looks wonderful! But the heat pump replacement makes me glad I'm a renter.
ReplyDeleteSome advantages to renting, yes.
Delete"Don't give up ahead of time. That certainly bears repeating.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to look out that we don't find ourselves in despair. That would hand over the victory.
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