Prep Genrl weekly prep thread: December 31, 2023 -- January 6, 2024

[nomifyle]

There are some things that I was taking before covid that I want to add back, one is Kelp.

 

[feralferret]

Cold sleet mix yesterday. Braved it just long enough to mail an ebay package. Can't believe the weekend is already here.

Horrible sinus today from cleaning dusty part of garage yesterday. Found my tub of sweatshirts. Also found a tub of flannel shirts that will fit the grandson working construction in this nasty weather. Gonna give him the ski suit I wore around the farm. It is light and very warm.

Got a big stack of clothes to go through. I don't sell normal, casual clothes. I take them straight to women's shelter or thrift store.

Training for new gigs. Brushing up on a few things. Won't really get going good on them until we return from a surprise trip.

We are going to Florida for 10 days. Going with grands at their request. Staying in cabins. I have never packed for a planned trip of more than a couple days. We are usually with family and have access to washer and dryer. Our biggest challenge will probably be hitting the weather window in order to fly out of KC.

Right now I have a crazy mix of summer and winter things to deal with. DH moved a piece of equipment out of my laundry room right off the kitchen. I am racking my brain trying to recall what kinds of shelving I have stored. I am thinking that the suddenly open space would be great for a mini-butlers pantry. Right now my air fryer and instapot are out since I used them today. Would love to have them, the pizza cooker and the crockpot within easy reach. Pretty sure I have one of those plastic shelf units like the tool store sells. I only need the bottom 2 shelves. Would fit nicely under the cleaning stuff cabinet.

Grand is coming over to take the 2 carpet cleaners I never use. We have hardwood and tile now. Two more things I don't have to deal with.

Today is first anniversary of FIL's death. MIL called yesterday to tell us he took her car and filed for divorce. When we are with her in person she always remembers that he died.

I will have the "what if" talk with kids before we leave. The 'if we don't make it back home' talk. We have a trust and have had the conversation before but it won't hurt to have it again. Gotta make sure they have keys to everything.

Everyone stay warm.

If you haven't flown out of the new terminal yet, you had best get there early. Even following the signs it is a bit confusing. I encountered this when my wife flew to Tennessee back in November. Even going back around to get back to the terminal if you went through without stopping is a pain now. The old terminals were setup much more logically.

 

[Meemur]

If you want something fun to read, try the Second Chance Cat mysteries by Sofie Ryan. They feature a cat named Elvis, a second hand store (and boy, does the author have some good ideas for re-purposing), and a group of 70 something detectives who call themselves Charlotte's Angels. Some of them are hilarious and I am totally hooked on the series.
The author also writes the Magical Cats under the name Sofie Kelly.
I realize not everybody is a crazy cat lady like me but I really like them both.

Added to my Amazon List. Thanks! They sound fun.

 

[feralferret]

Daughter went back in hospital yesterday afternoon. She was released around 1:30 AM this morning. We picked her up and went home to get some sleep. I was sick all day yesterday and this morning with digestive issues.

We drove her home this afternoon and are at her house. She has to see the orthopedic surgeon on Monday and will likely have three fingers amputated on Tuesday. Prayers are requested and gratefully appreciated.

 

[moldy]

Will be praying for your DD. I hope it's not on her dominant hand.

 

[patriotgal]

Praying.

 

[feralferret]

Will be praying for your DD. I hope it's not on her dominant hand.

Thankfully no. She is left handed and it is her right hand.

 

[patriotgal]

Steak turned into pizza. DH wanted to go out. Went to pizzeria where we had one of our first dates over 45 years ago. We will have the steak tomorrow. : )

Re: flying out of KC. Grand flies out of there regularly. He gets to take point.

 

[Meemur]

I'll also pray for your DD. That's rough!

Glad you got to go out, Patriotgal.

Headed for bed in a few minutes. I'm trying to find some accurate weather. The newsies seem focused on the 3 - 6 inches of snow for Monday into Tuesday, but we're getting snow tonight, too. Must not be much.

It's a slow news day, too. They are carrying on like this is a major winter storm for us, but it looks like the brunt of it will be in S. Iowa. Hey, it's January! It's supposed to snow. There's this new newsie from AZ or something and this is her first winter in Iowa. I hope that she has some warm clothing.