Summer is behind us and fall is holding on by a thread. We have made it this far in the pandemic with no casualties to our family and friends which we are grateful for.
Tomatoes and apples have been put up for winter as well as some squash and turnip to be enjoyed at Christmas.
The Christmas tree and decorations were put up the week before Rememberance Day this year which is unusual but fitting for the year we are in.
My heat pump died in October and I am in line to have a new one installed on December 3rd. Rather than purchase a new one I have decided to rent one through St John Energy and not have to worry about the maintenance. Its a pretty high end item to have to be replacing every seven years or so, therefore I thought it more financially secure to rent like a hot water heater.
Brit had her 35th birthday supper at the Pub on Main as did Billy for his 60th. A few neighbours and close friends were able to attend and a good time was had by all.
My mom is doing well at Anson Place. They had a few bumps along the way with crappy, cold meals being served but a letter to the manager and a visit from public health seems to have straightened that out. Ontario struggles with increased cases of the virus putting them back into the orange stage at this time. While in the orange stage mom is not allowed to leave or have any visitors, except Pat who is considered her essential worker. Luckily Pat had mom up for supper Sunday night before the new restrictions were put in place.
Still no word on my side of beef. It was delayed due to butchers being busy, probably because of hunting season. The cow is now scheduled to be butchered November 25th, has to hang for two weeks then cut and packaged. So hopefully we will have our beef in the first few weeks of December.
Brad and Sam are still awaiting g the arrival of their new baby, just a few days past the due date at this point. Good things come to those who wait!
Kristie had talked about moving out here back in September. We looked at a few houses for her but it is now up to her if and when she decides to move forward with that idea.
All of my Christmas shopping is done and with the exception of things that have not been delivered yet, everything is wrapped. If our area remains clear of Covid at Christmas, Billy and Brit will spend some time with their families as usual. Since there is an outbreak in Calais this may change. If there are cases in St Stephen we will all make the best of it and enjoy Christmas together here at home.
Unfortunately I have not been motivated to paint my wood slices yet. Not sure what it is going to take to be inspired but hopefully I can get at least a few done in the coming weeks. I think the underlying worry of Covid and all the disruption in the states has an impact on our mental state that we don't realize is affecting us.
Maybe taking the time to update this blog is enough to help get me out of the rut and on with the things that need to be done.
Hoping everyone stays safe where they are and finds joy in the upcoming Christmas season.
