Thursday:
Leaving our house to the electricians to turn off the power and install
the new electrical panel, we found ourselves by the bay in a small Ramada room with
a generous sized balcony. He set up the
work computers and a laptop for me, and we went across the street to Point Loma
Seafood for dinner. Off our “new way of
eating” indeed. Did I say my fish was
ok, but my fries were delicious? Did I
say that I fell asleep before the start of “Project Runway?”
Friday: He went to work and so did I…a little late for me compounded by my
dithering. Home to find him still
working. I sat out in the sun reading
for a while then pushed by my own guilt, “If you don’t walk over there and get
some shots of the sports fishing boats, you will seriously missing something
and feel guilty forever.” So I did. Slowly my cane and I dodged traffic to get a
couple of good shots. I picked “Sammy’s
Woodfired Pizza” place for dinner. I
hadn’t had a Caesar salad in a long time, and this one was really great. La Dou’s pizza. Equally good.
He picked a movie. Date night for sure. OZ. Slept
until almost 8.
Saturday:
Delicious and delightful small chocolate muffins for breakfast. Packing was mostly padding the computers with
dirty clothes, and coming home to start the laundry. I remain determined to walk as little as
possible. Doggedly determined. This didn’t work Friday, but maybe it will
work today.
Most Importantly: The electrician called in sick on Friday, so
we have a no electricity situation on Monday.
This time we are staying home, and so G can work he will hopefully run
an extension cord from a neighbors place.
I love your grace under fire. You and George sure know how to make lemonade from lemons.
ReplyDeleteWe should call this Mage and George's Big Adventure. Wonderful series of stories about your past two weeks. Dianne
PS I see my shoes ended at your shop. Yes, I wore shoes like that eons ago. Love to you.
PPS David collapsed for a 3 hour nap following overdoing it after the heart doctor told him he was in great shape.
We have been pushing lots of wheelbarrels full of mulch everywhere. 12 for the museum (I did about 5) and about 18 for the house...I did all of those. I have water on my knee...so am hoping I haven't overdone. I also have sunflowers coming up (which will probably be eaten by some rodent) and a herb bed weeded. Not bragging...just letting you know your life could be worse.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great way to make the best of a situation. Too bad though about the electricity woes.
ReplyDeleteGood grief! What a week you're having. Sounds like quite a bit of inconvenience, but it will be over quickly... I hope.
ReplyDeleteand east coast sending thoughtwaves back to you! lemonade from lemons, yes! I liked the juxtaposition of sports boats, cool shoes and bags, and the snowy white boid looking for dinner. xoxo c!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear Lessa is feeling better. Tell her to take care.
ReplyDeleteLost 3 more lbs this week. What a difference NOT eating nougat eggs and chocolate bunnies makes. Perhaps I will be less cranky this next week. Dianne
Slow progress but sure to be worth it in the end. Hope the electrician is working tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteThinking of you! Hang on!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your date night unmarred by missed-photo op guilt.
ReplyDeleteWith those surroundings - hopefully it will be a painless experience. With your resilience it may even be fun:)
ReplyDeleteI've gotta say, being able to walk across the street to a sea-food dinner is a sacrifice I could bear. I would feel absolutely guiltless in thinking of it as a reward for all my forbearance.
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