My Tireless Retirement - Week 83

 

Hello my friends.  Another busy week has flown right on by.  They aren’t slowing down, not even a little bit.  I got quite a bit done last week, more things have been checked off my “to do” list as we head into winter.

 

I grated up the last of my garden zucchinis and used up a can of pumpkin I had in the pantry to make up four loaves of bread – 2 zucchini and 2 pumpkin.  I wrapped them up well and tucked them into the freezer so I have them at the ready to slice and serve to guests that visit me during the holidays.  One of those loaves may even be going to a friend of mine at Christmas.

 

The fridge was looking a wee bit thin

My crisper drawer was looking absolutely pitiful
4 small potatoes, 3 carrots and a small wedge of purple cabbage

I started getting ready for sending out Christmas cards.  I am planning to mail them out on the first Monday in December so I figured I’d better get started.  While running errands I stopped in at the post office and picked up some extra Christmas themed postage stamps so I have enough for mailing.  By the way, if you would like to exchange Christmas cards with me this year email me your address and I will add you to my list.

 

A lovely slice of zucchini bread & a cup of tea
I tried a new recipe so I had to taste test it - delicious!

On Wednesday I hopped onto the freeway and drove two cities over to meet a friend for lunch.  We got all caught up on what has been going on with each other and vowed not to let so much time pass before we got together next time.  I really need to work on not allowing so much time to go by before I reach out to people and say hello.

 

I got my first paycheck last week and used most of it to replace the engine battery in my truck.  The old one was having a hard time starting after our recent freezing cold temperatures overnight so I knew it would only be a matter of time until I got stranded.  It felt good to get over to Interstate Battery and invest in a solid replacement battery.  I got home and checked that off the list.  The rest of my check went to topping up the gas tank and buying some groceries.  I have to admit it is kind of nice having that extra little bit of cash coming in every couple of weeks.

 

My groceries from Winco

After putting off the grocery shopping as long as possible while I used up what was already in the fridge I finally went after work on Thursday and did a nice sized shop.  I started out at Winco and then went to Fred Meyer to get a few things that were on sale.  I had quite a few coupons to pair with those sales items, both digital and paper, so I definitely wanted to take advantage of the extra savings.

 

and from Fred Meyer

I got that packet of photos I had printed off at Walgreens a couple weeks ago all put away into an album.  I then went back and annotated the pages with what, where and who.  I also typed up a little essay about a vacation we took and included that with those photos.  Toward the end of the week I ordered up my next round of photo prints and used a 60% OFF coupon code to save me some more money on this project.

 

This looks better!

It was a super fabulous week, busy and productive just like I like it.  I also was able to spend some quality time with friends which I always appreciate.  I am blessed to have such a great circle of friends.  And of course, a great group of lovely people that follow my blog.  I am so very fortunate.  I wish a terrific week ahead to all of you! 💕