Today was full of errands. The car needed to be serviced, the appointment was for this morning, Attila was at work, which leaves me to take the car in. While the car was getting its beauty treatment I walked to the bank and spent an hour with a representative doing a wee bit of complex… Continue reading Errands
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The Great Dishwasher Installation Saga
When we bought Mist Cottage many people were looking at it, because it was so inexpensive and in such a great neighbourhood. But no one was interested in buying it, there was just so much work to be done. Most people would have just torn it down and started over, but not us! Here was… Continue reading The Great Dishwasher Installation Saga
Sticker Shock and Turkey Dinner
Well, here we are at Mist Cottage, planning our first Thanksgiving Dinner as permanent residents. Today we will have the full feast, roast turkey, potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin squares for dessert. All this prepared on about two square feet of counter space. All of the food will come from our freezer or our garden.… Continue reading Sticker Shock and Turkey Dinner
Repairs
Repairs seem to be the theme this week! Yesterday, 0n the advice of the CAA fellow, I gave the local automotive shop a call in the morning. The price was high, I thought, but I wanted the work done, and I wanted to explore for a reliable garage in the area. Doing business with the… Continue reading Repairs
Tyranny Sincerely Excerised
Who is the microphone for? Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/09/19/cbc-parks-canada-franklin_n_3958545.html?ref=topbar This morning I drove an hour to the car dealership for the last maintenance inspection and service appointment, within the warranty on our car. I do not anticipate any issues, the car works well. I had asked if the dealership provided estimates for rust repairs, since we have… Continue reading Tyranny Sincerely Excerised