A few days ago, I was so looking forward to day. My first day actually being in MO without having to go back to Texas in a few days. My part of the packing was done. With Vince not here, I wouldn’t have to (1) go to town half a dozen times, and (2) go out to eat at least once today. I seriously thought I’d get up, fix some breakfast, sit and knit all day.
No! Didn’t happen quite that way.
I got up ad thought of all the things I needed to do:
- Go to the post office and pick up my mail, make sure they’re going to start delivering my mail, return to them the packages left at my house that weren’t mine.
- Go to the bank.
- Get gas.
- Get groceries.
I went to the post office. They’re closed for Columbus Day. Called the bank to be sure they’re open. They were. Went there and got what I needed. Went to Walmart and filled up with gas, which happens to be $1.53/gallon. What is up with that?
The grocery shopping . . what a chore! I needed Christmas wrapping paper, tape, vitamins, and real groceries, which meant I had to walk all over the store at least twice. I was in there over an hour! I was so tired when I left there. Came home, put everything away. At Walmart, they had some meat marked down and they had a huge hunk of filet mignon for $12. I knew I could cut it into three pieces for three meals for me so I grabbed it. I did whack off about 1/3 of it and cooked it for lunch, along with a baked potato, fried brussels sprouts . . forgot to take a picture (I was really hungry) but it was delicious and I only ate half the meat! That means I’ll probably get 5 or 6 meals out of that piece of meat and it was fork tender. So delicious!
Then . . I planned to sit and knit but then Vince called and said the movers should be here tomorrow around noon. WHAT?? I was kinda expecting them Wednesday.
I started a pot of chili. If they want to eat, they can have chili, sandwiches, chips and dip.
I don’t have any cooling racks here (or if I do, I can’t remember where I put them!) so that’s where the second oven comes in real handy. Leave the door open and let the bread cool in there. I have a ton of cooling racks at home. I hate to buy more but I’m not sure how I can make it without them til I get another load of stuff from Texas.
As soon as the gingerbread cools, I’m going to give half of one loaf to a neighbor and save the full loaf for the movers.
I pressure cooked two chicken breasts for Rita. She now eats shredded chicken and yogurt and while her tummy is doing better, it isn’t “fixed”.
Before bed, I’ll start a batch of yogurt in the pressure cooker.
I think my kitchen chores are done for the day – except let the chili simmer for a few hours, let it cool and stick it in the fridge.
Could there be the possibility of an hour or so of knitting time this evening?? Let’s hope.
Cindy says
I know you are tired and I’m sorry. However, I am so enjoying following your move.
Judy Laquidara says
Thank you! That makes taking the time to write the blog posts worth it!
Ruth says
The movers may not stop moving to eat or take a break…until they are all done for the day.
Judy Laquidara says
They may not. That’s why I fixed something that could be heated on a moment’s notice. Or, if they don’t eat at all, I’ll stick part of it in the freezer and save it for later.
Katherine says
Will Vince be driving up to MO soon? If so, you could have him bring some cooling racks. Otherwise it seems like the oven is a good solution. Or could you put the oven racks on the counter as cooling racks?
How long do you think you will be in MO this time before heading back to TX for more packing?
Judy Laquidara says
I don’t know and I don’t know! 🙂
Vince does not like driving long distances. I doubt he will make the trip unless I’m there to make it with him and since I’m here and he’s there . . I’m not sure how it will all work. He may fly here except I think Joplin lost American Airlines, which is what came here from Dallas.
I think most of “my” stuff is on the truck headed here now so what’s left are the few things that didn’t get packed (cooling racks, the crock that holds my bigger spoons, spatulas, etc.) . . not much at all. What’s left is the shop, which Vince has to deal with, and some painting and work that needs to be done on the house. When I left, Vince said “You won’t need to come back” but he may change his mind. The trip has gotten really old . . we’ve been doing it every 10 – 14 days for two months now so ‘m not real sure what will happen.
Linda B says
So kind of you to provide a homemade delicious lunch and snacks for the movers. I am sure they will appreciate it so much. You are getting so close to light at the end of the tunnel. We moved about a year and a half ago for the first time in 31 years. It was really hard work but so worth it in the end. Found a wonderful home that will be perfect for retirement. One of our best decisions ever!
Sandi B says
I’m tired just reading this! Hang in there.
Nelle Coursey says
I know you are worn out! I hope Vince is not going to try to over do while you are gone. Will he bring his older car to MO or are you going to get another one? Please take your time and not try to over do things. You have the rest of your lives to get all this put away.
Danielle nabozny says
Is that chili recipe somewhere else on your blog? It looks good!
Judy Laquidara says
No. It’s out of a friend’s cookbook.
Sherry in NC says
I would want to go back at least one last time after the move is supposedly over. When we moved from PA to NC in 1994, I had a broken ankle and was wearing a cast. I could get around and do most of the packing in the apartment but couldn’t get down the stairs to our part of the basement. I had to leave that to my husband. He insisted that he got everything but after the move I was missing some things. He finally confessed that he was tired and left a few boxes there. It made me so mad. So now I have to do one or two run throughs and check every nook and cranny myself to make sure we have everything. Even if we go on vacation, I have to do the same before we leave the hotel.
Judy Laquidara says
I’m not sure there’s anything that would make me want to make that trip again but I know I’ll feel differently in a few weeks. I’ve made it back and forth almost once a week for the last two months and it makes me feel sick to think of getting in the car and driving back to Texas right now but, I’ve only been here not even two days.