Off the roller coaster

 At last a fairly slow week, so here's a quick catch-up.  It'll be nice to get a chance to catch up with the housework. Only two out-of-house appointments this week.  Mind you one is with the dentist. David will have more teeth removed, so he'll be uncomfortable for a few days. .

It was wonderful to see Cathy last Friday. A long and somewhat strange day, but worth every minute of travel just to have a few hours together.  And a bonus when Rrain joined us for lunch.  I got to see her new "Haunted House" tattoo with its accompanying graveyard.  And I even got to pet a cat!! But I barely remember Saturday, and was still a little out of it yesterday. Even today I was up at 8:00. but back down for a nap at 11:30.

Over the weekend we tried to catch-up with laundry.  The washing machine has been bouncing around the basement for awhile now.  We have been trying to balance it, almost as often as between loads.  There have been many small pieces of wood auditioning for a place under a corner. Finally I got frustrated and suggested that we  get rid of all of the wood, put the damn thing onto the concrete floor, and start again.  Then one leg fell of the sink into which several washer fills of water drains with every load.  I think I scared David when I suggested paying someone to come in and level both the washer and the drain sink. Next thing I knew every thing was working fine, with two small shims at the front.  The machine isn't level but it works well.  And all of the laundry was done by supper time yesterday.

So two days ahead when I might get some studio time, once the housework is done. (Yeah right, housework is never done) But I have the memory of seeing my sister complete with hugs. All good, and housework be damned.  Stay safe ladies.

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