Today, we bought a dishwasher at Sears under it's liquidation phase. My daughter also bought several large appliances yesterday, some of which were off the floor, since they had none left in the warehouse. They will be delivered to her new home in a week or so. I bought a few small appliances that were needed. I downsized to a two slice toaster instead of a four slice. I also bought a stainless steel water boiler, and threw out my plastic one, for health reasons. I had my eye also on a beautiful bread maker, but the price is still pretty high to warrant it's purchase.
My most treasured purchases were wool socks for a discounted price, however. We bought at least twenty, and went to distribute them to the homeless. I only wish we could do this more often. I can't imagine being outdoors in the rain, and not having shelter or warm clothes. I will need to assemble a car full of blankets etc soon, to distribute as the cold sets in. The skii resorts have opened earlier than ever, in the last 40 years. I expect it to be a cold winter, even here on the west coast of Canada.
As I watched a lady light candles under her umbrella today, to keep warm, I wonder why in such a rich country, we have so many poor amongst us.
Overall, we are all burning out with the pending move of my second oldest daughter tomorrow. Their floor has not been laid at the new home, and move in day is tomorrow. So everything will have to go to the bottom floor where they have carpet. The sisters will pull together, minus Deborah, to load the trailer, and move their 2 bedroom content to the suburb of Langley. I wish there was no rain in the forecast, but unfortunately there is.
I made some stir fry's today with rice, and Japanese soy sauce. Tons of vegetables, with delicious seasonings. I also made a stew that can be served on the side of this delicious meal. Hopefully, my family can stay nutritiously fed during this somewhat turbulent time.
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