My job expands.

Just found out that I will be opening and maintaining 2 more buildings on campus starting tomorrow.  I currently have Faner, and will be picking up Neckers and Public Policy Institute.  Budget restraints are preventing the department from hiring anyone so as us old timers retire they are not replacing us, just spreading us around a bit thinner.  25 weeks to go.  Sigh.

My Drop Spindle

My drop spindle arrived in the mail today with a hunk of wool and some instructions.  Wish me luck!

Spinning

I went down to Ft. Massac, on the Ohio River, Saturday.  There was a meeting of the Weavers and Spinners Guild in the Visitor's Center.  I have been interested in spinning ever since Bear's first shed.

He was a fuzzy boy.  Anyhow, there were about 6 spinning wheels set up and the women said normally they have a much bigger turnout but the weather kept some of them at home.  It was inspiring and fascinating.  I came home and ordered a drop spindle.  They meet every first Saturday, and next month I will be there for whatever help and hints they can offer me.

Cat food

I bought a 7 lb bag of Iams for the cats, and litter, and hamburger.  Spent $26.87.  I haven't really paid attention to how long a bag of food lasts, so this will be interesting.  I am making a pizza casserole this weekend.  I dropped two big bins of clothing to a young lady who has been losing a lot of weight.  She said it felt like Christmas! 

I have been invited down to Ft Massac for a spinning, weaving and quilting guild show tomorrow, but it is snowing pretty heavy right now.  We will see what it looks like in the morning.

Sassy gets a shot.

Sassy had her check up yesterday, so I spent $40.  She weighs .1 of a pound less than last year.  Pretty consistent.  Skinny little girl.  I also put $26 worth of gas in the car today, but got 29 mpg so that's not bad.  I need to get some cat food and kitty litter tomorrow.  Joy.  I had tuna salad and triscuits for lunch with an orange for a chaser.  Ate bacon and pancakes for dinner.  I have spaghetti for lunch tomorrow, and need to remember to take some more oatmeal to work.  I am making some scalloped corn, because I love it as a side.   I do need to come up with something to do with all the tomato sauce.  Off to recipe hunt!

I have a stuffy upped head.

I keep thinking I am going to try a dairy free diet to see if that will cut down on the stuffiness, but then I realize that means no cheese.  NO CHEESE!!!  I don't think I can do it.  NO SOUR CREAM!!! Nope, can't see it happening.  I don't drink milk, but I do use it on cereal and in cooking.  It's the cheese.  Or maybe I'm allergic to cats.  Wouldn't that be a kicker.

Last minute Jan. 31st deal.

Was sorting through the coupons and came across a rebate that ends TODAY.  It was a Nabisco offer, buy ten Crackers, Easy Cheese and/or Planters nuts, get $10 back.  Kroger is having a buy ten items get $5 off that includes the crackers, and I had 3 $1 off of 2 and 2 $2 off of 2 coupons, some that expire today!  So I went.  I bought 10 boxes of Triscuits, different flavors.  I use them with tuna salad, like chips and dip.  I paid $10.17 after coupons, and will get the $10 back.  After the cost of a stamp, the 10 boxes of triscuits cost me .60 total.  Definitely worth the extra trip to me!  I can go through 1.5 boxes a week when I am on a Tuna Salad kick!
Yes, I did check the best by date on the boxes and have till May to eat them.  I did notice this evening that I am down to my last 25 double rolls of TP.  I haven't spent money on TP in over two years.  Or dish soap.  Or toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deoderant, paper towels, razors, bath wash, laundry soap,  cleaners, sponges......

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