Gutter Talk

 We finally are the proud owners of new gutters!  It took the installers about half a day to remove the old ones and install the new gutters. 

We spent the extra money and had leaf guards added inside them...highly recommended to keep them flowing clearly...especially in winter.  If debris sits in the gutters...snow & rain freezes...and things dam up...

Nothing pretty to show...but money well spent.  I though Liesel would bark her wire head off...but after the first few woofs...she seemed not to care.  A crew suddenly arriving with numerous extension ladders...I thought would warrant a stressful dog...but she seemed to take it in stride.  

Daughter and I made a quick trip to the thrift store...I didn't get many photos.  It was extremely busy...maybe people were like us and not visited in months!  One thing I did see...and forgot to swing back around and pick up....was this angel!

While it isn't Willow Tree...I thought it might look nice with my Willow Tree nativity set.  A spare angel never goes awry!  The aisle was crowded...and attempting to keep six feet distance...I meant to to go back and pick it up. But...grand baby was getting hungry...and we still had one stop to make at the pharmacy.  

Her formula is very expensive (since it is required to contain no milk protein or soy)...and she drinks one can each day.  Enter "Seniors Day" at the pharmacy!  My daughter checked each pharmacy location the night before...to ensure there were enough cases in stock...as she gets multiple cases at a time.  One box only contains four cans...a case holds six boxes of four cans.  On Thursdays...20% Senior discounts are offered...well worth this old gal ringing it through checkout.  The saving is equivalent to the cost of one case...so it's like getting one case free!!  Once a month we stock up on formula!  The manufacturer also offers coupons...so those are taken advantage of as well. 

The weather is going to cool down today...more seasonal.  We've been seeing record high temperatures this week...I've seen so many people putting up outdoor Christmas decor!  I suspect between the nice weather and people just wanting something to look forward to after such challenging months.

Some craft fairs are organized with guidelines for the number of allowable shoppers at one time...social distancing and mandatory masks.  Our province has not made masks mandatory...stupid in my opinion...so most shops and stores have taken it upon themselves to mandate masks are mandatory.  Which is fine with me...we wear masks every time.   And use hand disinfectant when hand washing can't be done.  Seems like such little inconveniences...to save lives.  

I truly do not want to see us go into another full blown lockdown and it annoys me they allow flights in and out of the province.  That is how our cases seem to arrive...someone travelling outside the Maritime bubble...(four Atlantic provinces).  Thankfully, the infection numbers are low...for now...our Chief Health Officer has warned of a second wave.  We are an Island...we depend on goods coming from off Island...and truckers have been very respectful to follow protocols...travellers should do no less.

Hopping off my soapbox now....these are scary times we are living in.  If everyone would just do their part...the number of infections would diminish drastically.  On that note...stay safe, be kind...and have a great weekend!!