Storage Shed Update and More

After 19+ years...Mr. Seventies tore down the poor, crumbling storage shed!  It didn't owe us anything...and long overdue for demo.  It had been patched and holes plugged numerous times over the years.  One might think it's not the best time of year to take on this project...but in fact for Mr. Seventies and our contractor friend...it's the perfect time.  They don't want to take on renovation jobs this close to Christmas...so they have the time to putter away at this project!

The trailer was delivered and set up to haul away the debris to the recycling depot...

First order of business...get a good fire going in the fire pot!  (and a thermos of hot coffee to get started off on the right foot)....

And so it begins....or the beginning of the end...

Out came the chainsaw for some assistance....

And everything is loaded and ready to be hauled away...

The new storage shed will be larger...I'd like to share the plans...but they are in Mr. Seventies head...I think it's going to look something along these lines...(not sure if there will be windows in the doors)...

In other exciting news...our vehicle is hopefully going into the garage today.  Mr. Seventies suspects a spring has let go...if it cannot be driven...they will come tow it (the garage is less than five minutes away).  This just happened yesterday....as we were pulling out of the driveway...sounded like we ran over a metal can...but we knew instantly something was wrong.  So...fingers crossed that gets taken care of today.

I tried my first hand at online grocery shopping...and I have to admit...I loved it!  For someone who loves to shop as much as I do...I detest....and I do mean detest....grocery shopping!   There is nothing I enjoy about it...it's not a social outing...if I need to pick up a lot of things...I'm forced to use the oversized ginormous carts...which are heavy & difficult to push...I refuse to use anything but self check outs...as no matter how many times I request "light packing"...the concept is foreign to them.  So...I do them myself...I am required to make more trips from the SUV into the house...but at least I am able to carry everything in relatively easier. 

So...decided to give on line grocery ordering a whirl.  It was an easy process...I shopped from my family room...designated a day & time for pick up...and everything went smoothly from there.  I'm going to investigate and see what stores have home delivery available...because that would be perfect!!    Growing up...the little local grocers...delivered...free of charge!  I remember those days....seems what is old is new again!

Any Outlander fans out there?  I love the series and am currently on Book #7 in a series of 9 (yet to be released)...imagine my delight when my friend gifted me this special ornament!!  If you are an Outlander lover...you will get the meaning of Sassenach.....

And...I know I made a promise to myself  not to purchase bedding...but Anthrolopologie gets me every time!  I had some extra funds (anniversary gifting, etc)...and after weeks of crushing on this jersey quilt...I pulled the trigger and ordered it.  It's the Rivulets quilt...and free shipping to Canada...gets me in the feels...

I mean...seriously??  Is this colour not to die for?   I did not order the shams...and am thinking of pairing it with pink...yeah...can't wait to see Mr. Seventie's eye roll on that one..but come on...look at this up close detail!!  I'm fan girling all over it!!

I've had their jersey quilts before...and they are amazing!  So soft and beautiful...Merry Christmas to me!!

Not sure what New Year's Eve will look like for us this year...currently we are in semi-lockdown.  No in restaurant dining available...but if there is...Mr. Seventies & I plan to ring in the New Year by dining out! 2020 has been nothing less of a sh*t storm for sure...from Covid...to daughter having our precious Annabelle...undergoing a C section...then at three months undergoing open heart surgery....all while in lockdown...and we could not be there for any major support!  So...let's kick 2020 to the curb and pray for 2021 to be kinder and gentler...and virus free. 

If we do get to dine out...I've been wanting an off the shoulder sweater to pair with either of my leather skirts...so ordered a couple....I may keep both or neither...depends on the fit and look...

I really love them both equally...but until I receive them I won't know if I keep them or send them back...

So... that's all my goings on here!  If the day goes as planned (and when does it ever?)...the new storage building may get a start.  At least, if nothing else...they pick up the necessary supplies. 

Trust its going to be a great day where you are!  Stay safe...and please...wear the mask.