Dupont:

Sad that so many people are letting go of concern re Covid and putting themselves and others at risk. I used recent stats to encourage a friend who was complaining about being in lockdown: one in 40 people are infectious; be glad you are safe! I am still being careful and using mask in public/indoors.

Wonderful windy morning - lots of neg ions! So I cleared and battened down things on the back deck, moved some things to garage. Just before the rain came. R and I also got a bunch of cardboard into the recycling bin and, rain coming, put a tarp over the rest. The cardboard is a sign he is de-cluttering the library and basement!

I may have mentioned that I have realized the more expensive underwear has outlasted by far any lesser sorts. And I have managed with the same size for 20 years. The new order is for one size larger just so it does not feel tight; hope it is ok. I am no longer concerned about losing weight but am trying to eat moderately and, as usual, healthy food.

Awaiting: order of supplements, order of socks for R and underwear for both of us so he can throw away the ones that fall off! Appointment for car on Monday and snow tires! And phone appointment with Dr on Weds re last week's ultrasound re hernia.

Also awaiting a burst of energy to throw pots! In the meantime: watching the trees dancing frenetically, waving their lovely fall colours.

R initiated making soup out of remains Turkey. I need to put together a whole bunch of turkey meals for freezer --- but need to sort out freezer to make room!!! Still THAT bread! This will be a juggling act! At the rate of one slice/day it may be another year! R does not care for it so there is also the bread he likes!

Fire in stove in den is still keeping house warm enough not to turn up thermostat, even though we had frost one night. The Chimney fills one corner of the room and goes up through a 2nd floor room, appreciably warming that room (the wall is warm to touch) so I keep the door open to let the residual heat permeate the whole second floor. Also have solar gain from large south and west facing windows. Another couple weeks at least.

Then I plan to go back to Beaver for another chiropractor appointment, hopefully firing pots and just Being There! for 2-3 weeks then back here. Lots happening in R's business life and support is needed. Guess I had better see if I can sort out the freezer situation!