Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 356....

 

Gale force winds. Again. Ick. Very warm outside.

Our burned pasture is finally greening up. Cows are back in. Just now some tiny calves are running and playing. Love them!

JS or JR could have carried my trash out. But, oh no! I did it myself. Idiot! Two bags were pretty light. But not the third one!

Nephew was here for some farm business. Good to see him. Had a good visit!

JS and I had a video chat! He needed some advice. I fear I was not much help. Sorry!

After emptying the trash I found to be out of plastic trash bags. I knew I had ordered some but I must not have opened the box. Taaa-daaa! New bags! I probably knew when it came and decided to wait until my drawer was empty.

Miss Kitty is silly. Any new box she must sit in it. All I might see is her head. I bought a toy for her. Three levels with balls that spin around it. She plays with it often.

Recently I misplaced something. I knew it was in a tote bag. I never found which one. Well, Miss Kitty knocked one on the floor and Nico got in it! Great! And I saved what it was before he destroyed it!

Always be kind to others.

Photos are some I have edited.

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 262....

 I knew better than to expect snow here. And I was right. I could not count the snow flakes as there were none. One town had 10" of snow. I am not a happy camper. Now it is to warm back up and I am sure no chances of rain or snow. 

I have given up on trying to sleep. I finally fell asleep around 7am. then I slept good. Stupid me.

JR and I went out to eat tonight. We went to the Crown and Rye. We and one other couple were there. Plus they had carry out orders. I was not worried. We never got near each other and we all had masks on. My brother got their huge burger. Looks so good. And they cook it to your liking, I hate when it is too done. I got Swedish meatballs on noodles. I also got lingonberries on them. Before the main course I had onion soup that was awesome!! Great meal.

I had some face masks for JS and he was working tonight so I delivered them. There were 4 that he had me order so I got paid for those. But I had bought him 2 masks as a gift. One was an Aztec design. He loves Aztec things. Many Mexicans are part Indian as he is. The other was Aztec and a bear. He loved both of them. Nice to be appreciated. He wants me to show him where I got them. I will help him order more.

I have cattle here again. Feels like home now. Three bulls and I think some others. Not seen most yet. They are hiding and getting used to being here.

All photos are ones I took today.

    

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 261....

 Had sort of a tough night. Too many memories. Too many tears. Willie died 2 years ago today. No sleep. Slept this morning.

I wasn't planning to blog about  Willie. But then I thought that he is part of me and this is my blog. So I did. I posted some photos on FB. I got many more comments than I thought I would.  I generally feel alone with no one and I am not. Though many of those who are there for me are not near. I am ok today.

Took my car to Assaria to have the oil changed. The last 2 times I was there not one person had a mask on. Not one. Today the 2 workers did and all who came in did except 2 older men and one young man. Fear can work wonders sometimes.

I really did not want to eat at home alone tonight so I called JR. We ate in the car in front of Jalisco's. Good to chat with MA. And my friend JR2 stopped at the car to say hi.

Not bad weather today. In the 50s and no wind. Tomorrow has snow forecast. I can dream. My camera is ready!!

Photos are a mix of winter/Christmas stuff.

      

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 260....

 Another quiet day. I had plans with my brother but just not up to it. More achiness. Probably change of weather. I hope.

Bad news this morning. Jalisco's is going to carry out meals only. I was sure they would as Covid is just too bad. I am sure the other 2 restaurants will follow soon. Covid is just awful now.

Covid 19 - how hard is it to avoid large crowds, wash your hands, and wear a mask. If I can do it anyone can. Just need to think of others, especially those vulnerable. We will never be rid of it  if selfishness reigns. 

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My friend JG has moved away. I will miss him but we can text. But I did video chat with JS and my friend AB in Morocco.

Kisse was odd last night.  She was in my bed three times. All cuddly and even curled up once. I think she wants to sleep with us but just cannot bring herself to. Probably Nico and his jealousy. Then  this afternoon Nico was extra snuggly. Change of weather snuggles? Very nice though.

Still saying snow on Wednesday. We are in either the 1-3-" area or the 1" area.  Sort of between. Probably I am in the no snow area. As usual. But I am dreaming still.

Photos today are all internet photos of cozy winter things. Still dreaming.

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 257....

 Almost perfect weather for my house. Had the heat set low and hardly came on during the night. When I got up the living room was coolish so I turned on the room heater until I took a nap. Perfect. And I think I have made up for my sleepless nights. Slept good last night. 

JR and I ate at Jalisco's tonight. They actually got very busy. We thought they might be quiet after eating on the holiday. But even busy JS and I had time to chat and laugh! He liked the mask I had on so I ordered him one. I like giving to others. I had time to visit with MA also. A good night.

I never stopped at the cemetery yesterday or today. I really did not want to cry. My mind is constantly on 2 years ago. Just a horrible time. I did not think it could get worse. Oh, but it did. Told my kids I would gladly go through losing Willie 100x than what they did to me. They have yet to try to build trust with me again. Guess they must have never loved me much or I am just not lovable. I will just live alone. Better that way. I have my brother and my best friend and my nephew. Would not survive without them.

SE Kansas can get rain tomorrow. They always get rain. There is a tiny chance of snow mid-next week here. I can dream but not holding my breath.

I was excited to see the Julbock in Gävle Sverige. It is a game to see if it does not get burned down before Christmas. People are just awful. It brings joy and there are just those who cannot stand others to be happy. But I will watch it all season. Even Lindsborg had a much smaller one that was burned twice. Supposedly everyone knew who burned but nothing was ever done to that person. He should have been made to rebuild it each time he set it aflame.

Photos today are a mix of some I have taken and if I did not take them I edited them.

      

Sheltering in Place, Mood Of Silence, Day 255....

I am so shocked. We had rain. Lots of rain!! 2.75". Awesome!!! Roads are ok. Thank goodness.

No sleep again. But after 6am I can sleep like a baby!!! Why?

I had groceries ordered at Dillons for 4pm. Got there around 420pm. How grateful I am that I did not have to actually go in. The parking lot was full to almost overflowing.  Glad I was not inside. Could have been a den of Covid. I am mostly terrified anymore. They quickly run my food out and are excellent let you know what they do not have an offer a substitute.

Then I went to Lindsborg and got my brother. We debated where to eat and chose Jalisco like usual. They were unusually slow. But so was Crown and Rye. The entire town was dead. Still quite a few take out orders.

It amazes me that 4 people came in with no masks. One guy is in often and I have never seen him wear a mask. We are never going to gain on Covid if we do not do what works. And a vaccine is not then end all be all. It will still attack those who refuse. I read many will refuse. And I may not have the chance to get it. Way far down the line. No hope here.

I had a phone call yesterday that a friend has been exposed to Covid. This friend is ok now. Hope that lasts. I am a bit upset. And a couple other friends I have heard have it. Not good.

Photos are all from tonight except the tree. I just like the photo.