Friday, after I dropped Sheldon off at the vet's office, I came back home to do some housework and make some phone calls. I've booked my tire change-over for next Friday, a dental appointment (yuck) for later in November, and followed-up with AirMiles. If you recall, I had to pay for my hotel room in New York as they could find no reservation. I had called a couple of weeks ago and was assured the hotel would reverse the charge but it hadn't happened yet. I spent about 35 minutes on hold, during which time I cleaned both bathrooms, did the breakfast dishes, took out the garbage and started a load of laundry.
When the service agent got back on the line, she advised that the third party booking agent they use had made a reservation for me....for February 16, not September 16. As a result, the hotel wouldn't reverse the charge but the third party had now agreed to reimburse the hotel....I should think so! I have to wait another 7-10 business days but I've been assured I will get reimbursed for the costs. And if it hasn't been reversed, you bet I'll be calling again.
After a few more household chores, I headed out to do a few errands before I picked up my friend K for lunch. It is her birthday in a few days, so lunch was my treat. We went to a local Boston Pizza and I was impressed with our young waiter. I told we hadn't seen each other for several weeks so we'd likely be some time talking and we definitely did. He kept our water glasses full and only brought the bill when I asked for it.
She and her partner J were just back from several weeks of a road trip to the States. They visited a number of states and met some friends in Washington, D.C for a few days. They managed to get in lots of golfing too which they both enjoy. She was interested in my cruise as well, as they haven't done a Canada/New England. I brought my photos but we talked so much, she didn't actually look at them until we were in the car on the way to her house.
On the way there, we stopped at the Casino to pick up tickets for a Corb Lund show in November. We've made tentative plans to meet for dinner that evening before the show but I expect we'll get in another visit before then. We never run out of things to talk about.
I joined my regular Friday night crew for dinner that evening. Lots of laughs that evening and then it was home to watch the Riders snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. :(
Saturday, I had Eli from about 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. while his mom was working her part-time job. He is such a character, so happy and content. He and I shared a breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast..that is, until he dropped his bit of toast and Sheldon decided he wanted it.
Despite having no teeth yet, this child is quite capable of gumming pretty much anything. He definitely likes his food. He went down for a nap about 11:30 and slept until 2 p.m. I fed him again, about a half jar of sweet potatoes and he finished his lunch with an Arrowroot cookie. (There wasn't any sharing with Sheldon...he loves his cookies).
I've since knit another larger mitten and will finish the second today. We're definitely getting colder weather so he needs these....and sooner rather than later.
Eli spent the rest of the afternoon playing on the floor. Most of the time I sat with him, though managed to get supper in the crock pot while he amused himself. His mom showed up about 4:30 to pick him up. He was so excited to see her. She's working again on Monday evening and
Today, I've been taking it easy with one or another of the cats settled on my lap. At the moment, it's Saku. I did get a pot of soup made with the leftover turkey from last weekend. Very simple recipe - saute onion and garlic and chopped up turkey in olive oil. Add a container of chicken stock, and chopped potatoes and carrots and spices. The original recipe called for tarragon which I didn't have so I added an Italian blend and some salt and pepper. About 20 minutes on medium heat and it smelled and tasted great. It will make my work lunches easy.
I do need to do a bit of grocery shopping as we're out of staples. I plan on using the leftover cranberry sauce and some blueberries I had frozen to make muffins this afternoon. I brought out some hamburger patties from the freezer I'd made earlier this summer - we'll have those bbq'd with baked potatoes and corn on the cob for supper.
On that note, my coffee is finished and its time to go do my shopping. Have a wonderful week everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend too.
That pic of Eli with the cookie in his mouth is especially adorable. Love the red hair. :-)
ReplyDeleteHey, you were really productive while on hold re: your hotel charges! Fingers crossed you don't have to call them again, after all this.
We have Boston Pizza here, but that's one place I've never eaten. They used to have a cute sign outside the west end location: "Husband daycare...." The restaurant is right across the street from the large box store complex, so the sign was appropriate, I'm sure. :-P
I hope your week goes well -- I can hardly believe we're in mid-October already. Most days still are far warmer than normal here, so fall doesn't seem quite real yet. Even the colours are later than usual, and not particularly vibrant in town this year, either.
Don't you love bureaucracy, whether it comes from government or businesses? There are always catches, plenty of waiting. I'm surprised you don't need to fill something out in triplicate.
ReplyDeleteEli knows a good biscuit when he sees them. I still buy the big box of arrowroot biscuits. I like many other kinds of cookies, but I consider them the best "all-round" cookie: great with milk - wonderful with tea. I used to buy Paulins - I loved their softness - but they disappeared and I haven't seen them in years. Come to think of it, I haven't checked in a while. I buy Christie's and they are good; but I miss Paulins. The great thing about arrowroot is that a baby can start off on them with no teeth, and eat them again ninety years later...