Slice of Life - What are you up to today?

[BlackCurtains]

I hope you feel better, Artie

I wanted to go to my parents house today, see my dad (he's finally home if you didn't see my WYP update) but my niece is busy helping her boyfriend put hurricane shutters on his house. My parents don't have any... the house didn't come with any, just sheets of plywood, but not enough to cover the whole house. My dad used to put them up but he can't anymore. You'd think my niece's boyfriend would help with that

I'm a little worried about the hurricane. I've never been through one in this apartment. I don't know if the windows are hurricane standard or not. They don't look like they are. Hurricane windows have a shine to them. The roof is tin though, so that's good.

Today I guess I'm going to work on my custom. I also want to felt something everyday. I have some books with small cats and dogs so I think I'll try one of those.

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[Artemesia's Garden]

So this is storm Ian, BC? It does look scary. I can see pictures of peple buying everything in the shops, not sure why. Will be thinking of you

I'm feeling a little better today. I'm off work and resting. I made macaroni and cheese for lunch.

[BlackCurtains]

Yeah, it's Ian. People panic buy and hoard. I wanted to get some fresh veggies for my smoothies and it's a good thing I did so when I did because the deliveries are totally booked until Saturday. I got the last slot yesterday.

I don't buy water, instead I have a filter on the tap, so I have water. My parents buy and my mom tried to get some delivered but they were sold out. I don't have backup batteries but I do have a lot of candles. I've got a high powered flashlight too. I think my old Walkman has a radio in it.

[Beth3346]

@BC are you close to the coast? i guess most of Florida is technically stay safe! hopefully it won't be too bad.

[BlackCurtains]

I'm 2 miles from the coast. They predict now it's going to head more northward but they don't really know. If it stays on it's current track it'll hit the panhandle but still dump a bunch of rain and wind on us.

[Heart Of Midnight]

BC, I was supposed to ask you yesterday if a hurricane is coming to your area, but I forgot.
I hope everything goes well and the hurricane passes your area! I hope the electricity and the roof are maintained also at your parents' house!

[Beth3346]

I'm 2 miles from the coast. They predict now it's going to head more northward but they don't really know. If it stays on it's current track it'll hit the panhandle but still dump a bunch of rain and wind on us.

oh wow. that's close. hoping it goes further north.

[Ponybookworm]

Artie, take care of yourself & your wee one growing in you. Pregnancy wears you out xxx
BC: talk to your landlord about hurricane concerns if you can, & stay as safe as possible. I also hope your parents get help in proofing their home xxx
Beth I'm glad you & your dad had bonding time over tech rants & that your mum is better xxx

I managed to make ginger biccies. Scarlet O'Hara is unpredictable & paid a visit. I've had a go at knitting a couple of Pony-sized scarves. They're very thin (3 stitches wide) but they do & they're cute. Going to make a few more...
Went to coffee today. It's wet & windy. Also picked up a couple of things from the Coop, but just a couple as the money is disappearing quickly now, & I still have the big Tesco order next week...
Also next week, I'll have to start heating the living room...
Everybody stay warm in the coming winter xxx

[BlackCurtains]

The local news hasn't updated the website yet. I don't trust the weather channel because they're so sensational about things.

Mandatory evacs have been issued but I'm staying. It's been raining since yesterday afternoon. Not much wind though, not yet. Right now Ian is halfway over Cuba. Yesterday they said after it gets into the Gulf it will be a Cat 4 but some wind sheer might weaken it.

PBW, I don't have a landlord. It's public housing so there is a business and then the property manager. They've closed the office and all staff is gone. They stuck an evac sheet in everybody's door. We're left on our own.

My parents are more inland than I am, but they are in a flood zone. That house is not maintained very well. The landlord refuses to pay for any repairs and if she does send someone, it's like the most sketchy people ever who can't do a good job.

[Artemesia's Garden]

  That doesn't sound great I must say. I just tried looking up a few news reports, I agree they aren't very informative. I hope you're OK

[Beth3346]

be safe @BC

[BlackCurtains]

It's a Cat 4 and headed right this way. Should make landfall at around 5-8pm this evening.

I'll be honest and say I'm scared. I've never been in a Cat 4 before. The last Category 4 storm that hit was Charlie and it did tons of damage.

I'm going to pack up important stuff and put it in the bathroom then hide out in there when it comes.

[Artemesia's Garden]

I'm a bit worried for you, how come you're better off in the bathroom?

[Ponybookworm]

You do what you can BC xxx And big fat snuggles to you!!! So your place is like a council house here then, dependent on local government funds to do stuff (not that I trust most governments to actually invest in stuff tbh). Your parents'' landlord stinks xxx

Mostly quiet because I feel tired & cold. Because of tiredness I slept in & missed a meeting!!! Bummer. Anyway, I got a couple of parcels in but still due more. I hope all my trans-Atlantic packages are in the UK as if not, the hurricane will delay them. Either way, living in the UK as I do, I'm getting used to waiting a bit longer due to strikes & dead monarchs, so a hurricane is just another delay to me.
It's my current cycle which is the issue. It is taking a LOT out of me & leaving me tired. Apparently if I want good veggie burgers without eggs I need chia or flax seeds. That way they won't squish.

Everybody affected by the hurricane, stay safe & much snuggles xxx

[Artemesia's Garden]

living in the UK as I do, I'm getting used to waiting a bit longer due to strikes & dead monarchs

That made me giggle for some reason. Ah, glorious Blighty.

It's my current cycle which is the issue. It is taking a LOT out of me & leaving me tired. Apparently if I want good veggie burgers without eggs I need chia or flax seeds. That way they won't squish.

Everybody affected by the hurricane, stay safe & much snuggles xxx

Hope you try to keep warm, I don't want you to get sick! And hope you enjoy having a rest. Sometimes Mother Nature has her demands, not much you can do. Flax seeds do work by the way, I used to make 'flax eggs' for veggie burgers.

I second that about the hurricane!