In today's episode of 'As the Stomach Turns' (not original, thank Carol Burnett) we have this irony.
Yesterday, Christmas was moved to the attic, packed away for another year. My ornaments get packed away into an old steamer trunk, so the first order of business was getting that trunk into the attic. I was doubtful that this was possible. Tim was certain it could happen.
I went for a tape measure. The trunk was 19 inches, and Tim triumphantly crowed "We have 19 1/2 inches clearance!" Guess he showed me alright.
Maneuvering that trunk up the fold down ladder was a nightmare. After three attempts we finally managed it. It will be up there for the rest of our natural lives, because I am not hauling it back down. I made multiple trips up the ladder carrying the tree and boxes of things to be packed in the trunk.
While I was doing this I was surprised to see a young man walking across the yard. Tim had noticed that traffic was slowing down and walked down the driveway to take a look. He had a flat tire. Tim told him to pull into the driveway. His spare tire was down to the cords and not safe. Tim pondered it and checked his garage. He had a rim and tire that would fit and got the fellow on his way, telling him to return the rim when he was able to get a replacement. It will be interesting to see if that happens.
But that was yesterday and today is today. It has been a quiet day. Raining, temps in the 60s. Most of our snow is gone. Fear not: we have more on the way although I have not heard any reports of it being a snow event.
I went to my first exercise class today, and then walked the track after it was done. I really see that I am so very lucky. I intend to keep it that way. Sun, Tues, Thurs, I do my 5 miles. Mon, Wed, and Fri I do the class and full body workout.
Thelma left a comment with her 'battle song' yesterday. Here is another for your collection. Happy birthday.
Saturday we protest.
Several years ago I talked family members into removing every item in our attic. I got rid of a lot of things and my dear husband found me a shelf in his shed for Christmas decoration. We have a pull down ladder too. And I don't ever have to use it again as my stuff is on ground level.
ReplyDeleteSo impressed by your gym commitment! You go girl.
And I would expect no less from Tim than helping the traveler get on his way. You have quite a guy!
And thank you to you and Thelma. I am not completely sure yet, but it seems like Spotify has listened to the people and reflected on the boycott formed by their actions in accepting advertisements for a private secret army and is refusing to air them going forward. If that is for sure, I plan to return and add these songs to my demonstration playlist. It took me a while to figure out how to create the playlist then how to hook it up from my phone to my speaker and how to get the correct subscription so it didn't play any commercials during a protest.
Your walking distance is amazing. You are clearly quite fit even before gym, which makes wonder if you really need it. Add to that, getting the trunk into the attic.
ReplyDeleteThat was kind of Tim. Keeping all sorts of junk can pay off. Do let us know if the wheel is returned.