aKathy's What's for Dinner 8/15

Just checking in to say hi/bye before I head out for my 4-day crop. Actually, I will probably come home tonight and then stay at the hotel for the rest of the weekend. I’m not all packed up yet, so that gives me another chance to bring the right stuff.

But first, I have to stop at the DMV to renew my license before it expires on Monday. Because I like to live dangerously. I have to take the written test as I am over 70 now. Pray for me.

Dinner will probably be The Habit (burgers, salads) or Mexican.

Happy Thursday everyone!
First day of school here for my oldest grandson he is a seventh grader!
We are having BLT sandwiches, corn on the cob and salad for dinner.

scrapmaven - energy levels still a bit low. I had to remind DH not to walk too fast on the way to the bakery. Both yesterday and today I have had to fight the urge to nap in the afternoon.

sueg I am so happy you are home and well on your way to a full recovery.
scrapmaven I have been meaning to ask what games you play and what are some of your favorites? I need a new hobby. (Not) But I’m always looking! 
lucyg Enjoy every minute of your crop weekend. Sounds like so much fun.

I returned from my mom’s yesterday. I took her on several jaunts to get her out of the house. That always perks her up. Today I took the dogs to get groomed and have been catching up on house stuff here. Dinner is grilled chicken and pasta salad. I’ll take it to DD’s as I haven’t seen baby Norah in a week. I’m in withdrawal.

Slow moving around here so far today.

Dinner tonight is shepherds pie. Tomorrow evening I'll be solo, so I am dreaming up what kind of to-go food I want.


sueg glad you slept well and got out to the bakery. Best wishes on your continued healing.


lucyg Good luck on your DMV test. I should look at my license and see when it expires, I have no idea!  I love Habit!! I really like the Santa Barbara Cobb of course with a side on onion rings!! 


leannec are you going to pick out some cute glasses like you have for your mom?


Judy26 Norah is an absolute doll!!

lucyg , good luck with the DMV. A girlfriend had to do the test last year and had been warned to read through the booklet a few times by other friends who didn't prepare and didn't pass the first time. 

I still have the original 18 year old, very decent photo on my CA license because my last renewal, which was supposed to be done in person for a new photo, got messed up by Covid closures. 

We had to renew our passports this year and I hustled to get them done before my hair fell out.

I finished cleaning out my closet and have another couple bags to be donated, so might do that this afternoon. I also have a couple things that need to be hemmed and want them done professionally, so will swing by the alterationist while out.

DH pulled apart the dryer to instal a couple new sensors and declared it not worth fixing. He's also discovered no one keeps inventory in the stores so he can't pick one up anywhere today and the best he can do is order one for deliver. 

I'm not sure what is for dinner. I know I had a plan when shopping the other day, but am blanking out trying to remember.   Maybe I can convince DH to make burgers.


Judy26, thanks for sharing the photo of your adorable peanut!!! Those eyes!

I'm still playing DDLV but it's getting a bit redundant. I bought a Switch a few weeks ago but haven't played it yet. I'l check out Hogwart's Legacy if they have it for xBox or Switch. 

scrapmaven dh is hanging in there.  Lots of coughing, fever, etc.  Fortunately he did get some prescriptions to help with the coughing.

My back is threatening to go out so trying to take care of it.  Super tired today. 

Dinner for DH is soup and chicken. For me a sandwich.  :-)

lucyg hoping your experience is better than this:

It’s been a quiet day here. DH went ATVing with a buddy on a trail about an hour from home. He just called to say he was in his way home so he’ll be here just before supper.

Our small town is celebrating its 150th birthday this year and there have been all sorts of events lately. This weekend is a major musical festival that begins tonight with the country venue. The main act is Josh Ross. Over the weekend, there is Tom Cochrane, April Wine, Sam Robert’s Band. All Canadian acts which is very cool. We live close to the venue so will be able to enjoy the music from our deck.

Supper will be pulled pork fries.

Ugh what a pain. Not sure I’d pass that.

sueg did your dr tell you not to nap or are you worried you won’t sleep later?

Dh & I came to the lake to check on the house. Dd3 and her friends were here last. She left it cleaner than I do 😂

Tearisci I hope your dad just needs his meds tweaked

Dinner is a sheet pan of kielbasa, broccoli & peppers with salad.

Enjoy your dd & wife’s visit ntsf

Judy26 beautiful baby!

Love that meme cadoodlebug

taylortroop I never heard of any of those performers but it would be nice to enjoy them all from my deck like you.

Popping in for a quick update. It's been a busy week but DH is doing very well. They have started weaning him from the ventilator to supplemental oxygen. Yesterday he went 6.5 hrs and today a little bit longer! They are also stepping him down off the steroids. All in prep to get him transferred to a LTAC/Rehab facility. Very hopeful that will happen next week. After PT today he told me that every day he feels stronger so that's good to hear! Biggest news is that today they added the voice box to his trach! No more writing notes and just being able to talk! He's excited about that. Of course, with the ability to talk comes more things he wants me to do!

I was up there early today because I had to take the dog to the vet this afternoon. Due to the timing it didn't make sense to go back down there so I was actually home for the night at 4 pm! It's been nice to catch up on some things around here and just relax a bit more. Dog has been having issues with a claw that keeps breaking off and bleeding. This has been going on for a few months now and vet wants to do surgery to remove that claw. Will discuss with DH tomorrow but I say we do it. I'm tired of dealing with it and cleaning up after him every time he bumps it or chews on it too much.

Dinner tonight was a baked potato done in the oven. Since I was home early and had the time I thought why not! Am not a fan of potatoes baked in the microwave. It was a monster potato so I had half and will make cottage fries later with the other half.