Errands and Housecleaning Managed a LOT of Mileage For Me Yesterday

I started the day out yesterday by pulling out the refrigerator shelving, taking off the tape at the end of each shelf that was keeping them in place during shipping, and washing, then replacing each one. I wanted to get a start on understanding how the shelves were assembled, where I had space and where I gave it up, and how I wanted to arrange things. By the end of my "explorations", I had removed numerous pieces of tape, removed one door shelf completely to allow space for taller bottles, and started filling the other two remaining door shelves on that side. I then made a grocery list and headed to my two favorite grocery stores - my local Target for some items, and my local grocery for the bulk. We lost a lot of refrigerated food during the past week, and needed replacements. 

It was a joy to actually be able to purchase fresh vegetables 
again yesterday. After almost a week of eating lots of pre-mixed 
salads for two or three meals a day, the opportunity to buy 
fresh veggies and make my Alkagizers again was happiness. 

It was a joy to purchase veggies again. I pulled out my blender, set it up, and immediately started making a new set of four Alkagizers. I missed my "ogre juice" SO MUCH over the past week. It was a relief to finally have my veggie smoothies again. I made four, then a few hours later, emulsified two and poured them into my travel containers. I'm ready to go now, and my salads are once again reserved for dinnertime only. Thank goodness! 

I had a long list of items that I brought to Goodwill 
yesterday. After I was finished with that and back home, 
I pulled out two large plastic bins of sweaters and 
started culling those for my next trip over. I ended up 
saving seven sweaters. The rest are in three shopping 
bags and will be taken to Goodwill next week. 

I had the back of Minion packed solidly with items to donate to Goodwill. I started a complete list of what I was donating, made sure that everything was secured with rubber bands or in baggies, and drove over, putting them into their appropriate bins, or onto the rolling table. Donations are handled a bit differently now, but that's to be expected. Covid has changed a lot of things. 

I've used Tech Dump for years to recycle old 
electronics. Some things they accept at no 
charge, others are a nominal fee. It's well 
worth it to reclaim what can be reused and 
recycle whatever we can. 

I then drove down to Tech Dump. Tech Dump is unique, as far as I know. They accept all dead computers, computer parts, televisions, etc. for rebuilding or controlled destruction. They have a classroom where they teach computer skills, and a showroom where they sell refurbished electronics. For $15 I was able to get rid of an old printer, a non-functional portable DVD player and a miscellaneous electronic something or other. Well worth the cost to me and much better for the environment. 

Home again, I continued housecleaning. I don't have a lot of time until Sharon arrives, and I'd like things to look somewhat civilized. I made a start on cleaning the computer room, did a bit more in Sharon's room, culled through the two bins of sweaters mentioned above, and started my next box for Half-Price Books. 

DH and I have season tickets for Ren Fest. We usually 
are there every Sunday during the run. Of course, 
everything was cancelled last year, so what would have 
been our 50th annual Ren Fest, is now being celebrated 
a year late. Still - 50 years is something wonderful to 
celebrate and we're looking forward to sharing the 
festivities. 

Renaissance Festival starts today, and it's looking like we'll have really fabulous weather for opening weekend. There are supposed to be thunderstorms, but not until the nights. The temps will be manageable, and I'm really looking forward to getting geared up and out to the Fest grounds on Sunday. I suppose I will continue my hunt for a new corset. My old one hasn't fit me for years - it was from the days of WAY overweight. I'm now at my wedding weight and approaching my High School weight. I need a new corset that actually fits. I'll at least try some one. 

So, my days are filled, as usual. What have you been up to? I know my friends along the East Coast will be flirting with their latest hurricane - Henri. I'm holding all of you in my thoughts, my friends. Please be careful and stay safe. I'll be back on Monday.