That's kind of the way I'm feeling these days. Too much to do and not enough time to do it. Every time I get started on something, I find three things that need to be done first before I can do what I started on. Aiiieeeeee!
We leave Tuesday for Arkansas to spend Thanksgiving with Keith's mother. I'm looking forward to the visit, but it's a long drive. I also have treatment on Tuesday. Seems like we did it that way last year too. I wanted to see about re-scheduling the treatment, so we could leave earlier, but she kind of insisted I stick to my schedule. She's had kind of a rough year, so I'm looking forward to seeing her.
So what all do I still need to do?
LAUNDRY!! I'm not sure about Arkansas, but Kentucky frowns on nude Thanksgiving visits.
SHOPPING! I got some road snacks at the Peddlers Mall last night, but we still need a few more things.
PACKING! I'm not sure where the suitcases went after we got back from San Francisco. I'd hate to have to carry those clean clothes in grocery bags. Keith already calls me a bag lady because I carry a reuseable grocery bag with a bunch of stuff in it wherever I go. I need to pick out my trip reading and find the laptop.
BLOGGING! (and commenting and answering emails) This is going to have to do for this week's (late) ramble and next week's (early) ramble. At least it will replace Bo Donaldson's face that's been hanging around a bit too long. I'm hoping to get a few posts scheduled to carry us through the holiday and our trip. Expect some long overdue posts for your reading pleasure.
CHIQUITO! I need to get things ready for the person who'll be taking care of him while we're gone, so she knows the drill. We stocked up on cat treats last week and have enough food to get through until we get back.
WINTERIZING! I still need to put away some yard things before the cold weather hits. We've also got to take the A/C out of the window before we leave.
BOOTHING! Sales have stunk most of the month. Last night as the first good weekday report I've gotten since the first. Weekends have been really good, but that all dries up come Monday. People just ain't shopping. Or if they are, they ain't buying much. Interestingly, I am now selling some small furniture in dribs and drabs, but the smalls trade, which is my bread and butter, has dried up considerably. Cue wailing and gnashing of teeth. I am hoping that this is just the lull before Thanksgiving.
On the upside, that has made for an easy booth upkeep for the last couple of weeks. I've got 90% of the Christmas out now. Sunday and Monday, I'm going to spend the day there, doing a super-duper tidy and rearrange and stock, since it will be the last chance to get ready for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. I'm pulling the last of the Thanksgiving stuff and putting the rest of the Christmas in its place.
I also need to finish the current tidy session on my junk room, which is about halfway done. I want to have a load priced up to take when we get back. I have an idea that should let me put four (!) new shelves in and a ton of new smalls, but that is going to have to wait until we're home. Of course, putting in shelves means that the elevation of Sorrow Mountain drops a bit, which is always a good thing. I am hoping to terraform the Mountain and the Hillock together by the end of the year.
CLEANING! Week before last, I cleaned off my desk by dumping everything into a large tub, which has been sitting in front of my dresser ever since. I want that to go away before we leave. Also, the fridge needs to be cleaned out before we go.
THIS AND THAT! I need to get prescriptions refilled. I need to pay the water bill. I need to go see if the metal lawn chairs listed as freebies on Craigslist last night that are two streets over from us are still there. (Probably not.) I need to call my brother. I need to cash in my change jar. I need to clean all the tubs and boxes out of Mazda. I need to do the dishes. I need to ponder where the magic elves that are supposed to help with all this shit have hied themselves off to. (That's the thing about magic elves that few people know. You have to talk to them in Shakespearean, or at least King James, English. They don't understand modern. So they haven't run away. They have hied themselves hither.)
COMIC BOOKS! The second annual Cavalcade of Comics is tomorrow, and none of the list above is going to make me miss it. It's a great show, not really a con, since there are no panels or costume contests. There will probably be a few cosplayers though. Everyone loves an excuse to dress up as Batman. It's retail focused, so there will be lots for sale, which is why I'm going. Last year, I got some great bargains on some great stuff. I've been looking forward to this one all year. It will be the last major shopping spurt for me until the New Year Big Flea. Besides, how often do you get to use the word "cavalcade" in conversation??
So, yeah. I got lots to do. I guess I better get started. But first, I've got to get another cup of coffee. And pet the kitty. He never gets any attention--to hear him tell it anyway. You all, however, can enjoy some awesome super-hero Lego art.
We leave Tuesday for Arkansas to spend Thanksgiving with Keith's mother. I'm looking forward to the visit, but it's a long drive. I also have treatment on Tuesday. Seems like we did it that way last year too. I wanted to see about re-scheduling the treatment, so we could leave earlier, but she kind of insisted I stick to my schedule. She's had kind of a rough year, so I'm looking forward to seeing her.
So what all do I still need to do?
LAUNDRY!! I'm not sure about Arkansas, but Kentucky frowns on nude Thanksgiving visits.
SHOPPING! I got some road snacks at the Peddlers Mall last night, but we still need a few more things.
PACKING! I'm not sure where the suitcases went after we got back from San Francisco. I'd hate to have to carry those clean clothes in grocery bags. Keith already calls me a bag lady because I carry a reuseable grocery bag with a bunch of stuff in it wherever I go. I need to pick out my trip reading and find the laptop.
BLOGGING! (and commenting and answering emails) This is going to have to do for this week's (late) ramble and next week's (early) ramble. At least it will replace Bo Donaldson's face that's been hanging around a bit too long. I'm hoping to get a few posts scheduled to carry us through the holiday and our trip. Expect some long overdue posts for your reading pleasure.
CHIQUITO! I need to get things ready for the person who'll be taking care of him while we're gone, so she knows the drill. We stocked up on cat treats last week and have enough food to get through until we get back.
WINTERIZING! I still need to put away some yard things before the cold weather hits. We've also got to take the A/C out of the window before we leave.
BOOTHING! Sales have stunk most of the month. Last night as the first good weekday report I've gotten since the first. Weekends have been really good, but that all dries up come Monday. People just ain't shopping. Or if they are, they ain't buying much. Interestingly, I am now selling some small furniture in dribs and drabs, but the smalls trade, which is my bread and butter, has dried up considerably. Cue wailing and gnashing of teeth. I am hoping that this is just the lull before Thanksgiving.
On the upside, that has made for an easy booth upkeep for the last couple of weeks. I've got 90% of the Christmas out now. Sunday and Monday, I'm going to spend the day there, doing a super-duper tidy and rearrange and stock, since it will be the last chance to get ready for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. I'm pulling the last of the Thanksgiving stuff and putting the rest of the Christmas in its place.
I also need to finish the current tidy session on my junk room, which is about halfway done. I want to have a load priced up to take when we get back. I have an idea that should let me put four (!) new shelves in and a ton of new smalls, but that is going to have to wait until we're home. Of course, putting in shelves means that the elevation of Sorrow Mountain drops a bit, which is always a good thing. I am hoping to terraform the Mountain and the Hillock together by the end of the year.
CLEANING! Week before last, I cleaned off my desk by dumping everything into a large tub, which has been sitting in front of my dresser ever since. I want that to go away before we leave. Also, the fridge needs to be cleaned out before we go.
THIS AND THAT! I need to get prescriptions refilled. I need to pay the water bill. I need to go see if the metal lawn chairs listed as freebies on Craigslist last night that are two streets over from us are still there. (Probably not.) I need to call my brother. I need to cash in my change jar. I need to clean all the tubs and boxes out of Mazda. I need to do the dishes. I need to ponder where the magic elves that are supposed to help with all this shit have hied themselves off to. (That's the thing about magic elves that few people know. You have to talk to them in Shakespearean, or at least King James, English. They don't understand modern. So they haven't run away. They have hied themselves hither.)
COMIC BOOKS! The second annual Cavalcade of Comics is tomorrow, and none of the list above is going to make me miss it. It's a great show, not really a con, since there are no panels or costume contests. There will probably be a few cosplayers though. Everyone loves an excuse to dress up as Batman. It's retail focused, so there will be lots for sale, which is why I'm going. Last year, I got some great bargains on some great stuff. I've been looking forward to this one all year. It will be the last major shopping spurt for me until the New Year Big Flea. Besides, how often do you get to use the word "cavalcade" in conversation??
So, yeah. I got lots to do. I guess I better get started. But first, I've got to get another cup of coffee. And pet the kitty. He never gets any attention--to hear him tell it anyway. You all, however, can enjoy some awesome super-hero Lego art.
4 comments:
OK Eddie, your LIST of stuff to get done is HUGE. Puts my lists to shame. I have almost all my Christmas stuff in and it is about the only thing that is selling right now. November is not a great month for sales so far. My booths are crammed, I keep hauling more stuff in and making new arrangements and cleaning up the stuff that got moved/put on floor/moved to someone else's space etc. Good thing you made a list, hope you have a big felt pen to cross of stuff as you get it done (figural mental pen unless you printed your list). Hugs. Happy Thanksgiving in advance, safe journey.
I am just gonna copy your blog post and publish it on mine. Ditto, ditto, ditto. At least you actually got a post up. Please be safe and have a great time!
Ok I'm tired after reading your post !!!! Safe travel's. Happy Turkey Day. Hug's. TT.
Wow so busy! Get it done and then enjoy your trip and holiday. I think Mom and I will just have a simple meal together! I'm finally starting to feel better and hope to go to church with the kids tomorrow. I am so far behind on everything but it is what it is!
hugs,
Linda
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