4/28/2014

weekly update 4/28/2014

I got out more this week than last week, so this update won't be so boring.

Monday, I packed all my Easter décor away again for another year. And I made my annual day-after-Easter trek to Walmart for 50% off Cadbury eggs. I'm well stocked up now. 

 

a well-stocked freezer: bagels, stouffers lasagna, cadbury eggs (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

I did a few errands on Tuesday, beginning with finally buying myself a purse. I lost both my phone and my ipod last week, and although I found them again, I'm getting frustrated about being so scatter brained. I decided that I need to have a place to keep all the things together, not just in my pockets, particularly if I'm going someplace where I need take more than my wallet, my phone and my keys. I paid way too much for a small backpack, but it was exactly what I wanted, so I paid it. Then I had the car washed and cleaned inside and out. It needed it. And then I drove out to the Southside to watch the Savannah Challenger Cup Tennis. It's a tournament I've been to before and enjoyed. There are not a lot of big names (in fact, there are none; the only entrants that I had heard of were Jack Sock and Donald Young), but it's good tennis. It was a beautiful day, and I sat in the warm weather and watched a couple of matches, including a nice doubles. 

watching great tennis

Donald Young

 

Wednesday, I did more errands. The library used book sale began, and it's held at the branch that's way out by the Savannah Mall. As long as I was going out that way, I stopped at the deli to load up on bagels. At that same plaza, there's a beauty supply store. Donna had given me some hair coils that are very very handy when twisting my hair into bun - just like my grandma. I broke one, so needed to replace it. I only bought 4 books and 1 dvd at the library sale, but I still have books from last year's sale that I haven't opened yet. I window shopped until it was time to go back toward the city for the next in my series of lectures on personalities of WWI. This week was Rasputin. And, since I was on a roll, I then went out to the Social Security office to check on my application. I applied in February and haven't learned yet if I've been accept to collect at my next birthday, which is 3 weeks away. I'm getting a little anxious. But, wouldn't you know, they close at noon on Wednesdays. I know no more than I did before. 

at the book sale, this little boy amassed a large quantity of books, then sat down under a table to enjoy them while his mother browsed.  how wonderful!

 

Thursday was the grand re-opening of the condo pool. Major repairs had been done, but it has now opened again and we're ready to go. I went swimming in the afternoon, and it was grand! The water temp was not as cold as I'd expected it to be, and I got in and paddled around a bit. There was a pizza party to celebrate that evening. My friend Suzy was in charge, and she had asked me to bake brownies. Yeah. I told her not to be concerned if she heard fire trucks outside because of my lack of baking acumen, but they seemed to be successful.

the beginning of the renovation...

...the middle...

...and the end

neighbors chatting at the pool party (thanks to Suzy, in the pink) and some mighty delicious brownies

AHH!!!

 

 

Saturday morning, I was out and about early. The Georgia Historical Scotty was holding it's annual book sale (but I didn't understand that this was not the same book sale that I'm used to, where you can get a whole bag for $5. I thought the prices written inside were the ORIGINAL prices, surely they couldn't be resale for used books! I was wrong. But I now know that I won't be buying anything at this sale in the future). The Georgia Historical Society building is right at Forsyth Park, and one of the most popular events that SCAD sponsors, the sidewalk art competition, was just beginning. It's amazing what these talented young people can do with a sidewalk square and some chalk! I spent some time watching them create some amazing and colorful pictures.

all along the walkways, students were adding the art as people wandered around to see them

one of the grand, colorful creations

 

Sunday, the Savannah Victorian Society met at the Patrick O'Connor House in the Victorian district which is being rehabbed by a professor at SCAD. The wonderful home, built in 1885, is in pretty rough shape, but I loved seeing the rehab process, talking to Mr Abraham, and seeing the possibilities! I'm hoping that one day, the Society will be able to host it's annual Christmas party in the completely redone house. 

outside

inside

All in addition to my normal DH & BC duties! I am WONDERWOMAN!