Snow this morning, rain yesterday.

After his appointment at Beltone in Hyannia, Ron picked up Peter’s cake at FarFar’s in Duxbury and brought home a container of gingerbread ice cream for us.

I was dubious, but it was a very good choice.

In the meantime, I got to see Geri’s Christmas decorations: stunning. We had lunch at the Daniel Webster, got a window seat next to their tree; Free stayed in the truck. Free and Tooby look a lot alike, and both suffer terribly from anxiety. It hurts the heart to see it.

John was able to beat the rain and pick up supplies at Home Depot. I got a call to authorize the charge while I was on the way to pick up Geri and Free.

While having lunch, got another call from John and a text from Peter. John found even more damage than we feared in the living room wall. The insurance company is sending a water remediation inspector over today, and I have a call in to Capizzi to see if we have a warranty on workmanship for the roof.

The new calendar was well received at MRS. Working on a few minor edits and if I can stay focused, plan to do final testing today. I’m sick of web work: little programming, lots of config, jerking around with UI, and mind reading third party APIs.

In the way of domestic chores, I – finally – potted the rosemary and unplugged the bathroom sink with the plunger.

Jason installed the new igniter in the stove and didn’t charge for the second house call! Brilliant…..

I ordered materials for the bathroom projects.

Ron astutely noticed that the flooring is tile, i.e., needs to be mortared. This was not in the plans so John and Peter came up with a vinyl “snap in” option.

I was back and forth with Home Depot chat several times. The customer service reps were terrific.

We went to the Tribe’s holiday fair and nacho lunch on Saturday, then to the Osterville Library to see Selin. Bought three of her small works.

Made Saturday brunch plans and menu with Cathy and Cindy and bought their gifts and rum for punch at the packie in Centerville. We stopped into the Stop & Shop to see Emma, but she wasn’t there and not answering her phone, either.

Went to Home Depot in Hyannis for the Edgewater project, some of which now needs to be returned. Picked up a couple of things at Stop & Shop and Job Lot.

Took a much needed break at Pain d’Avignon.

Did laundry, changed sheets. Ron made pasta and salad for supper.

Was afraid I’d missed it, a meeting this afternoon on possible changes to the rotary.

Yesterday, we did laundry and two transfer station runs. I treated us to lunch at Panera, thinking a prepaid card from MassSave would work; it didn’t.

P&B paid all of December and the balance of November rents. John F. gave us a call on the repairs at Edgewater. Asked P&B to send us their picks for upstairs toilet and vanity.

Ron has lost his mind; he’s been hanging used coffee filters in the basement laundry area, figuring to “save money”. Big argument about leaving lights on yesterday. Meanwhile, we are bleeding cash in loan interest, which we hope to stop once P&B buy the house.

James passed his road test yesterday afternoon, and this morning, guess what, it’s snowing.

I had sweats, nausea and light headedness last night. Better this morning, but still not 100%, and glad I don’t have to go out.

We put up the homemade wreaths and holiday lights over the weekend. Keeping it simple this year, included only the bushes by the front door. The timer works.

I added a string of lights to the vase that Cindy gave us and put up the tiny tree.

It’s raining now, but we may get snow tonight and tomorrow morning. I’m hoping James’ driving test is later this week; no word yet.

Having kicked myself for not doing so last year, I took advantage of Hulu’s Black Friday offer and signed up for $1.99/month. Already binged on one series, “Apple Tree Yard”.

Still struggling with FullCalendar.

Covered the strawberry plants with oak leaves.

This gorgeous little trail includes an elegant handicapped-accessible pathway.

Yesterday I gave blood, picked up trash and dropped off books for the Falmouth Library to sell. We made pies; Ron got to flute one.

I prepared Thanksgiving dinner in stages in the toaster oven, microwave and stove top. Cathy offered to let me use her oven but not until 1, and I wanted to eat by then.

We had fresh parsnips, Shiitake mushrooms and brussel sprouts from the Farmer’s Market. Picked up cardamom bread from Janet yesterday after dropping Robert off at work.

Mashed potatoes, squash, veg loaf and gravy for the rest of the meal. Pecan/pumpkin pie for dessert with coffee and brandy (rum for me).

Perfect.

Can’t do a refi on Edgewater but there is hope that P&B will be able to buy it. At least, they’ve started the process with a mortgage broker.

They may be able to buy “as is”.

I did the transfer station run yesterday with the usual aggravation from Ron. Also cleared the rock garden in the front yard at Edgewater.

Good dream last night about getting to Boston from Chicago and walking around barefoot in a fully integrated Roxbury or possibly South End. I handed $2 to a woman in a church group that was meeting in a storefront. I visited a popup with prices hand-chalked on a board and walked to the “T” for transport to Milton or the Cape. I had no luggage, but did have a wallet and money. I was smoking Newports.

We spent most of yesterday at the service and feast hosted by the Tribe.

Ron picked up and dropped off cider and cranberry juice at the Government Center for the potluck, then picked me up at the house. Incredibly, we got to the Meeting House in time. Saw a few friends and acquaintances.

The feast was even better than last year’s: corn and quahog chowders, venison stew, oysters, a good variety of vegetables (potatoes, squash, beans, parsnip), blueberry slump and Indian pudding. I brought home a couple slices of quick bread and a cookie. We shared a table with Lynn from the Introverts and a very pleasant woman named Maureen from Falmouth.

Ron entertained the princess with a “food joke” about π, cake and ².

Afterwards, we picked up a bucket of trash in our neighborhood. Got to see a couple of our neighbors along the way. Ron sorted through the recyclables and redeemables.