Wed - Jan11/12

My goodness - cloudy today! Still mid-60's and no rain - just overcast.

Cleaned all the overhead cupboards and put away the remainder of yesterday's grocery shopping. All is organized once again. We usually buy 2 of each item in standard size cans and then stack them with 2 of the same on the bottom and 2 of another type on top. This way we can see all the items easily.

Took it easy in the afternoon until supper time. We had tickets for the steak dinner at the main hall. We sat with two couples that were here last year. We met them last year. They are all avid hikers that go on 8 mile or more hikes in the area. We remember them from last year because when we first met one of the ladies had just fallen hiking and had a broken hip.

The steak dinner was run by a new team. They did not start the BBQ's early enough so we waited an hour past the 5 pm starting time. No matter - the conversation was good and the food was likewise once we were served.

After supper we headed to the large Sears at the Superstition Springs Mall. Charlotte's computerized Kenmore sewing machine jammed when she was using it at the last quilting session. Unlike at home, the Sears did not have a service department that would send out items for repair. We would have to take it to the service depot elsewhere in Mesa that was only open during usual daytime hours.

We were going to buy a cheapy just to get by at the quilting sessions. Instead, I convinced Charlotte to get a Brother computerized sewing/quilting machine that has an extension arm for quilting. I think it was a good decision. We will look into getting the other machine repaired at a later time.

Charlotte set up the new machine and watched the instructional video while I took care of the online registration and downloaded manuals and sewing guides.

I watched the People's Choice Awards on the front TV while she viewed the video in the bedroom. I soon realized I only knew a few of the nominees and shows that were honoured. I guess, at our age, we are out of the mainstream.