Day 34 Another “huge” day of relaxing in LA

Woke at 4:30 am! What? So I finished my E-book and chose some more from the E-Library. Kids off to school. Susan working at home. Washed my hair, breakfast, then walked Churro, followed by washing. Had to hand wash one thing that was new and I was rightly concerned about it bleeding. Solved that issue and hung it on the back of a chair outside. Quite gusty today.

Headed off at 9:45 for the shops. First one I wanted – not open, even if it was after 10. Bought my 3 nectarines at Vons. The older man in front of me at the checkout let me in, then told me I should get a Vons card. I would have saved at least a dime! (Must investigate that?) But there was an issue at the next checkout –and that just happened to be Justin (Susan’s friend) which made the small purchase last much longer. Off down the hill to Michels where I found one thing on my list and not another. The checkout girl tried to get me to be a member there too. I did tell her visiting once a year possibly didn’t warrant a card. Off to Marshalls for runners. No Sketchers worth buying but I did get a pair of lightweight Nike- extra wide. Must have known I was coming?

Only in
America?

Home again via the school bridge, just in time to put the washing in the drier (it is not only windy it is at least 27 C.  Let’s not forget about the stupidity of HOA’s in this area and their “no clothes line“ policy. )

Sitting outside in the shade on a glorious day in shorts and T-shirt. Drinking a cup of tea. Blue sky above. Watching Churro investigate the grass and thinking it is time for my lunch.

After lunch I continued to sew in the shade for the rest of the afternoon. When Troy came home we walked Churro around the block. Susan and the kids went to the shops for supplies for a specific recipe. But Jay came around to talk with Troy and Susan, Susan had the recipe with her. So I just made a stir fry instead of the special recipe. The Jasmine rice was far too wet, but everyone ate their dinner.

Dishes, and typing for me, while Oscar was looking at old Photos albums with the kids explaining his childhood to them. The kids were busy prevaricating. Anything to delay the inevitable bed time. I’m trying to stay up till 10 pm tonight.