Accomplishments

Well, I got a little bit done during the last two days of the week. Sister Ramey and I took in a few (3) thrift stores on Thursday. We visited one called Second Hand Rose not too far from my house. We had been wanted to check this one out for a while. We could have saved our energy. Oh the store was lovely, neat, clean, and smelled good. But the prices were outrageous. Can you imagine paying $150 for a pair of preworn pants? All the prices were higher than Ramey and I are wont to pay for brand new garments.  So after a brief look around, we skedaddled and took in a couple of others on down the road where the prices more fit our budgets.

We didn't find any real treasures, but Ramey did get a small table for her modem. I got a new water bowl for the cats and the pretty top in the photos below. All in all, we spent less than a fourth of what those Second-Hand-Rose pants cost.

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After shopping--no, I think it was in between shops--we had a great barbecue lunch at Miss Myra's in Cahaba Heights. If you're ever in the Birmingham area and find yourself a might peckish, we highly recommend Miss Myra's.

I got all my tax records delivered to my tax lady Martha yesterday. So now my only remaining major task (for the moment) is getting my quilt delivered to Angela, my long-armer.  I'll surely get that done one day next week. 

Happy Easter, Everyone.

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On 03/31/2024, Barbara Anne said ...

It's a wonder how Second Hand Rose stays in business! Love your new blouse and hope you'll show us the cat's new bowl.

Well done in getting your taxes turned in. Phew!

Today I have dyed eggs using a Paas kit as always. Love to see rainbow eggs in the fridge.

Happy Ester!

Hugs!
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