Week 2

Wow! Friday already. It's been much warmer this week- minus 32 when I come into work, minus 26 during the day. I see they are calling for minus 18 next week- should feel balmy. No fresh snow to speak of since I've been here- and no northern lights.
These bunnies aren't as large as the last one I saw, but cute seeing them grazing at the corner of the parking lot this morning. Four tires good- two legs bad I guess- they weren't skittish at all when I pulled up and took the pictures. Get out of the car to get closer? Bye bye. Just $112 for my 2 bags of groceries last night. 3 peppers $10.29,small sesame oil 16.39, small bag potatoes 13.79, etc etc. Shouldn't need much more this trip. I had to get some items that I wouldn't normally get to make some recipies for my...Caribou!! I asked some of the ladies if they knew anyone with local meat from hunting, and one had lots in her freezer and brought me some to try. I was clear that only wanted a small piece just to try. I think that I will get 2 different stews and either a roast or steak. I'm guessing about 5 lbs- there is a bone. Maybe 2 or 3 days to defrost in the fridge- will let you know in a few days how it worked out.
Switching over to nights over this weekend- kinda looking forward to that change so I can look around more and see into some stores. The Home Hardeware sells groceries and lunches as well as building supplies and hardeware. How cool is that??

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  1. AnonymousMarch 3, 2023 at 8:34 AM

    You are just a delight! Love how you adapt to colder than cold!
    Miss You💕

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