Could be a parcel-free holiday
If this was “in the time of my childhood”, I’d be getting a little antsy. The post office labour argument soldiers on, and we could be in a country-wide shutdown soon. Just in time for Xmas. If you depend on someone in a sleigh to get the presents into place, good on you (although, technically, he’s a bit of a scab). But for anyone waiting on parcels (that means me, a bit); best to accept that the holiday calendar might stretch into a new year. And if the mail is carrying any perishables (other than fruitcake), be prepared to pitch. The time for military rations passed date, eons ago.
Looking outside, with a vista that is white, I realize that the lawn tractor needs to be parked. Properly. In the garage. Last year, we had to push the buggy through the snow (after delaying just one day too long), so I’m hoping for a thaw right now. Just a couple of days. Melt the slush. Make that cross-grass trek into something that requires a minimum of added physical effort. At least the sump hole is back to empty.
Son #2 just sent us photos of his “outdoor pants”, wearing a little thin after solid physical effort… that’s what I want to avoid.
Came across an interesting statistic just now: on PEI there are 153,244 electricians. Yes, son, that’s a joke. It makes a veiled reference to the number of people who are do-it-yourselfers, albeit unqualified. Remember, if you screw it up, the insurance people just won your money.
