Book Club 2025: October

 The book for this month was  Kristin Lavransdatter:1 The Bridal Wreath by Sigrid Undset.  It is Historical Fiction that takes place in 14th Century Norway. 

This book is the first book in a trilogy.  So naturally when I found all three books I bought them all in anticipation of a really good read.

Uffda.  It was a slow forced read that I did not enjoy.  I give it a 4 out of a possible 10.  Everyone else seemed to really like it and they all plan to read the series.  Not me...one of the gals said she was not able to find the books so I dropped them all off in her mail box yesterday.  That is one way to clear books out of this house!!!

Usually I like Historical Fiction....so this book was a disappointment.

Far Side

Crowning moments

 I saw my Dentist.  I have a very old 20 plus years old crown that needs to be replaced.  It was falling apart and driving my tongue crazy...and every time I sneezed it scraped the inside of my mouth.  He sawed it off and I will return next week for a new crown...if I outlive that one they can pull the stupid tooth. 

And so it goes.  Far Guy and I are feeling better.  Hopefully we will keep improving.  

Trica made Moons Over My Hammy for supper.   She brought eggs from her chickens that have just started laying eggs...she is getting 3 to 5 eggs a day.  In my opinion brown eggs are the best.

Minnesota weather:  Highs 57F or 14C  Lows 37F  or 3C we are in the throes of Fall.

Far Side

Autumn

 The Autumn weather is here, winds blow the leaves in the yard to and fro... if a huge gusts comes by a few even land in the woods!   Last weeks highs in the 80's are history. 

The Oaks just turn brownish and then fall off. 

We are still under the weather but improving.  Far Guy has one appointment this week and I have three; Dentist, Dermatologist for a biopsy and Physical Therapy.  

We tested for Covid and neither of us have it.  

Trica made pork chops and rice for supper, we are grateful for the help. 

 Minnesota weather: High was 74F or 24C and low was 39F or 4C.

Far Side

Sick

 Far Guy shared whatever bug he has.  Feeling pretty rotten but I should be good as new in a few days.  Far Guy is about the same...not any better for sure.  He is teetering between being sick enough to go to the ER and sick enough to stay home.

We had a slow water leak in the bathroom upstairs...it was a bad shut off valve.  Our son in law Handy Andy came and fixed it for us!   Thank goodness for helpers!

Our oldest daughter Trica came last night to help the sick elderly for a few days.

I made chicken and wild rice soup for supper...chicken soup helps everything!

Far Side

Wild

 We have a little action on our security cameras.  Mainly a rabbit that hops back and forth, a kitty with white paws, squirrels and deer eating acorns.  

My other baby brother has more wildlife than we do.  He has deer, fox, rabbits, turkeys, coyote and a bobcat.

nice sized bobcat in the daytime

Thursday: My baby brother was mulching leaves in our yard when we got home. The leaves are about 50% down. I appreciate him mulching for us!   It is a dirty dusty job.  My other baby brother delivered our mail!

Friday I went with Far Guy to his Infusion.  His respiratory infection is not any better, I am keeping a close eye on him.  We picked up our grocery order from Walmart and came home.  My baby brother, his bride, Baxter and Smudge visited in the afternoon...they picked tomatoes for me. 

I am still putting "stuff" away.  We both had a short nap.  I made hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes for supper.  

Minnesota weather; High 86F or 30C Low was 64F or 18C. There is lots of dust in the air from the bean harvest in the nearby fields. 

Far Side