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Feb. 22nd, 2026 08:02 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ravena_kadeYesterday Dad and I went to Ipswich for lunch so he could have a cheat meal before his hospital stay. He had fried scallops (and extra fluid meds when he came home) and I had fried clams. It's nice to go there. The bartender saw us crossing the street and poured us our usuals; me a hard cider and Dad a diet Coke. This will most likely be the last time we are there until June. I know I will be there in the summer even if he is unable to drive.
On the way home we stoped at a giant Ace Hardware/Tractor supply store close by Ipswich. I stopped because the sign said that they had ice melt. The store was huge and had tons of things. I wanted to buy seed trays, but stopped because I really won't be able to pay attention to seeds in the next few weeks. I did buy myself a steel shovel. They are saying we could get a foot or more of snow. Maybe 2ft. Plastic shovels don't do a good job with the piles the plows leave in the driveway. I also have to carve out space for 2 cars this storm.
Tomorrow Dad has a 1 pm appointment, but I don't know if they will cancel. I don't think they call for cancels on Sunday. I know on Friday the hospital sent out emails that staff is supposed to show up and listed hotels that were nearby for Sunday night. Sadly the hospital does not pay for the hotel rooms. I may or may not get a text from my boss today. I have the ability to work remote only if the computer is on in the office. If the hospital cuts power then the office pcs all shut down. It happens a few times a month.
My sister's car died again. They were going to try and drive it here. It died yesterday and they got it to the mechanic 10 minutes before the guy closed. He said he really wouldn't make that drive as they could get stuck in the middle of nowhere. So last night at 8 pm they were looking for a car to rent. Umm.. the car broke down last week too and they hadn't started looking for a rental then? Oy. I told he that it would be okay if she had to come out a few days later... Nope. They are supposed to leave at noon today. Oy.
I also told them to check with me Monday morning before they leave their hotel. They stay in Buffalo. No need to leave at the crack of dawn if there is a raging blizzard. Stay as late as you can because the roads may be dangerous.
Today is Dad's last cheat day. Chinese food.
On the way home we stoped at a giant Ace Hardware/Tractor supply store close by Ipswich. I stopped because the sign said that they had ice melt. The store was huge and had tons of things. I wanted to buy seed trays, but stopped because I really won't be able to pay attention to seeds in the next few weeks. I did buy myself a steel shovel. They are saying we could get a foot or more of snow. Maybe 2ft. Plastic shovels don't do a good job with the piles the plows leave in the driveway. I also have to carve out space for 2 cars this storm.
Tomorrow Dad has a 1 pm appointment, but I don't know if they will cancel. I don't think they call for cancels on Sunday. I know on Friday the hospital sent out emails that staff is supposed to show up and listed hotels that were nearby for Sunday night. Sadly the hospital does not pay for the hotel rooms. I may or may not get a text from my boss today. I have the ability to work remote only if the computer is on in the office. If the hospital cuts power then the office pcs all shut down. It happens a few times a month.
My sister's car died again. They were going to try and drive it here. It died yesterday and they got it to the mechanic 10 minutes before the guy closed. He said he really wouldn't make that drive as they could get stuck in the middle of nowhere. So last night at 8 pm they were looking for a car to rent. Umm.. the car broke down last week too and they hadn't started looking for a rental then? Oy. I told he that it would be okay if she had to come out a few days later... Nope. They are supposed to leave at noon today. Oy.
I also told them to check with me Monday morning before they leave their hotel. They stay in Buffalo. No need to leave at the crack of dawn if there is a raging blizzard. Stay as late as you can because the roads may be dangerous.
Today is Dad's last cheat day. Chinese food.
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Date: 2026-02-22 03:18 pm (UTC)That ACE Hardware sounds pretty impressive. :)
YIKES!!!!!!!!! hopefully you don't get another 2 feet. :o :o :o
If we have bad weather and the Clinis declares a weather emergency, they will pay for hotel rooms.
I've always told myself, I might not get to work because of bad weather, but I sure will get home in the morning in bad weather. :p
I would rather not be stuck in Rochester with non of my things. :o
Your sister and her partner leave me with no confidence. :o :o :o
Enjoy the Chinese. :)
HUGS, Jon