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On Wednesday, the vet called with Dancer's blood test results. Everything seems to be under control, she said, and she will keep his medications at the same dosage. She asked how his appetite was because he is still losing weight. I said he is being a bit picky and I've been coaxing him to eat. She suggested trying an appetite stimulant, an ointment to be applied to the inside of his ear.
On Thursday, the vet's office called to let me know that the appetite stimulant ointment was ready for pick up. So, in the afternoon, I went to the vet's clinic and picked up the ointment.
Then, on the way home, I stopped at the supermarket to pick up bread and milk. This time, they had the half gallons of whole milk ($2.99), but, only one very sad looking loaf of store brand sandwich bread! I bought whole wheat bolillo bread rolls, instead; a bag of 6 rolls for $3.00; if I have to report to jury duty next week, the rolls can be sandwiched with a filling and be taken for my lunches. I also bought a "baked in-store" loaf of French bread which looked (and tasted) delicious for $2.99. In addition, I bought two bananas ($0.65/lb.) and a cream cheese coffee cake for a treat (a bit of a splurge at $6.00); that's the problem with grocery shopping in person - I get tempted by treats at the bakery! But, the good thing about shopping in person is one gets to find marked down bargains. In the meat department, I checked the marked down meats and found a package of two thinly sliced beef shoulder steaks, just under half a pound in weight, regular price with a store loyalty card at $7.74, marked down to $3.74 for a quick sale. I thought that was a good bargain and bought it. I spent a total of $18.85 at the grocery store. I now have just under $3 ($2.91 to be exact) left in my July grocery budget!
I kept the beef to marinate with some salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, and Worcestershire sauce and cooked it with onions and home-grown tomatoes. I froze one steak, ate a piece of the second steak with some French bread for my dinner, and kept the rest of the piece in the fridge. I seem to have gone off my meal plan, this week, but, I'm not going to worry too much about that!
In addition, I did a load of laundry and remade my bed with freshly washed sheets. Dancer helped, as usual. And then, he took a nap on the bed to try out the fresh sheets! LOL.
On Friday, the pharmacy called to let me know that Dancer's thyroid medication was ready for pick up. So, I went to the pharmacy to collect it and came home directly. Gardener friend M was here in the evening to tend to the garden. We picked more tomatoes and lemons, he watered the garden for me, and he also nailed the part of the gutter that was coming down along the side of the house. It might be a temporary fix; we shall see how well it holds up when it rains, later in the year.
I am grateful for:
- Dancer's blood test results were good
- His medications are available
- Bargains at the grocery store
- M's help with the garden and other things around the house
- Tomatoes and lemons from the garden
Joyful activities have included spending time in the garden, video chatting with my daughter, and reading.
Plans for the weekend include some cleaning and tidying.
How was your day? What are your plans for the weekend?
Going to the grocery store is usually my downfall for things we don't need. Otherwise, I am in and out pretty fast.
ReplyDeleteI had jury duty last month and none of the groups had to go in all week. I don't know if another trial was taking longer than expected, the judge was sick, or the AC wasn't working, but not much was happening at the courthouse that week. At least in the trial rooms.
Good luck with your jury duty.
Thank you, June. The last time I had to report for jury duty, I just called in every day for a week and was excused without having to report in person. Maybe the same thing will happen again; maybe not.
DeletePoor Dancer. I do hope the medication works with his appetite. I'm glad all the tests were ok.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon. We are on day two of the new medication and he's been eating a little bit, but, still being very picky.
DeleteFor a moment I didn't recognize that photo as a pomegranate. I thought was some kind of animal hanging upside down. I guess I need to get out more! : )
ReplyDeleteOops! Sorry, the picture is rather blurry as it was a bit windy when I took the picture.
DeleteI thought it was a kind of burr growing out of the branch below! It's not because of the photography, just an optical illusion, which varies between screens :o)
DeleteGlad you found some good bargains for instore purchases!
Ella
It really isn't a very good photo, Ella; I thought so at the time, but, I didn't take another one. Like the nectarine tree, the pomegranate tree was full of flowers, but, only one pomegranate fruit! Not quite sure what is happening, but, maybe I need to fertilize the trees next year.
DeleteThank you; I was happy with the instore bargains. :)
These days were nice and you accomplished a bit. Was this in-person large grocery store visit your first since Covid ? I'm thinking it might have been. Good job spying those steaks at that price. The way you prepared them sounds nice and easy and tasty.
ReplyDeleteI hope the appetite stimulant helps Dancer. He needs his energy for helping with the house chores like he does.
Thank you, Debra. I had been to this supermarket in person at least once before, in June, when my friend from college was visiting and I went to get some milk and passionfruit juice drink. I found two reduced price garlic breads on that trip and bought them, too. I've been there, again, and found more reduced price meat. :)
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