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Back home and bored


We are still under lockdown and at the end of the 1st of 4 weeks we now are up to 797 as of today with the number climbing daily. But the important thing for us is that we are back home and settled in - we have done all of the unpacking. I was expecting to have my old job back but they are mucking me around so I have been applying other places instead and up here I have more of a chance in finding work. It has been boring being at home every day so we are looking forward to getting out for a fish again.

I did read something cool this morning. On one of our local Facebook pages I saw some local high school students crocheted some blankets which were donated to a womens refuge centre, hopefully they will be well used and appreciated. 

Our clocks are changing this weekend as we go into Autumn and I am excited about cooking some soup in my crock pot and making some fresh bread to go with it. I have also heard that alot of supermarkets seem to have run out of flour so I read today that apparently you can substitute it with things like breadcrumbs, oats or chickpeas - all of which are staples in my pantry. Hope your week has been good.

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Susan Heather said…
A pity about being mucked around by the supermarket. Hope you get something you enjoy. I will be pleased when daylight savings ends - I don't like these dark mornings.
2 April 2020 at 17:46
Fun60 said…
I am on day 17 of the lockdown with no end in sight. News a couple of days ago that it might have to continue for months not weeks sent me on a downwards spiral. Not being in my own home makes it all the more difficult. Good luck with the job hunting.
2 April 2020 at 19:13
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Yes flour is a problem in the supermarkets here as well though we are managng at the moment.We are into week two of three but I think it will go on a couple of weeks longer
2 April 2020 at 22:51
Tom said…
...Amy, hang in there, take care and stay well.
3 April 2020 at 03:14
Sharon said…
I am on my third week of lock down here and like most people don't see an end in sight. Enjoy your fishing and your cooking!
3 April 2020 at 03:54
Bill said…
I've been reading books for the last three weeks and going out for a walk about once a week. Good luck with the job search. Take care and stay safe.
3 April 2020 at 08:21
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
enjoy your fall soup - I'm loving spring here
3 April 2020 at 08:43
eileeninmd said…
Hello, The fresh fish will be a great meal. Good luck with the job search! The soup and homemade bread sound delicious. Take care! Wishing you a happy day!
3 April 2020 at 09:00
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Fishing looks like a great way pass the time. But you're right, things can get pretty boring!
3 April 2020 at 09:30
Pauline said…
Soup weather is getting closer and after reading how everyone seems to be baking (hence the flour shortage) I decided to get in the kitchen and made a big pot during the week. It's cool enough now to enjoy for lunch. Good luck with the new job hunt. Stay well.
3 April 2020 at 16:17
Lady Fi said…
Spring is here with storms and snow! Good luck job hunting.
3 April 2020 at 23:13
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Happy to hear that you are all settled back Amy, fingers crossed for that job. I thought all the panic buying at calmed down a bit, you'll have to let us know how the chickpea bread turns out :)
4 April 2020 at 05:20
Graham Edwards said…
Chickpea flour (gram flour) isn't really good for bread. You'd have to mix it 50:50 at least I would think. It's probably harder to get hold of than ordinary flour at the moment anyway.

I hope you manage to get a suitable job. In these days with so many people out of work here it's hard.

Good luck with getting out to the fishing.
4 April 2020 at 07:15
Light and Voices said…
We are approaching Spring here. Soup plus bread does sound delicious. Enjoy making it. I hope you find work soon. My husband, John and I both like fishing a lot too. Be safe.
4 April 2020 at 10:04
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