So the pandemic is still in full force, and in fact, getting worse. Just when we thought life was going to get back to normal, this 3rd wave hit, and lock-downs are back in place. It still sucks, but we’re making the most of it.
First up, our stove failed a few months back and we finally replaced it. Our old unit was a super wide (46″) fancy unit that looked great but wasn’t really functional — we replaced it with a traditional size that is far more usable. In doing so, I also had to remove and replace the counter on the left of the stove as well as add a spacer on the right side. In the end, it turned out very well, and I’m quite happy with it. Looks like it was part of the original design of the kitchen. The cupboard and stove look great, and both are far more functional. Gonna call that a win!
Vehicle updates: Bug is sleeping still, and the Jeep just passed 250,000km. She needs some love, but all in all still being a beast. As for the Harley and Subaru – both are not long for my garage. As planned, I started looking for a replacement for the WRX a few months ago. Finally settled on a nice, super low km, 1 owner car that should treat us well for the next few years. It will quite likely be Abby’s first car. Deposit was made on Friday and hoping to pick up mid/late this week. I’ll make a new post once it’s officially in my hands. As for the Harley, this is a tougher decision. I knew buying it, that I was stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something different. It is a gorgeous bike that sounds incredible. Sadly the last year has shown me that is where my love for it ends. I’m just not ready for a cruiser style bike yet. Add to that it really isn’t big / comfortable enough to ride two up — I’ve decided to make a change. So it’ll likely be joining the Subaru on Kijiji in the next week. Replacing it is tougher. I’ve got a short list, just need to decide which one calls to me the loudest. Pretty certain it will be retro styled, and British born. But again, will know more soon.
Also on Friday, I got my first shot of the Pfizer vaccine. I realize its a small step, but feels like a step finally. Fortunately no side affects other than a bruise like feeling at the injection site. Second shot incoming in August. Still gotta play safe, but very optimistic this will be the beginning of the end of this pandemic. Just need to get the wifey stabbed in the next couple weeks and all will be well!
Kids are out of school, province is on lock down again. Really worried baseball will also be cancelled again this summer. Need to get a lot more needles in arms before life will really start getting back to normal. Fingers crossed the kids will get back to in school learning – even if just for a few weeks/month. They need it. This homeschooling is getting old. Fast. Thankfully both my kiddos are taking it in stride. But they still hate it.
On the upside, and as a final note. So very proud of Abby. She is the recipient of the 2021 Catholic Leadership Award. Congrats baby girl. Love you to the moon and back!