Day out

It was hot and very humid yesterday, so as hubby is off and cannot sit down for any length of time(!!) I decided we'd have a drive to Vaughan Mills mall, to have a walk around in an air conditioned area, so hubby couldn't work outside in the garden and then complain to me how hot and tired he was!!!  I know, I tell him to sit down but he doesn't listen...LOL

Anyhow, other than buying a couple of things in the Tommy Hilfiger store, as there was a super good sale, we didn't buy much of anything.  I did however call in at the Kate Spade store, and had a look around.  I saw these the last time I was in there and decided to take  some photos to share with you.  The first two bags are more collector's items than anything, as honestly they hold very little.  Your phone and a couple of small items maybe; but I do love the look of them.

The peacock had a long strap and should be over $400 as per the Kate Spade site, here.  I thought it was neat but not practical.

The flower pot again was so different, nothing like I have seen before.  It opens, apart, you can see it better here.  Again over $400 before the sale.  I could see this worn with a long flowy dress at a garden party?

I did like the peacock wallet but even with the 40% off it was $140, again you can see it here.

We had lunch in the food court and had enough left overs for our supper.  Hubby of course went outside when he got back home to do some more work on a project outside, until it started raining!!  No wonder he is tired.

Another day out today, as hubby has doctors appointments in the morning and afternoon.  He is dropping me off at the mall in the morning while he goes for his morning appointment.  I don't enjoy either the doctor, or the office of his morning appointment, so he can get on with that.  The afternoon one though, both of us are seeing our family doctor.  I will fill you in on that tomorrow.

What a week

 I still feel like death warmed over.  It's been a long while since I have been this sick.  However speaking with various people there is a lot of this about.  As I write this post on Friday night, my plan of action is to try and get an appointment in a walk-in clinic on Saturday, as I have had this a week now.

I am no longer in tears every time I swallow as it hurt so much, so that's positive.  My throat still feels red raw, as does my ears.  When I start coughing it is never ending.  I have slept more in my reclining chair than in bed this past week, as I can't seem to sleep elevated in bed.

I have tried warm water and honey; the smell of honey makes me gag.  I don't think that does much good.  Tried the warm water and salt; gargling to try and ease my throat.  Had vicks spread on my chest and even the bottom of the feet; to no avail.  I swear the smell of vicks has changed over the years, have you noticed that?

I have been taking Buckley's, which as the advert says, "tastes awful, but is good for you."  However taking/doing all these things has resulted in me having a very upset stomach.

So that's why I have decided to try and get an appointment at a walk-in clinic.

If anyone else has had this head cold/flu thing, how long does it last and did you go to the doctors?

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You're in the know before the rest!!

I had appointments at the doctor's office on Tuesday so didn't get a lot of sewing done, but I did get a couple of these made..........

They are for opening lids.  I am having a heck of a time with my thumbs and am finding it difficult to open things.  This is my answer to that difficulty.  The bottom is actually shelf liner, as it grips to everything.

What do you think?  I plan on making more and listing them on the shop.