Bumpy Start to the Week

I had plans to tackle a few things this week, but the beginning of the week has got off to a bumpy start. Yesterday, middle son (J) rang and said that his internet was out, and he needed to come over to the house to work. It was off all day, so he was at the house, and it threw me a little off schedule. I just thought I could do some of the things I'd planned today, only when I was out walking, he rang again to say that his apartment building had a gas leak and they had to evacuate! He had been sleeping. He quickly got dressed, grabbed his cat and left the building! He was at the house all day again today, only this time he had his cat. Poor cat just hid behind the curtains most of the day. Son had to miss work as he hadn't grabbed his computer. I'm behind on everything. He finally got the all-clear to go back to his apartment only to receive a text (just as he was leaving our house) to say that the internet was out again!!! I might yet see him again tomorrow. Thankfully, both days we've had enough dinner to share the meal. 

So, I haven't got as much done this week, so far, as I had hoped! 

Yesterday was my Asylum Lake meeting. It went okay. I debated whether to go or not, but I'd feel guilty (don't know why!) if I didn't go. I might not go as much in the winter (depending on the weather) so thought I'd better attend while I can. I always feel as though we have a productive meeting when I do go and I didn't feel quite as out of place as usual. I'm in charge of social media and though I'm not doing a fantastic job I am doing okay. It takes quite a bit to build up a following and I'm still finding my footing.

Spending/Budget - thank you so much for everyone who took the time to send me comments! I feel as though writing things down is the way to go. This will probably wait until after I get back from England. Husband is hoping to retire in three years, and I am really need to get the budget under control. We want to be able to still do the things we enjoy. We aren't big spenders eating out and such, but we do have a few subscriptions and buying things on a whim is something we admittedly still do.

Photo for the day

Walking the fields. The heat is beginning to build again!