Yesterday and today

Yesterday was paper work catch up.

Today was errands. The list was accomplished in an hour because I can walk from my house all around the village and get everything done. So happy I gave up a car in 1993 and have never looked back, although I do borrow or rent a car from time to time. Plus I’ve saved (or spent) several hundred thousand Swiss Francs freed up by the decision not to be a slave to an automobile.

Threw out bottles at center two blocks away and took a photo for Dumb, dumb, dumb blog.

Stopped at La Noisette to talk to Roy and Daphne.

Stopped at jewelers to tell them how much I like the gift for me they sold to Rick to give to me and to see if they can match my diamond with the ring we’ll get for our commitment ceremony in August. Didn’t look for rings for him, because I want him with me when I buy it. Left off watch for new pile.

Bought a battery for the doorbell and had copies made of a document I needed at the Tabac.

Walked home to change battery in doorbell to discover it worked—a bit. Thing won’t shut off. Hope Rick can solve it. Meanwhile people on the street can still call to me the original type of intercom.

Went to post to mail letters to future mother-in-law, friend’s grandfather who I send post cards to from every place I go, change of address for retirement payment information. They had a 5 not a 4 Swiss zip code.

Took the duplicate keys my friend loaned me to have new duplicates made.

Went to the grocery more for things like dish soap, toilet paper (and they say life is fascinating when you live in Europe) hair spray, shampoo, conditioner.

Came home to find all keys work including post box and retrieved several Nations left by a friend.

Didn’t need to buy any food because today—lunch at Barteveille, my favourite restaurant, which I can also walk to.

Life is good.