Our friend Michele offered to pick up some ink for us

[conuly]

as shipping online is slow for that, and she also said since she was going out she could pick up some groceries. She didn't get everything on my list (to be fair, lox and a duck were long-shots) but she picked up enough that I can delay shopping another week, which is good. In return, I'm sewing her masks. I made two today while watching Brooklyn 99 and Finding Dory, which gives you an idea of my pace here! (Though that doesn't include the mask I hemmed wrong and had to unpick. It's a square of fabric, how can I screw that up?) If I make two or three tomorrow she'll have enough for both her parents, and then I can sew a set for her family and more for us.

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[hudebnik]

We ordered printer ink from Staples on-line, and it arrived in a few days without paying extra to expedite. But we didn't have any business-critical need for it -- just sheet music and a return label for an incorrect etsy purchase -- so we could afford to wait a few days.

[conuly]

My mother needs to print things to proofread properly, and right now she's doing it all in red ink.

[hudebnik]

I can imagine that would get old pretty quickly....

[conuly]

Mmmhm. She can reuse paper by flipping it over and printing on the backs, but you can't do that with empty ink tanks!

[wpadmirer]

That's a perfect trade! I just found out my regular delivery of turmeric with black pepper and sublingual b vitamins have been delayed. (sigh) I understand, but it does mean I'll have to venture and out and try to find substitutes for both for a bit. Especially the turmeric.

[conuly]

Ah, turmeric. We buy that in bulk. I can send you a little jar as well, sealed and in a baggie. If you trust me not to sneeze on it while pouring it out.

[wpadmirer]

Ah, that's very sweet. There's a shop here in town where I think I can get it. If not, I'll let you know!