bits and bobs: A random assortment of things; small remaining pieces and things
Tomatoes ripen from the inside out. It makes sense, right? I guess I never thought about it until I sliced one open.
I missed a call yesterday and when I checked my voicemail this is what I saw. HA HA HA. I guess the automated system can’t understand a true Mainer.
You get a bonus point if you can figure out what the message was really about.
Doc Martin’s Surgery is still for sale.
And so is Mark’s Island in Maine. Fact: I would move there in a heartbeat if I could get the HH to go along with it. But that whole isolation thing… He’s not so keen on it.
I told him we could build a small airbnb on the other side of the island and rent it out as an artist retreat and it would pay for itself {eventually} but still, it’s a no go.
And last but not least… Broccoli. It’s on sale this week at Hannaford. On the front page they’re advertising “broccoli crowns” for $0.99 a pound. But inside the weekly flier they’re advertising “broccoli bunches” for $1.99 a pound.
I’m not sure if this was an error, or if a “bunch” of broccoli is different {maybe more of the stalk?} than broccoli crowns. And if it is, why on earth would anyone want to pay a dollar more a pound for the stalk?
Well, that’s all I’ve got. š
Here’s to another wonderful {and productive} weekend,
Peace Out.
~Mavis
Aimee says
The broccoli bunches are wrapped in plastic. Hannaford cares about germaphobes.
Pauline in Upstate NY says
I know, you didnāt ask, but Iām going to say it anyway. Give the long-suffering HH a break on the whole island thing. He has already established himself as a first-order keeper of a husband. Did he not move all the way from Gig Harbor because you wanted to live on the east coast? And has he not already assisted with the renovations of multiple houses (on both coasts), not to mention establishing of new gardens, woodpiles, etc, only to walk away with you when you found the next one to love? And now you live in a dropdead gorgeous spot on the coast of Maineā¦ It doesnāt get much better than that. Take a vacation and visit an island, by yourself if necessary, and know that you have been blessed by this man in your life. (Yes, there is the whole leg lamp thing, but it still doesnāt change the bottom line hereā¦ )
Tamara says
AMEN sister!
Mary3M says
Couldn’t have said it better. I have always thought he was a saint going along with all of your ‘crazy’ schemes and how you run him ragged. The man deserves a break!
Pam F. says
I don’t really want to assume anything but just like putting his foot down on the whole island living if HH didn’t want to move across the country he’d would have put his foot down there as well and they’d still be on the West coast or Mavis would be in Maine living the single life. Don’t forget that with each house, HH has lived in and benefited as well. They both seem to bring their own special talents that compliment their marriage. I have a hard and fast rule: If I don’t have to support or take care of you and you don’t interfere in my life then it’s live and let live. It’s Mavis’ blog and we take what we want and offer what we can.
KATHY HORT says
I see the HH in a different light I guess. I believe that Mavis and HH are smart cookies who are partners in crime. The buying, renovating and flipping houses are all part of a great plan to get where they want to be with as little debt as possible. HH just happens to stop short of the island, lol. I think Mavis has a good sense of humor and her posts are a little satirical, but I think HH goes along with it willingly.
Lisa says
Exactly!!!
Dianne Labadie says
I agree. Look at all the Goodies she bakes for him! And all the fresh food she puts up for him. I, too, think they are partners in crime! Carry on!
Pauline in Upstate NY says
Actually I totally agree with this āpartners in crimeā on the house flipping, and I am 100% sure that Mavis adores the HH in spite of how she pretends to give him a hard time in the blog, especially about things like the island (and whether heās willing to stack the firewood artistically!!). I just like to stick up for him once in a while in the comments since he never gets to speak up for himself here! I hope they will take the comment in the tongue-in-cheek spirit intended. (But the āblessedā part was most sincere!)
debbie in alaska says
I find myself thinking this sentiment often — but I also suspect that quite a bit of what she writes is satirical and that their marriage clearly works very well for them … I do twitch a little whenever I see “honey do” lists or such defined “guy” and “gal” roles or tasks … but I’m weird and it’s a shocker I ever got married in the first place lol.
Tammy says
OK I can’t figure out the voicemail. I am not familiar enough with northeast accents to even get close!
If you bought an island and built an AirBNB there goes your solitary living! š
EAS says
Crowns are the tops/floret groups only and the bunch is whole so includes the stalks. I think the voicemail is about delivery of your AGA cooker.
Mavis Butterfield says
Nope, not about the AGA. {I wish!}
KATHY HORT says
I think the broccoli crowns are per pound but the whole bunch is $1.99 total. Not per pound. I don’t see the per pound next to the $1.99. At least thats my guess. š
Brianna says
Sounds like, āI need some directions. I had you down foe delivery on Monday. Call me back at XXX. And when would you like it to come?ā
It reminds me of that show with Jeremy Clarkson and James May when they were testing and electric car vs a Non-electric. James was talking about the wonderful feature of his car to voice what you want to say and it would send a message. Totally scrambled it every time. So funny,
debbie in alaska says
I would live on that island in a heartbeat!
Marie says
cabinets
Kippy says
Iād love to live on an island but the isolation from medical care, grocery stores etc. means it is not best for me.
Jeanine says
If you get another call or text, we would all like to know what it was all about. Sure would be nice if it had something to do with your kitchen remodel. Itās September already and youāre still doing without a finished kitchen! Whew.
Lynne says
Yes a broccoli bunch includes the stock and it is not sold by the pound. Itās sold by the bunch.