Cast On!

Well, I guess I was getting too cocky, having finished the Tour De Fleece green yarn. I had designs on spinning up coordinating pink merino-silk roving over the next two-to-three weeks, then weaving a shawl. Silly me.

I was quite proud of myself. I had even finally, after all these years, figured out that it made sense to weigh my roving out into even amounts, thereby minimizing the extra length of singles on any given bobbin.


And I got to work spinning. First two ounces completed, I started spinning the 2nd two this morning.



Understand, that I have been suffering tremendously with various autoimmune issues. My left foot has been exceptionally painful at the surgical site from last March; I assumed that it was my Fibromyalgia attacking it. Again, silly me. Apparently I am infected, and to a degree to cause my Podiatrist a little concern.

A Zinc Oxyde wrap, followed by an ace bandage, followed by a walking cast, and my spinning days have come to an abrupt halt for the time being.


Oy.

I Had No Idea!

I took the time to balance my checkbook and review the status of my bills this evening. Never a pleasant task, it did take a turn for the bright side when I made a major discovery.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power AND the Southern California Gas Company both offer a discount to people with qualified medical conditions. That would include AutoImmune deficiencies. I had no idea.

To get the discount, I had to request copies of their applications. The Gas Company's application can be printed right on line, but the DWPs has to be requested through their Customer Service department. Having been on disability for the better part of 4 1/2 years, you can bet that I will be on the phone with them shortly.

When the application is received, I then have to fill out my portion and get my doctor to certify that I am suffering from a qualified disease. That should not be an issue.

I'm going to have to check AT&T to see if they also offer a discount. It seems that there may be a theme going here with utilities.

For any of my readers who may be living with medical issues - or who have family members with disabilities living with them, I urge you to check with your utility companies to see if there are corresponding programs in your area. I can't imagine that Los Angeles is all that unique in that regard.