Thankful for a good deal!

Most of you probably remember that I give Derry a pinch of UTI-Free (from PetAlive.com) in his canned food, twice a day, to prevent another flare-up of cystitis. One small bottle lasts a couple of months, and since I'm nearing the end of my supply, it's been in my mind to order more. However, I've been hesitating because of the currency exchange rate, not thrilled with the idea of spending over $100 in CDN funds for another few bottles.

Anyway, in this morning's email "in box" was another promotion, to save 30% off a single order. So I logged in, added three bottles to my cart and wow! I got their "buy two, get one free" promo plus 30% off the entire order, and shipping to Canada was only $5!

Total order: $42.73 USD!

Now that's a great deal for the product, all things considered.

Pic from last August...when we weren't in a drought and my "grass" was green.

Thanks to all for the comments regarding the a/c. The entire building has been wonky since they came in and changed the thermostats several weeks ago. Either one side of the building has it or the other does, not both. And today our kitchen was well over 30C, with hot air blowing out, not cool. Ditto for two of my coworker's offices (one of whom has gone home to work remotely).

I know, I know...First World problems. But it does affect one's ability to be productive, to focus.

Anyway, I'll be off after today, on staycation through August 8th, back to work on the 9th. The week promises to be sweltering, so I'd better buy an extra fan or two for the house, including a battery-operated one (thanks, possumlady, for the suggestion). No plans per se; I have a few days of errands/stocking up to do, then I hope to putter around with the camera.

Have a great thankful Thursday!

Hollyhock from last August...when flowers weren't burned to a crisp.

Peace.

Comments

John Bellen said…

Yes, I like grabbing the deals, too. It makes one feel a little victorious.

Why do they turn the air conditioning off in the afternoon, during the days hottest period? The mornings are usually cooler than the afternoons anyway, so air conditioning is needed less than later, isn't it?

July 28, 2016 at 9:44 AM

Kea said…

You'd think. But because the Ontario government billing rates are based (at least for the university) on the 5 peak use days of the summer, the powers that be turn it off in as many buildings across campus as possible during those peak use times. Three of us (so far) have brought in fans, and I know the dept across the hall has huge tower fans running too. So how much the university actually saves is questionable, given that I'm sure other units bring fans in too!

July 28, 2016 at 9:57 AM

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said…

That was a great deal!
Hope you can enjoy your staycation!!

July 28, 2016 at 11:07 AM

Cat Lover said…

Oh my goodness Kim, great deal! Enjoy your time off. Derry Bear looks so cute!
Talk soon.

July 28, 2016 at 11:14 AM

da tabbies o trout towne said…

Kim; the contractors at your place must have installed the air here; over on the "east side" it's so D cold I swear a gallon of frozen ice cream would STAY frozen all day long, while on the "west side" it's either hot or freezing.....no in between. and at 5 the system shuts down even though we all work PAST 5....

Glad you were able to get derry dood's meds at such a great deal; if they have a long expire date; you should see if you can get more at the same price//quantity { or maybe have someone order the same for you ?? }

ENJOY your time off, big hugs to the boys ♥♥♥♥♥

July 28, 2016 at 1:25 PM

Thanks...I hope I enjoy the staycation too. At worst, I can hang out at the mall, where there's a/c. LOL. (I'm so NOT interesting in hanging out at any mall!)

July 28, 2016 at 1:42 PM

I thought it was a great deal, thanks!

I'm starting to wonder if it's a deliberate political act on the part of their union. I wonder if they're contract is coming up for renewal soon!

Rian said…

Great about your online deal for Derry! As for your office A/C fiasco, DH and I walk at the mall (where it's cool) during the week and we always notice that one large department store that we walk through from the parking area is always hotter inside the store than inside the whole mall. We can only think that they keep it *not as cool* to save money, but we would never stop to shop there because it's uncomfortable... so we cannot understand the logic.

July 28, 2016 at 5:03 PM

Annie Bear said…

I love a good deal! That's awesome!

Derry looks so cute!

I got an e-mail from a lady who works in my office and goes in every day. She was letting all of us who are connected with that office know that the a/c is out tomorrow (Friday). I was in the office one day when there was no air. It was last summer actually. It was horrible!

July 28, 2016 at 8:30 PM

Anonymous said…

I need some of that RX, for me! Ha! Good deal! Actually, I should look into it for Chloe Jo. She has such difficulty. I am glad it works for Derry. He is so cute. ❤
I love your Hollyhock! We should exchange seeds, to expand our colours!

July 29, 2016 at 7:54 PM

Alas, that wasn't my hollyhock. I'd been out snapping pics, it's in a garden area of a condo building down by the water.

July 30, 2016 at 5:38 AM

I hope most staff, if not all, were able to work from home yesterday. Ugh!

July 30, 2016 at 5:39 AM

Some stores here will dim the lights a bit, or turn some lights off, in their bit to conserve power, but not keeping it comfortable for staff and shoppers? That doesn't seem like good business sense, as you've pointed out!

July 30, 2016 at 5:40 AM