Sunday, February 17, 2019
Family Day weekend and she is home!
Well, Matthew and Mikaela's midterms are done. Matthew's last one was last night from 7-9pm. That totally sucks! Especially since it is a long weekend after all. They are now off for a week but Matthew has to work at the Fish Bowl Sunday, Wednesday and Friday so he won't be home. :( Mikaela is now home! Yeah, even if it is only for a few days.
We stopped at Cross Roads Antique Market in Brantford today as she was looking for some old novels. And I do mean old and classics. We also stopped at Attic Books on Dundas Street in London where she picked up a few books. Ummm so did I! One was by John Galt (my cousin Mike Floin is related to him) and since it was in the basement it was half price. I thought the half price was priced in the book but there was an additional 50% off! Bonus!!! I also picked up a couple of Sue Grafton novels. I almost have the whole series but not sure which books I am missing. Will have to check it out and go back. The sale is on until February 28th.
The drive to and from Hamilton was really good. The TWN sucks! They said the roads were going to be poor and awful, well they were great. Also, I say 18 hawks on my travels today. That's leaving Sarnia going to Hamilton and back.
Cheers, and enjoy the long weekend. The roads are starting to be snow cover so take care.
Saturday, February 16, 2019
On the left is Willow and she is Miki's kitty and on the right is Nala and she is mine! Well, I am hers! I took these just after I put the tree up and Nala climbs right to the top. Not hard as she is about 5 lbs at the most! Willow made it 3/4 quarters of the way up but she is a bit heavier than Nala.
Plus we have Miaya and Bobo (known as Zoey) along with Quincy who will be 13 in August.
WOW! It's now 2019
I cannot believe that I have not posted on here for 9 years. Holy shit. lol, a lot has changed since 2010. My kids are now 21 and 20, my son is in his fourth year of university and will be done December of this year. My daughter is now in her second year.
I had my 50th birthday last March and still feel age is but a number. The diet or "lifestyle change" is still ongoing. Last year I made a career change too. I now have a job that I really enjoy going to and do not have to commute that far.
I still enjoy knitting and reading thought with both I haven't done much lately. Haven't read anything in 2019 but I have a tonne of books that I could read. I still have a shit load of yarn, 15 totes! Shhhh!! But I really enjoy knitting scarves and dishcloths. I like things that don't take a lot of time but I would love to do a sweater one day.
Now that I know how to log on and what my password is, I will be able to keep this up to date.
Cheers! Happy Family Day weekend.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Another year has pass
Wow! Its been another year and I haven't posted. I feel bad, but I have been busy. Work is keeping me hopping as well as the kids. I have done alot of reading again this year and some knitting. More than last year.
I managed to get into the flower beds this summer and will finish them up these next couple of weeks.
I managed to get into the flower beds this summer and will finish them up these next couple of weeks.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Been awhile
Well alot has been going on. I have lost 35 lbs so far! I am so please and love how I feel and look. I hope to loose another 18 and then that should be it. Hopefully! lol Lovin' the size 8 pants!
I have read 28 books so far this year - though I think its higher all though I may have forgotten to write some down.
The East coast was amazing and I wish I oculd of stayed out there longer. Hopefully I will get back out there and if I do I will fly! Then rent a car out there. We loved PEI the best but I did love Acadia (Port Royal and area) was my next favourite. Not that it has anything to do with me being an Acadian descendant! Really it does't! lol Not!!! It was so surreal that my ancestors walked and lived in this area over 308 years ago and that I can trace my roots back that far. Amazing!
Well off to read before I go to bed.
I have read 28 books so far this year - though I think its higher all though I may have forgotten to write some down.
The East coast was amazing and I wish I oculd of stayed out there longer. Hopefully I will get back out there and if I do I will fly! Then rent a car out there. We loved PEI the best but I did love Acadia (Port Royal and area) was my next favourite. Not that it has anything to do with me being an Acadian descendant! Really it does't! lol Not!!! It was so surreal that my ancestors walked and lived in this area over 308 years ago and that I can trace my roots back that far. Amazing!
Well off to read before I go to bed.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
East Coast Bound
In a few days we are heading to the ol' East coast. I can't wait! It feels like I am going home though I am born and breed here in Ontario. lol I am an Acadian descendant and can't wait to see where my ancestors called home and were the great Expulsion took place.
Alot has happen since I last posted. Well it has been awhile! In May we had a big storm and the back siding of our house came off abit soooo what's a person to do. call the insurance company. Well we couldn't match the new siding to our brick (icky brick), that's 25 years old. So we did the next best thing. We painted it and got taupe siding! It looks amazing and like a brand new house. Now to work on the inside.
Oh! Speaking of May WE FINALLY SOLD THE FARM AND ITS GONE. Hence the painted brick, new truck and a trip east. lol Its nice not to worry about the farm anymore.
On the gardening and knitting front nothing has happen much. Especially gardening with the spraying and that. And knitting haven't touched it since December of last year. Well one good thing of having the farm was that I went there to knit. lol
Well of to rest. I felt like shit and came home from work today. Had a bug in my tummy as the kids.
Alot has happen since I last posted. Well it has been awhile! In May we had a big storm and the back siding of our house came off abit soooo what's a person to do. call the insurance company. Well we couldn't match the new siding to our brick (icky brick), that's 25 years old. So we did the next best thing. We painted it and got taupe siding! It looks amazing and like a brand new house. Now to work on the inside.
Oh! Speaking of May WE FINALLY SOLD THE FARM AND ITS GONE. Hence the painted brick, new truck and a trip east. lol Its nice not to worry about the farm anymore.
On the gardening and knitting front nothing has happen much. Especially gardening with the spraying and that. And knitting haven't touched it since December of last year. Well one good thing of having the farm was that I went there to knit. lol
Well of to rest. I felt like shit and came home from work today. Had a bug in my tummy as the kids.
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Earth Hour
We participated again this year and had fun. The kids lit a bunch of candles (with me in the room) and we sat and watched a movie together. It was really nice. All the other lights were out. Sadly alot of my neighbours had their lights on.
Till next year when we can do it again!
Here's what WWF- Canada had to say:
Climate Change Message Heard Around the World!
Thank you Canada for becoming part of the solution by sending a strong message to world leaders about the need for action on climate change!
A poll commissioned by WWF-Canada shows that more than half of all adult Canadians (52%) participated in WWF’s Earth Hour on March 28, creating an unprecedented call to action on climate change in advance of the UN negotiations in Copenhagen in December. The main reasons people turned off their lights were to show support for action on climate change and express a commitment to take personal action for the environment.
Globally, almost 4,000 cities in 88 countries participated in Earth Hour, far exceeding WWF’s global goal of 1,000 cities. Canada was again among the leading countries in the campaign in terms both cities participating (more than 280 nationally) and for participation per capita.
The poll results also show that Canadian concern for climate change extends far beyond participating in Earth Hour. Eighty per cent of Canadians believe that Earth Hour is sending a message to the federal government that now is the time to start taking climate change seriously and develop a plan to reduce emissions.
Still time to sign up!
If you forgot to sign-up for Earth Hour there is still time! Do it now and your sign-up will still count to the global count.
People were inspired across the country and around the globe as monuments such as the CN Tower, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Acropolis and the Empire State Building went dark. This year we welcomed new participation from people in countries such as India and China, and welcomed back the countries that celebrated Earth Hour in 2008.
Thanks to everyone for making our climate change message heard around the world. However you celebrated, we hope it was a truly memorable experience and we hope that you continue to take actions every day to reduce your ecological footprint. Remember to make every hour Earth Hour by joining WWF-Canada’s web-based community, The Good Life! The next few months will be critical as we wait to see how global leaders react to this united call for action on climate change.
How low did we go?
The goal of Earth Hour is really about participation but it is also fun to track the energy reductions across the nation.
The results are just starting to trickle in and we'll update you here as we get them.
City/Town, Energy Drop (Energy Drop Percentage)
Alberta
Calgary, 10 MW (1%)
Edmonton, (5,2%)
British Columbia, 72.67 MW (1.1%)
Victoria, (3.1%)
Vancouver, (1.3%)
New Brunswick, 20 MW
Newfoundland and Labrador, (1%)
Nova Scotia, 15 MW (1%) Ontario, 920 MW (6%)
Toronto, 455 MW (15%)
Mississauga, (10%)
Ottawa, (6%)
Oakville, (13.3%)
Peterorough, (10%)
Richmond Hill, 43 MW (27%)
Prince Edward Island, (9.7%)
Quebec, 150 MW (5%)
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, (1.2%)
If your city or provinces results aren't here please ask your local city leaders or hydro company as WWF-Canada won't be following up directly with any energy providers.
Till next year when we can do it again!
Here's what WWF- Canada had to say:
Climate Change Message Heard Around the World!
Thank you Canada for becoming part of the solution by sending a strong message to world leaders about the need for action on climate change!
A poll commissioned by WWF-Canada shows that more than half of all adult Canadians (52%) participated in WWF’s Earth Hour on March 28, creating an unprecedented call to action on climate change in advance of the UN negotiations in Copenhagen in December. The main reasons people turned off their lights were to show support for action on climate change and express a commitment to take personal action for the environment.
Globally, almost 4,000 cities in 88 countries participated in Earth Hour, far exceeding WWF’s global goal of 1,000 cities. Canada was again among the leading countries in the campaign in terms both cities participating (more than 280 nationally) and for participation per capita.
The poll results also show that Canadian concern for climate change extends far beyond participating in Earth Hour. Eighty per cent of Canadians believe that Earth Hour is sending a message to the federal government that now is the time to start taking climate change seriously and develop a plan to reduce emissions.
Still time to sign up!
If you forgot to sign-up for Earth Hour there is still time! Do it now and your sign-up will still count to the global count.
People were inspired across the country and around the globe as monuments such as the CN Tower, the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Acropolis and the Empire State Building went dark. This year we welcomed new participation from people in countries such as India and China, and welcomed back the countries that celebrated Earth Hour in 2008.
Thanks to everyone for making our climate change message heard around the world. However you celebrated, we hope it was a truly memorable experience and we hope that you continue to take actions every day to reduce your ecological footprint. Remember to make every hour Earth Hour by joining WWF-Canada’s web-based community, The Good Life! The next few months will be critical as we wait to see how global leaders react to this united call for action on climate change.
How low did we go?
The goal of Earth Hour is really about participation but it is also fun to track the energy reductions across the nation.
The results are just starting to trickle in and we'll update you here as we get them.
City/Town, Energy Drop (Energy Drop Percentage)
Alberta
Calgary, 10 MW (1%)
Edmonton, (5,2%)
British Columbia, 72.67 MW (1.1%)
Victoria, (3.1%)
Vancouver, (1.3%)
New Brunswick, 20 MW
Newfoundland and Labrador, (1%)
Nova Scotia, 15 MW (1%) Ontario, 920 MW (6%)
Toronto, 455 MW (15%)
Mississauga, (10%)
Ottawa, (6%)
Oakville, (13.3%)
Peterorough, (10%)
Richmond Hill, 43 MW (27%)
Prince Edward Island, (9.7%)
Quebec, 150 MW (5%)
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, (1.2%)
If your city or provinces results aren't here please ask your local city leaders or hydro company as WWF-Canada won't be following up directly with any energy providers.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Welcome to March
Its hard to believe its the first day of March. Where has the time gone? As I sit at the desk I can see snow flakes falling down - nothing major but still a reminder that Spring is a few weeks away. Being a winter baby (March 8), I love winter and the snow that comes. But this winter has actually been a long cold one with lots of snow. This snow baby is ready for spring.
The days are getting longer and the sun "appears" to be brighter and thts a beautiful thing!
On the knitting front I still haven't gotten much done. Still working on a scarf but one of these days I will set my mind to it and finish it and the other projects.
With the snow melting I can see the mess I will have to deal with in a few weeks in the gardens, which by the way got neglected alot last year. I am thinking of ripping one up and beginning again.
I went to Ash Wednesday mass with the kids on Wednesday and then headed to work. My goal is to make it to church more during the Lenten season this year. With Matt's accident last year I hate to say I hadn't been to church since last Jan/Feb '08.
Also, I will try and post more here. With the hours I work at work 9-10 hour days its hard to get the daily stuff done let alone all the fun stuff. lol
My daughter, Miki, and I went to a friends 1st Anniversary sale at her Quilt Shoppe. She offered 30% off and I got some fabric to make my recyle bag and a few patterns that I should be able to do. I am not a big sewer but it would be fun to do. Add to the growing list of to do. lol
Well of to finish some laundry, send my daughter's friend home and head to my parents for the day and dinner.
Have a peaceful Sunday.
The days are getting longer and the sun "appears" to be brighter and thts a beautiful thing!
On the knitting front I still haven't gotten much done. Still working on a scarf but one of these days I will set my mind to it and finish it and the other projects.
With the snow melting I can see the mess I will have to deal with in a few weeks in the gardens, which by the way got neglected alot last year. I am thinking of ripping one up and beginning again.
I went to Ash Wednesday mass with the kids on Wednesday and then headed to work. My goal is to make it to church more during the Lenten season this year. With Matt's accident last year I hate to say I hadn't been to church since last Jan/Feb '08.
Also, I will try and post more here. With the hours I work at work 9-10 hour days its hard to get the daily stuff done let alone all the fun stuff. lol
My daughter, Miki, and I went to a friends 1st Anniversary sale at her Quilt Shoppe. She offered 30% off and I got some fabric to make my recyle bag and a few patterns that I should be able to do. I am not a big sewer but it would be fun to do. Add to the growing list of to do. lol
Well of to finish some laundry, send my daughter's friend home and head to my parents for the day and dinner.
Have a peaceful Sunday.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Mid of January
Its hard to believe its the middle of January already. Where has the month gone. It has been a really cold week this past week with temps getting down to -28C with the windchill. Okay its nothing like the West with their temps at -50C but baby its COLD OUTSIDE!
Now we have to contend with snow and more snow. I really am getting tired of it but it beats heat of the summer. Hubby took the sled for a rip at the local park ( a no no) but he hasn't had a chance to ride it up at the farm as the trails are still not open. They got early snow and farmers hadn't taken off all of their corn yet so some of the fields aren't snowmobile friendly.
It's going to be a busy week here - Quincy gets a hair cut on Tuesday and the cats go for the neutering and nails on Friday and come home Saturday. Still not sure about the nails but I do want to save the furniture.
Well my son had his belated birthday party last night and the kids were good. Darling daughter had a friend as well and they didn't bother the boys too much. The kids loved the castle cake I made this year. Isn't anything full of candy good. lol They all left at 10 am and its been a jammy day ever since.
I have three reviews to write up but have no motivation. I did finish reading Fleece Navidad and earlier this week I read Dyer Consequences both by Maggie Sefton. I love her books. Knitting and mystery what a deadly combination! hehe
Well off to get my work cloths washed so I can wear them tomorrow and write the reviews...
Choi!
Now we have to contend with snow and more snow. I really am getting tired of it but it beats heat of the summer. Hubby took the sled for a rip at the local park ( a no no) but he hasn't had a chance to ride it up at the farm as the trails are still not open. They got early snow and farmers hadn't taken off all of their corn yet so some of the fields aren't snowmobile friendly.
It's going to be a busy week here - Quincy gets a hair cut on Tuesday and the cats go for the neutering and nails on Friday and come home Saturday. Still not sure about the nails but I do want to save the furniture.
Well my son had his belated birthday party last night and the kids were good. Darling daughter had a friend as well and they didn't bother the boys too much. The kids loved the castle cake I made this year. Isn't anything full of candy good. lol They all left at 10 am and its been a jammy day ever since.
I have three reviews to write up but have no motivation. I did finish reading Fleece Navidad and earlier this week I read Dyer Consequences both by Maggie Sefton. I love her books. Knitting and mystery what a deadly combination! hehe
Well off to get my work cloths washed so I can wear them tomorrow and write the reviews...
Choi!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Some Scarves I made for Christmas
I actually made 5 scarves for Christmas but didn't take photos of the first two as I was away for training with work. Just forgot to do it as I did have the camera with me.
The white scarf was yarn my mil had and asked me to knit her a scarf. One of the red ones (longer one) was for me to go on a grey sweater that I had bought to wear for Christmas and I made a shorter version for my mil as she commented that she liked the colour.
Sad to say I still didn't complete everything on my list this year but hopefully will get some of it done for next year.
The white scarf was yarn my mil had and asked me to knit her a scarf. One of the red ones (longer one) was for me to go on a grey sweater that I had bought to wear for Christmas and I made a shorter version for my mil as she commented that she liked the colour.
Sad to say I still didn't complete everything on my list this year but hopefully will get some of it done for next year.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Made the 5 minute chocolate cake
Well I tried these and one thing you have to eat them right away of they go hard. I made two and the kids finished a game of bowling on wii sport and the one was hard as a rock.
I had a tiny taste of it before it went lumpy and it wasn't bad. So they both had some of Miki's. Live and learn.
Will post some pictures of them after.
I know what I did wrong! I nuked it for 5 minutes and it should of been 3. Got it for next time.
I had a tiny taste of it before it went lumpy and it wasn't bad. So they both had some of Miki's. Live and learn.
Will post some pictures of them after.
I know what I did wrong! I nuked it for 5 minutes and it should of been 3. Got it for next time.
Saturday, November 01, 2008
October Gales and Geese
I took these photos last week when the winds were blowing something fierce off of Lake Huron. Then I took the ones of the geese a few days later.
Chocolate cake in under 5 mins
Okay for the chocolic in me this is good. Very good! So I was on the Stashalong blog and found this. Sorry just cutting and pasting to my blog so I can make this later. Guess I need breakfast first. hmmmmmmm chocolate cake for breakfast.
AliP (find a link to her in the side bar) emailed me this crazy recipe. Get this: 5-minute chocolate cake from scratch! Seriously! Well, let me tell you: by the time I finished replying to her email (how DARE she send me such a tempting recipe!), I had the thing printed off. I practically floated upstairs to the kitchen and started scoping out the ingredients. By the way, 4 tbsp = 60 ml or 1/4 cup, 2 tbsp =30 ml or 1/8 cup, 3 tbsp = 45ml, measurements provided for your convenience in case you don't want to so the math. Also I couldn't located my tbsp measure in under 5 minutes, so there you go. Oh, and instead of chocolate chips, I grated some baking chocolate into the mix, because you can never have too many calories in a chocolate cake. HEHEH
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous). And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
As soon as I opened the microwave door the thing started to drop down into the mug. Don't be alarmed, eh? You should have seen my eyes popping out of my head right before it was done cooking; I was seriously nervous about the thing totally messing up the clean microwave (that my husband cleaned a couple days ago!). It was about 3/4 as high above the mug as the mug itself!
That's how it looked for about half a minute, about how long it took me to take a decent picture, before this cake was assaulted by my fork. Slightly chewy on the outside, not as light and fluffy as a traditional cake (duh) but quite edible (if you're not too fussy or don't have overly high standards) and need I say, chocolaty. Not bad at all. I plan on over-indulging on a regular basis! And I'm about to teach this little gem of a recipe to my kids. They'll love me for it.
AliP (find a link to her in the side bar) emailed me this crazy recipe. Get this: 5-minute chocolate cake from scratch! Seriously! Well, let me tell you: by the time I finished replying to her email (how DARE she send me such a tempting recipe!), I had the thing printed off. I practically floated upstairs to the kitchen and started scoping out the ingredients. By the way, 4 tbsp = 60 ml or 1/4 cup, 2 tbsp =30 ml or 1/8 cup, 3 tbsp = 45ml, measurements provided for your convenience in case you don't want to so the math. Also I couldn't located my tbsp measure in under 5 minutes, so there you go. Oh, and instead of chocolate chips, I grated some baking chocolate into the mix, because you can never have too many calories in a chocolate cake. HEHEH
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous). And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
As soon as I opened the microwave door the thing started to drop down into the mug. Don't be alarmed, eh? You should have seen my eyes popping out of my head right before it was done cooking; I was seriously nervous about the thing totally messing up the clean microwave (that my husband cleaned a couple days ago!). It was about 3/4 as high above the mug as the mug itself!
That's how it looked for about half a minute, about how long it took me to take a decent picture, before this cake was assaulted by my fork. Slightly chewy on the outside, not as light and fluffy as a traditional cake (duh) but quite edible (if you're not too fussy or don't have overly high standards) and need I say, chocolaty. Not bad at all. I plan on over-indulging on a regular basis! And I'm about to teach this little gem of a recipe to my kids. They'll love me for it.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Never a Dull moment in the Grove
I had gone to town today and when I came home I saw all the kids outside of the school along the fence. There were a couple of fire trucks so I thought they were doing a fire drill. Didn't think much of it and hubby mentioned something when he came home about 15 mins later.
So around 2pm I went on my yahoo account and there was an Alert Mail. Normally I delete them but I thought I'd read it.
Well I am glad I did! As this is what it said:
At 1:30PM today Sarnia Fire and Rescue was called to St Michael's school in Brights Grove to investigate a natural gas odour. The building has been evacuated and Union Gas is investigating. There are no reports of injuries.
The alert hasn't been cancelled yet but picture day was cancelled and there's no homework. My sons teacher has borrowed my cell phone to call parents because there's kids that have kids to their house in the class room and no one is allowed in.
From the Sarnia Observer
BREAKING NEWS — Firefighters called to Bright's Grove school
Posted By Observer staff
Firefighters have been called to St. Michael's school in Bright's Grove this afternoon.
Fire officials say they are investigating a reported natural gas odour.
Engines from four fire stations responded shortly after 1 p.m.
Tom Marshall, of Sarnia Fire and Rescue Services, said school officials reported feeling the school shake, which set off an alarm at the school.
The school was evacuated as a precaution and Union Gas officials have been called to the scene.
There were no injuries and the investigation is continuing.
More updates will follow.
So around 2pm I went on my yahoo account and there was an Alert Mail. Normally I delete them but I thought I'd read it.
Well I am glad I did! As this is what it said:
At 1:30PM today Sarnia Fire and Rescue was called to St Michael's school in Brights Grove to investigate a natural gas odour. The building has been evacuated and Union Gas is investigating. There are no reports of injuries.
The alert hasn't been cancelled yet but picture day was cancelled and there's no homework. My sons teacher has borrowed my cell phone to call parents because there's kids that have kids to their house in the class room and no one is allowed in.
From the Sarnia Observer
BREAKING NEWS — Firefighters called to Bright's Grove school
Posted By Observer staff
Firefighters have been called to St. Michael's school in Bright's Grove this afternoon.
Fire officials say they are investigating a reported natural gas odour.
Engines from four fire stations responded shortly after 1 p.m.
Tom Marshall, of Sarnia Fire and Rescue Services, said school officials reported feeling the school shake, which set off an alarm at the school.
The school was evacuated as a precaution and Union Gas officials have been called to the scene.
There were no injuries and the investigation is continuing.
More updates will follow.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Busy Day
I will have to add some photos of the new potted container I did today. I took the oostpermums out and add fall coloured mums with a pumpkin in it. Boy does it look cute! We also but a bail of straw on the front porch with gords and baby pumpkins. The kids and I had fun doing it.
Tonight was the night that I took my staff out to Boston pizza for a pizza and pop party. Nine girls were able to come (next time get RSVPs) and we order 4 different pizza. They were good as usual and here is a sampling of what we got:
PEPPERONI AND MUSHROOM
Signature pizza sauce, mozzarella,
pepperoni and fresh mushrooms.
BASIC CHEESE PIZZA (but did half and half with PEPPERONI).
BOSTON ROYAL
Signature pizza sauce, mozzarella,
smoked ham, pepperoni, shrimp,
olives, green pepper, onion and
mushrooms.
TUSCAN
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella,
cheddar, spicy chicken breast,
roasted garlic, fresh spinach,
sun-dried tomatoes and feta.
I stayed with the pepperoni and mushroom with extra cheese and it was good! Fresh mushrooms and lots of cheese. The other two looked okay but I am not a shrimp fan and I do not like tomatoes of any kind.
The top three girls that won my little contest (I was one but gave it up for the team) got a $25 gift certificate to our local mall. What did they have to do to win it? Well....we have our annual back to school campaign to get packs for children who cannot afford school supplies. Our goal was set and I thought alittle competition for the most packs sold (cash donations counted as one too and we took those and bought more packs with them) would win a prize. Nothing motivates people than a reward.
Also, I did the pizza and pop party as an additional incentive to come on top for our district. One store was a head pretty much the whole time and my girls brought it and kicked some country ass by 55 transactions.
It was a fun night and I am thinking I'd like to do something like this down the road as a get together.
Well off to get some laundry done and hit the hay
Tonight was the night that I took my staff out to Boston pizza for a pizza and pop party. Nine girls were able to come (next time get RSVPs) and we order 4 different pizza. They were good as usual and here is a sampling of what we got:
PEPPERONI AND MUSHROOM
Signature pizza sauce, mozzarella,
pepperoni and fresh mushrooms.
BASIC CHEESE PIZZA (but did half and half with PEPPERONI).
BOSTON ROYAL
Signature pizza sauce, mozzarella,
smoked ham, pepperoni, shrimp,
olives, green pepper, onion and
mushrooms.
TUSCAN
Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella,
cheddar, spicy chicken breast,
roasted garlic, fresh spinach,
sun-dried tomatoes and feta.
I stayed with the pepperoni and mushroom with extra cheese and it was good! Fresh mushrooms and lots of cheese. The other two looked okay but I am not a shrimp fan and I do not like tomatoes of any kind.
The top three girls that won my little contest (I was one but gave it up for the team) got a $25 gift certificate to our local mall. What did they have to do to win it? Well....we have our annual back to school campaign to get packs for children who cannot afford school supplies. Our goal was set and I thought alittle competition for the most packs sold (cash donations counted as one too and we took those and bought more packs with them) would win a prize. Nothing motivates people than a reward.
Also, I did the pizza and pop party as an additional incentive to come on top for our district. One store was a head pretty much the whole time and my girls brought it and kicked some country ass by 55 transactions.
It was a fun night and I am thinking I'd like to do something like this down the road as a get together.
Well off to get some laundry done and hit the hay
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Toronto Zoo pics
Here are some pictures of our trip to the Toronto Zoo this summer. More photos to come.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
One flower bed done
Well I got one flowre bed weeded so far today and I have 5 more to go. With two of them being nasty! With the one I just got done I planted a yellow clematis (Clematis - Helios - Tangutica). The flowers are bell shape and I think its really cute! The other plant that I planted there was Rudebeckia - Gloriosa Daisy - Becky Yellow. Its sooooo cute. It will only get to be 10-12" tall. Not like the clematis that will be 9-15' tall. So the weeding is done and I miracle growth the crap out, my hanging baskets and my pot.
My pot is looking good still. I am surprised! I also bought some other plants - in yellow and one purple too. Names are escaping me at the moment. But I will let you know later.
I am contemplating buying some mulch now and laying it down so the weeds won't come up as quickly or waiting till I have a few more beds done. But! That might take all summer. Though the rose one - I watered the crap out of part of it and the weeds came up fine and dandy. Can't wait to see them weedless. Or its going to be a "natural" garden.
Have a great day. The weather is beautiful. 25C humidex at 30C. Wish my pool was one to go swimming.
My pot is looking good still. I am surprised! I also bought some other plants - in yellow and one purple too. Names are escaping me at the moment. But I will let you know later.
I am contemplating buying some mulch now and laying it down so the weeds won't come up as quickly or waiting till I have a few more beds done. But! That might take all summer. Though the rose one - I watered the crap out of part of it and the weeds came up fine and dandy. Can't wait to see them weedless. Or its going to be a "natural" garden.
Have a great day. The weather is beautiful. 25C humidex at 30C. Wish my pool was one to go swimming.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Happy Canada Long weekend .......or not
Oops! We actually get screwed out of a long weekend as Canada is July 1st and it falls on a Tuesday this year. Boo!!!! Hissssss!! lol
I can't believe I haven't been on here since April 21st. Holy crap. Its been raining like crazy this past month. Lots of thunderstorms and torrential down pours. Good news is the lake level is coming up.
The kids pasted and are moving up to grades 6 and 4 this year. Matt's walking again! Its been a long haul but he's still limping. Hopefully by the end of summer he will be running. We are taking our holiday the first week of August - and we will be off for a week. Which will be nice. Not sure where we are going but doing something.
The farm still hasn't sold. Bugger! I am hopeful by the end of summer its gone. I haven't been up too much lately, with the gas prices and the kids doing things with friends and soccer tournaments. We haven't gone up much. Next weekend is the family reunion so we will be up there for that. And Brian's sister and her family is home from the UEA! Yeah! Our son will be happy to play with his cousin!
Well off to do some weeding in the rain. Good way to get all of them picked. One of these days I will knit again.
Choi!
I can't believe I haven't been on here since April 21st. Holy crap. Its been raining like crazy this past month. Lots of thunderstorms and torrential down pours. Good news is the lake level is coming up.
The kids pasted and are moving up to grades 6 and 4 this year. Matt's walking again! Its been a long haul but he's still limping. Hopefully by the end of summer he will be running. We are taking our holiday the first week of August - and we will be off for a week. Which will be nice. Not sure where we are going but doing something.
The farm still hasn't sold. Bugger! I am hopeful by the end of summer its gone. I haven't been up too much lately, with the gas prices and the kids doing things with friends and soccer tournaments. We haven't gone up much. Next weekend is the family reunion so we will be up there for that. And Brian's sister and her family is home from the UEA! Yeah! Our son will be happy to play with his cousin!
Well off to do some weeding in the rain. Good way to get all of them picked. One of these days I will knit again.
Choi!
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