There is lots of snow around here, but it is so beautiful. The scenary looks like a Christmas card, with the snow stuck to the branches of the trees. I should almost have a fire pit tonight to sit out and enjoy the fresh air. (plus the fire smoke - my favorite scent)
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends. Safe travels! And thanks for also sharing your "Black Friday" tradition. Apparently many Canadian stores are jumping on the economic band wagon. I'll be curious to read in the Saturday paper if we have the same occurances as they do in the States. So I must remember to avoid all stores on Friday.
Had a nice visit with Mom yesterday. We have her Christmas lists all made up and I just need to get a few supplies. I love thinking up new twists on how she can give money this year. I think she enjoys the results too. Stayed tuned for the details (Alisa - close your eyes)
We were thinking of having a Grey Cup party this weekend - seeing how Calgary has made it to the game, but then we remembered we have a birthday party for Linden in the morning. Don't want to make it too busy of a party.
My Christmas list is getting shorter, now if I could just get motivated to finish my Christmas cards. This weekend is going to be my "clear every project up" weekend. Did I say every project - I meant "most" projects.
Well I better go jump in the shower. This morning hair do will scare the kids, I'm sure.
Stacey
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Day 5 of November
I'm not trying to scare people, but only 37 days til Christmas. I asked the kids for their wish lists. Of course their wish list resemble their life patterns. The most expensive item the son wants is $97.00 (cologne of all things) and the daughter $800.00 (telephoto lense). In life, it was soccer vs equestrian riding...... I hope they made it onto Santa's "good" list.
I had a great time last night. Went out with a few ladies from work. One of the ladies is leaving Canada and moving back home to the Phillipines. We met at China Rose for a buffet. We arrived at 3:30 but the buffett didn't start until 5:00. We headed to the Deerfoot mall to the Yangtze Restaraunt. While we were waiting for the restaraunt to open, we made a pit stop to visit Santa. He was a very good sport.
After dinner, we headed to the bowling alley "Lets Bowl." It's off of Memorial Drive. We had a lot of fun. I think I have ten pin bowled before, but to be honest, I don't remember. But I knew where to put my fingers in the holes (either I have bowled before or I watched an awful lot of the Flintstones in my youth) I'm surprised there isn't a condition that bowlers have (tennis players get tennis elbow) Those balls are quite heavy. I bowled a fair game (we played two) but towards the middle of our second game, I decided to try a fancy shot - or at least not let my ball bounce on the lane. Not a great idea. I somehow twisted the ball and my fingers, and now I have a sprained.bruised thumb. At least I have a war story to tell the family.
After bowling we headed out for some Kareokee. It took us a couple of tries to find a place. We ended up at a place in Temple - something Lion. I was a little excited when we arrived at 9:00 because the place wasn't busy so I thought we wouldn't have to wait to long to sing. But the actual DJ/person didn't start until 9:30ish and by then, the regulars had all shown up. Our group got a couple of songs in. But we had to leave arount 11:00ish because Jayne(Cinderella) needed to be at work at midnight It was a very enjoyable evening!
On a side note, Movember is in full force and I see where my son has joined the cause. Here's a recent photo of his accomplishment.
I had a great time last night. Went out with a few ladies from work. One of the ladies is leaving Canada and moving back home to the Phillipines. We met at China Rose for a buffet. We arrived at 3:30 but the buffett didn't start until 5:00. We headed to the Deerfoot mall to the Yangtze Restaraunt. While we were waiting for the restaraunt to open, we made a pit stop to visit Santa. He was a very good sport.
After bowling we headed out for some Kareokee. It took us a couple of tries to find a place. We ended up at a place in Temple - something Lion. I was a little excited when we arrived at 9:00 because the place wasn't busy so I thought we wouldn't have to wait to long to sing. But the actual DJ/person didn't start until 9:30ish and by then, the regulars had all shown up. Our group got a couple of songs in. But we had to leave arount 11:00ish because Jayne(Cinderella) needed to be at work at midnight It was a very enjoyable evening!
On a side note, Movember is in full force and I see where my son has joined the cause. Here's a recent photo of his accomplishment.
Anyway, it's Sunday and I have a few things that I need to get off my plate. And with the weather being as nice as it has the past couple of days, today would be a good time to get out and get them done.
Stacey
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Day 4 November
This past week sure went by fast. Before I knew it, Tuesday, November 6th was here and it was my Mom's 89th birthday. Robin, Alisa and I took her out for dinner at Montana's.
It was a nice dinner and a nice visit. Our waitress was just great. She was so friendly and took the time to make Mom feel special. She asked Mom to give her one piece of "wisdom" advice. Mom gave her 2: First she said, don't smoke. And the second one.......don't eat green beans when you're young, because when you get old and live in a seniors center, that's all they feed you. Ahh words to live by. I was talking to mom on the phone, and she is still thrilled with the birthday card she received from Alisa - it was one of those "sassy" ones from RPG (Papyrus) and mom has been showing everyone at the manor. She's feeling pretty special still.
On a side note, December 6 was also my Dad's birthday. Mom was born in 1923 and Dad was born in 1918. He was five years older than mom. While we were talking about it on Tuesday night, mom said that when she and dad were dating, Dad didn't belive Mom that her birthday was the same day. He thought she just made it up.
It was also amusing to listen to mom talk about one of the ladies at her table. She said this lady just isn't the same. She seems to be losing her memory. She'll tell Mom a story at breakfast, and then repeat the same story at supper. So, I'm putting out the word right now........if I've repeated a story once, smile; twice - please tell me!
There is lots of snow outside right now. Well not on our driveway because Bill was up at 6:30 am this morning using his trusty new snow blower. I guess we'll never make friends with our neighbors now! (unless he offers to do their driveways too)
Ashley hasn't been home all week. I guess we'll see her tomorrow at the new James Bond movie. I wasn't going to go, but then Ashley called and begged me to come. I felt so special that she would want me that bad, but then she confessed that she didn't want Dad to feel left out (there is a whole group of people/couples going). At least she is looking out for one of us! Hopefully having missed the last 20 James Bond films, I'll still get the story...hahahahahah
Well, my desk is starting to spill onto the office floor. I wonder what it would look like after a snow blower was in here...hmmmmmm.
Off to clean up my office.
Stacey
On a side note, December 6 was also my Dad's birthday. Mom was born in 1923 and Dad was born in 1918. He was five years older than mom. While we were talking about it on Tuesday night, mom said that when she and dad were dating, Dad didn't belive Mom that her birthday was the same day. He thought she just made it up.
It was also amusing to listen to mom talk about one of the ladies at her table. She said this lady just isn't the same. She seems to be losing her memory. She'll tell Mom a story at breakfast, and then repeat the same story at supper. So, I'm putting out the word right now........if I've repeated a story once, smile; twice - please tell me!
There is lots of snow outside right now. Well not on our driveway because Bill was up at 6:30 am this morning using his trusty new snow blower. I guess we'll never make friends with our neighbors now! (unless he offers to do their driveways too)
Ashley hasn't been home all week. I guess we'll see her tomorrow at the new James Bond movie. I wasn't going to go, but then Ashley called and begged me to come. I felt so special that she would want me that bad, but then she confessed that she didn't want Dad to feel left out (there is a whole group of people/couples going). At least she is looking out for one of us! Hopefully having missed the last 20 James Bond films, I'll still get the story...hahahahahah
Well, my desk is starting to spill onto the office floor. I wonder what it would look like after a snow blower was in here...hmmmmmm.
Off to clean up my office.
Stacey
Monday, November 5, 2012
Day 3 of November
And it's another Monday.
Had a lovely, but tiring weekend in Banff with the ladies. It's not that we over indulged ourselves, it was a busy weekend added onto a tiring previous week. We stayed at a hotel right in the heart of Banff. The location was great as we walked around to window shop. I being the "non-shopper" person was actually the only one who bought anything. To think I went all the way to Banff to shop at the Bay!!!! It was surprising to see no snow in the town of Banff; only the mountains had snow; and they were beautiful mountains. We headed home on Sunday morning; either around 10;30 or 11:30, depending which clock we looked at. (it was time to change the clocks back one hour) Despite the 1 1/2 hour drive home, we still couldn't up with something to do; so seeing how there were four of us ladies and one movie we all wanted to see - we rented Magic Mike. It was - entertaining - . Usually I am a big fan of Matthew MacConnehey(sp), but he was horrible in this movie - not so much his acting (k, that wasn't great either), but the character was so unattractive (on the inside), but great buns. Tatum Channing had the best role, and I didn't find his personal appearance as wonderful as everyone beams about; but he does have that "charisma" which makes him quite attractive. There a free review. Like the sales girl said to Rose when she bought the movie "The story line is terrible, but who cares!"
I was in bed by 9:00 pm on Sunday night and slept til 6:30 am Monday, when my alarm went off. (minus 2 pee breaks) I had to get up early to take my car to the autobody shop. It was time to get my car ding fixed. Then the rental company picked me up, and we headed to their shop. They offered me a white, Ford, explorer. It seemed so big, so I asked for something a little smaller. Wouldn't you know it would turn out to be black. It's a Mitchubishi (sp) and I actually find it quite roomy in the front.
So tomorrow is a crazy day - I better get another good night sleep.
Stacey
Had a lovely, but tiring weekend in Banff with the ladies. It's not that we over indulged ourselves, it was a busy weekend added onto a tiring previous week. We stayed at a hotel right in the heart of Banff. The location was great as we walked around to window shop. I being the "non-shopper" person was actually the only one who bought anything. To think I went all the way to Banff to shop at the Bay!!!! It was surprising to see no snow in the town of Banff; only the mountains had snow; and they were beautiful mountains. We headed home on Sunday morning; either around 10;30 or 11:30, depending which clock we looked at. (it was time to change the clocks back one hour) Despite the 1 1/2 hour drive home, we still couldn't up with something to do; so seeing how there were four of us ladies and one movie we all wanted to see - we rented Magic Mike. It was - entertaining - . Usually I am a big fan of Matthew MacConnehey(sp), but he was horrible in this movie - not so much his acting (k, that wasn't great either), but the character was so unattractive (on the inside), but great buns. Tatum Channing had the best role, and I didn't find his personal appearance as wonderful as everyone beams about; but he does have that "charisma" which makes him quite attractive. There a free review. Like the sales girl said to Rose when she bought the movie "The story line is terrible, but who cares!"
I was in bed by 9:00 pm on Sunday night and slept til 6:30 am Monday, when my alarm went off. (minus 2 pee breaks) I had to get up early to take my car to the autobody shop. It was time to get my car ding fixed. Then the rental company picked me up, and we headed to their shop. They offered me a white, Ford, explorer. It seemed so big, so I asked for something a little smaller. Wouldn't you know it would turn out to be black. It's a Mitchubishi (sp) and I actually find it quite roomy in the front.
So tomorrow is a crazy day - I better get another good night sleep.
Stacey
Friday, November 2, 2012
Day 2 of November
Today I have gone from mechanic to doctor. (I love google). So after my great accomplishment last night, I clean up and get ready for bed. I'm reading my book, and I get this pain in my left side. Without going into all the details of how I tried to remedy it, I finally go downstairs and climb into a hot tub of water. It gave me great relief. Unfortunately I had he water temperature a little to hot, and I was sweating like a pig and couldn't stay in too long. Once I got out, the pain was back. I put on some soothing music, wrapped up in a blanket, did some tapping and a lot of visualization. I visualize where the pain is, and lead it out of my body. By 4:00a.m it was gone and I went back to bed. I'm pretty sure I dozed a little bit before that. This morning I was feeling good, and chalked the pain up to bad menstrual cramps. But, by the time I was finished work aroun 3:00 today, I could feel the pain returning. It didn't help that I was in the car and driving, so my movement was limited. When I got home, I grabbed the heating pad and rested, and then again climbed into a hot tub. The heat really does help. So I've got the pain under control, now my job is to determine what's the cause. Here are my theories:
1) really bad indigestion.......but that should have been rectified after all the throwing up last night
2) really bad menstrual cramps...... I've read where they can be severe when going through menopause. I can probably count one one hand the number of times I have had bad cramps in my life
3) a kidney stone..... The pain is on the left side of my body, side to lower abdomen, comes and goes, but is sharp
4) abdominal hernia........I was lifting heavy tires last night, feels somewhat constipated
5) appendix.......nope already gone
6) gall stones.....nope, gall bladder already gone
I'm not really anxious about the possible ondition, I can deal with that.... But I'm going away to banff tomorrow and I don't want to be a wet towel. Worrying about that is probably not helping to rectify the situation. So from here on in, I'm not going to worry about the weekend. The worst thing that can happen is I might have to go to the banff hospital if I can't control the pain if it returns. Awwwww, to be rid of the worry feels good already.
K, I better go pack and wait to hear rom the ladies as to when thy want to leave tomorrow.
Stacey
1) really bad indigestion.......but that should have been rectified after all the throwing up last night
2) really bad menstrual cramps...... I've read where they can be severe when going through menopause. I can probably count one one hand the number of times I have had bad cramps in my life
3) a kidney stone..... The pain is on the left side of my body, side to lower abdomen, comes and goes, but is sharp
4) abdominal hernia........I was lifting heavy tires last night, feels somewhat constipated
5) appendix.......nope already gone
6) gall stones.....nope, gall bladder already gone
I'm not really anxious about the possible ondition, I can deal with that.... But I'm going away to banff tomorrow and I don't want to be a wet towel. Worrying about that is probably not helping to rectify the situation. So from here on in, I'm not going to worry about the weekend. The worst thing that can happen is I might have to go to the banff hospital if I can't control the pain if it returns. Awwwww, to be rid of the worry feels good already.
K, I better go pack and wait to hear rom the ladies as to when thy want to leave tomorrow.
Stacey
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Day 1 of November
If you've been following my blog, you'll remember our trip to Victorville to attend the wedding out our niece Linda. I talked about Linda and Ryan's, Uncle Wayne, the kookie uncle that was the life of the party. I just found out from Linda that Uncle Wayne passed away suddenly from a heart attacked two days ago. It took my breath away. I had received an email from his a couple of weeks ago. R.I.P Uncle Wayne, you were a force to be reckoned with!
And tomorrow is Friday, and it's girls weekend in Banff. Will fill you in on the details next week.
Stacey
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