MEMORY: Give thanks to all those who gave for us.
I came across a great quote; the author is unknown "Freedom is never free!"
In addition to Remembrance Day, this is a pretty neat day; just for the fact it is the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011. Apparently that won't happen again for another 100 years - someone else will have to blog about it.
This past couple of weeks have also had other memories. On Dec 3, 2010 we lost a "small town southern man". It's been a year without Uncle Len and I'm sending all my memories of him out to his family.
I have also been a busy lady for the past couple of weeks. These November and December birthdays seem to just come up all at once. So I am officially acknowledging that I did not make all my cards this month. But I did make a couple of birthday slide shows which I think will make up for my indescretion.
Some good news "BILL IS NOW FINALLY EMPLOYED!" That yelling is out of pride and not relief. Ok, maybe a little of both. So he starts work on Monday. Now I know some people will be asking me the details, so I've put a little blurb in
Legacy is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Wee to the management team as Vice President, Operations. Mr. Wee is a professional engineer with 28 years of oil and natural gas experience in reservoir, exploitation, and production engineering, drilling, completions, facilities, field operations, joint ventures, marketing and acquisitions. He holds Master of Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degrees from the University of Calgary. He is a member of APEGGA and has served on council of the Vermilion Branch of APEGGA.
So it doesn't look like Bill will be doing any traveling out of the country - unless you count Estevan or Manitoba. The process had been going on for about a month now - and every day I kept asking if it was official yet. And yesterday, I got the word. Now I have to get back into my old routine, which will now be a new routine once again.
That's it for now - off to celebrate 5 birthdays day - and I'm pretty sure there will be at least four birthday cakes.
(PS DE) I guess we won't have to move to Texas to work for Todd!! (shucks)
Stacey
Friday, November 11, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Day 2 of November
MEMORY: 88 years ago today, in 1923, my mom Helen Zoback was born. She was born in Lethbridge. Her Mom and Dad (Edith and Jim) were living at Jim's parents place at the time. Edith and Jim had no car and there was lots of snow that year. Edith went to Lethbridge before her due date and stayed with a friend of her mom's named Mrs. Fiester.
I'm so grateful that I took the time a few years back to sit down with my Mom and go through our history. The best process was to look at pictures together, and Mom would have memories about or around the time the picture was taken. I then took all the pictures and divided them up between myself and 3 siblings and made a family book. I treasure this book and look at it often.
Also on this day in 1918 my Dad, Edward Zoback was born. Dad would have been 93 today. Unfortunately we lost him in 1983 before he turned 65. To this day, I still think of cool it was that both Mom and Dad had the same birthday...
So Saturday night was the time to turn back the clocks one hour. So instead of being awake at 5:30 am, I woke up at 4:30 am. I tried to go back to sleep, but really I figured I might as well get up while I had the energy and do some stuff - I can always nap later. The day if going to be filled with household chores and then we are taking Mom out for dinner for her birthday. What do you get someone who is turning 88, lives in small quarters, doesn't have a lot of wants, except for being with her family - a dinner out with her family of course. I might have to sneak her in one of her Chi-chi's again. She just loves those.
Well off to get something done because the sun rises (and my eyes close once again)
Taa daa
Stacey
I'm so grateful that I took the time a few years back to sit down with my Mom and go through our history. The best process was to look at pictures together, and Mom would have memories about or around the time the picture was taken. I then took all the pictures and divided them up between myself and 3 siblings and made a family book. I treasure this book and look at it often.
Also on this day in 1918 my Dad, Edward Zoback was born. Dad would have been 93 today. Unfortunately we lost him in 1983 before he turned 65. To this day, I still think of cool it was that both Mom and Dad had the same birthday...
So Saturday night was the time to turn back the clocks one hour. So instead of being awake at 5:30 am, I woke up at 4:30 am. I tried to go back to sleep, but really I figured I might as well get up while I had the energy and do some stuff - I can always nap later. The day if going to be filled with household chores and then we are taking Mom out for dinner for her birthday. What do you get someone who is turning 88, lives in small quarters, doesn't have a lot of wants, except for being with her family - a dinner out with her family of course. I might have to sneak her in one of her Chi-chi's again. She just loves those.
Well off to get something done because the sun rises (and my eyes close once again)
Taa daa
Stacey
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Day 1 of November
It is the 2nd day of November, and to date, we have only had 1 tiny bit of snowfall. I think we are still in Calgary! Luckily the day there was snow, I didn't have to leave the house until the afternoon and by then the snow had melted.
MEMORY: 18 years (and some odd days) Patrick celebrated his first Halloween. He wasn't quite walking yet (I guess at 5 months that was a big expectation) but he went as a cat. He had a black onesy and I put black socks on him. Then I took some black material and made a tail and pinned it to his bottom. Lastly I took some cardboard and cut it into ear shapes and covered it with the same black material. I attached the ears to black elastic and put in around his head. Ashley went as a Ninja turtle. Again using green clothes she had as the base costume; I then took a tin roaster and covered it with green material; used Bill's black suspenders (I think they were the suspenders from his wedding tux) and somehow attached them to the roaster and Ashley wore the shell. A mask and green gloves finished off the costume. I vaguely remember that the mask was a different color, because Ashley was a big follower of the Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles and I'm pretty sure she was her favorite "Michaelangelo". Now I know some of you are impressed I can remember her favorite, but it is stuck in my mind, because that is also the name that she had wanted to give her new baby brother!!!
It's only Wednesday, but a busy week all the same. I love all my jobs, but boy trying to stay organized for all of them takes more time than I had imagined. It's not the jobs that keep me busy, but the organizing and staying on top of the details. I worked monday at the soccer camp; all the coaches dressed up in costumes, because it was Halloween; here was my costume. I dressed in brown pants; brown socks; brown shirt; wore a string of leaves all around me; I had a birds nest on my left arm and a stuffed bird on my right arm. What was my costume - De, use your imagination...............................................................................Wait for it..........................................
I was "An Empty Nester!". Of course the bird on the one arm was one of those kids trying to get back into the nest!!!! I know the three and four yeas olds thought I was a tree - and that's ok too, but sometimes I just like to make myself laugh......
Today is a busy day again - cards, soccer and food for Bill. He's still unemployed, but I think he is starting to grow into this roll and he might even be enjoying himself. It helps that I'm out of the house for most of the day too.
Well if this day is going to get off to a good start, I better get on the treadmill and make some headway.
Happy hump day!
Stacey
MEMORY: 18 years (and some odd days) Patrick celebrated his first Halloween. He wasn't quite walking yet (I guess at 5 months that was a big expectation) but he went as a cat. He had a black onesy and I put black socks on him. Then I took some black material and made a tail and pinned it to his bottom. Lastly I took some cardboard and cut it into ear shapes and covered it with the same black material. I attached the ears to black elastic and put in around his head. Ashley went as a Ninja turtle. Again using green clothes she had as the base costume; I then took a tin roaster and covered it with green material; used Bill's black suspenders (I think they were the suspenders from his wedding tux) and somehow attached them to the roaster and Ashley wore the shell. A mask and green gloves finished off the costume. I vaguely remember that the mask was a different color, because Ashley was a big follower of the Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles and I'm pretty sure she was her favorite "Michaelangelo". Now I know some of you are impressed I can remember her favorite, but it is stuck in my mind, because that is also the name that she had wanted to give her new baby brother!!!
It's only Wednesday, but a busy week all the same. I love all my jobs, but boy trying to stay organized for all of them takes more time than I had imagined. It's not the jobs that keep me busy, but the organizing and staying on top of the details. I worked monday at the soccer camp; all the coaches dressed up in costumes, because it was Halloween; here was my costume. I dressed in brown pants; brown socks; brown shirt; wore a string of leaves all around me; I had a birds nest on my left arm and a stuffed bird on my right arm. What was my costume - De, use your imagination...............................................................................Wait for it..........................................
I was "An Empty Nester!". Of course the bird on the one arm was one of those kids trying to get back into the nest!!!! I know the three and four yeas olds thought I was a tree - and that's ok too, but sometimes I just like to make myself laugh......
Today is a busy day again - cards, soccer and food for Bill. He's still unemployed, but I think he is starting to grow into this roll and he might even be enjoying himself. It helps that I'm out of the house for most of the day too.
Well if this day is going to get off to a good start, I better get on the treadmill and make some headway.
Happy hump day!
Stacey
Monday, October 24, 2011
4th Day of October
Memory: 7 years ago today - in 2004, Bill and I attended a Jubilations Dinner Theatre - CSI Moosejaw. I obviously won the tickets, because I don't see any other way I could have convinced Bill to go to Jubilations. He's not crazy about the food there. It's not the greatest, but most of the time, the show makes up for it. It's hard to believe that some form of CSI has been on television since then, and probably longer.
It was a very lazy weekend, except for Friday night. We went to Yuk Yuks with my sister Robin, and my niece Tracey and her husband Henry. There were two lady comics and a gentleman MC. The MC was just as funny as the ladies. The comedy was good, and call me a prude, but I think it could have been just as funny without all the swearing; I mean how many times can you say F%#* and get a laugh; and it wasn't even being used in the right context. We hit the casino briefly afterwards. Somehow it's just not the same as Vegas - you can lose money in Vegas and still say "Hey I was in Vegas!" But somehow losing $20.00 at a local casino just seems like a waste of money! We call came back to our house afterwards and of couse Henry got the Tequila lesson. I hope Henry was able to get up for work on Saturday.
Saturday night was somewhat quiet at home. Bill went to a rugby party - to watch the Worlds Cup on TV. Ashley was out with the boyfriend; and I did a little kareokeeing (sp) . I don't think Maya had as much fun as I did.
So today is get my chi together day and get something done. Got all my stale bread made in bread crumbs. Laundry finished and Ashley's bed stripped. Poor girl has been sleeping on a Futon since she got home; so we're going to sell it and get her a proper bed. During this process I gave myself a big goose egg. I was trying to take the slip cover off the heavy, heavy mattress and my hand slipped and my fist went right into my forehead. After a little under the breath cursing, I couldn't help but laugh when I realized how funny it would sound when I had to explain the goose egg.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week - I intend to.
Stacey
It was a very lazy weekend, except for Friday night. We went to Yuk Yuks with my sister Robin, and my niece Tracey and her husband Henry. There were two lady comics and a gentleman MC. The MC was just as funny as the ladies. The comedy was good, and call me a prude, but I think it could have been just as funny without all the swearing; I mean how many times can you say F%#* and get a laugh; and it wasn't even being used in the right context. We hit the casino briefly afterwards. Somehow it's just not the same as Vegas - you can lose money in Vegas and still say "Hey I was in Vegas!" But somehow losing $20.00 at a local casino just seems like a waste of money! We call came back to our house afterwards and of couse Henry got the Tequila lesson. I hope Henry was able to get up for work on Saturday.
Saturday night was somewhat quiet at home. Bill went to a rugby party - to watch the Worlds Cup on TV. Ashley was out with the boyfriend; and I did a little kareokeeing (sp) . I don't think Maya had as much fun as I did.
So today is get my chi together day and get something done. Got all my stale bread made in bread crumbs. Laundry finished and Ashley's bed stripped. Poor girl has been sleeping on a Futon since she got home; so we're going to sell it and get her a proper bed. During this process I gave myself a big goose egg. I was trying to take the slip cover off the heavy, heavy mattress and my hand slipped and my fist went right into my forehead. After a little under the breath cursing, I couldn't help but laugh when I realized how funny it would sound when I had to explain the goose egg.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week - I intend to.
Stacey
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Day 3 of October
Well it's the 20th of October. I have missed a couple of memories during the week. October 15th was 53 years since my sister was born. I don't remember the day at all - oh wait, that would be because I wasn't born yet. I hope I am as perky as she is at 53.
We had a surprise visit on Monday from a friend from Edmonton. Bill and Neil did their grad studies together at the U of A. We got to know Neil and Gwen quite well, in fact they were at our wedding and Ashley named her first fish after Neil. We figured it had been more than 10 years since we seen each other. We still keep in contact through Christmas cards each year. It was a very delightful surprise.
Another surprise was; I won tickets through a magazine (I forgot where I entered) to see the new movie "Puss N Boots". It is about the cat from the Shrek movies. The best part is we are going to see it as a family (minus the missing one) At least it is a movie we can all agree upon.
Speaking of movies, last night Shaunan and I went to see a classic "North by Northwest". It is an old Alfred Hitchcock movie with Cary Grant. Once a month the Crowfoot (and Chinook I believe) theartres offer an old movie to watch for $5.00. Now I'm pretty sure at the time the movie originally came out it was a thriller. But fast forward to today and it was a thriller/comedy. The plot was very good, but the acting was so bad. From the statue poses to the glove in the hand for the damsel in distress. Having said that, Cary Grant was a very good looking guy, and how could you not melt with that voice. I can't wait for next month to see "Ben Hur."
After work today, it will be clean up the office time. Papers are piling up.
Have a great Thursday.
Stacey
NOTE: Sending positive energy to my girlfriend De - seems she is in a competition with the allergy season - and sinus infection: According to Louise Hay "Heal your Body", the sinus infection is from "an irritation to one person; someone close!" You need to be thinking "I declare peace and harmony indwell me and surround me at all times. All is well!" love you girl
We had a surprise visit on Monday from a friend from Edmonton. Bill and Neil did their grad studies together at the U of A. We got to know Neil and Gwen quite well, in fact they were at our wedding and Ashley named her first fish after Neil. We figured it had been more than 10 years since we seen each other. We still keep in contact through Christmas cards each year. It was a very delightful surprise.
Another surprise was; I won tickets through a magazine (I forgot where I entered) to see the new movie "Puss N Boots". It is about the cat from the Shrek movies. The best part is we are going to see it as a family (minus the missing one) At least it is a movie we can all agree upon.
Speaking of movies, last night Shaunan and I went to see a classic "North by Northwest". It is an old Alfred Hitchcock movie with Cary Grant. Once a month the Crowfoot (and Chinook I believe) theartres offer an old movie to watch for $5.00. Now I'm pretty sure at the time the movie originally came out it was a thriller. But fast forward to today and it was a thriller/comedy. The plot was very good, but the acting was so bad. From the statue poses to the glove in the hand for the damsel in distress. Having said that, Cary Grant was a very good looking guy, and how could you not melt with that voice. I can't wait for next month to see "Ben Hur."
After work today, it will be clean up the office time. Papers are piling up.
Have a great Thursday.
Stacey
NOTE: Sending positive energy to my girlfriend De - seems she is in a competition with the allergy season - and sinus infection: According to Louise Hay "Heal your Body", the sinus infection is from "an irritation to one person; someone close!" You need to be thinking "I declare peace and harmony indwell me and surround me at all times. All is well!" love you girl
Friday, October 14, 2011
Day 2 of October
MEMORY: On this day, 11 years ago - so that would be 2000, Bill, Patrick and Amanda (a friend of Patricks) and I attended a Robert Munch concert at the Jack Singer. It was a great show. That means Patrick would have been 8 years old.
As you can tell, October hasn't been a great month for blogging. This past week has been a busy one. Tuesday night I took my sister to a Stage West production; actually it was one of their concert series ' Women of Soul" It was three ladies; - one was the lead singer and two back up singers. Well they did a Diana Ross and Supreme imitation (outfits and all); a Donna Summer imiation and lastly a Tina Turner imitation. The singing was exceptional, but I think the group needs to tweek their stage presence a little more. Wednesday I spent the day with Miss Caylee; or as she is officially known now "Princess Caylee!" I was ready for a morning nap; but Caylee kept me awake until the afternoon. We painted; made crafts; drank tea; did stickers; played on the computer - and that was all before noon. After lunch, we both went down for a nap. At 3:00 we headed outside to blow some bubbles. We took a little walk and Princess Caylee decided we should go to the park. Alisa had left me a map, but it was in the house, so I asked Caylee if she knew the way and low and behold she did. Did I mention, she's not three yet?
So after the park, back to the house; more tea, more books and more computer. It was a fun, but busy day. I think I am getting to old for the interacting babysitting. Needless to say, I was in bed by 9:00 pm on Wednesday.
Today was spent catching up on errands. Had to run Mom to the Dr.s to get a quick prescription renewal. When we showed up at the office, they didn't have us down for an appointment. Great - before I could get too wound up - they informed me that the appointment was for next Friday (that explains why I couldn't find it on my calendar) Luckily the Dr. had an opening an hour later, so we headed downstairs to the mall for a coffee and a quick shop. Today was the first day for the new Iphone 4S. You should have seen all the people lined up to get into the Apple store - there must have been over 200 people. I think the cinnamon store was probably making a profit today, because the line went right past them.
Well Bill is off to the Wine and Food Festival tonight - maybe he'll make some contacts and find job. There isn't much left to do around the house. Gardens are done; weeding is done; patio furniture put away. I might have to lend him out, just to keep my sanity.
Enjoy the weekend.
Stacey
As you can tell, October hasn't been a great month for blogging. This past week has been a busy one. Tuesday night I took my sister to a Stage West production; actually it was one of their concert series ' Women of Soul" It was three ladies; - one was the lead singer and two back up singers. Well they did a Diana Ross and Supreme imitation (outfits and all); a Donna Summer imiation and lastly a Tina Turner imitation. The singing was exceptional, but I think the group needs to tweek their stage presence a little more. Wednesday I spent the day with Miss Caylee; or as she is officially known now "Princess Caylee!" I was ready for a morning nap; but Caylee kept me awake until the afternoon. We painted; made crafts; drank tea; did stickers; played on the computer - and that was all before noon. After lunch, we both went down for a nap. At 3:00 we headed outside to blow some bubbles. We took a little walk and Princess Caylee decided we should go to the park. Alisa had left me a map, but it was in the house, so I asked Caylee if she knew the way and low and behold she did. Did I mention, she's not three yet?
So after the park, back to the house; more tea, more books and more computer. It was a fun, but busy day. I think I am getting to old for the interacting babysitting. Needless to say, I was in bed by 9:00 pm on Wednesday.
Today was spent catching up on errands. Had to run Mom to the Dr.s to get a quick prescription renewal. When we showed up at the office, they didn't have us down for an appointment. Great - before I could get too wound up - they informed me that the appointment was for next Friday (that explains why I couldn't find it on my calendar) Luckily the Dr. had an opening an hour later, so we headed downstairs to the mall for a coffee and a quick shop. Today was the first day for the new Iphone 4S. You should have seen all the people lined up to get into the Apple store - there must have been over 200 people. I think the cinnamon store was probably making a profit today, because the line went right past them.
Well Bill is off to the Wine and Food Festival tonight - maybe he'll make some contacts and find job. There isn't much left to do around the house. Gardens are done; weeding is done; patio furniture put away. I might have to lend him out, just to keep my sanity.
Enjoy the weekend.
Stacey
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Day 1 of October
Where did September go?
Memory: In 2001 I was seeing my family doctor quite frequently to discuss ways of dealing with depression. I was told him I was trying to talk my husband into buying me a dog, and asked if he could write a prescription for that; so he did. Here is how the prescription read:
"It is a well know fact that pets improve depressed conditions. In particular Dr. IWAN ADOG has shown the efficancy of a small bichon shitzu in helping manage these problems."
Dr. Yee actually wrote this out on a real prescription notice. I loved Dr. Yee. Whether he agreed with some of my suggestions or not, he always had an open mind. Needless to say it took me we another 5 years and a lot of tequila to convince Bill I should have a dog; and I traded in the Bichon shitzu for a chihuahua. I figured if I can't find the time to get myself a haircut, when would I have time to take the dog for a haircut.
Well, it's Sunday, and the weather turned out beautful - there is reason we have autumn. The trees are so beautiful (despite most of their leaves landing in our yard) I've got a roast on the BBQ, potatoes in the oven, asparagus on the stove, and two margaritas down already. (you can take the lady out of Vegas, but you can't take Vegas out of the lady)
Next week in our Thanksgiving (De, I hope you remember to celebrate your inheirited heritage). The son is coming home for the weekend and has promised to be available for our dinner.
This is the last week of golfing at the course for Bill, so looks like I'll be back to making regular weekly suppers again - I love being a golf widow.
Busy week coming up - back to three regular jobs and subbing for a fourth. Despite how busy it sounds, it's still only part time hours - and did I mention, I love my jobs.
Have a great week.
Stacey
Memory: In 2001 I was seeing my family doctor quite frequently to discuss ways of dealing with depression. I was told him I was trying to talk my husband into buying me a dog, and asked if he could write a prescription for that; so he did. Here is how the prescription read:
"It is a well know fact that pets improve depressed conditions. In particular Dr. IWAN ADOG has shown the efficancy of a small bichon shitzu in helping manage these problems."
Dr. Yee actually wrote this out on a real prescription notice. I loved Dr. Yee. Whether he agreed with some of my suggestions or not, he always had an open mind. Needless to say it took me we another 5 years and a lot of tequila to convince Bill I should have a dog; and I traded in the Bichon shitzu for a chihuahua. I figured if I can't find the time to get myself a haircut, when would I have time to take the dog for a haircut.
Well, it's Sunday, and the weather turned out beautful - there is reason we have autumn. The trees are so beautiful (despite most of their leaves landing in our yard) I've got a roast on the BBQ, potatoes in the oven, asparagus on the stove, and two margaritas down already. (you can take the lady out of Vegas, but you can't take Vegas out of the lady)
Next week in our Thanksgiving (De, I hope you remember to celebrate your inheirited heritage). The son is coming home for the weekend and has promised to be available for our dinner.
This is the last week of golfing at the course for Bill, so looks like I'll be back to making regular weekly suppers again - I love being a golf widow.
Busy week coming up - back to three regular jobs and subbing for a fourth. Despite how busy it sounds, it's still only part time hours - and did I mention, I love my jobs.
Have a great week.
Stacey
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