The adventure continues

have just returned from the Plastic Surgery Emergency clinic.  ( I was called and told to come as a "walk-in")  Was carefully examined by a 4thyear medical student, who took my hand through an extensive Range of Motion examination, even though I told her that I had been told not to bend my finger.  When I actually saw the plastic surgeon, she confirmed that the joint must be immobilized for 6 weeks, starting from today, (as what the medical student had done was a "no no").  Then she wanted to give me a more rigid and encompassing splint, but they didn't have one small enough for my finger!  So she is referring me to OT to have splint custom made.  Thank Goodness they gave me the original splint back, so that's what I'm wearing, and we'll see what the OT comes up with. I'm getting quite used to this little thing, and it seems to be doing the job.

On my Quilt Art Internet group there is a conversation about bad teachers and the things they do.  I'm reading everything very carefully, to make sure that I don't behave like a "bad teacher" on Saturday.  This morning we "power cooked", more or less.  We had cooked a chicken on Sunday and a roast of beef  yesterday.  I have everything ready for a chicken/pepper/noodle stir fry for tonight, a large chicken/K.D. casserole and two shepherd's pies in the freezer.  That should keep us in food for a few days.

More adventures

we've had a couple of busy days.  Sunday we went to see the movie Ghost Rider-Spirit of Vengeance.  I had been interested in the original Ghost Rider movie but never saw it.  I know that sequels are often terrible, but we actually had fun watching it.  Lots of explosions and violence and Nicholas Cage.  What more could we ask?  I was surprised to see Christopher ( or as it used to be Christophe) Lambert in a smaller supporting role.  Or maybe not.  Haven't heard much about him in years.  I like the way that comic books art is carried over into the movies, with special layouts and unusual camera angles.  Even the colour during special effects sequences  reflects the comic book origins of the story.

Then yesterday was shopping.  Tote, lift, carry--put it all away.  The exhaustion and time for a nap. Woke up and couldn't straighten my right pinkie finger.  What the h--l?!  Didn't hurt  No bruising, just couldn't straighten the distal joint.  Knowing what I'm doing on Saturday, I had David take me to Urgent Care, where, after 4 hours, they told me that I have a "Mallet Finger".  I have to keep it absolutely straight  for 6 weeks, with a little splint.  And to give you an idea, it has taken me almost 20 minutes to type this, because the splint keeps hitting the wrong keys.  I've tried holding a needle and don't believe it's going to cause any real problems on Saturday, but what a PITA! At the same time it made me think of Daddy and his deformed pinkie fingers.  He always said that it was from poking someone in the eye, but I never really believed him.

However, now I have an excuse to get my hair done today--as well as all the other jobs we didn't get done yesterday while I was lazing around at Misericordia.

Snow?

We are getting our first snowfall since last fall and it is not going to be much. About 5cm in total. I heard that Winnipeg got lots, but we were sunny and warm during that deluge. today is the second Taste of the Phillipines dinner. Rrain and I are going early to get things set up. (Other people will be there, too, I hope) It's an entirely new menu this time. It looks really good. I haven't been doing much but going to work and coming home. Next week Rrain wants me to start going to rehearsals. They are starting to put blocks together so there may be something I can do to help. And next Friday we get to take the puppy to the vets. Puppy! Right. She is almost as tall as the other dogs and when we were at the vets 3 weeks ago she was 40 pounds! She is still a puppy at heart, though, and now she is really teething! Some things never end. Mallorie, from work, is headed to Calgary on Tuesday. Last week she became a grandma for the first time. Her daughter and son-in-law adopted a baby boy. Mallorie is very excited. Cathy is very jealous. We talked to our granddaughter last night. She is living with her dad full time now, and really likes it. She has a new school in Edmonton and says she has already made lots of new friends. She misses some of her old friends, but likes it with Tim and Cheryl. I am glad she is happy. Of course a 17 year old is not a baby!! Time to make our brunch. If you don't hear from me I am not ignoring you. My computer sometimes objects to signing on. I started trying yesterday and just got on this morning. Have a wonderful week!

Not really boring but.....

perhaps just steady, "keep at it" activities that consumes ones time from morning to night. I believe we seem to all be at that stage right now as we tire of winter and look forward to spring – renewal time, after all! We were also hit with that the constant snow for days with wind and cold and that kept me busy for quite a while. Snow shovelling and car cleaning and especially keeping the greenhouse going. Harry has many plants growing now and the little greenhouse is almost full but requires vigilance to keep it warm with the one heater on constantly. Last night it went to –24 degrees C but since I had covered it up with quilts and blankets it kept its warmth overnight to acceptable temperatures but not ideal. I have to remove the covers this morning and let the sun shine in, and then tonight cover again as it is supposed to be just as cold, but tomorrow expected to warm up to better overnight temps. And you think your life is boring........haha

I have been sorting through jewellery (in my spare time!) and amazed at how many wonderful little pieces have accumulated over the years – mostly what Harry has bought in bags at Value Village or at garage sales etc. What a shame to see it all and not be able to use most of it – I always have imagined some as embellishments on works of art which will never materialize so there they sit! I frequently wear the same old earrings and necklaces or brooches, or lately I have had some studs in my ears and haven't even put on fancier ones. 

My highlight this past week was to cook a roast beef and then the next day grind it up and made a shepherd's pie. It was delicious and worth all the planning and anticipation. Today it will be a salmon loaf for supper and I found a recipe for cabbage and potato casserole that will use up the cabbage that has been sitting in the fridge and it actually sounds nice with cheese added. Time will tell.

So here's to a new week full of the unexpected – mostly hoping that this recent little taste of "winter with a vengeance" has played itself out and we can get on with spring. Take care

Snow

I think they are trying to give us all of the snow that has been missing this winter in one fell swoop!  David has been out three days in a row with the snow blower.  We walked over to the library yesterday, because the streeets were a little too snowy for driving, but otherwise haven't been out of the house since Monday.  No that's a lie.  I've been snow dyein,g so was out of the house on Tuesday to shovel snow into a big Rubbermaid bin which I then carried into the house and let melt in the basement.  Highlight of the week!  And you think your life is boring!

More clothes buying - I have to stop this....

I bought a pair of slacks today at Value Village in my effort to organize my wardrobe for the summer trip but it has its problems. I find a nice outfit and then think it would be ok so buy it and then get home and realize it really does not "mix and match" with anything else. So I have decided to write down what I will actually need to bring ( not what I want, or think I might need) and stick to this without randomly buying. However, as I'm sure you are both saying "where's the fun in that?" It has been fun so far just to be thinking about the trip and getting excited and part of it has been buying the odd new garment. So I will have to see how far I can tempt myself to resist restraint! One thing is for sure though, I shall be bringing my same old, same old swimsuit but perhaps this time also a tee shirt or blouse to go over it haha! Lots of planting new seeds and replanting small plants into larger pots and I have been the "runner" back and forth to the greenhouse. Very funny turn of events also – last fall I thought I was being a real genius to sort all the pots into sizes and storing them neatly under some trees in the back yard thinking it would be a breeze this spring to get at them. I did not think it through very well because Harry started planting the end of January and I was out side at that time with pots of water trying to free them from the snow and ice. And this past weekend I was there again trying to find the next size pots for replanting and they were buried at the bottom of the pile and almost unable to get at them but some more water and shovels aided my attempt. You have to laugh otherwise it would be too sad...... We were to North Bay today for shopping and a stop at Mikes. There were prospective buyers coming at 3 pm to look at his house and I could tell that he is getting a little annoyed with the process.  I hope it resolves soon. On the other hand we would love to see someone show some interest in Mothers house – anyone would be good as there has been NO action. Anyway thats all for now – take care.

Family weekend

Not much scheduled at this house, but Festival du Voyageur started yesterday--with no snow and warm temperatures.  Last year they had to cancel events because of extreme cold.  Go figure!  Still, I remember marshaling a Festival Parade in shirt sleeves, many years ago, and we often mention the Bonspiel Thaw  that seems to happen in the middle of February every year.  So this is nothing new.

I think Beth should plan her activities in July around your schedule, Cathy.  We can be very flexible, other than not being able to get cheap hotel rooms for Friday or Saturday nights.  I won't confirm my space in the Pinawa  Art show until we have settled on our times together.  I missed Pinawa last year and I can miss this year too.

Today we drive out to Selkirk to pick up some more handouts for The Canadian Content Fibre Art Show.  I'm spending a lot of time on the computer trying to work out volunteers for that.  And the organization has recognized the need for media packages, so me mentioning the newspaper, in Neepawa, in one of my e-mails, may result in some changes in how FAN does business.