Winter

We were just outside shoveling and blowing snow.  What a beautiful winter day.  Too bad it is almost spring!

Memories of a great day

Another birthday has come and gone, but I had a great day. Keri took me out for lunch. ( I had Confetti Vegetable soup... I wish my soups were that good)  Despite the weather, Kris and Sandi made it from Killarney and we all went to Brahmas for supper.  They brought me a new plant... a bromeliad that was flowering.  Just beautiful!  And a tree ornament that Kris said was to hang on the plant :)   Jim was going to buy me a birthday beer before supper, but when we got to the legion, Lisa bought me a beer and then Bonar bought me a beer!  Jim lost out 'cause there was no way I was going to have 3 beer!  Lisa also gave me a card and a bag of Hawkins Cheezies.  It's sort of a joke since I sometimes pop into the Legion at noon and buy a "bag of lunch"  (cheezies)    I got my birthday email from Larry.  He sent along a couple of pictures from our trip in 1997.  I sure look young and skinny.  It was funny in a way, cause one of the pictures I can remember exactly where we were and what was happening!  (Selective memory??)  I got a whole bunch of birthday wishes from mu Facebook "friends" too.   And an email from a woman at Brandon Land Titles.  I asked her how she knew it was my birthday, and she said she had no idea when or how it got there, but it was on her Outlook calendar!  Dennis stopped into the office to give me a big birthday hug.  His wife's birthday is on Monday, so I told him he had to give her a big hug too... He said he gives her a big hug every day!  What a sweetie!  And now I have both today and Monday off work,.. four days in a row.  Lovely!  Have a great weekend.

Counting the "sleeps"

David did a trial packing yesterday, and it looks like we are going to have lots of room.  He has a small bag for "carry on", where we'll put all of my pills and a change of clothes for both of us.  Today we were off to see a lady about our taxes.  Our biggest concern is the amount he will have to pay for Capital Gains. 

Tomorrow I have arranged for "hand facial", which is probably the manicure without the polish ( Good--because I have no nails left), and a pedicure.  I have discovered that a pedicure is cheaper and much more fun than seeing a foot care nurse.  I'm taking my new sandals so that we can match the polish to the pink leather on the straps.  Ah, Vanity--and at my age too. 

Part of the money I acquired in December was ear marked for having a couple of my finished tops quilted by a long armer.  I got two of them back this week. ( See other blog)  Much excitement on my part.

Now all that remains is to finish off all of the perishable food in the house before Tuesday afternoon.  Should work out, but today we find we are running out of milk.

So we are down to sit-and-wait.  And it snows.

Happy Birthday Cathy1

Have a great day, and I hope it is everything that makes you happy!
Love Pati

One of us is celebrating today

And I think it is Cathy!! Hoping you have a great day Cathy and know we are thinking of you.
Enjoy your Dinner out with Kris, Sandi, Jim and Keri. Happy Birthday!

So cold!

We had to go to the library and bank yesterday, so bundled up and headed out.  The cold air hit me and I was cold.  I have taken to sitting in the car whenever possible, while David runs into thing like the bank.  While sitting there, I noticed that the a/c was on.  Car was a little warmer after I took care of that.

After we got home I still couldn't get over the cold.  Finally I went to bed--the only place I could feel warm.  When I got up David brought me a pair of polo pajamas bottoms that he had used as long underwear when he was working on the big snowplows.  Darned if they didn't fit, so I wore them for the rest of the day under my jeans, along with a long-sleeved T-shirt, a heavy duty hooded sweat shirt, and my hreavy compression stockings.  David was cold too, and the wind was strong and cold, so we turned the thermostat up, and were much more comfortable for the rest of the day.  I think I'm going to wear them again today, along with an undershirt, under my clothes--although we have NO plans to move out of the house.

Unfortunately, it looks like David has the beginnings of a cold, so we'll have to pamper him today.  But then, it really is his turn.  We have been blessed so far this year.

Sunday morning greetings

I sit with my hot coffee, some orange sections and freshly toasted cinnamon raisin bread - the raisin bread I made yesterday in the bread machine!  I also made some meatballs in the crock pot following your instructions Patty and was thrilled to have them for supper and enjoyed them. I had taken some ground beef out on Friday for supper but Harry spotted Medallions on sale at Foodland so we had them instead which meant I needed to cook off the ground beef. Your message came at the right moment haha   Staying close to home these days with the cold snowy weather persisting in taking over our lives and annoying me to no end. But then you folks know all about that - I hear so many news reports and updates now from Winnipeg about the terrible weather, and then I spoke with Cathy on Friday and got a first hand update. Nice to speak with you Cathy. You, too, are looking forward to some vacation time so I shall think of you both as you enjoy some well earned time - Cathy maybe you should look into a spa day or something to substitute for Patty's Cuba experiences?  Still sorting through stuff here - yesterday I counted and wrapped 119 Olympic Glasses and boxed them up - Harry put them on Kijiji but I don't know if anyone is interested in these glasses anymore? I finished a small hooked Christmas hanging and will store it away for next Christmas decoration, and now sewing together thousands ( I exaggerate) small knitted squares to make a throw. Them have another box full of knitted strips to sew together for another throw. All of these have been conveniently stored in the basement for years. I had to shovel again yesterday and must get into the greenhouse today sometime to water. I haven't opened the door for last few days because of the extreme cold and not wanting to lose any heat if possible that the sun produces through the glass during day. Starting Monday for a few nights the temps are supposed to be milder so that may help before another cold surge hits us at end of week. We are likely going to Midland on Tuesday according to latest word.  Well, the day starts now, so I'll bit farewell.  Take care.