One of my "when I win the lottery" dreams is to pack up anyone in the family who wants to go, and spend a family week at a Sandals resort--although not necessarily in Cuba. Guess I'll have to plan something else that would get us together and not involve cleaning or cooking.
Finally got out yesterday. Off to Walmart to pick up a couple of prescriptions, ( I waited in the car) and ended up costing $43. I was so worried that our Blue Cross had been used up for the year!! Then off to the grocery store, where I sat in the car while David bought meat and veggies and checked two lottery tickets. Between the two tickets he won $99! The best win we've ever had!!
Today we havea choice of power cooking the meat, or buying the rest of the end month list. Not sure which I'll choose.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Curly Locks
Today I went to North Bay, picked up the gift certificate at the radio station, and went to the Modern College of Hair styling and Esthetics and had a permanent. And do I feel great - nothing like a change and hairstyle to boost your morale!! This is just what I needed to get through the next few winter months as it should last for a few months by the looks of the curls haha, We attended the John McDermott show last night and as expected, a sold out show and so enjoyable. He is a wonderful performer. Quite interesting as both these events were paid for in part by winning on the radio station. And as luck would have it, this morning we did NOT win the weeks vacation at a Sandals Resort in Cuba even though we had entries to the draw. This is one prize I would not want to win as I have no desire to go.
I am about to watch the Election Results on TV. The polls close at 8 pm (5 min from now) I went and voted on way home from North Bay this afternoon. I shall sit and sew Hexis while watching as the results start to roll in, and hope it will not be dragged out for too long as I think i'd really rather go to bed. Take care
I am about to watch the Election Results on TV. The polls close at 8 pm (5 min from now) I went and voted on way home from North Bay this afternoon. I shall sit and sew Hexis while watching as the results start to roll in, and hope it will not be dragged out for too long as I think i'd really rather go to bed. Take care
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Wednesday it is!
We'll work out the details once you find out what is going on.
I've been thinking about my wardrobe as well. I would like a couple of new tops for the winter. I have a very nice 3/4 sleeve sweater that works very well for me, but I'm guessing I'll have to look somewhere other than WalMart to something similar. More urgently, I need a new pair of slippers. The ones I'm wearing cost me $6.00 four years ago. But I know it will be a lot more to replace them. Unfortunately the hard rubber sole is coming off in pieces. My robe is fleece and is getting so pilled that it irritates my skin, so I would enjoy a new one. Thank Goodness I got two pair of everyday trousers to take to Cuba with me, and between those and my jeans, I can cover most occasions. The zipper on my parka was replaced last year, so it should be good for a couple more years. I paid $80.00 for it on the same trip to the States 4 years ago, so don't feel it owes me anything. Of course bright lime green with bright blue paint spatters may not be this year's colour.
We had hoped to get me out of the house for a few minutes today, but it didn't happen. Maybe tomorrow. I have to pick up a prescription at Walmart, and we had talked of doing a bit of grocery shopping. Unfortunately, I have a hunch the grocery money will be gone once we pay for the prescription. ( Last time it was over $200.00) I'm hoping there will be enough for a quick trip through the Tim Horton drive-thru in any case.
I've been thinking about my wardrobe as well. I would like a couple of new tops for the winter. I have a very nice 3/4 sleeve sweater that works very well for me, but I'm guessing I'll have to look somewhere other than WalMart to something similar. More urgently, I need a new pair of slippers. The ones I'm wearing cost me $6.00 four years ago. But I know it will be a lot more to replace them. Unfortunately the hard rubber sole is coming off in pieces. My robe is fleece and is getting so pilled that it irritates my skin, so I would enjoy a new one. Thank Goodness I got two pair of everyday trousers to take to Cuba with me, and between those and my jeans, I can cover most occasions. The zipper on my parka was replaced last year, so it should be good for a couple more years. I paid $80.00 for it on the same trip to the States 4 years ago, so don't feel it owes me anything. Of course bright lime green with bright blue paint spatters may not be this year's colour.
We had hoped to get me out of the house for a few minutes today, but it didn't happen. Maybe tomorrow. I have to pick up a prescription at Walmart, and we had talked of doing a bit of grocery shopping. Unfortunately, I have a hunch the grocery money will be gone once we pay for the prescription. ( Last time it was over $200.00) I'm hoping there will be enough for a quick trip through the Tim Horton drive-thru in any case.
next week
I have no idea what is happening and probably won't know until Tuesday. If possible it would be great to get together on Wednesday. Tuesday I won't be bored yet and Thursday I know I get to go home the next day, but Wednesday I will probably be feeling sorry for myself. Hopefully it will be outside of rush hours I will have my phone with me so I can call and update you as I learn. I am also taking my laptop. Today I want to pack up all I can since I work tomorrow. I sure hope they start late on Tuesday. Having to be in Portage by 7:15 means a very early start for me. Greg thinks that we might start late, and he has some inside information, so I have hope. I am still feeling a bit under the weather. Yesterday was the wine tasting, but I didn't go. Tasting something would have been wasted on me. I did leave a list of the wines I wanted a report on, though. Some of they sounded so good. I have to go to the library too. I don't intend to spend all my free time reading the contract. The biggest challenge is what to wear. Most of my clothes are not impressive. I have some really nice sweaters, but if the room is hot it will be awful. I will figure this out.
Hope you two can get together?
Maybe Cathy will have some time to relax a bit from the negotiations to visit. I was involved with the Labour Board for months with many trips to Toronto and also locally when the Nurses and Homemakers petitioned to receive severance pay as "employees" when the wise old government decided to change the health care delivery model. It was not a pleasant time for me. As much as you have been involved before Cathy, and have knowledge and experience, and a desire to participate, I still wish you well.
Well, I managed to get the big greenhouse cleaned , and tapped, and covered with wood and tarp before the rains came again yesterday. I was at it all of the day Friday but the weather was gorgeous for a nice end of October Fall day! Yesterday I accompanied Harry to Sprucedale to the Flea Market, and then to gather up the flowers from the grave site. We brought them back to the storage shed for the winter.On the way back Harry proclaimed an urge for a donut so stopped at Tim's in Burk's Falls and bought me a coffee (!!) and a box of 12 assorted donuts, and an ice cappuccino for himself. (Totally on his own). I enjoyed my coffee, but now have a box of day or two old donuts to get rid of here at home.
In the afternoon I walked up to the Hotel to attend Artscape. Local area artists of all genre display their work in a well organized show. There is the option for people to purchase if desired. I enjoy viewing what work there is available locally: from paintings, to beading and jewelry, to pottery, and sculptures of cement, and stained glass. And a very wide variety of prices as well. It was fun just to see and wander around with others most of whom I did not know. And, no, I did not purchase.
This afternoon we head for North Bay to attend the evening performance of John McDermott for which we won tickets. It should be a nice show.
Haven't heard tell of our "hunter" Mike all week but the highways are busy with trucks hauling 4 wheeled vehicles and assorted hunting gear. And I can still hear gunshots resounding from the bush when I take Scooby for a walk. Maybe I should wear a brilliant orange jacket. I met a man walking with his little poodle the other day, and not only was he wearing an orange jacket, but also the dog had on an orange coat! He just said,"better to be safe".
Hallowe'en on Friday, and although I have a few decorations up, I'm not going to do much more outside- supposed to be a really rainy day and evening, so maybe few little ones will be out.
Time to get another morning coffee and gather my energy for another busy day!. Take care
Well, I managed to get the big greenhouse cleaned , and tapped, and covered with wood and tarp before the rains came again yesterday. I was at it all of the day Friday but the weather was gorgeous for a nice end of October Fall day! Yesterday I accompanied Harry to Sprucedale to the Flea Market, and then to gather up the flowers from the grave site. We brought them back to the storage shed for the winter.On the way back Harry proclaimed an urge for a donut so stopped at Tim's in Burk's Falls and bought me a coffee (!!) and a box of 12 assorted donuts, and an ice cappuccino for himself. (Totally on his own). I enjoyed my coffee, but now have a box of day or two old donuts to get rid of here at home.
In the afternoon I walked up to the Hotel to attend Artscape. Local area artists of all genre display their work in a well organized show. There is the option for people to purchase if desired. I enjoy viewing what work there is available locally: from paintings, to beading and jewelry, to pottery, and sculptures of cement, and stained glass. And a very wide variety of prices as well. It was fun just to see and wander around with others most of whom I did not know. And, no, I did not purchase.
This afternoon we head for North Bay to attend the evening performance of John McDermott for which we won tickets. It should be a nice show.
Haven't heard tell of our "hunter" Mike all week but the highways are busy with trucks hauling 4 wheeled vehicles and assorted hunting gear. And I can still hear gunshots resounding from the bush when I take Scooby for a walk. Maybe I should wear a brilliant orange jacket. I met a man walking with his little poodle the other day, and not only was he wearing an orange jacket, but also the dog had on an orange coat! He just said,"better to be safe".
Hallowe'en on Friday, and although I have a few decorations up, I'm not going to do much more outside- supposed to be a really rainy day and evening, so maybe few little ones will be out.
Time to get another morning coffee and gather my energy for another busy day!. Take care
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Next week
Do you have any idea what your schedule will be like next week.? Is there an evening we could get together, even if we just stay here, order Chinese, then play a game? I hope your flu/cold will be better, as I have been warned to stay strictly away from such things. Even so, it would be good to visit, if at all possible.
All of the medium sized purses are finished,(except for little tassels for their zippers), so now I move onto the small purses. Not as much profit, but it gets rid of a lot of scraps and old zippers. I have slowly been able to work a bit on the machine, which is encouraging. (For some reason I can't do it with a shoe on my left foot--go figure)
Found a bag of beef stew in the freezer. Hallelujah! We eat tonight. Do either of you use ZipLoc Perfect Portions bags? These are plain plastic bags that were originally sold as a means to bag food without actually touching it, but are now marketed as a means of freezing food in portion size amounts, without having to use so many of the more expensive Freezer bags. I am really liking them. Yesterday we froze 7 meals of boneless chicken in one large freezer bag. Since the bags can keep air right away from the food, it seems ot last longer with out freezer burn. Although I rarely freeze vegetables, I can see using them for that as well.
All of the medium sized purses are finished,(except for little tassels for their zippers), so now I move onto the small purses. Not as much profit, but it gets rid of a lot of scraps and old zippers. I have slowly been able to work a bit on the machine, which is encouraging. (For some reason I can't do it with a shoe on my left foot--go figure)
Found a bag of beef stew in the freezer. Hallelujah! We eat tonight. Do either of you use ZipLoc Perfect Portions bags? These are plain plastic bags that were originally sold as a means to bag food without actually touching it, but are now marketed as a means of freezing food in portion size amounts, without having to use so many of the more expensive Freezer bags. I am really liking them. Yesterday we froze 7 meals of boneless chicken in one large freezer bag. Since the bags can keep air right away from the food, it seems ot last longer with out freezer burn. Although I rarely freeze vegetables, I can see using them for that as well.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Friday
I am so glad this week is over. I seem to have reacted to the flu shot I got last Monday. 24 hours later (almost to the minute) my nose started running, cough, sore throat, yada yada yada. I read the pamphlet they give you and that is exactly what they said could happen. Unfortunately they didn't say how long it would last. I spent yesterday in Winnipeg and for some reason no one wanted to sit by me, Could it have been the hacking and coughing and nose blowing? I was in bed by 8:30 last night and went to work today, but I am home and have already had a nice hot bath. Next week I am in Winnipeg Tuesday through Friday. Tuesday night at the Hotel Fort Garry and Wednesday and Thursday at Radisson. (where the meetings are) Everyone at the meeting was teasing me because I won't have my own car, so they said they would get me a shopping cart to move from one hotel to the other. they said I would fit right into the area. The next week I am at Canad Inns at Polo Park and that is where the meetings are. Beth, since you asked, I have somehow found myself, once again, on the bargaining committee for our new (first) contract. Already I am tired! It is interesting, though, to follow all the intrigue and speculation that is involved. It is like a curling game... "if we do this, they will probably do this and then we can go here...." Patty is back to work on Nov 3. (of course I will be in Winnipeg on the 4th & 5th) so we will finally be able to settle into our own jobs... if we can figure out what they are. Jim got a new (1991) van today. Our "beast" is set for the wreckers (or some teenager that wants to fix it up) The new van is a complete camper. Bed, Fridge, Stove, microwave, porta-potty etc. Now we just have to go somewhere. It may be only 5:30, but it is time to settle in for the evening. I wonder if I can make it past 8:30 tonight?
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