I have sent you both a link to a U-tube video. I have been working full out on my Icarus' Dream piece and am exhausted. I sat down with a cup of fancy Tim's coffee and discovered it in my e-mail. It is short, moving, restful, and exactly what I needed at the very minute it was needed. I hope you both get some pleasure out of it.
Here is the same link as in the e-mail
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5gL28L2Lbc
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Cards and greetings
There were messages on the blog just waiting for me this morning and I got Birthday cards from my sisters. What more could I ask for? My celebration will have to wait since I work all day today and I have rehearsal tonight. Maybe this weekend. Or maybe since I want to lose weight I will postpone it until July. Either way, I will enjoy.
'Tis indeed a special day for Cathy
Many, many, many special wishes as you celebrate your Birthday, Cathy.
Enjoy your day, and hope you have something in mind to remember you, on your Birthday.
We love you.....Happy Birthday!
Enjoy your day, and hope you have something in mind to remember you, on your Birthday.
We love you.....Happy Birthday!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Happy Birthday Cathy!
I hope the day goes exactly according to your plans. Anything special? Or just a lazy day with those you love?
Whatever it holds it will be your special day.
Love Pati
Whatever it holds it will be your special day.
Love Pati
Snow
Yes, please Beth. A box about the size of a china barrel would be good. Firmly packed, so I could dump it in the middle of the driveway to the house next door, and maybe they would stop coming in the middle of the night to check their plants, and waking me up. I've been getting to sleep okay, but once I wake up, I'm up for an hour or more.
I haven't taken a good look through the thrift store in awhile. We stopped going to one, because their prices appeared so out of line for the goods they were selling. Another one has supplied more than enough crochet cotton to last me for a couple of years, so I haven't been there in awhile. I used to checkout their jewelry, as well, but the last few times it appeared very well picked over.
Last evening we went to the cheap Tuesday movies with the gift card We got at Christmas, and saw " The Kingsman". I had thought it might be a stuffy movie about British spies, and wouldn't have thought of going, except for a review in the paper. The review mentioned humor and, specifically, humorous references to James Bond. It really was a bit of a "take off" on all of the 60's spy movies with fancy gadgets, implausible situations, and evil super-villains, all done very "tongue-in-cheek. A lot of violence, but even that was "tongue-in-cheek". I even saw a couple of scenes that were very reminiscent of "Star Wars". The background music had obviously been carefully picked to match the scenes. A lot of it was 60's rock, but there was classical too. In one scene, the villain used mind control on a church full of red-neck bible belt fundamentalists, causing a fight to break out, and it was all to a up-tempo version of "Free Bird". which most certainly was NOT in support of mind control. In another we watched a room full people have their heads explode, one by one, to, what I believe, was the 1812 Overture. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although there was a lot of violence--and we had been warned about that. And were else would you find a hero named "Egzy"?
Today was haircuts for both of us, and left over Chinese food for supper. Not very exciting, but relaxation instead.
I haven't taken a good look through the thrift store in awhile. We stopped going to one, because their prices appeared so out of line for the goods they were selling. Another one has supplied more than enough crochet cotton to last me for a couple of years, so I haven't been there in awhile. I used to checkout their jewelry, as well, but the last few times it appeared very well picked over.
Last evening we went to the cheap Tuesday movies with the gift card We got at Christmas, and saw " The Kingsman". I had thought it might be a stuffy movie about British spies, and wouldn't have thought of going, except for a review in the paper. The review mentioned humor and, specifically, humorous references to James Bond. It really was a bit of a "take off" on all of the 60's spy movies with fancy gadgets, implausible situations, and evil super-villains, all done very "tongue-in-cheek. A lot of violence, but even that was "tongue-in-cheek". I even saw a couple of scenes that were very reminiscent of "Star Wars". The background music had obviously been carefully picked to match the scenes. A lot of it was 60's rock, but there was classical too. In one scene, the villain used mind control on a church full of red-neck bible belt fundamentalists, causing a fight to break out, and it was all to a up-tempo version of "Free Bird". which most certainly was NOT in support of mind control. In another we watched a room full people have their heads explode, one by one, to, what I believe, was the 1812 Overture. I thoroughly enjoyed it, although there was a lot of violence--and we had been warned about that. And were else would you find a hero named "Egzy"?
Today was haircuts for both of us, and left over Chinese food for supper. Not very exciting, but relaxation instead.
It's on the bus Cathy....
That is, boxes of snow just as you requested. I am so tired of all of this. Another storm yesterday dumped another 15 cm so I was out again this morning shoveling it all away. Except for the boxes I filled to send to you Cathy. Did you want any Pati?
The little greenhouse was heated up on Monday and that night it went down to minus 35 degrees C. There were pots of planted seeds but the inside temperature hovered around freezing point with the heater at full. The little greenhouse has never held the heat as well as the big one.We have purchased two wireless thermometers - one for each greenhouse. A sensor stays in the greenhouse, and we can read the inside temp from the house. Actually we have yet to put the second one in this afternoon as we had to order it from hardware in Burk's falls and it should be in today. But the first one in the little greenhouse works well. How many early mornings was I peering into the frosted windows with a flashlight trying to determine the inside temp?? Having a quick look at temps from the house will make that aspect of this whole affair a bit easier.
For last little while I have been prompted by some unknown source in my head to get out my violin and give it a try. It has been almost four years since I last played and although I love it, I had to give up the lessons - were not productive and became more of a stress than a satisfaction. So yesterday was the day... not great music and I have to start to refresh myself of knowledge of notes and strings in order to read the music again but it felt just fine for a first attempt. I can bring it out whenever I feel like and play for as long as I can without the pressure of practice etc.
And the hexi quilt is coming along just fine as well. Sewing the little flowers together brings satisfaction (a few at a time) especially when you start to see it coming together. Cathy, you will be pleased to know that I use one of the little mushroom shaped pin holders and thread holders you gave me that the folks at the Colony made. It works perfect for my needs, and every time I use it, I am thinking of you!
I am still planning for the Anniversary. yesterday at Value Village I was so shocked to see a pair of new winter boots exactly like what I wanted to wear to Winnipeg. I bought a coat at The Thrift Store in North bay when it closed for $1.00 - new also! And I bought a gorgeous scarf to match it at the other Thrift Store in Huntsville for $3.00. Seeing those boots was like another prophecy revealed - don't know how these things are materializing from thought to reality, but I'm not going to complain haha! Keep looking for those bargains..... Today we are going to Huntsville and then back through Burk's Falls to pick up the thermometer. We were told not to come until after 3 pm when the truck should have come with the order.
So long for now....take care all!
The little greenhouse was heated up on Monday and that night it went down to minus 35 degrees C. There were pots of planted seeds but the inside temperature hovered around freezing point with the heater at full. The little greenhouse has never held the heat as well as the big one.We have purchased two wireless thermometers - one for each greenhouse. A sensor stays in the greenhouse, and we can read the inside temp from the house. Actually we have yet to put the second one in this afternoon as we had to order it from hardware in Burk's falls and it should be in today. But the first one in the little greenhouse works well. How many early mornings was I peering into the frosted windows with a flashlight trying to determine the inside temp?? Having a quick look at temps from the house will make that aspect of this whole affair a bit easier.
For last little while I have been prompted by some unknown source in my head to get out my violin and give it a try. It has been almost four years since I last played and although I love it, I had to give up the lessons - were not productive and became more of a stress than a satisfaction. So yesterday was the day... not great music and I have to start to refresh myself of knowledge of notes and strings in order to read the music again but it felt just fine for a first attempt. I can bring it out whenever I feel like and play for as long as I can without the pressure of practice etc.
And the hexi quilt is coming along just fine as well. Sewing the little flowers together brings satisfaction (a few at a time) especially when you start to see it coming together. Cathy, you will be pleased to know that I use one of the little mushroom shaped pin holders and thread holders you gave me that the folks at the Colony made. It works perfect for my needs, and every time I use it, I am thinking of you!
I am still planning for the Anniversary. yesterday at Value Village I was so shocked to see a pair of new winter boots exactly like what I wanted to wear to Winnipeg. I bought a coat at The Thrift Store in North bay when it closed for $1.00 - new also! And I bought a gorgeous scarf to match it at the other Thrift Store in Huntsville for $3.00. Seeing those boots was like another prophecy revealed - don't know how these things are materializing from thought to reality, but I'm not going to complain haha! Keep looking for those bargains..... Today we are going to Huntsville and then back through Burk's Falls to pick up the thermometer. We were told not to come until after 3 pm when the truck should have come with the order.
So long for now....take care all!
Monday, March 2, 2015
Monday
We got out of rehearsal early so I have time before bed! I am starting to get into the play again, but I seem to be having trouble with the same lines I had trouble with last time. I feel guilty about all the snow you have, Beth. We hardly have any here. I hope that doesn't mean a dry spring. The temperature is starting the ups and downs of spring. Warm one day and then cold the next. Work is an experience right now. They started the new accounting program today and nothing worked. When it finally came time to cash out we couldn't print anything. Seems the powers that be had somehow decided we were Dauphin and our reports printed in their office. I have no idea how they did that. I smashed the mirror on our truck last week. I was backing out of the garage and we have a big ice ridge at the edge. I pushed the gas too hard and bolted over the ridge and out the door, only I wasn't lined up right. Usually I ease out and watch the edge of the truck. We have a friend that was able to order us a new one wholesale, but it was still over $150.00 just for the mirror. It would have been a heck of a lot more at the dealership. Now I have to come up with the cash. March is going to be a very tight month. I was losing weight on our office Biggest Loser Contest, but this weekend was a bit too much fun. I don't think I will lose anything this week. Oh well. Just one setback. I will catch up. I am 1/2 way through the second week of my cold. Everyone says it lasts 3 weeks, so I guess I am on the road to recovery now. The first week was bad, but now it is just coughing and runny nose and being really really tired. No wonder I am in bed before 10 every night. And speaking of which..... it is time to start to wind down. Have a great week.
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