The predicted storm came last night

I guess we should have believed the forecast? I was out about 4:30 this morning shoveling. About a foot of snow came overnight but with mild temps for this morning ( would you believe up to 7 degrees!) and freezing rain and then rain forecast - I had to clear some of the snow away. And golly gee it was heavy going!  I just came in for my first coffee. Expect I'll be out again soon.
We went to Huntsville yesterday. As I mentioned our elderly friend, Phyllis, was ill- Carolyn, her daughter called us about 8:30 pm Monday evening to say she had died at 8:10 pm. So visiting was not part of our day this time.
Hope all is well there. Better have some breakfast and another coffee - build my energy to get outside again...haha! Take care

Oh, what a night.....

Isn't that a song? I wasn't exactly singing last night as I was pumping water and watching the rain come down all night. And temps hovered around 36 most of night as well, so the snow on the roof was also melting and streaming down. Still mild but just enough water accumulating to go out and shovel away. I brought the pump in this morning And weather statement for a severe blizzard tomorrow evening into Wed. Trying to describe the weather sounds like a fairy tale anymore haha!  I was just out trying to move heavy snow from the cedar bushes - they are all smothered with snow and bent right over. I expect they will probably break under the weight but hoping I can save a few. We should have tied them up in the Fall but you don't think of this at the time with so much other stuff to do.
Tomorrow we are going to Huntsville. We will visit Phyllis in the Home if she is still hanging on - I spoke with daughter Carolyn this morning and her Mother is semi conscious, not eating or drinking and breathing laboured. She may not last until tomorrow. But if so, we can sit by her side and talk to her - Carolyn doesn't want to see her die alone. Hospice apparently are sending in some workers just to sit by the bed for this same reason.
Well the animals are all gathering for supper - it is a ritual and they always come at the same time and circle around the table waiting for the dishes to go down. They are so much fun! 
Take care

And they are off.......

As I start this message, and according to the information I have, the flight should be leaving Winnipeg right about now!! As Cathy wrote, I echo....... Bon Voyage!!
Today it is supposed to go up to 5 degrees with rain. I just had the dog out, and it is already dripping from the eaves - wonder if I should get the pump up and at the ready? Oh how I dislike these drastic variances in weather conditions. I guess I know what my day will be like! 
I have a pork tenderloin out of the freezer and plan to slice it, brown it, and then put it in slow cooker with gravy - just like Pati made when I was there. No fresh vegetables except carrots, and Kale but I can make something wonderful I'm sure. At the price of veg these days, glad I have frozen, and juices etc done down from the garden. How about you Cathy - still have lots in the freezer to depend on?
Well, time for a coffee and to check my lottery ticket - maybe I could afford to buy a cauliflower or broccoli with my winnings  haha Take care

Home

I am very glad to be home again.  Bitter as it sounds it was a complete waste of time for me.  The new things I learned could have been handled in less than half a day.  The rest of the time I accepted Winnipeg documents.  Oh well.  I have gone to Winnipeg for training as demanded.  Of course they told me they have to discuss whether I will be left a DEX, or be in Acting Status  as an ADR or if they will make be an ADR.  They told me they will let Elisabeth know.  If you weren't going to promote me why did you make me go to Winnipeg??? (Bad Cathy.... )  At least I rested my leg.  No stairs or house work for a whole 5 days.  I went for a drink with Shereen on Thursday.  I had 2 glasses of wine in the lounge at the hotel.  With a small tip it came to $35.00.!!  Good thing I took food with me.  I could never have afforded food there.  I am home now and very happy to be here. 

Yep, busy packing today

A bit of excitement yesterday.  We realized Wednesday evening that the appointment for the Holter Monitor we though was Thursday was actually Wednesday and we had missed it.  David phoned first thing yesterday morning, and was given a new appointment for March 28.  Then, about 1:30 he gets a phone call--if he can get to the clinic between 2:00 and 2:30, they could put it on then.  So, of course, we rushed down there and got it put on, then had to go back at lunch time today to turn it in.

Amazing what becomes exciting when you're old and retired.  Above freezing temperatures, and rain.  Ice everywhere.

Me, too, Cathy.......

We can both enjoy the trip through Pati and Dave. And isn't nice that we shall have first hand feedback once they return and share it all with us. So have a great time you two!!
And so Cathy, you and I must keep the blog going so Pati will also have something to read about on their return ie what you and I were up to (?)
It is cold today and I was just out shoveling again. Next week calls for three days of rain! What?
I am going to make a pot of hamburger soup today for supper. It is just what I feel like to warm my soul haha
Take care

Bon Voyage

Pati and Dave are heading out on their holiday!   Have fun!  I am living vicariously through you.