It is now official

Yes, it is Summer, and we are currently living in a heat wave.   Blue skies, high temps and humidity, all of which say HOT and UNCOMFORTABLE.   We do have a breeze which helps cope somewhat, have not turned the A/C on as I am not fond of them. 

So what have I been up to this week.

Monday, June 16

I have decided to start a somewhat new craft, so needed to get some supplies for it.  A trip to a craft shop or two.   Cupboard and fridge were looking a bit bare so next was a grocery shop.  

Tuesday, June 17

Laundry and a full house of much needed housework had to be done.  Looking good now for a little while.   Also did some hand sewing while watching TV in the evening.

Wednesday, June 18

Cloudy day with showers and not quite as hot.   Visited DD2 as it was her only day off from work and I needed to deliver a plant to her.   Her garden needs some weed pulling so I asked her if she minded if I did some, she welcomed the idea, so that will be on my list of things to do when it cools down.  

Thursday, June 19

Damp again today, so decided to stay inside and do some much needed sewing for an upcoming quilting meeting.  It cleared up during the afternoon so a friend and I went for a walk.

Friday, June 20

A friend dropped in for a natter, and a cup of tea and we put the world to right.  Well, part of the world anyway.   I then went to happy hour, not a lot of people there as some are on vacations.

Saturday, June 21

Rain early morning but the forecast indicated a clearing with a lovely sunny afternoon.  My ex called and we had a nice day at an airplane/air show.   

Sunday, June 22

I had a lovely chat with my Granddaughter  K who lives and goes to University in Ottawa.  She is currently working on her PhD and busy writing for a Science Journal.  She is very dedicated to her experiments at the University and also at Agriculture Canada.  I hope to see her when she comes home for a reunion with her friends who were adopted when she was.   My youngest granddaughter  C has only two more months of her flight training at college.  She will then take another course to be a instructor, which will provide she with additional hours needed to then take more instruction to be an airline pilot.

The rest of the day was quiet as it was very hot and humid, feeling like the temp was almost 40*C, started on the mentioned new craft.  No cooking for my meals, so enjoyed a salad and cold meat for my dinner.

That was the week that was.

Have a great day

Cheers

Father's Day

I hope you are able to celebrate with your father today.  Dad, passed away back in 1991.  Awhile ago I went to the cemetery where he and Mum are, picked up the silk flower arrangement as it needed to be replaced.  I am currently making a new "saddle" arrangement to put on their headstone.

So, what have I been up to this week,

June 7, Saturday

After doing some housework, I went to a local village for their yearly Rhubarb Festival, it's more like a fair than anything else.  Rides for children,  food trucks, crafters tents selling everything from soup to nuts, and of course, rhubarb pies, crumbles, jams and rhubarb drinks.  Prizes for the biggest leaf, longest stem etc.   After returning home a friend and I went for a nice walk.

June 8, Sunday

Another sunny day and too nice to stay inside, so I drove to a camp ground where my family used to camp on weekends many years ago.  I knew some friends still had their camp spot there so went to see if there were there, unfortunately they were not.  Went down to the yacht club just to look at the lake, which was very calm that day.   It was still too nice to come home so just drove down side roads to make my way home. Note to self take camera when out like this.

June 9, Monday

Laundry and did a deep clean in thee bathroom and kitchen, they need it once in awhile don't they.  It was a very windy day with a mix on sun and cloud, after dinner I went for a walk.

June 10, Tuesday

Another nice day, we are on a roll.   I drove to see my ex and then had dinner, showers on the way home.

June 11,  Wednesday

Had lunch with two friends who I worked with way back when.  One is currently having treatments for cancer and the other has skin cancers that are constantly being removed,  I feel very fortunate.  We had a nice lunch, and good natter which put the world to right.

June 12 Thursday

Stayed home and did some sewing,  

June 13, Friday

My two daughter's said, " Mum, don't leave the House today".   Why... last year on June 13th was the day I had my accident in Sweden, and today being Friday the 13th.   I am not superstitious, so I went out with two quilting friends to an Art Show and we had a lovely lunch together and then visited a very nice book shop.     Also, went up to the happy hour in the lounge. So I survived the day with no problems.

June 14, Saturday

Went to an afternoon movie with my ex, I chose the one to see this time, not impressed with the one we saw, even though it had my favorite actor in it.   It was still a nice warm sunny day when we came out, so we picked up a "dinner to go" at a local restaurant and went to the park, found a nice picnic table to sit at.  He then brought me home and we watched  the hocky game, our team did not win.

June 15, Sunday

Blue skies again and warm temps, we must have said something to Mother Nature which made her very happy.   There is a old car show in a local park today, for Father's Day.  It is only a half an hour walk from where I live so will walk there to meet DD1, SIL, GD1 and her hubby to have a look, then we will go for a meal a bit later.

Phew, a busy week for sure, at this point in time next week will not be as busy.  

Have a great day 

Cheers.

It's been awhile

I didn't realize  how long it has been since I posted, usually it is done more often.  So back again.

Friday, May 30 

Was the monthly pot luck dinner where I live.  On the list of food, I had put down dessert and decided to make some date squares, they were delicious if I do say so myself and was happy not one single one was left.  I might make those again for the pot luck at the end of this month.

Saturday,  May 31 

It was a cold and wet miserable day, so did  not venture out, some laundry and sewing was done.

Sunday, June 1st 

A trip with the ex, to a local museum which had been on a list of things to do for a long time.  This museum focused on The Donnelly family who came from Ireland in the 1800's and settled in a community not too far from where I live.   They were a fighting group of individuals and circumstances in the area made a number of people fight back, eventually several members of the Donnelly family were killed.   Several books and also a play have been written about this family.

Monday, June 2

As it was the start of a new month, I decided to begin taking care of myself a bit more, how was I going to do this?   Make sure I go to yoga three times a week instead of one day here and there.  Eat healthier food by making more of  my own and not rely on previously prepared.   Walk every day, again not just  once in awhile.  

Tuesday, June 3

The sun did shine today, however, it was a hazy sun, due to the smoke from the wildfires.  Did a grocery shop, washed my car and went for my walk.  I did do mundane jobs around the house.

Wednesday, June 4

Hazy sunshine and warm temps and quite windy today.   Yoga in the morning, laundry and housework.  Ate my lunch outside on the balcony, I have been waiting to do that for a long time.  Did some applique also out on the balcony during the afternoon.  Went for my walk in the evening as it was too warm to do it in the afternoon.  

Thursday, June 5

We had rain over night which has cleared the sky of the smoke, however, there are still clouds which look as if we might get another shower.   Today is my youngest granddaughter's birthday,  23 years old.  Earlier this week she applied to an airline for training to fly one of their planes.  No news yet.  

Nothing on the agenda today, however, will do my walk later today as the forecast is predicting clearing skies.

The flowers on my balcony look as if they welcomed the rain last night.  My Christmas poinsettia is going to end up as a tree if it keeps on growing as it is.  

Have a great day,

Cheers,

What am I doing today, just the regular day stuff and looks as if it might be a sewing day again.  That's ok it makes me happy.

This and that and other things

First, the weather has turn cool, well actually quite cold and wet, with a lot of it being the misty/foggy type of rain, it has been that way for a couple and days and we can expect more of the same at least until Saturday when we will see that fire ball in the sky.  The grass is liking the moisture and even without the sun, lilacs are blooming nicely.  Just their time to open up I suppose.

Tues, May 13th I went to the theatre and saw a musical performance,  "Rocking in the 50's".  It was a great show and brought back a lot of songs I have not heard for a long time and also memories of "Sock Hops" at school, the movies we watched and the singers on the radio.   The friend I went with is actually my ex.  I have decided life is much too short, to stay upset with things in the past so now we go out on a date once in awhile.

Wednesday and Thursday I did some sewing to get a couple of quilt tops put together.

Friday May 16th, two quilt guild members came over and we started working on some applique.  All of us had not done any before, so it was a learning/practice morning.   After working on our stitches, we stopped for a sweet treat which one of the "girls" brought, a delicious rhubarb and blueberry crumble, which was something I had never had before.  Will certainly try that in my own kitchen.   We plan on meeting again in a couple of weeks to see how our applique is looking.   Attended the "Happy Hour" in the lounge upstairs. in the evening.

Saturday, May 17th grocery shopping, only needing, milk, bread and eggs, so it did not take long.  

Sunday, May 18th I visited my sister as her birthday was in a couple of days.  Took her some flowers and we had a nice chat over coffee and cake.   Our parents are in the local cemetery where she lives, so I picked up the flower arrangement as it was looking a bit tired, brought it home with me and I will make a new saddle to fit over their head stone. 

Monday, May19 was Victoria Day here in Canada, so a stat holiday for almost everyone.  I did not do anything as that day and Tuesday May 20th, I was a bit under the weather,  and could not wander far from home.

Wednesday, May 21st.  much better so went to a Jazz concert with the ex, and enjoyed it very much.

That brings us to today, May 22nd.  A quilt guild member is bringing me some batting so I can finish quilting two quilts and this afternoon I am going to visit a friend.

Then we will have to see what tomorrow brings.

Have a great day

Cheers.

Not so hectic

Monday, the start of a new week which is not going to be so busy as the last one.

The weekend was lovely, nice and sunny with temps high enough so that no coats were needed just a cardigan sweater for the evening chill.  We have the same kind of day forecast for today.

Last Friday was one of my great granddaughters 6th birthday, so I popped over to give her a gift.  She had had a party the previous weekend so I am she had had an abundant pile of gifts at that time.  Children seem to get so many things given to them these days I was not sure what was going to go in my gift bag for her.   I know she love reading and colouring/drawing, so I decided to go to the bookshop.  

The staff helped by telling me the "in" books that children are reading these days, so picked up one they had suggested and the colouring books were on sale, so purchased one that I liked.  Unfortunately, when my GGD opened the gift she already had the book, however, it can be exchanged.   Had a nice visit too with Mum and Dad.

Sunday, Mother's Day,  my two daughters and hubbies took me out for dinner in the evening.  Had a nice meal, not fancy but very good indeed, the restaurant was giving Mother's a single rose.  Daughter also gave me a container of flowers for my balcony, which will bloom until frost in the Autumn.    

Tomorrow I will be going to a matinee at a local theatre, and Friday two friends will be dropping in for a morning sewing session.  That is all I have planned for this week.  

However, there is always the housework to be done, not that there is much of that being needed.  I also think it is now time for me to get the chairs out onto the balcony, that will be done today.  Should go for a walk to enjoy the sunshine, past days have not been nice enough to do that.  That is my excuse, I know I have been quite lazy these past couple of weeks for doing that.  

My newest great grand baby is doing well, she had a difficult birth and suffered some issues with her arms.  She is gaining weight, so Mum and Dad are pleased with that.

My second youngest GD and her boyfriend had a lovely trip to Vancouver for a few days, to see a friend and some of the sights.  Now back to the labs and studying for her PhD, which should be a bit easier now she does not have to teach.  

My youngest GD has received her Wings at a presentation gala a couple of weeks ago.  She will be in an aircraft simulator now until August at which time she needs to decided where and what she will do with her flying.

 Time to go to my regular yoga class.

Have a great day

Cheers.

Time.. where does it go

The sixth day of May already, and we have no sunshine again.  I find these grey skies make me have very little energy.  but, having said that I am busy.

On Saturday, I went  with a friend to a matinee live theatre production of Pride and Prejudice,  it was a very good show and  we both enjoyed it.  After taking her home, I headed to my DD1 as she was having a combined birthday party for three of her grandchildren who all have a birthday in the span of ten days.  I might add they are all in the same family.   It was a long day.

Sunday, my son and DIL visited in the afternoon, and I also received a Mother's Day gift from them.   We had a nice visit and they took with them gifts for there daughter who had her baby in April.  I was suppose to go to the shower for her, however, the weather did not co-operate so the gifts were still waiting to be delivered.  Both my son and granddaughter live more than a 2 1/2 hours drive from me and I do not like driving on the very busy highway that I would have to use to get to their homes, so that is why the gifts were still at my house. 

Yesterday, Monday I had an appointment with the dentist, just for a cleaning and do not have to go back until November for another cleaning.  Then went shopping as a store which is unfortunately closing after being a Canadian icon for years.  Picked up a couple of t-shirts.  Then went to a British store and picked up a sausage roll and a pastry for my dinner.   

Today, Tuesday, I need to wash my car and in the afternoon having a visit from a neighbour.

Wednesday, is my quilting guild meeting in the afternoon.

Thursday, going to be a visitor at another quilting meeting and show.

Friday, I am sure it will be grocery shopping and laundry day.  

Saturday, at the present time has nothing on the schedule, but that could change.

Sunday, is Mother's Day, and I will be going out for dinner, with one of my daughters.

The magnolia and fruit trees are all full bloom, and so are the dandelions, so signs of Spring are all around even if the skies are grey.   If the forecast is correct, we will be having spring like weather towards the end of the week.  

Have a great day

Cheers.

Summer, where is Spring

Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day,  that is the only way to describe all the day light hours with wall to wall sunshine.

The temp went up to 26*C not a record for the day but I am sure it was close to breaking it.  Windows open, balcony doors open to let in some fresh air.    

Over the Winter snow and rain had mudded up my balcony doors so badly I could hardly see out there, well maybe not quite that bad but, really dirty.   So, I cleaned them and the screen door as well, now I can see the coming and going for everything.

There was a flock of ten or more buzzards circling around looking for something to eat,  flies and bugs had all woken up and enjoying the time to do what flies and bugs do.  Even saw a couple of small butterflies.

I swear  you can almost see the leaf buds opening up, making the trees look green instead of a grey/brown colour.  

Today, Friday it is still warm, no need for a jacket today when I go out for a grocery shop, however, the brolly might be a handy thing to tote along with me as all that sunshine we had yesterday is now gone and grey clouds are all I see.

Must get ready for my Yoga class,  do the grocery shop, lunch, prepare something for the pot luck dinner tonight, then might sit down and do small cross stitch piece I am working on.

Have a great day

Cheers