It's back again

 After a couple of days of cooler, cloudy and damp weather we are back to the sunshine, heat and humidity.

Monday, July 6th  

Yoga in the morning and coffee and chat in the afternoon.  The rest of the day was spent working on the blocks of a quilt I am making for myself.

Tuesday July 7th.

Blue skies are back again and so is the humidity, temperature 28*C but feeling like 34*C.  Did some more sewing in the afternoon then did my usual walk later in the day.  My next door neighbour is visiting her family for two weeks, so I am plant sitting again,  she brings her two pots of flowers to my balcony just to make it easier.  In this weather they need watering twice a day. 

Wednesday, July 8th.

As I have mentioned before my ex and I go out together once in a while, today we went to the theatre.  It is an hour and a half more or less from where I live,  the weather was sunny but hotter than the day before.  We stopped for a sandwich and salad for lunch which gave us plenty of time to sit under a very welcomed shade tree before going into the theatre.  The performance was all about the 60's and 70's music, and we both enjoyed it very much.  Songs that brought back a lot of memories for me.  As ex's sister lives close to the town where the theatre is we had a visit with her before heading back home.

Thursday, July 9th.

Quiet day inside as it was blistering hot outside.  Rain in the evening which did not last very long so did not do much good watering the crops etc. all it did do was increase the humidity level.  DD1 called as she usually does and DD2 called and filled me in on the trip her eldest daughter is doing.  K at the present time is in Spain at a conference her prof sent her to.  After her presentation at the conference, she is taking some time to be a tourist and the photo's she has sent look as if she is enjoying her time there.

Friday, July 10th.

Some much needed housework and laundry was done.  Then I needed to water those flowers on the balcony.  Here in Canada we have screens on all of our windows and doors to keep the insects out when the windows and doors are open.  So I open the screen door, go out and close it behind me,  It locked and I could not open it to come inside.  What to do?  No phone with me, so I sit and look at all the other balconies to see if anyone is out so that I could get them to call the manager.  Eventually, I see someone shout my predicament to her and after a short wait I am inside again. The building manager used a master key to open my apartment door, come in and unlock my screen door.  Now, I have decided not to close the screen door, as it is easier to swat flies that go through all of that again.   At happy hour, I told this story which brought some laughter to the crowd.

Saturday, July 11th.

I was invited out to dinner with some friends, I had made them a table runner some time ago, so this was perfect timing for me to give it to them.  Had a lovely meal and watched England win their game.

Today, Sunday, July 12th

I am going to a music festival in a local park, 

Have a great day

Cheers 

A new month --July

It is a new month, however, I will fill you in on the last couple of days of June and my July days so far.

My last post indicated a flight in a Harvard plane for my son.  The weather was perfect and he was able to fly, which he did for half an hour.  Everyone who indicated they would come on watch him, did so.  A lovely dinner was held at a restaurant not too far from the small airport.  A great day was had by all.

June 29th, I had a two hour appointment with my dentist, for a crown and two small fillings.  It is amazing what can be done these days with all of the new equipment available to Dr's and dentists,  My crown was made by some kind of laser printer.  I had a crown many years ago and had to wait a couple of weeks for it to be made, so this was quite impressive.  A wand took a scan of the tooth to be fixed, the picture was displayed on a screen and the dentist removed parts of my gum and cheek and just left the picture of my original tooth.  Pressed OK and went to the printer, within a little while a ceramic crown was attached to the tooth needing repair.  My bank account took a hit after the work was done,  having said that it would have been more $'s if I did not have dental insurance.  

June 30th.  I had a much needed hair cut, and asked that it be cut just a little bit shorter this time.  It was, and I liked it more than the previous way I had my hair done.  

July 1st.  Being Canada Day, the complex I live in had a celebration.  Those of us who decided to attend all wore the colours of red and white, or were decorated with our maple leaf flag.  We had a few outside games to play, I decided to play Corn Hole.  If you have never heard of it, I suggest you Google it, as I tried to describe it however, my description was very confusing.  After a few games, I was declared the woman champion.  Having never played it before, it must have been beginners luck.  A pot luck dinner followed with the meat each person brought to BBQ for themselves and pot luck salads and desserts were presented for everyone to pick and choose from.  Even though it was very hot the stiff breeze and the shade made it a pleasant day, I decided to be outside, however, people who did not like the heat were able to choose either be outside or inside where it was cooler.  When it was dark I went up to the top floor deck to watch all of the fireworks being set off all over the city.  I had a very nice day.

July 2nd.  I went out for lunch with two of my quilting friends, we then visited the mother of one of them.  Mother lives in a care facility and loves playing Quiddler, again Google it.   I had never played it before, and it is a fun game for all ages.

July 3rd.  Being very hot and humid again, I made the errands I had to do very brief, and came home and sewed where it was cooler.  Being Friday I went to happy hour in the evening,  the hour ended up being three, however, we put the world to right and had great conversations and a lot a laughs 

July 4th.   I went out for dinner with a friend and then we watched the U. S. fireworks on TV.

Today July 5th.  I will be going to a surprise 80th birthday gathering for one of the residents here in the complex.

The oppressive heat and humidity has broken and we have a cloudy day with the forecast of some showers.  Next week the weather will be sunny and not so hot or humid, very pleasant summer weather.

Have a great day.

Cheers

    

Slowed down

 After a hectic first few days of June, I was a home body for a few days, which was just fine, as I could get the never ending housework, laundry etc. done.  However, late last week my outings ramped up again.

Last Thursday, June 18th I attended the graduation of my eldest great grand daughter.  She is now all finished grade school and in September will be attending high school.  She also received recognition for her art work, she does beautiful drawings, and another for her sports.  

Friday was happy hour, but that hour usually runs into four or five.  We all put the world to right and have some good conversation and laughs.

Saturday, the community I live in had a potluck strawberry social.  Bring your own beverage and either strawberries, cake or whipped cream to add to the table.  This year the strawberries are delicious, big, red and full of sweetness.  I over indulged by going back for more of those delicious berries.  The season is quite short, so will also go and buy some more for just me.

Sunday, was Fathers Day and the city where I live always has a car show in a local park.  The organization who runs it have been doing it for as many years and I can remember, as my late hubby would take his old car there.  It was a lovely sunny warm day, so the old cars came out in droves.  So did the spectators, cars were lined up for  a mile in each direction.  My daughter and SIL and my eldest granddaughter took a long time to get into the park, then finding a parking spot was time consuming too.  Me, the park is only a 20 minute walk from where I live, so two feet were my mode of transportation and so glad I used them, got there before they did and racked up some steps too. After a good walk around, we then went for a late lunch and a good time was had by all.  

Today, Monday is yoga, coffee and chat this afternoon and in the evening having dinner with some of the women I worked with years ago.

Tomorrow or Wednesday depending on the weather I will be giving my car a much needed clean inside and out. Wednesday is also yoga day too.

Thursday, going with two quilting friends to visit another who lives out of town.

Friday and we are back to yoga and happy hour.

Saturday, June 27th, if the weather is cooperating my son will be able to fill one of the things from his bucket list.   Back in May he had a milestone birthday, and his wife gave him the opportunity to fly in a Harvard airplane, the weather was terrible that day, so the flight was cancelled.  Keeping fingers crossed for him to do it this day.  His two sisters and hubbies, his son and family plus myself will all be going out for dinner afterwards to celebrate.

Sunday should be a rest day, don't you think.

We have showers today, come on Mother Nature, it is now Summer, send in some more sunshine.

Have a great day

Cheers

Music, Music and more music

Music is what I have listened too on and off for the past week and I will tell you all about it, but first.

Last Wednesday was the last meeting for our quilting guild until September.  At the June meeting we always have a luncheon as well as the meeting.  In the building where I live there is a common room upstairs that can be rented with a deposit and if it is left clean with no damage the deposit is returned --so really it is free.  Usually we have a pot luck lunch, however, another member also lives here and her husband loves to cook, and he prepared a delicious Mediterranean food luncheon for 18 members.  It was absolutely delicious to say the least. 

Start the music.  Wednesday evening, I went to a monthly jazz concert, always good music for two hours there.

Thursday, the ex and I went to a performance at a local theatre who's show was "70's" music.   Lots of songs which brough back many memories of those years.  Many songs from a variety of performers who sung the songs way back when.  A very enjoyable evening.

Saturday afternoon, the owner of the building I live in had a six piece band come and perform for the tenants in the park we have here. They started at noon and finished at 3:00 p.m. lots of music and some dancing too.  The weather was perfect, sunny, warm and a nice breeze.  Two food trucks also were selling their wares, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries, dessert could be an ice cream concoction from the other truck.  Both trucks were very busy, I lined up for a hot dog, had not eaten on for a long time and thoroughly enjoyed it.  I am not a fan of ice cream, so did not have anything from the other truck. 

Sunday also being a perfect sunny warm day, took me to a local park in the evening.  Why, yes again more music.  The monthly music in the park had it's first show, bring your chair or blanket and listen.  It started at 6:00 p.m. one break and finished at 8:00 p.m.   A band of four members and a singer played all kinds of music.

Today, Tuesday, June 9th, I will be meeting with two friends and have a nice visit in the local park, that is, if the weather holds.

Everyone is hoping for some rain as we have not had any measurable rain for at least two weeks or more.  Along with the sunny warm days there also has been a brisk breeze, so our ground is very dry.  farmers need moisture for their newly sprouted crops.  The forecast for today is scattered showers and a possible thunder storm.  We will see.   The forecast for the coming days also looks as if their might be more rain too, so we just hope the forecast is right.

So, must get a more on.

Have a great day

Cheers.

It's blue

I didn't realize it had been such a long time since I last posted, so here I am.

Lots of time has been spent doing the daily things that need to be done and also going out and about.

Earlier this month I went to a small town theatre with my ex.  (I know, but we get along better living apart and we only see each other now and then).  The play we saw was "I do I do" about the ups and downs of life after a couple got married.  It was a great play and I enjoyed it.  Comment from ex--- some of the tings in the play really home for me.   Yeh!!  

Last weekend I went to another play with a friend and we saw "Come from Away"  such a lovely story with so much music.  We both really loved it. 

May is a busy month for birthdays in my family, great grands, grand D I L, and a nephew which were a lot of  fun, visiting for parties and also sending some cards. Late sister, late husband not so much, they both received some fresh flowers.

The area where I live was under a tornado watch recently, a small one touched down a few miles away, and we had very strong winds and rain that came down so hard you could not see anything in front of your eyes.  Lots of trees were uprooted and other damage done, and thankfully not one was injured.

Now, the blue in my title refers to the sky, we have had clear skies for several days with quite hot days, with more to come as predicted by the weather on TV.  Is is a nice change after all the cool, dark and wet days we were having much too frequently.

My hair was cut today, went to the library to drop of books and pick up another.  Pharmacy for Rx renewal and dropped off a donation to the charity shop.  Decided while I was out to pick a few fruit and veg.  Looking at some of the other products on the shelves, it appears the prices are going up again and I swear the packages are getting smaller.  Are you noticing smaller packages?

Hope you are having a great day

Cheers,

Home

 Arrived home in the wee small hours yesterday, Sunday from a great vacation with my three children, one daughter in law and two sons in law.

We had a great time in the Dominican Republic for seven days, lots of fun, laughs, food and drinks.  Most of all we made some wonderful memories.

This was the first vacation that my children had taken together since 1977,  forty nine years ago.  

DD1 and hubby, did parasailing, something they had never done before and which can now be taken off their bucket list.  DD2 and hubby, did a day long city tour.  Both were enjoyed by all.   Son and daughter in law were not interested in doing a tour, so they along with me had a quiet day, reading and swimming.  Taking lots of photos, swimming, long walks on the beach, reading, eating and drinking were done with all of us together during the vacation.

We all met up for breakfast and dinner every night at the al a carte restaurants having, Italian, Mexican, American and Japanese and of course the buffet. 

 At the Teppanyaki restaurant I was recruited to cook the meal for everyone at our section,  lots of fun, and laughter while I was trying to do my best.    After I had done my cooking, DD2's hubby was then recruited to cook,, more laughs, it was a great night.

We are still taking to each other, and discussed a possible family vacation again, but one thing we did decide was to have a family reunion.  A reunion, hopefully later this year, which will include everyone in my late sister's family too.

Now back to reality, did some grocery shopping yesterday, laundry today, then out for lunch with two friends from the quilt guild I belong to.  We made a trip to a garden centre which had a lot of their plants displayed.  A Hosta and a potted rose left with us.  

Have a great day

Cheers.

 

Will it last this time

Spring is a fickle time of the year here, one day warm and sunny and within the blink of the eye the next day we are hauling out the winter gear or the brolly and wellingtons.  At present, 9:45 a.m. we have sunshine and 6*C , so hoping this is going to be a nice day.

The recent quilt show did well, when I signed in for a visit my name was on the 422nd line, there were more people coming in after me. Such a beautiful display of quilts were hung and displayed on the walls.  I arrived in the late afternoon as I did not want to make two trips, one to see the show and the second to pick up my two pieces after it closed.  (Price of gasoline).  Before leaving I assisted in taking down all of the quilts and folding them ready to be picked up a little later.  

My suitcase is ready for packing later this week, and I have been sorting out what will go in it.  I always pack too much, so trying to whittle down the choices I have made so far.  One does not need much clothing where I am going, a bathing suit and something to wear in the evening should take care of it.  However adding in shoes, a book, and all the bits and bobs it doesn't take long for the weight to start adding up.  This suitcase has done a lot of travelling, and no extra weight was ever as issue, so not to worry, it will all work out just fine.

Have a great day

Cheers