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.