Monthly Archives: January 2009

A great day for the whole world

I’ll tell my great grandchildren about two days in American history that I will remember all of my life.  The first, where I was the day a madman brought the end to Camelot. Secondly, the day Americans began to dream … Continue reading

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Happy little bunnies

This yellow quilt is for a baby girl who will be born in March so I have a bit of time left to complete it. Isn’t this a happy little quilt!  By the weekend I should have my sewing room back in … Continue reading

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Cold comforts

I have not left the house this weekend, it is just tooooo cold for my liking.  The furnace has been running non-stop, along with the propane fireplace.   There is a constant hum of their fans in the background.  The temperature … Continue reading

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EZ Pineapple Log Cabin Ruler give away

Kimberly of Quilting with Kim is having a give away.  The draw will take place this Wednesday, Jan 21st for the EZ Pineapple Log Cabin Ruler!  Just visit her site and leave a comment.  Tell her I sent you please.

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Canadian eh?

“Ummm….In Arizona, we are setting heat records. Only 75F (oh 27c). Did you know that toques is a word that “south of the border” has no idea what it is. What other words fall in that category? Icing sugar, washroom….” … Continue reading

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Dig out the toques and long johns

When I left the house this morning the temperature was -34 degrees Celsius (which is -29 degrees Fahrenheit).  My dear husband started the truck and drove me to work.  By noon, it warmed up to -23 degrees……..dig out the sunscreen.

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Thank you and congratulations

The custom random number generator picked the number 162, which is the entry written by Theresa N.   Thank you all who took the time to enter the Whirl into Winter giveaway.   Diamonds, barbie dolls,  sewing machines and homemade gifts topped … Continue reading

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I won’t be operating power tools today

Yesterday’s trip to Moncton was not as fun as I anticipated.   Due to the distance (2 hours away) I always schedule more than one appointment in the day.    The first visit was with my family doctor for a regular check … Continue reading

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Best chicken burger ever

A few months back I stumbled upon a great Canadian food blog.  Retorte is written by Wandering Coyote of British Columbia.   The recipes she post are incredible, and often with a Canadian flair.    She is a huge fan of Canadian Living … Continue reading

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Two more days

to enter the Whirl into Winter  giveaway…….

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