Monthly Archives: November 2009

Another perfect Saturday

We spent yesterday in Fredericton with my daughter and grand-daughters.  The eldest, Sarah is a first year student at , the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. and she invited us to the craft sale and tour.   What an … Continue reading

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14 years ago

today my husband and I met on a blind date. He is still wondering what hit him!

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Do I sound like a hypochondriac

I spent the day in Moncton as I had three Doctor appointments. My DH dropped me off and continued on to Saint John. He completed his business in time to pick me up at the end of the day. The … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Porsche’s entire day in pictures

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Sweet

On Saturday Win and I went shopping. We hit the road early to avoid the crowds and get the best bargains. Due to my allergies, I can’t go shopping during peak periods. Thankfully Win understands this. Our first stop was … Continue reading

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Raise a glass to planet earth -throw away the plastic

Due to the controversy on the use of plastic containers I decided to throw away the Tupperware, and zip-lock plastic storage bins.   Every time I opened the cupboard an avalanche of plastic would land at my feet. Luckily I found … Continue reading

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Hurry, hard!

At the gym this morning, I heard of the sadness many of our Americans friends will face at their Thanksgiving dinner: “Families gearing up for Thanksgiving next Thursday are facing grim news: a severe shortage of canned pumpkin, the major … Continue reading

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Getting ready for winter

I’m nominating my DH for the humanitarian award. Single handed he has saved us from a winter of snow. How do I know this? He bought a snow blower a few weeks back and we have had perfect weather ever … Continue reading

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The idea that no one is perfect is a view most commonly held by people with no grandchildren. ~Doug Larson

Carl and I both slept in this morning after a wonderful, hectic, fun filled extra long weekend with the grand-daughters. Usually when we visit we stay at the hotel, as we are early risers and they are night owls.  But … Continue reading

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One mother of a shiitake

While cleaning up the yard my DH came across this beauty. It was the size of our dinner plate. I soon made quick use of it for Sunday dinner last weekend. Lightly sauteed with onions and butter, it was delicious. … Continue reading

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