Monthly Archives: February 2010

Well the weather outstide is frightful

The fog rolled  in this morning, layering the trees with even more ice.   We can hear the trees crackle as the breeze hits their limbs.  Being surrounded by trees is great in the summer, but causes concern on winter days. … Continue reading

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Snow Day

According to my DH,  shoveling out from this storm is as bad as  shoveling sh*t.   He was  raised on a farm, so he knows his sh*t.  The snow is wet, heavy and difficult to move.  For the past hour he … Continue reading

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Hunkered down

The Maritime provinces are being hit by the latest storm.    The forecast is for nasty weather from today until Tuesday.  Looks like we are making up for a mild winter.   We left work shortly after lunch day before the driving … Continue reading

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The bird whisperer

Our home is protected on three sides by a maple hedge.  Besides the gray squirrels, pigeons and chickadees, the trees are now alive with blue jays.  Much to Porsche`s delight. She sits on the bench chirping, clicking and meowing.   She … Continue reading

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On the street where you live

After  registering at the doctor`s office last week, the receptionist asked me to take a number from a basket, which she then wrote on my file.  When I asked if this meant I had to wait in line until my … Continue reading

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Oh Canada

One of the reason I love  my husband is his complete disinterest in sports.  It matches mine.  We don`t see the purpose of golf, football is completing baffling and curling leaves us cold. This week, we have watched more moments … Continue reading

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How could I refuse?

In addition to going to the gym each morning, I have been exercising during my lunch hour.   Each day along with a few co-workers I hit the gym at work for a high impact  aerobic workout.    We began our routine … Continue reading

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February block

Isn`t this a sweet block, such a perfect Valentine! The February block was created by the very talented Pat of A Little of  This and A Little of Pat I am  happy to say that I mailed the March blocks … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine`s Day

I have spent the entire weekend in bed………..hot, sweaty, runny nose…………..suffering with a cold.   Hope your V day is a lot happier and healthier!

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Date night can`t get any better

My DH out did himself this evening for date night! He accompanied me to the opening day of Guy`s Frenchy. $52.00 later, we left the store with (for him) 2 pairs of Eddy Bauer jeans, 3 pairs of khakis, and … Continue reading

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