Monthly Archives: August 2010

George Carlin’s stuff routine

Posted on August 29, 2010 by mam

After this week, I’m convinced  if we  don’t stop buying magazines, china and fabric, we just might end up on the television show Hoarders.   I was complaining to a neighbour about renting storage to keep our stuff when he reminded … Continue reading →

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There’s always something

Posted on August 28, 2010 by mam

The house sale did not close yesterday.  Apparently with the rush to sell their home and buy ours, the purchasers lawyer did not have time to file all the necessary paper work by yesterday afternoon.  So the closing date has … Continue reading →

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Moving time and the bloggin’ ain’t easy

Posted on August 22, 2010 by mam

My posts have been sporadic the last few weeks to say the least!  As I mentioned before we have been busy, busy, busy.   This is the last weekend in our home and we have been attempting to put 11 years … Continue reading →

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Four letter words

Posted on August 18, 2010 by mam

Wooo Hooo Very Very Glad Home

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Posted on August 14, 2010 by mam

While shopping for groceries, I came across stalks of   gladioluses at the floral section for $7.00 a bunch.  As soon as I saw these long stem beauties, I could hear my grandfather’s voice, telling me all about gladioluses. He would … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 12, 2010 by mam

I’m on holidays until next Wednesday.  Life is becoming very busy, more about that later, when I know all the facts.   So to keep you amused (and make my blogging easier) here’s a few sarcastic retorts.  If only I could … Continue reading →

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Where does the time go?

Posted on August 8, 2010 by mam

Life has been very busy lately.  My DH arrived home unexpectedly which was a tremendous surprise. He is home for the weekend but has to return to the job from hell on tomorrow.  Hopefully it will wrap up next week. … Continue reading →

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Is the world passing me by

Posted on August 7, 2010 by mam

I don`t own a cell phone.  Every so often I think I should get one, especially when I am driving to Moncton or Fredericton by myself.   But then I stop and remember it would just be another way for people … Continue reading →

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August’s Crown

Posted on August 3, 2010 by mam

”Whilst August yet wears her golden crown, Ripening fields lush- bright with promise; Summer waxes long, then wanes, quietly passing Her fading green glory on to riotous Autumn.” – Michelle L. Thieme, Picture of sunflowers by my very talented grand-daughter … Continue reading →

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I had to get my eyes checked

Posted on August 2, 2010 by mam

My local thrift store purchases end lots from the States.  Often the items are brand new with the price tags still attached.   While digging through the bins I was happy to find two packages of patterns from Joanne fabrics.  Each … Continue reading →

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