05-07-23 Happy 82nd mom
I did not have a good sleep as the bed was hard and the air as hot. Got myself up and showered and when the girls were ready we all headed off to Nellie’s Break The Fast. It was in a new location and is one of two remaining of what once was a thriving bunch of 7 restaurants in the Calgary area. Back in 2002, Lee (my husband at the time), Jake, Ashlée and I were part of Trading Places, a novel reality show in Canada. We traded lives with the family who owned and ran the restaurants. They went to Salt Spring Island. I have all the show on my YouTube Channel. It is broken into chunks where the commercials were. Geckosgal is my channel. I was not surprised to see new owners as the previous ones had many health violations and due to many other circumstances, including Covid-19, they were either sold or shut down. The surprise was the same menu. When we arrived in Calgary, this menu was laying on the dining room table to give a hint about what I would be doing.
Breakfast was delicious and we had a nice chat with the current owner about our history with the business. From there we three walked around and discovered some interesting art. I would love to take part when it is open. I was posing under the crown doing a selfie, when a young lady walked by and said I looked gorgeous. That was a great moment in the day.
Next stop was Costco where KC was happy to let us shop with her on her Dad’s card. I picked up some beautiful plants, all my favourite things and a bunch of items for Mom. We had the nicest lady, Maureen, help us through the self serve and even though it was a very busy Sunday there, we had a good experience.
From there, we said goodbye to KC at Ikea and Ash and I meandered our way through. I picked up a lovely basket, another of my favourite bath mats and we both picked up some lovely plants.
By now I am beginning to get citied out and we still needed to go back to Chinook Mall as one of the two La Vie En Rose items I bought was not a good fit. We both chose a meal at the food court. Mine was Pad See Ew and I can safely say that our local Family Thai makes a far better version. I had my first experience at Marble Slab…. OMG
The washrooms there were cool with soap, water and air dispensers at every spot. So bougie!
Now it was time to get gas and head home. Ash knows of a cheap spot and I am so glad we went there! Over 45 cents a Litre cheaper than home!
We visited a lot and then Ash had a nap as I worked our way home. The rain kept pounding down intermittently and the only spot we stopped was to see the ‘part’ on the back of a bucket we saw on the way there. We took some pics and talked to the driver who said he was waiting until Midnight to bring it to the mine. It is 2/3rds of a rock bucket and the other third is already in place awaiting it.
The rest of the drive we chatted and shared life and advice and perspective with each other. I think this is the best time we have spent together since I went to Newfoundland to visit her. I am so glad we had this time to spend together and remember how much we love each other. It was a really great weekend!! But boy howdy, I am peopled out!!!
It was too late to see Mom on her birthday but I will take her a gift and care package tomorrow
triumphgal 