I didn’t realize until around 9 pm that one of the best things about the day was spending so much time with other human beings and not once having a reason to put on a mask.
Started the day too early but couldn’t go back to sleep. Got up and made cupcakes to bring out to the Family Fun Day/Father’s Day Dinner gathering. Gene arrived back from his youth group overnight and I made us all poached eggs on toast with hash browns and turkey bacon. It seems that poached eggs are the go to meal in our family. Mom and her cousin Rosie always make them for me when I visit and now I make them for my visitors. After breakfast, Jake headed off to get Emmy while Gene and I headed out to his grandparent’s cabin. It is an adventure ride to get there, with bridges and gates and fields and bushes and forest and forested areas. This was the first time that all of us have been together out there. I was very happy to be invited to bring Gene out. It really was just a perfectly nice day with no stress. Well, Roger may have had some stress when he dropped his canon ball overboard while getting the downrigger ready. He has so far caught the biggest fish in the area although I suspect Sawyer was happier to get his. It really was a lovely day and crazy good dinner that I did not have to prepare. On the way out Lukas drove Bill on the quad to go ahead and open gates and make sure I got out fine. We had brought a shovel and dug up a wild rose for my garden. I hope it roots, planted it as soon as I got home. At the point when Lukas was closing a gate, I called over and said Happy Father’s Day Bill, and thanks for being a great Dad. He said Thanks, you are a great Mom. It was a nice moment that didn’t get awkward and just really made the day. And that says a lot as there were so many great moments.
It was a very ordinary day really, which is exactly what made it extraordinary.
Enjoying my evening eating good food, watching Loki and hanging with my son who surprised me by arriving early this afternoon from Vancouver. We have had good talks and caught up on all things. Dinner was so good we both had seconds.
Today I cut the cheques for the deposits on the big Theatre refurbish project we are doing for CCT. Things are ready to roll. There’s that to look forward to.
I confirmed I am going to have my grandson overnight after work on Saturday as everyone will be out at the cabin, There’s that to look forward to.
I sat on their deck enjoying a visit before they leave on vacation on Saturday. I enjoyed my Campbells catch-up. There’s that to be grateful for.
I had the gumption to call Shaw and ask them to honour what I was promised in my last Change of service. It took a while but I am getting my time shift back for a small fee, a $20 credit is being added per month and I got a $50 credit for next month. A company is only as good as the way they handle their mistakes. I am happy to stay with them. There’s that to be grateful for.
As I write this the TV has landed on The Celebrity Dating Game. Not only is it hosted by Michael Bolton and Zooey Deschanel but low level celebrities are on it looking for dates. Sigh, everyone needs a job I suppose. Moving on..
Today was trippy. I had crazy hard work to do for payroll and an audit and then at the end of the day, readying for a board meeting. In between I made arrangements to meet a woman at my place to buy my planter boxes I had listed. I had a standing appointment for Fortis to come change out my meter some time between 12 and 4 so I arranged for her to come at 1. I cleaned them out and moved them to the front and when she saw them she was happy to take them for what I was hoping to get. It wasn’t much but was good to pass on to someone who could use them and I will go but a plant to with the money. I took a few pictures while I was out there. I love my yard.
At 2:25 I left a note on the door to call me when I needed to come back and headed back to the office. At 3:12 I received a call from a super friendly guy that he would probably be done by the time I got home. When I arrived I found the best guy ever, Josh. He was so much fun and we spent more time chatting than necessary to get the job done. All he really had to do was lite the pilot light in the hot water tank.
It occurred to me that over the ‘Covid season’ my best dates have been with contractors that come to my house. Much good chat and laughter has happened. I also realized why ‘older’ women are seen as cougars. We are fearless and just call it as we see it. It was easy to thank him for the great ‘nerd’ talk we had today without worrying about anything. If someone is interested me at any point they will know how I feel. It’s simple. I may want to have a ‘gas’ emergency though…. I clearly have a thing for blue collar workers.
I raced back to the office and worked the rest of the time on my Board Meeting prep. It was good but I was starting to have trouble focusing as the meeting went on due to only having a bowl of chicken noodle soup when I was home. After the meeting I came home and made one of my HF meals that was the quickest. It was delicious but I didn’t sit down to eat until 10:01 and now it is 11:27 and I am regretting my choices. It was not the meal to eat before bed, but it tasted sooooo good!
Oh Lord, there is another episode starting, I had best head to bed!!!
I fell asleep in my new pillow and the feel of it along my spine left me feeling spooned for the first time in a long time. I slept well even with the effort to roll over. I had no problem getting out of bed once I untangled myself. I went to let Missy out and noticed the most incredible clouds I have seen here. I grabbed my phone to take a picture and saw the weather alert. After a few photos, I saw things were changing fast and started videoing. It was powerful and swept through quickly.
Not sure if it was because of this specific storm but a small sink hole opened up in the parking lot at work. It was all the news of the day!
I had a busy and fun day in my office and at 4:20 the Dr from the sleep clinic called to ask a few more questions and assure me I need to have a sleep over session without my machine and then likely another, connected to theirs so they could monitor the pressure etc. He was so nice and communicated a real desire to help me get better. I look forward to the call to go. Gosh at this point it will be a vacation!
I rushed home and made a quick dinner (yay air fryer!) before heading to the Theatre for Sip and Script, hosted by Melodie Hull. There were 10 of us and the hostess. The script for the evening was a show that was performed at our theatre years ago, Habeas Corpus by Alan Bennett. It was fun and everyone really got into it, masks and all. I liked the end the best when we sat around discussing it through the lens of 2021. The farce was an important staple of theatre but it has some very dated tropes. This script mocked mental illness, priests, Drs and flat chested women. Many of those subjects are off the table now… and I am ok with it. Too be fair I watch some pretty skanky entertainment but reading it in this setting was awkward at times. It was very nice to go out tonight and meet with like minds for sure. And while I was there I took opportunity to inspect the booth now that it is painted and awaiting its electrical makeover.
I was inspired by the movie I watched last night, On the Basis of Sex about Ruth Bader-Ginsberg. I have nought to whine about. She had to work so incredibly hard to get where she landed. I knew I admired her, and I had no idea of her story. I thank her for so many of the blessings I enjoy. Equality begins somewhere and then with all good fortune flows throughout the world. So much work still to do.
I then moved on to watch the series Hollywood. Several episodes in I can say it is not for the feint of heart. great cast!
Up early and on the treadmill again. I try to ensure that if I move at all in the night, I roll back onto my side with a bent knee and it really seems to help lessen the pain upon waking. Rode my triumph to work today. I only wish it were more than a 4 minute commute. I may have to take the long way next time. A few nights ago I decided I needed to buy items that make me feel better so I ordered a body pillow and a foot spa/massager. The pillow arrived this morning and Diane kindly dropped it off for me. Rae picked up the next package when it arrived and brought it with them when they came for yard fun. The pillow was crazy packaged for shipping. There was even a message on the box to now open until sold. There is no way to repack it so I’m not surprised.
At 3:30 I was thrilled to have a Zoom interview with Cresslynn for MusicFest filler this year. I was stunned to find out how emotional I got. I know, I know, not shocking to anyone else but I was prepped for the film and got caught off guard. I wondered recently if I would go back but today solidified it. If they will have me, I am there. It was so good to hear her voice!
The joy of coming home and having the four boys playing in the pool as Rae and Roger and I visited was fabulous. Hot dogs and Zucchini on the BBQ and sitting in the yard enjoying the beautiful evening was just what my soul needed. Once they left I finished my puzzle and watched the newest episode of Why Women Kill which I love! Went out and watered everything once the shade settled and am amazed at how many cherries there are on my new baby tree.
Decided I had best try out the new foot spa and I was so happy it isn’t too noisy and felt really good. All in all a perfect self care day…
It seems my looking after myself with heat and rest intermittently yesterday helped in spite of all I got done. I also tried to prop myself so I wouldn’t sleep on my back with my leg straight out and when I woke up it was easy to move compared to the past few days. I got a lot done outside including painting the other three chairs and the table base. I think it was too hot though as there are odd bubbles on some spots. It is still nicer than they started. I also ordered an elasticized vinyl tablecloth in teal.
Made a plan to have Rae and the family over for hot dogs and a swim tomorrow after work. Made my last meal for the week. It was so delicious! I already can’t wait for lunch tomorrow.
I have to be careful with the best cookies I have tasted in a long time, so I only had two and cleaned the bathroom to wear off the calories. While I was doing that I came across a crazy mask I had acquired along the way and gave it a try. Don’t really know what it accomplished, lol.
The beginning of my day did not go well. I tried to roll over and the instant agony was so intense, I cried my way out of bed. I did stretches and slow moves until I could actually bend my knee and get out of bed. I made a coffee and moved my way to the couch and the heating pad. I put baileys in my coffee but it’s not the same apparently when it is non-dairy.
I made a plan to get Sean and Aidens help to bring my bathtub here. We also picked up the window that I was given by Jamie Reid. They removed it to put in a patio door and I plan to replace my den window with it. Will gust take a little work bu will be worth it. I plan to ask Bryan who did my kitchen window for me.
After that I mowed the lawn and started weeding. I realized at one point that I had lost my keys to the sheds. I looked over every part of the yard and then thought to look in the waste pile and there they were! Phew! I decided to take a break to eat and finish my puzzle and put the heating pad on again. I watched to the end of Maniac and it was such a weird little show but I really enjoyed it.
As the wind had calmed and it wasn’t raining, I headed out again to finish weeding the big chunks. I was nearly done when the neighbour across the street came home and popped over to tell me that my yard was looking really good. That was sweet and just what I needed. I had channeled my inner Nigel and was whipping it all into shape. To be honest it didn’t take all that long to make a huge difference. There is still more but my body was done, so I came in to start a new puzzle and have a bevie as I watch Master of None. I think Aziz is funny and it is keeping my attention so far. I chose the puzzle on the left as the one on the right seems to have most of its pieces missing.
I forgot, first thing in the morning I made a video for Cole, Mabel and Josh’s son in Bella Bella. I received back one from him with his sister int he background saying Marnée doesn’t have a man’s voice so I made another, lol.
Simply planted before Covid, before winter blanketed 2019, before we knew what was to come. Out of the dirt and darkness and cold, two winters and a long summer.. life overcame it all and like a promise long kept, burst forth from the lips of the earth. A bulb planted is dependent on hope, like planting trees you won’t see the shade of in your lifetime. To see it bloom lifts the spirit and reminds your soul to give yourself future gifts, invest in what is to come. There is no pain in growing things. Not all plants break forth into joy but when they do, there is no comparison. I need to weed and mow and rake up the blown down branches but there is still happiness walking into my yard. I thank my plants for growing in spite of my care or lack thereof.
My house, now that is something I need to spend some time on. My house plants are thriving, except the one that has turned into modern art, petrified branches rising out of the corner, reminding me that it is time to let go. The layer of dust and piles of projects clutter my space and my mind. I will try to gather my gumption to take care of it all tomorrow. I will try…
The most exciting part of my day was when my friends came and picked up my ‘46 Willys Overlander CJ2A to take her to their ranch. The guys will throw her up on the hoist and get things done that she has long needed especially the electrical and brakes. I intend to use her and my Triumph as my summer vehicles once she is roadworthy. After they are done, I will find a paint/body shop and give her a facelift as well.
Dinner was delicious and I got to FaceTime with my Di while I was cooking. We should do that more often. Swapping war stories and caring for each other took some of the sting of the week away.
By the time all that was done I barely had time to finish my puzzle before bed. I am glad it is Friday tomorrow. I did enjoy solving a problem with a client’s accountant today and sending him a GIF from the office. I met him later while I was dropping off paperwork and we had a good laugh about it.
Last night I watched a movie that was so bad I regret my choice. The good thing is I knew better and will avoid that type of slop going forward. It had some pretty great comedy talents in it but for goodness sakes I probably only would have remotely enjoyed it if I were stoned. Pretty sure they were when they wrote it. By contrast tonight I watched several episodes on Netflix of Maniac with Jonah Hill and Emma Stone. So far, so very quirky, and intriguing. It was a little dark so I watched the last half hour of Mama Mia as I write before heading to bed. Also goofy but light hearted and loaded with talent.
I finished off a year end today, my second one for a new accountant. I look forward to feedback. It seems every firm likes things slightly different and I do try to hand in the books tied up with a bow. I went in with my better attitude and mostly maintained pleasant chit chat. I was happy that Stacey stopped in to pay me and have a chat. I took a break to eat and catalogued my plants in my office so I can learn more about their care. My plants survive well in spite of me sometimes. But they seem to be doing well for the most part.
Fortis called to say they need to come and replace my meter and need me to be here as they have to come in and relight my appliances. They will come sometime between noon and 4 next Wednesday. That is so annoying. I asked of they would call or text and I will meet them as I am only 5 minutes away, I hope they do.
My dinner tonight was delicious from the new box that came. I completed my pre-appointment assessment online for the Sleep Dr. (or is it Dr. Sleep?). It wasn’t a very exciting day but productive and mellow.
EDITED to protect the identity of others: This morning brought news of outbreaks in our local schools. Cranbrook seems to be growing in numbers again and that is scary. I wonder how much of it has to do with a false sense of security in small city living. I think I do better being alone, having control over my own environment. Instead I come across super controlling and judge of others. I don’t like that about myself, and I don’t think I am a Karen, I do not jump in on online conversations. I do overstep with people around me though. I will continue to monitor that behavior trying to find the balance so I also do not come across aloof.
In the morning I got a call from Culligan scheduling me for Friday afternoon to finally have my proper beautiful drinking water tap installed. Later in the afternoon I got a call from Daniel the installer to ask if I had time for him to come do it right then. It was a true joy to have him just as excited as I was to get it in. It is truly perfect for the aesthetic I wanted.
I returned to the office to Gene who had just arrived in time to go shoe shopping for his birthday present. He really is a good kid. We went to Shoe Warehouse, Marks and then Walmart where he found 3 pairs of runners and 6 pairs of socks for under $50. He could have chosen one really good pair at one of the first two stores but felt he is growing and would rather have cheap ones for now. We drove through Arby’s and grabbed some dinner on the way back to his place. My stomach did not appreciate that but it was good to get back to some food and fun birthday tradition. We both thought we would love to have PAC Man in our home for only $599
Just hanging with my roomie, enjoying my new favourite beverage, marveling at the behaviors of the 90 day fiancé couples and working on an Archie Comic Puzzle. It’s a nice way to spend an evening, just wish I didn’t have to go to bed.
I started my day off potentially offending someone by setting boundaries around my work time. Monday mornings are dedicated to payroll and I need to focus. Not everyone understands that as I generally will drop everything when I am asked. I closed my door, put my nose down and only worked on three files all day. I took a break to have something to eat and scan my Facebook. Happened to see a bike for sale and contacted the seller to find it was still available. We agreed I would come see it after work and I picked up my oldest grandson, Gene with his helmet to come test it and ride it home for me. It is an older model 6 speed 5 Star Schwinn Cruiser which I will say he over advertised it’s condition as ridden twice and stored. It has a couple dents in the fender and carrier and paint chips etc but Gene took it for a ride to be sure it all worked properly and I felt it was still a good deal at $100 so I didn’t even bicker. I followed Gene home, just in case and we set the seat to it’s lowest and at an acceptable angle for my short self before putting it in my she shed so it doesn’t disappear. Gene even gave me the awesome red helmet that matches as it was left behind by their manny last summer. I am going to take Gene shopping for shoes tomorrow as his birthday is next week and it is what he needs most. I would rather do that than just give him money or gift cards.
I decided to make the mixed up meal tonight. I had bought pork chops and made my own version of the recipe as there was no spinach included and the beans were nasty. I don’t like them anyway so I substituted edamame. It was delicious and I have at least four meals more out of it as the chops were so big, I couldn’t eat one in a single sitting. I finally hauled out my new microwave Tupperware and packaged everything up.
“P!nk ALL I KNOW so far” and “Nomadland”. Two completely opposite positions in the socio-economic spectrum. Both starring people I love and find inspiring in their own way.
If I were to have aimed for hollywood, I would want to be Frances McDormand (did you know her birth name is Cynthia Ann Smith?). Her choice of Indie characters, lack of buying into the stereotypes and marriage of 37 years is something to idolize!!!
If I could sing… Alecia Beth Moore stands apart from the world. She ranks up there for me with Cher and Madonna, women who manage to take on the world on their own, no last name, no attachment necessary. And she seems to be rocking motherhood and marriage while on tour. She impresses me.
Nomadland, it honestly made me want to choose a mobile estate. I think I am working my business towards being able to take off across the country, stopping to do my work wherever there is internet. There is no reason I need to wait to retirement to road trip. I have a couple years to pay down some debts and then… why not. Now, all of that is not to say I am in a comparable situation. I would be doing it by choice. Many people do it out of necessity. I do love the concept that I would not be homeless. Just house less.
I worked for 6 hours on a file today, got ahead, came home to put the heating pad on my hip, and back. I did manage to cut out the material for the next three chairs but didn’t feel like sitting more to sew them.
Jake asked if he could stay with me for Father’s Day weekend. It makes me so happy he is making good efforts to see Emmy.
I set an alarm to be sure I was up and ready for our ABC Zoom meeting. There were most of but not all of us. It is so uplifting to me when we all get together. Part way through the conversation I saw my phone was ringing and it was my brother, Greg. Unfortunately these days I mostly only hear from him when there is bad news. I muted the meeting and headed out of screen view to answer. It seems our step-mother, Donna, the self professed WSM (wicked step mother) was found laying on her floor delirious. She was taken to hospital by ambulance and has a broken clavicle. This in itself is sad. What is really sad is that Greg found out because a Neighbour called to inquire after her as they had seen the ambulance. Seems her power of attorney, Sandy didn’t bother to let us know as she always professes she will. I don’t like the fact that I have always seen her as a grifter. I know strongly that my father would not approve of her behavior or control in this or any other situation. I cried for Mrs. B (donna) and for my brother as they have their business on her property that my Dad left him and if Sandy should deem it necessary, she could sell it out from under them. And we would not have a leg to stand on apparently, as we are not blood related. Extended families are so complicated.
I decided to take advantage of the sale at Fabricland and go looking for outdoor material to match my teal canopy and pink chair paint. Turns out there was a great deal and I got the material, thread and cording for less than the cost of one new chair cushion.
Went to the liquor store and Save-On before coming home, narrowly avoiding a rain storm while I was in the store. Once I got home and put everything away I went out and restored my yard that had been messed up by the crazy wind storm. I brought all the chair cushions in before they got wet again and am grateful as the rain came down with a vengeance not much later. I had something to eat and then began to sew the first of the 4 cushions. It turned out way better than I hoped.
I spent the evening watching ‘the mighty ducks game changers’ on Disney and enjoying all kinds of Bombay. It is so weird to watch someone on TV that you used to have a crush on and haven’t seen for a while. It feels as though I know Emilio and have memories of a relationship. Sigh, if only.
Waking up to a 9 year old saying he loves you is a pretty sweet way to start a fabulous Friday. After breakfast I dropped Will off at home and headed in. I was there early and got a lot of hours in which felt good, including finishing the data entry and file fix so I could upload to QBO one of my Treasurer files. My Scout fundraiser popcorn arrived, I mean who doesn’t like popcorn? It was for the children!
Got home later and Ashlée had dropped off my fountain that she was using in The Loft, the space she sublet to women doing nails, hair, etc. Unfortunately, she shut it down. It is a real shame as it was a sweet space and was also her photo studio. I am sure she has different and better plans and less stress. I had another delicious dinner and a relaxing evening. It seems my snacks, drinks and meals all come in kits.
This morning I woke up to a delightful teenager in the house. He roused himself and had several bowls of cereal before taking himself off to school. We had long conversations about work and payroll taxes as he was supposed to hear yesterday if he got the first job he has applied for. I was so thrilled to see him later in the day and hear the excitement in his voice as he said, ‘I got the job!’ He will be the newest dishwasher and busser at Soulfood restaurant and I am very happy for him. We had a good talk about the fact that the Province of BC raised the minimum wage just in time for him to begin his work life. It is now 15.20. I believe I was making 2.65 at my first server job. I suppose it’s all relative. The problem begins though when the long time staff only make slightly more than that as the minimum has made big jumps in the last few years, much more that the 1.5 COLA (cost of living allowance) or standard raise. I really am happy for him.
Early in the day my Hello Fresh arrived, complete with a soggy bottom. I brought it home to make sure everything got into the fridge right away. Although the ice packs were melting, The food all seemed okay. On the way back to the office I stopped at Arby’s and for the first time in as long as I can remember I went into a fast food restaurant. It was a special occasion as Rae-Anne is the new manager trainee and as it should be, she is starting on the cash and working her way through learning it all. She looks so cute in her blacks and it was fun that her manager, Ryan was there. He jumped into the photos and seems a great personality. After I waited for her to serve the customer in front of me, she introduced me to Ryan and then to her best friend Vanessa who walked in behind me. I love this kind of synchronicity. I couldn’t help but order an orange cream shake as Creamsicles are to die for. I also got onion rings but never found the time to eat them, so Will did later with dinner. He loved them.
I took a bunch of time today to set up some new investments with a client. I decided that whatever he pays me in any given month, I will invest in RRSPs. This feels like a good choice, I do want to retire some day!! As I do his books I will know it is going to my future. Eventually I think I will do the same with other files. We had a good laugh as I signed all the papers. It is a super trust position. He knows my finances and I have access to his corporate bank and credit card accounts… seems fair.
After work I booted up to the Guedes household to pick up Will as I had promised he could stay over. It is a professional day tomorrow for him so he could stay over (and stay up late). The first thing we did was go through a car wash and we had fun eating chips and feeling the glass. It was cool to look up through the sun roof.
We think there is a 4 way stop going in near his school and my house. This will be wonderful!!! He enjoyed the view of my bobble head and insisted on taking a picture
He played in the pool and we invited Emmy and Danika as I know they do not have AC and it is 33 again today. Emmy loves her cousins as much as they love her. They arrived in the usual Emmy flair, wearing the new bathing suit and cover up her Dad had given her. Danika and the kids played in the pool while I fussed at things in the yard. Will and I had gone to Home Depot to find a colour of spray paint to use on my lawn furniture and he was adamant that hot pink was all me. I think he was right. I did a pass by on a chair just to decide. I love it!
Will got to pick which of my three hello Fresh meals we would have and he picked Warm Shrimp Poke Bowl. When it was time to make dinner we discovered that the bag held the ingredients for something completely different, complete with beans, which are not my favourite. Will was disappointed. I filed a registry of all the things missing and then began making the Seared Greek-Style Shrimp instead. It was delicious but it was so late for poor Will. He scarfed it down, relishing the salad part which made me so happy. He then enjoyed the onion rings from earlier and helped me cover the pool and clean up the yard before heading off to bed and falling asleep right away.
It has been interesting to have the grandsons over as it feels more like the old days, when I would come to visit from afar and we would have deep conversations and everyone was overjoyed to see each other. They are such good boys. Gene really worked hard and never made me feel like it was an inconvenience to help me out, Will has this way of looking at me with such innocence and joy that my heart melts. Earlier I got to have incredible hugs with Lukas who is just so smart. He has the demons that go with that amazing brain and I hope he will reach out if he ever needs to debrief. Sawyer is the one who will never leave any love unsaid. His world revolves around connection. He is devastated if you leave without a hug at the door or the gate, even if he hasn’t talked to you the whole time you are there. I so look forward to watching them all become adults. It’s like getting a second chance, I was so busy trying to be a mom that I missed being able to see things from this step back. That is the true joy of being a grandparent, you get to see the things you did that worked transfer to the next generation with an extra dose of whatever they have picked up along the way.
This morning the Culligan Man came to service my whole house water softener as it hasn’t seemed to be doing it’s job. Turns out my whole life training to conserve water means that I don’t use enough for it to cycle happily on the usual schedule. I did fill my pool and am watering my plants by hand in the evenings so that helps. He also said the reason my filter is clogging up so fast is that it appears Cranbrook is using ‘The Well’ which meant my numbers were up over 2400 when they should be under 900.. so, hard. That explains the water spotting and my hair needing more conditioner again. Should be good in about a week when I get through my hot water tank, lol.
Work was good, it was apply for subsidy day for many of my clients. Sean and I got KFC for lunch which I hadn’t had for years and I did love the sandwich. Of course that proves that coupons in my mail work as they haunted me to use them. Who can resist two can dine for 13.99???
A funny, like giggle myself silly day was when I paid the bills for a company. The person responsible even signed off on them being paid, I had printed the cheque and all when I wondered why the Community Theatre cheque book was out. It was then that I realized one of the bills I paid was for the theatre not that company! Thankfully I could void the cheque but we had a good laugh that both of us had robotron processed at day’s end.
I decided to leave work at a decent time as I had home stuff to do. I stopped for a kitchen chat at Rae and Rogers and ended up bringing Gene home with me for dinner and to help clean the pool and build the rest of my pergola. We had a good time and worked well together and got it done just as dusk settled. He is so grown up, turning 14 in only two weeks!
My little yard oasis is shaping up, just have to get more weeding done!!
Today was … full. My Ancestry DNA test arrived and I am intrigued to see how the results compare to the 23andMe one I took. While registering the kit, I popped into my existing Family tree and see mostly my Father’s side. The other is what I am curious about. I never learned enough and the family left don’t know much either. I saw a spot to click to check immigration papers tied to the tree and up popped the first Bellavances to enter Canada, in 1644, Louis (32) with his wife Marie (22) and their 2 year old daughter, Louise. That was amazing as I have always known about Louis but not the family with him. As it happens my granddaughter’s middle name is Louise! How cool is that? An old family name and they didn’t even know it.
I received a text from Danika asking if the pool was set up and I decided it was a good day to get it going as it is so hot this week. It is dirty and it was a lot of work for me to get it ready for water by myself. I will scrub it and filter the dirt out before anyone gets in. It was so hot while setting it up that I have never been more grateful for a life decision than getting AC. The temp went up over the course of the evening even! 33 outside but a refreshing 21 inside. I was even able to have a nice dinner and finish one puzzle before starting another.
At 8:31 I placed the first FaceTime call to my mom and at 9:33 we gave up trying to solve the connection issue and she is going to go to the Telus shop tomorrow. I think there are a combination of things going on between her Telus phone and her Shaw internet.
The day started off rough for friends on Salt Spring Island as their business, Windsor Plywood burnt down. It is the only store of it’s kind there and employs as well as supplies many people. I know they will rally to get up and functioning again. Ken and Mike are amazing business men with hearts of gold. I wish them all the Best.
