I got my payrolls run just in time to join the CFEK crew for a fun afternoon. We were supposed to golf but it was pouring rain so we all went to Encore for food, beverages and bowling. The first game was normal and we managed 8 more frames of Goof Bowl. It was a fun afternoon and I was grateful to be included. I came home very tired and have been watching Narcos and crocheting. I will retire early as I have to pick up Mom and bring her home in the morning.
I woke up to banging in the house and worried that something had gotten in but it was just James II doing his job and knocking things over
Rotary lunch had a most awesome speaker. Keanu Chan, the Mount Baker Valedictorian gave a presentation on his life to date which was bloody amazing. He is an award winning inventor having created a device that allows for Precise spinal surgery. He also gave his speech which was a rhyme like rap. He shall be a surgical specialist someday.
Down at the park, Zumba kicked off the night and then Turtle Valley Band played with Velvet Vixen in between sets. TVB had people up dancing. Matt and Drew had Sarah from Pretty for the People join them and the harmonies were gorgeous
The weather kept the crowd smaller but they danced and had a good time.
Mom called tonight that I am to pick her up Saturday morning to go home
On this day, 40 years ago, I became a Mom with the birth of Rae-Anne Elaine. She was named after my deceased sister and Mom. She has brought me great joy, we have shared great sorrows and I love her dearly. She has grown into an amazing human, balancing a very full life and is well admired and loved, as she should be.
After work I came home to make and have dinner before going to New Dawn for a goal setting seminar give by owner, Rick Jensen. He is a very good presenter and I left with the enthusiasm that I need to continue making the positive changes I have begun.
I got a good amount of work done in spot of being in the ‘I just want to sleep’ stage of depression. At around 3:30 I called it a day and headed to pick up pop for the boys on my way out to the Perreault cabin at Moyie Lake. I had a lovely visit with Rae and the rest of the clan that included a boat ride and BBQ. Around 9 I decided it was time to head back home. It was a perfect evening.
The main point of my day was a board meeting where I let them know I would be stepping down at the end of my term. It was well a Yan’s I was asked if I would stay as a member of the talent procurement committee. I agreed to that for now. We all went out for a beverage and appies after. Good, cards on the table conversations were had. It was very emotional for me.
The picture online of Neil and Matt from 54-40 made me laugh
I had a decent sleep in did some chores relaxed a little and crocheted well, I finished watching #blackAF
I showed up for my shift early and then had time to run home and grab my Loops which I wouldn’t have survived without.
I worked 50/50 most of the event and really enjoyed myself. Many people commented on or stopped me to take a picture of my shirt.
First band up was Nick Gilder with Sweeney Todd. Part way through their set we were all evacuated into the arena for 30 minutes due to light within a 10km radius. There were wee kids playing hockey and they must have been surprised when everyone poured in and started cheering for them.
After that set was finished it was time for Aldo Nova, whom I didn’t think I knew but I did recognize a song or two and I must say he was a class act, treating the fans special including coming out after for auto and giving everyone a pick for their time. he made me a fan
Next up was Headpins who were here last year but with a different female lead singer. They were good but seriously I would love to have seen Darby Mills who was an idol of mine back in the day. the current singer was very good
The night ended with Nazareth whom I always wanted to see, even though Pete is the only original member. Of course I was waiting to hear Love Hurts
26617.50 is the total Rotary raised from 50/50!!
All in all, it was a lovely weekend
Mom woke me up with a call for clothes. She’s tired of her hospital gown. I picked up Monica and we went to bottle our shared batch of Raspberry Rosé. It was my last batch there as Bill is shutting down. he served us our usual snacks and I was shocked that he still had stoned wheat thins. It was the last box. I treasured the snack of my favourite now no longer made crackers.
Monica paid for the wine and I took us out for lunch to Sakura. I do love sushi. After dropping her off I picked up Moms clothes and dropped them off to her.
I made it in time to my shift from 2:15 to 7. The first half was at a booth and the second wandering the crowd. By nights end the pot was huge! when I arrived Chilliwack was doing their sound check and I leaned on the rails until Bill Henderson looked down. He seemed to know me but wasn’t sure. I said I was Marnée at Mouat’s and he said ‘oh of course I recognize you’. It was awesome to see him
First band up was Doug and the Slugs
Next was Chilliwack and I do love them so much
54-40 was next and I was today it to make a connection with Matt who I have known for about 28 years. It was fun to chat back and forth with Tim, their road manager though.
Finally it was time for Glass Tiger, the 50/50 draw and to call it a night
I had a pretty good day, got lots of work done e at a nice pace, managing to stay zen
I arrived at Western Financial Place for my 4:45 Rotary 50/50 shift. I had a great shift working with our MLA Tom Shypitka. We had great talks and laughs when I found out he used to own the bar, Jugheads. Juggies was one of my main hangouts late night in the late ‘80s. I’m sure I must have known him back then. We laughed at who we were then and where we are now.
The music was good although the sound wasn’t the greatest for Prism or Big Wreck. Trooper killed it. Soundtrack of high school night
I love my new sun shade
I met a couple from Williams Lake who know my cousins
The winner took home $5787.50!
I slept to a point t of not wanting to get up this morning. It was the usual jumping around Thursday. I was greeter at Rotary lunch, enjoyed the talk about Angel Flight, and got a fair amount of work done before heading down to Summer Sounds.
Opener was Tom Bungay who I really enjoyed and then Blues Steel from Fernie who were great. It was the perfect temperature summer evening.
A day of tears, I am done
Good was that I received my new Lego project today.
Bad was that I couldn’t get a hold of my emotions and spend a great deal of my day regretting what I choose to do for a living
Good was that I reached out to my mom for a good cry and then to Mark for three games of Outsmarted.
Eventually, the good will outweigh the bad
The one thing I know about this life is that this too shall pass
Too much concentration
Too much barometric pressure
Torrential rain and big hail
Too many pieces wrong or missing
Too tired.
I was up pretty early, got more chores done and then headed to help clear out what is left at the Grey house. I did come home with a door mat, a work light and a gorgeous sounding wind chime. I will go back this week and take the metal recycle away. I stopped to visit Mom who hadn’t answered my text from last evening. She’s fine, watching olympics and doing her exercises. I did some weeding and then came in to do my puzzle that either the cat or raccoons had made a mess of. The other item I snagged from the clean up is a very thick piece of vinyl that works perfectly to cover the puzzle in process.
I woke up after a good sleep in to find a message from Rae that Addison, Vanessa and Chevelle were going to be ready to leave soon. I jumped into my house coat and headed over. It is hard to say goodbye to friends like family. They are moving closer to family in Billings Montana. That is about the same drive away as Vancouver. There were tears shed
Once home I realize I should mow the weeds as rain is forecast. Glad I did as the sky opened up later
I relaxed after getting all my laundry and unpacking of MusicFest stuff done. Confession: I have not fully unpacked my suitcase yet.
I watched all of The Sandman and am happy to see that another season is coming
Mark beat me two games to one in Outsmarted. We really are enjoying this game.
Nothing much to report, spent 9 hours at a client today working together to get his 2023 yearend prepped. I’m pooped.
Today was a lot. I got up early as a client said she had to phone me before 9:15. She didn’t so I got in the shower and off to the office to later find that she had responded to an email instead. I worked my tail off and then headed to pick up party supplies before coming home to get dressed.
I hosted a party for Rae-Anne’s 40th that is coming up. I bought an adult birthday party in a train car at the history centre. There were 13 of us and a good time was had. Jeff and Dee-Anne brought an incredible cake and wee shrimp cocktails that were a big hit. I supplied special beer, some snacks and games. The 30 second mystery game as well as You’re Getting Old were perfect for the occasion. Unfortunately Rae had a migrant she stuck out for two hours. The pictures were worth it.
It was stupid hot today and I put the first scratch in my car with my backpack, sigh
Mark and I played two games of Outsmarted and I won for the second and third time. One of them was our high score.
I stepped out this morning to find a beautiful creature dead on my sidewalk. roger said it was an ermine. I suspect it was done in by the raccoons as Missy was in all night. I felt so sad for it, hard to explain why. I did reach out on Facebook Cranbrook page without the picture. A woman involved in pet rescue replied and I private messaged her the pic. This was her response
It was a busy day as always. Andrew helped me set up a new email software which worked great to bring in all my mail and folders but made my computer not want to do anything as it was ‘full’. I had to clear out a lot of past things. Ashley, the new GroundFloor manager joined me as guest at Rotary lunch. She is just a lovely personality and will be an asset.
After working for the afternoon, I headed down to Rotary to emcee and manage the booths. It was a lovely evening with Three Bar Line Dance Troop, Anie Radish, and Oracle Jones. we awarded Dawson with a shirt as he is a very loyal fan. He was so happy!
Last night a little surprise happened as I was getting ready to turn in and heard something in the ramp to the cat door. I found it to be a family of raccoons. This morning I found that they had had a party.
This was once again a very full day and I made all my filings. Tomorrow will be full of things I had to push off. I am glad I succeeded. I am also glad that I made dinner last night so I could come home and relax. Yes, I did treat myself to a bowl of double chocolate ice cream and a Blackberry Crown Royal.
I figured out a bunch of stats that made me let go of two clients today. They always bring me their stuff last minute. I am done with that, no matter how much I care about out them as humans.
Average month = 84.5 hours
June 99.5
July with two weeks off = 84 with one day to go
Came home and made dinner
Played two games of Outsmarted with Mark. We each won 1 and had fun as I had my friend, Rhonda, buy nummy chocolate and drop it off to him today.
I worked over 11 billable hours and even took time out to grab Lukas from work, get gas and pop into Walmart who sadly didn’t have the colour yarn I need to keep crocheting.
‘The ministry of ungentlemanly warfare’ was still on my mind, having watched it the night before. On Prime, check it out
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