I had a day.. only 2.5 hours billable time and much volunteerism. I met and talked with tech people, researched cameras for streaming and felt confident I was on the right trajectory for the theatre.
And then I stopped at one daughters to debrief and ended up at odds with the other child. It happens, sometimes I think we may be too similar in that we will always see the opposite opinion but sometimes I just need her to see where I am coming from and not wait until months go by and she sees the different perspective. I was pissed so I calmly left and headed to the polls. It is advanced voting starting today and I got it done. I have officially voted in our Federal election.
I heard from the Sleep clinic Dr today and I have officially got severe sleep apnea and it is recommended that I never sleep without a machine again.
I am honestly just peopled out once again and want to be in a Knights castle feeling history and ignoring all my first world problems.
Today was ridiculously full. I have just said goodbye to a friend who came to drink wine and catch up around the fire. It is late and I need to sleep but I want to say many tasks were completed!
I received a call from the specialist after only being referred two days ago and have my appointment on the 27th so that was great news. My Good Food order arrived and it was a lot of boxes for what I received and I brought it home to put in fridge and freezer. I made the first of my smoothies and was blown away by how easy and good it was. I made the first meal and it was delicious so that was a good sign. The packaging is a little bit over the top compared to Hello Fresh though.
It was so good I ate it without remembering to take an after picture!
The day actually started with a meeting at the theatre with the sub trades and it went very well. I and the President were quite horrified to find we have a very expensive piece of equipment that we did not need but we must move forward and just forgive my predecessor. I am excited again about the way things are moving forward.
I was messaged by my besties in the UK that Come From Away is available on Apple TV tomorrow and I can’t wait to see it again. Two years ago today we were in the 100 Acre Woods playing Pooh Sticks and that is one of my best travel memories, hands down.
I received my U2 fan club membership perks in the mail. It is a beautiful collection and I look forward to adding it to my play list.
And that is all that is fit to print at the moment. I hope your world is spinning as well as mine is at the moment…. 🙂
Received an email notification that one of my favourite games introduced to me by my friend Sarah in Bella Bella is now online! Can’t wait to play Patchwork with her again.
Rode my bike to work today and received my new seat in the mail from a couple in Owen Sound, Ontario who sold it to me at a very reasonable price plus shipping through Kijiji. Went out and changed it over between clients and honestly feel the love for my Triumph again. Years ago on Salt Spring while it was stored for the winter a cat had climbed underneath the cover and scratched holes in the seat which over the years filled with water and wore out the padding and expanded the holes to just make it look trashy. Now it looks sweet again thanks to Heidi and Jim.
I knocked off a bunch of client files that were on the list and left me feeling work accomplished.
Had Subway takeout with a co-worker as we like to do on a Wednesday.
Pro and con: the sky was freaky
Cons:
I learned that our local hospital is overwhelmed at the moment, that a terrible tragedy happened to a family and that it is getting very real in our area.
I got home to a letter from my super woman Dr saying she has not found someone to take over so will be shutting down her practice. This is terrible for me to process. I sing her praises regularly for the awesome holistic and real approach she had. I have to process how to go forward.
I am frustrated and feeling like I don’t know how to solve the issues left on my plate by people blowing smoke up my ass instead of living up to the commitments they have made.
PROS:
I had a gentleman, David, call me from Canada Life to let me know that he had a better plan for me than what I had requested. I was trying to transfer my Pension RRSPs from them to someone else to consolidate and he was worried I would be paying too many fees so suggested an alternative that saved me hundreds of dollars. I praised him for that as I was taking business away from them and he still went out of his way and his response was simply that it was all about customer service to him!! Give that man a raise!
Dinner was delicious, I have discovered I love Dukka spice from Egypt.
My neighbor came over, talked me off the ledge, tuned my guitar and played a few songs around the fire….
And then I ate my unicorn cookie… tomorrow is another day.
These little guys, a gift from Golan, the Guedes family exchange student from Mexico, wished me luck this morning. I was expecting a call from my Dr with results from my two MRIs.
Dr Sanregret called and we had a good long talk about all that is going on. My knee has a chronic PCL tear and some signs of arthritis. If I am good with the nerve pain pills and a quarterly shot in the knee I will be fine otherwise, should it get worse, I am to be referred to an Orthopedic Specialist. The Pelvic MRI showed that I have a complicated cyst on (or near) and ovary. She does not feel there are indications of Ovarian Cancer so that is good but she is going to recommend me to a Gynecologist as I should either have it removed or have an annual MRI to monitor it. I said I choose to have it removed for my mental as well as physical health. She asked if I had a preference of Physician which turned into an interesting conversation as I could tell she was trying not to point me in one direction. I finally asked who she would recommend and who should be available. She recommended Dr Rode who was in her opinion an excellent surgeon and available. The reason it seems is because he does not have a great bedside manner. I can handle that, if he is a Dr. House, lol. I have since heard from 4 different women that he has HUGE hands! I hope to hear from his office soon. I then mentioned firmly that I am more concerned about my hip. Since falling down 12 stairs in the pitch black in Bella Bella in September of 2015 I have had problems with my right hip that have gotten worse over the years. 6 years later I finally had follow-up x-rays today. I look forward to ending this chronic pain that leaves me limping when I stand up after sitting for a while. I believe it may contribute to the knee ache as well.
I went to pick up the requisition and get my X-ray when I noticed a hazard to navigation in the Safeway Parking lot. The wildlife really is discombobulated in this town.
I got home to to find a parcel from the UK sticking out of my mailbox, so exciting!! Ann Boleyn, the person I wrote my first famous person biography about in Grade 6. I was instantly connected because I learned she had three breasts and I had three nipples! “Ms. Boleyn had a double nail and a bulge of flesh on the little finger of her right hand that was apparently the beginnings of a sixth digit, and she also had a strawberry-size mole on the front of her neck. Conceivably the latter was a vestigial nipple, a benign congenital defect occurring in about one percent of the population.” To know that someone else, at any time in history had the same ‘oddness’ that I did made me pretty darn enamored of her. Her story was ultimately sad though. Imagine how thrilled I was with this care package from my dear friends Linda and Claire. They know me so well, lol.
Did you notice the poor Unicorn was beheaded?!
I bought a Pampered Chef whipper off my friend Christi, so she dropped by after work and we had glasses of wine and a really great visit sitting in the shade outside. Her partner, Joel has the Rocky Mountain Martial Arts Family Centre and we have made a plan to start taking in his Thursday night ladies classes. I really want to have fun and become addicted to a sport I am not too late to get involved in. Maybe a little kickboxing, eh? Just after Christi left I heard from Tracy next door who had been away and she came over for a two beer visit and catch up. It was nearly 9 when I was warming up my dinner and Erin messaged to say she had my sheet order to drop off. She came in for a good hour long visit and she may come to the classes as well. It takes a team for anything involving motivation and I really enjoy the company and motivation of these two ladies. I hope it happens.
I loved having the extra day to get things done! First off the list was the rainbow pillow Danika asked me to make for the girls room in Elkford. I had to make one for each of the girls of course.
Next was off to the Theatre to get the bench in the Tech Booth painted before the carpeting goes in. Good thing as it was super thin paint and dripped easily. I was wearing a lot of it when I got home. I took the top off that Peter had built because I didn’t like the rough finish for comfort and cleaning. He showed up and I was able to explain that I bought new countertops and would just need one ripped to fit. We decided to put them in the back room until every contractor is finished so they don’t get damaged. It was hard not to install them though as I think it will be so beautiful. I had to get resourceful to get the top off as I couldn’t access a screw. It all took a few hours but I felt accomplished once done.
We I got home the garbage can I use to block the opening in my fence until I make a new gate was moved. I thought it was just the wind as the lid was off so I put it all back into place and headed into the house. Just I went to unlock the door I noticed a Buck in the yard eating my maple tree. I went and opened the fence on the far side and then slowly walked towards him as he trotted away.
I had just gotten in and washed up, was contemplating my jammies, when I got a text from Rae that they were going to Jim Smith Lake so she could try her new paddle board. I met them and their neighbour’s kid and one of their students as well as Ashlée. It was windy but still fun. I find it fine for paddling but not great for hanging out or taking pictures as you get blown back sideways. What a gorgeous evening.
Came home and made my Hello fresh as I do not want to waste it. It was so good. I love Salisbury steak and have lunch for tomorrow good to go!
An extended family member lost her wedding ring and this is where it was found!
I made a coffee and then tucked back in to my bed with my crochet project and watched a brain candy movie: Vacation Friends. It was actually amusing but rated R for drug use, I am pretty sure. After that I got out and mowed the lawn before spending time trying to figure out how I am going to design my catio with the collar activated door. It is too complicated to do in a rush so I will likely do it next weekend. I went to the theatre where Bill dropped off Gene and the new exchange student from Mexico, Golan. They carried the countertops up to the booth for me. I checked out the most recent stage while I was there and admit to being somewhat disappointed. There are key things that I needed done that I don’t see even in progress and some changes that are for the worse. That being said it was super cool to see the stage lit up by daylight. The windows are usually and will be permanently blocked off. With the windows there and the chairs gone, it is barely recognizable.
From there I went to Superstore to pick up the large Caesar salad I had promised to bring to Bill and Deanne’s for dinner. While I was there I saw a gaming chair and when I tried it out I felt it was much more comfortable than the chair I have in my office so I went to the desk and told them I would like the one in the box. It was on a trolley when I was done shopping ready to go. I loaded it myself and then went to ask one of the kids to come help me put it together at the office. Will was eager to and was a great helper although we were stunned to find it was used and filthy dirty. We put all the pieces back in the box and took it back to the store. I guess it was a return and they didn’t look in the box. They offered me the floor model at 15% off . It was in perfect condition and we didn’t need to put it together so I said yes and we took it and dropped it off.
I put on a big comfy dress and threw my hair in a s crunchy today just to be comfortable and get things done. I was not expecting Family Photos! Oh well. The kids had fun with a fizz rocket involving vinegar and baking soda. Sawyer was tasked to get it off the roof at one point. He was brave and terrified in the same breath. It was an amazing spread of food and there were 14 of us including the exchange students. So nice to still have my family bubble.
I woke up to what I consider good news about my MRI. I mean it may mean surgery in my future but at least there is no mention of anything life threatening. I have the follow up with my Dr on Tuesday when I will be asking to have the cyst{s} out as I do not want the stress of an annual MRI.
I received a funny picture of my friend Linda wearing Yoda ears and a celebration message of our two year anniversary since I flew to Heathrow and began a most extraordinary visit with her and Nigel. I can’t wait to see them again some day soon.
I spent only a short amount of time taking off the luggage rack and installing the Kayak one. Pretty impressive system, that Thule. Then I filled my Camelback, put some snacks together and headed to meet Rae-Anne as she had once again left her wallet under the sat of my car. She and Ashlée were at the new market in town. They are offering free coffee until their grand opening on the 18th. It is really nice, I picked up a few items of the organic snacks nature and the coffee was delicious.
From there I popped over to Just Liquide to ask their opinion about the Kayak I was going to try out only to find out that the one I had been considering buying new was on sale as they were clearing out their rental models. I quickly paid for it and a used life jacket and headed to the lake or I was going to be terribly late. I did try out hers once I got to Jim Smith Lake but it was too narrow and kept my hip at a terrible angle. I thanked her, gave her a skirt I had erroneously bought in the wrong size (which she was very happy about) and then raced back into town to pick up my new one. Diane waited at the lake and putted around. It didn’t take long to load up and I also picked up water shoes and a paddle which were also on sale.
When I got back we did a circle of the lake and it was just a perfect day. I am really grateful to Diane for getting me out there the first time. It is so peaceful.
I came home and unloaded some things out of the back of my car before heading to Home Depot to pick up the counter tops for the tech booth at the theatre. I am obsessed with Cable Ties and Bungie Cords. I did, however, resist buying any. I stopped at Walmart next as I was trying to find cleaner for the kayak. The game of Life, Super Mario style… now that is tempting. It is too soon to see sleds out but welcome to the Great White North. I did pick up a puzzle of Brighton Beach Pier, the place we went my first full day in England. That will be enjoyable and heartwarming to do. I can’t believe how early it is getting dark already.
Warmed up dinner and then just sat on the couch binging Better Call Saul as I crocheted. Nearly finished the pillows for Emmy and her sister who will be arriving this Fall, stay tuned for pictures.
I walked out to my vehicle this morning to where I had left it parked last night in anticipation of the paving crew today. It was crisp in temperature, sunny in nature. Such a relief to make my way home to fresh new road!
I felt the weight of the week upon me so I went to one of my favourite unwinds, the car wash. I miss my go to spot in Burnaby, the Oasis car wash where they would wipe it down when you came out but at least the major dust and grime is off and I had 5 minutes and 21 seconds of meditation time. The week is washed away
Rae and I had planned to check out The Blind Pig which was supposed to be newly opened but we arrived to find a note on the door that it was postponed to next week so we invited Ashlée to join us at my place for a hang out around the fire. It was good for my soul to hang with my daughters and I was especially happy to hear about Ash’s trip to visit her grandmother on Salt spring Island recently. I worry about my WSM (wicked step mother) who has ended up in extended care. The time to catch up and hear how she is doing was invaluable. So much freaking water under the bridge… so little time to visit and keep connection. Too many miles and months between visits leaves me feeling disconnected. I am glad my Mini-me was able to see her and report back.
This evening filled my tank and I am glad the bar was closed.
The other excitement in my day was that I saw a kayak for sale on Facebook market and contacted the seller. She is going to meet Diane and I at Jim Smith Lake tomorrow to try it out and see if it is what works for me. I will get my roof rack set up tomorrow in case I buy it. In any case Diane and I will get some time on the water which I am really looking forward to.
I smell like a campfire and that is always a signal of a day well spent. The only real down to the day was finding out that a local restaurant is closing down. Soul Food has been a popular place but due to staffing issues it is closing its doors. A sad loss for this town.
I can now say that the friend I lost was John Roland. I officially met him a few days after my Dad died. The first friend that I had met and lost on Salt Spring Island was his brother, Herc. He was a west coast legend. I was sitting at a table in the smoke pit of the Harbour House when John sat down across from me and said “So, your Dad and my brother… they both fell out of the same sack of shit” We were friends from that moment on and I will ever be grateful for knowing him. RIP my friend.
It is the season of celebrations.. all the ones that were unable to be held are happening. The weddings, big birthdays. Retirements… and lives lost are all being celebrated. It is exhausting, to go from no events to all the catch up ones, to greave everyone at the same time… so tiring.
Free flow grief, it’s a thing I do
The news showed proof of all the crazy weather we have had this week on top of everything else. Cranbrook has had some crazy swings from breaking heat records to over 100% more rain than normal..
I had to park out on Wattsville when I got home tonight as they will begin paving Innes tomorrow at 7 am apparently. A note was left in my mailbox a few days ago.
Hello Fresh is back in the house. It was ‘ok’ not my favourite texture so far..
Today I had a lot to do in the morning but then I was able to take my time and leave for lunch. Rae had accidentally left her wallet under my front seat last night so I headed to take it to her at work. On the way I stopped at Mr. Mike’s to see if they found my ring. Thankfully they had and it hadn’t been stepped on. I grabbed some food while I was at her work, she is the assistant, soon to be General Manager at Arby’s. I don’t usually go there but enjoyed a classic beef sandwich and crinkle fries for a treat. It was weird to use a public self serve drink machine but Rae keeps reminding me that Covid doesn’t stick to surfaces.
The stickers were ready today that we ordered for a fundraiser for Peak Music Festival. I ordered some to have and gift and was grateful to Maureen dropping them off. I think they are quite brilliant.
I had a relaxing yet productive afternoon. Part of it was spent consolidating my investments and I have a nest egg! It isn’t large but it is more than I could have imagined at this point given that I had to cash all my RRSPs along the way to pay a man to go away during a divorce. That one cost a great deal, it feels good to be building up the future again.
I came home and lit a fire, had a beer and crocheted in my comfy chair outside. It was lovely and I stayed as long as comfortable. It was 19 degrees and a bit windy so I moved in to make a salad for dinner and finish crocheting. I have done the front of two heart pillows and will start the backs soon. It was a very relaxing evening.
Started with the shoes that I haven’t worn yet , added a dress with swag and began my day with joy. It was super windy but sunny and cool. The ending of summer in the Rocky Mountains.
I was very full of gratitude that I was completing my last payroll of the day when QuickBooksOnline had some sort of worldwide outage. I can only imagine how that may have affected people with last day of the month filings. A big oops for the company. It did come back on in time for me to get quite a bit of data entry done on my catch up job.
While I was basically on pause, my friend texted me from his vacation in Ontario where he is visiting his parents. We chatted about games and the state of things in BC in anticipation of his return. The stats are not good in my area, that is a fact.
After work I picked up Rae and we went to Mr. Mikes for dinner where I enjoyed steak and she had ribs. It was good to catch up and afterward she treated me to a movie! We went to the late showing of ‘Free Guy’. It made me laugh quite a few times and that is a good reason to go to a movie. I recommend it for sure! I realized while I was there that I had lost a ring. It wasn’t until I was dropping Rae off that we heard it drop in the restaurant and hadn’t stopped to figure out what it was. I will call them tomorrow. Too tired to type much more, tomorrow is another month!
It was a sad morning to open the door and see the deer had snacked their way around my yard. I am grateful that I took pictures yesterday and spent time outside all weekend.
I worked later but moved mountains and then went to buy more spray paint and came home to finish off the fire place. While it was drying I made a nummy pasta with the leftover crab mixture and wound down watching my shows. I put the fire pit back together when I went out to water the garden. It turned out pretty great, all things considered. I am glad it came with a cover so I can keep the rain off and stall further rusting.
Before
I really like the actual colour of my hair now.
Received an email from the previous secretary of our strata, Fred and the council would like to stay on and get paid the ‘pittance’ they get for being on it. I need someone else to talk to about it that will let them know they are really wrong as there was a council accepted at the meeting and they overlooked it. I feel that I have enough irons in the fire at the moment to deal with it though. I will sleep on it.
It was a beautiful day and I got out and enjoyed my garden.
I take pride in the fact that none of this was here even at the beginning of last summer. I don’t always weed, or maintain well but it all makes me so happy and gives me peace.
I spent a good deal of time scrubbing the bottom of the pool, rinsing off the toys and floats and letting everything dry in the sun. It turns out big round pools are not the easiest to handle on ones own but I got it done and folded it up and wrapped it in an old tarp and stashed it away.
Shame it felt like I was trying to fold up the Friendly Giant’s fitted sheet. I will have to think about the joy value versus the work next year. Of course today also ended up going to 27 degrees and it would have been a nice day for a float around in it. Was smarter to take it down in the heat though. I took a break on my chaise lounge for the first time in a long time, just watching the leaves rustle and feeling the lovely breeze.
I cleaned and started spray painting the fire place I bought but ran out of paint. Forgot to stop and buy some at Can Tire while I was out.
I did go to the office and plant my Stingray before going to buy another one for home!
Diane met me at the Theatre at 1:30 and we took some measurements of the new bench in the booth. I was grateful for her help as there was no power. We then went to Home Depot and looked at countertops. I paid for two 6 foot ones that I can make work and then called Peter to make sure when there would be power in there leaving me enough time to paint before the carpet goes in.
After all my main chores were done I relaxed and had a beer before making some mussels for dinner.
While I was out some of my family came and took away my old BBQ and other junk. I laughed when I got the message on my watch that Rae was at my house.
Oh and I coloured my hair. It is so nice and soft now.
I clearly needed a good sleep again. I think anxiety and pain run my clock out. Missy tried to wake me around 7 am but I fell back asleep and the next time I awoke it was 10:49!!! Of course that left the whole day off kilter but I got outside and decided to drain the pool as no one is coming to use it and it doesn’t much warm up now with the cold nights. While it was draining I mowed the lawn, hung clothes on the line, deflated all the pool toys and organized a bunch of yard things. Tracy was working in her yard too and we had a couple beer breaks and made plans for a tapas style dinner. I promised crab stuffed mushrooms as I had thawed one of my packages from Haida Gwaii.
Tracy helped me pull the pool over so it would drain and I could wash the bottom. I then headed to Home Depot to see if the BBQ I was interested in was still there. I had a coupon to be interest free for 18 months. There was a different one on clearance so I picked it up and a beautiful Stingray plant. I will put it in the big planter in my office.
Tracy and I had a lovely dinner and chat and then watched Cruella. It was so good, not at all aimed at children. Highly recommend it!!
I got up at the usual 6:30 and got on the treadmill before getting ready to go up to the hospital. The MRI and ICU wing is the newest and fanciest.
I decided an hour before my appointment to take an anti-anxiety pill. This appointment was like night and day. After I was changed they inserted an IV so that they could run a dye through my system at one point. There was a decision easily made not to give me the medication that would slow down my bowels as I have ongoing issues already. The bed was made with a good wedge pillow and also ones under my knees, I had the fancy headset on and mostly slept during it all. I was told they were trying something new and I had to lay there a few minutes more to be sure the images turned out. They must have as everyone said I did a great job and I also like to think that if they saw something horrible they wouldn’t have all been so chipper. Fingers crossed.
When I left I was still pretty groggy so I grabbed a Masala Fig and a puffed wheat square to sit in my car and enjoy. Once I rested up and had a clear head, I drove home.
Most of the day involved testing on the couch and watching the rest of Loki. I also am enjoying the new show on Disney, What if? It’s a fun concept of what if things had gone differently in the Marvel Universe.
It was fun to create a delicious dinner from what I had in the house.
Much of the time was also spent searching for info about my Triumph and Willys, gently coloring my hair as a test and going for a good long walk with Tracy. The weather was the perfect temperature. Around 4 there was the largest bang that almost made me wonder what had crashed outside. I guess it was just thunder but louder than any I have heard.
THe other thing I did today was make the front of the pillow Danika wants for the nursery. She gave me the pattern and wool. I think I will make two so each of the girls will have one. It feels good to crochet again exept that I pinched the skin on my right thumb last night in the corkscrew!
I rode my bike today because I won’t have many more opportunities. The weather was a good even temperature and it felt nice but stressful in the same breath. I guess I am ready to let go. I completed my reports for the AGM for CCT and lost my shit on a supplier who volunteers as well. He has left me hanging and I guess all my calm negotiation wore off. I feel he is the type that needed that though as I feel we came to an amicable decision. I just don’t like it coming down to that. Raising my voice, and cussing led me to crying which is all just an embarrassing shit show but if it accomplished the desired result, I am ok. He apologized and so did I. Right after all that drama I received a text from my friend Diane, to come for dinner. I was hoping to get together and catch up and it was perfect timing. She made us a delicious several course meal of fish and fixings, exactly what my tummy needed. Afterward we watched the first episode of The Chair with Sandra Oh and despite the fact that we had to restart it because we were talking too much I will want to watch the series. It has a stellar cast! When it was done we realized it was now dark and I was slightly concerned as I never know what stage of road construction I am coming home to. As it happens it was relatively hard packed so ok. I am worn out again and wondering if I should take Clonazepan in the morning before my MRI. It may need that I get a ride home. I think I will take it, drive there and bring my crocheting so that I can sit as long as necessary to drive home safely. I have already told everyone that I won’t be at the office tomorrow.
After my reflections on Londoners yesterday I received a lovely WhatsApp message from my British Besties. That family continues to blow me away with their love and support. Linda sent me a picture from our memories together and I am wearing half the same outfit today, and my big girl panties to get through the day!
The downside of the day was watching several live videos of a friend seeming to have some odd psychotic break. I reached out to another who has known her longer and better to find she is being monitored and others are ready to catch her should she fall. The plus and minus of Facebook, others can see you and recognize when you need help, but also it gives a platform to share your breakdowns.
I was again reminded how grateful i am for my hive.
I opened the box of paperwork that Ash brought back from Salt Spring Island and found a lovely surprise! Mark knows me well
Rather than rushing off to work, I sat and spent a couple hours chatting with my guest from last night. Effy is really an interesting human and at only two years older than me we have had many similar experiences in spite of all the differences. A particular turn in the conversation unsettled me a bit and I hope it not to be true but know that in my heart it likely is. She said the British, Londoners in particular think boisterous people are less intelligent and that Canadians are like the country cousins. How sad to strive ones whole life to be plain and proper. I don’t get that feeling from my friends in Biggin Hill nor the delightful family I visited. I was warned though that Londoners wouldn’t be as chatty as I normally find. I didn’t find that to be true, but what if that was only because I was ‘entertaining’? Oh what the hell, it’s not like I am going to change and nothing will cast a shadow on that amazing trip nor my hope to go back there!! Just an interesting observation and I suppose the joy I find in travel to ‘exotic’ places (off the continent) will always surpass caring what people I will never see again, think of me. The best souvenirs I have are the friends I have gathered along the way and I am not sure that would have happened if I had been less than I am when I am happy.
I stopped at the car show in the park that was setting up and asked the opinion of the guys there who to ask about a paint job for my jeep. I was happy to find out an outfit in Jaffray was recommended and that is pretty near where it is being worked on. How’s that for kismet?
Today I saw my friend Shannon, advertise her husband Scott as a rent a hubby handyman. I immediately reached out and he came over after work to make a plan to do my bathroom. I will do what I can do and we will get it done at the end of September after all Airbnb bookings are done. I can’t wait!!!
Today was the 3rd anniversary of my moving into my home. Facebook reminded me and showed me how far I have come with my Kitchen so far. I still have to repaint the white, hang my pots and pans and clearly declutter! Bye bye burgundy and mustard, I barely knew you.
Before
To date
A last image before I go to bed and try not to be concerned…
My lovely guest left this morning and I stripped, cleaned and reset the tent trailer for the next guest arriving tonight. I then headed to have my car checked and found out I am awaiting a software update that will recognize my oversized tires so the low tire warning light will stop coming on. After I left the dealership I headed to Canadian Tire to pick up batteries for my weather station and a filter for my furnace. The filter section was near the clearance section and I was shocked to see the Thule J holders for kayaks that I have been pricing out at around 259.00 on sale for 50 because the box was opened. I grabbed it and when I got home finally and was able to open it all, I found every bit to be there in perfect condition!!! It was like the Ikea commercial where the woman runs out yelling START THE CAR because she can’t believe the deal she got.
I did have one weird thing happen at work. As I was typing a subject line in an email it entered in completely backward… too weird.
My newest guest called at 4 that she was near my place but unsure where to go so I shut it down for the day and headed home. Turns out we completely clicked and she is from London UK but looking to move to the area. I hope she does because I think we could be good friends. I had a Hello Fresh that involved BBQ grilling so I got it all ready, added a couple corns of cob and invited her to join me which involved more great conversation. It was a shame I had to run off to a board meeting. I am rather thrilled how well the cooking turned out as I only use the BBQ when the kids are over and Roger or Gene cook.
The board meeting was successful in that I was supported in the extra money I need to accomplish all our tech needs. Afterwards I went out with a friend and solved all the worlds problems over a bevie and then deked into Shotties to check out the renovation before driving her home. I can’t say I will return but it is nice.
It i nice to have a peer group to share ideas and dreams with! Not sure I should stay up until after midnight on a work night though, may be getting too old for that!!!
I was up and on the treadmill as usual before getting ready, cleaning everything on my way out the door and heading to work. It was Layla’s birthday and her bestie at work is on holidays so I bought her lunch from Hot Shots. While I was there I ran into the first mask conflict. There were two young men who came in not wearing them and when one of them came close and leaned in to see if I had ordered already I stepped back and nicely mentioned that we were supposed to wear masks indoors now. He leaned very close and told me masks were a joke. he said it several times, much too close for comfort so I finally put my hand forward and said “I understand now where you are coming from”. He definitely was in the age range getting the most infections currently and I was stunned that they took their orders without even saying anything. I didn’t think that was very responsible of the restaurant either, given the masks are mandatory indoors. I can’t imagine what it will be come September 13th when you can’t even go in a restaurant without proof of vaccination.
I worked on CCT reports and reconciling he amounts left in my budgets for the tech grant. Just as I finished my last report for the meeting tomorrow night, I received a call I had been waiting for about the last of the equipment I need. It was a bit of an aggressive call but hope that in the end it will be what we need for the $$ left. I have never had such trouble trying to spend money before!
My car had warning lights again about low tire sensors. I called the dealership but haven’t heard back. I need that to be solved or it will not be worth having the high profile tires.
Got home in time to set up for an emergency board meeting online to make decisions about Peak Music Festival and the future. We came up with a good plan and hope to still have one last night of music this year indoors in a controlled situation.
Went for a walk with Tracey to check out the newest developments along our road. Hadn’t been home long when my guest arrived. She seems really nice and will be gone again relatively early.
Started working on the rainbow pillow that Danika supplied the material and pattern for. I haven’t crocheted for a while and can’t find the right sized hook so will pick one up and start again tomorrow. I am glad she asked me to make it for the girls bedroom. I like to keep my hands busy.
triumphgal 