Ash was off to work again today so I hung out relaxing and crocheting until she texted me she was going to be done early. I readied and started walking down, once again loving the Jelly Bean houses along the way We met up part way and wandered our way through cool little stores picking …
Ashlée was off to work early so I puttered doing laundry, etc and decided to text Nancy to see if she could cut and colour my hair. Of course she said come on over this afternoon so I got ready and walked the 20 minutes or so down to Oliver’s where Ashlée works to get …
The day broke sunny, not rainy as forecast. Ashlée made me another local food treat, Toutons and Scrunchins. She turned this: into this deliciousness, complete with molasses to dip in after breakfast we got ready and headed for Port de Grave Our first stop was Topsail/Conception Bay where we played on the Beach and I …
Woke up to find Santa had arrived leaving stockings under the tree on the wall. I was very spoiled both by Ashlée and the Guedes clan in Cranbrook who had sent my gifts ahead. Ashlée liked her treasures too she made us pancakes and then we watched a cheesy movie in our Jammie’s on the …
Another ridiculously restless night found me awake and ready to go early. Started it off right. Mom was to take me to the airport and then go on to Salt Spring Island to be with my brother and family. I started taking stuff down to the car and saw that the light was on in …
It was not a remarkable day except for the amount of work I managed to get done. I have been entering and reconciling data for all of 2014 to ready for the year end at De Vellis Auto Centre. I work in an office with two heaters as the cinder block building makes for a …
Can not forgive Moms Alarm going off over half an hour before mine especially as I was in her bed and she on the couch, half an apartment away. Oh dear, that sounds bad. It was her choice, honest! I took over the renovation of my kitchen in the new unit I was assigned on …
I suppose it is impudent to reference a show I’ve never before seen but that is what I felt like for most of today. Woke up too early having snored and thrashed Mom out of her own bed. Shannon helped me take things out of storage to go home in the truck, we picked up …
The week was long; work and Christmas festivities filled the hours. The pressure mounted, my nerves frayed and both brain and body wore down. A friend died, children sang, the world went on. I am off on a new adventure to visit my daughter Ashlee for the holidays in St. John’s, Newfoundland. According to my …
My flight was at 7:45 so Mom and I were up early and on the road in the dark. It was still feeling odd to be in the passenger seat. Even though I wore my custom earplugs most of the trip I can still feel the roar in my ears. I am ambivalent about the …
Slept 10.5 hours! Tossed and turned, could still hear the highway sound but got the rest I needed. Got ready and popped off to church. So glad I did as I got to see many friends including Carol-Ann and Dave, two more of the original C’s in Peru. CA was there with her daughter Ciara …
As it happens I put on 564 Km yesterday and my dear friend friend Colleen kept me up with stimulating conversation and wine until nearly midnight after which I blogged….. “What is that noise? argh can’t open eyes, oh it’s my alarm, 5 o’clock, seriously?!” 4 and a bit hours sleep seemed like a stupid …
I knew as soon as I awoke that the air had changed, rain had made its presence known. I battled the slow internet and managed to post my blog of yesterday before heading out. I still can’t stress enough how much I feel that California 1 is a highway that should be on a ‘do …
This morning I made Annemarie late for work as she prepared me a lovely breakfast and gave me directions to backtrack to the Marin Headlands lookout over the Golden Gate Bridge. I gassed up, grabbed a coffee which the owner offered for free when I taught him how Canadians use credit cards in pumps (for …
Awoke well rested and grateful for these new friends that welcomed us into their beautiful home. I was still hopeful that I would be able to squeeze another day in but when I called work for an update and studied the maps and calendar I knew I had to get going. Had a delicious breakfast …
Not too long and we had breakfasted (had my first Guava juice which I love ) and hit the road. The intention was to aim for the coast and go north to hit Santa Barbara mid day and see Craig and Lorraine. I lead us on a crazy route trying to stay near water and …
This morning I woke up and remembered all the things I was thankful for and then I went to the Ducks Team Store at Honda Center I wanted to buy one of everything! It was awesome that they also sold all other team jerseys as well I headed for the park around 12:30 and on …
Had a relaxed morning, blogging, buffeting and relaxing after the day before and then over to the park by noon. Started in California Adventureland and straight to Carsland and the Radiator Springs Racers ride. Only took 20 minutes instead of the 70 as I was a single rider. at the ride was a rock that …
Woke up to a glorious and fresh morning in Flagstaff. We all got ready and were on the road by 8ish. Can you tell I’m hanging with the Newtons? I want this for my place they headed off for Anaheim which should be about 6.5 hours away. I planned to explore and joked that even …
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