We had one day of notice (a sign that said it was today and telling you to the water board office or check on line for details) that our water would be off supposedly between 8 and noon. Also the waterboard office is only open until noon each week day and we saw the sign at 2 pm.  We are at 3:36 pm and still no water. And since it is late fall it ( Read more... )

I get it seems late to eat dinner this late. It is what happens sometimes. For the record should anyone care it was eggs and sautéed mushrooms (brown), pablano peppers and red onion. Fresh finely sliced cucumber was the crunch factor. We had planned to get take out from our favourite Chinese place and they were not open. Sigh. Lunch was pasta in ( Read more... )

I wonder if I can remember what has happened since my last post. I know I woke up every day. Good job! That is step one of being in the world. There was a weekend which was a long weekend for those still in the 9-5 rat race. There was rain. Lots of rain. It has been glorious in that regard. Let us keep this rain project going. Monday Sweetie made ( Read more... )

There is not a great deal to report. Groceries/errands on Wednesday were a bit of a joke really. We didn't need much so it was quick and relatively painless. We even sat by the sea before heading home with our items.

Today my money advisor called and we chatted about an investment coming due in early December. He wanted to check in to confirm ( Read more... )

We had a power failure today from 9:30 am until mid afternoon. We had cukes and cherry tomatoes for veg at lunch and did some coconut curry sausages on the bbq. I wasn’t really in the mood for cold vegetables. Ate them anyway. I thought the power might go out overnight when the storm wind and rain were to begin. Turns out it was rather pleasant ( Read more... )

365

October

30. Dhanteras is a Hindu celebration where people buy gold and utensils as it is believed to bring good luck, health, and prosperity and ward off evil. What would you buy someone today?

I will be buying our quiet renter neighbour gift cert soon awarded for being best neighbour this year.

31. Hallowe’en or All Hallows' Eve is today. ( Read more... )

I feel like I am breathing fully again. No I was not suffering from any illness. Just dread. Turns out it was for not.

This is turning into a good month for rain. I am feeling the love.

365

October

24. How often do you get your vision tested?

Not really on any set schedule. We are likely due for one.

25. It’s World Opera Day - are you a fan?

Not ( Read more... )

Good news

1. All booked for our covid booster and flu shot on the 30th of October. 
2. We finally had a load of rain. One day was 100mm. Trees should be happy as October has been wetter. It is likely to be close to our average for October since we started keeping records.
3. There was a book recommended to me as a good companion book to Crossroads by ( Read more... )

1. What's a song you'd enjoy screaming along to as you drove down the highway?

Long Neck Bottles always created good energy.

2. What is your favorite place/type of environment to relax?

sleeping

3. What are the best kind of dreams?

dreams that are positive in nature

4. What do you look for in a mate?

kind, smart and cute. I am wrong in thinking ( Read more... )

8. In 1645 the first Montréal hospital was opened in the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal by nurse Jeanne Mance. How far away is your local hospital?

Depends how fast the ambulance goes.

30 minutes depending on traffic.

9. Do you like blue cheese?

Love it.

10. National Handbag Day - is your life in your handbag, or just the essentials? Have you a favourite ( Read more... )