Well it's been another week that has felt a bit crazy. I think I'm turning into a bit of a workaholic... I feel like I live there recently.
On a side note, this week we celebrated our 3rd year anniversary! We dressed up and went to the Olde Schoolhouse restaurant in Brantford, Ontario for an elegant dinner. It was a nice setting with a guy dressed in a tux playing the piano while we ate. The food was excellent and the service was beyond compare. It was great for the two of us to get out and about.
I'm excited because we are going back to Kelowna soon to visit our family. My brother is moving to Australia with his wife for 2 years in September so we are heading to Kelowna to make sure we can meet up with them for a couple days before they go.
I'm really looking forward to it. It seems like it's been a long time since we've been there and Bill hasn't been there since we moved.
Other than that there isn't' all that much new. We went to see Janet Jackson's concert in Hamilton this week. It was her number one's tour. It was alright. Bill didn't like it too much but it was nice to get out with friends.
This weekend we don't have too much planned so it is another mellow weekend I guess.
Ciao
N
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
So..it's been awhile...
yeah I said a long time ago that blogs weren't my thing... I think I've proved that seeing that my last post was almost 2 years ago... hmmm..
Guess I'll try this again
So what's been happening.... well it's the long weekend and we did....nothing!!! yay for nothing. Actually I'm not complaining as it was nice to sit and relax and recoup for once...work has been busy and Bill had a tonsillectomy recently so some downtime is probably a good thing. It would be nice to be busy in the summer with camping and BBQ's with friends and roadtrips but I think this will be a more mellow summer. Hopefully life will pick up in the Fall... I'm getting a little tired of our anti-social kind of life.
So back to work tomorrow for another busy week I'm guessing???
Happy Civic Holidays!
N
Guess I'll try this again
So what's been happening.... well it's the long weekend and we did....nothing!!! yay for nothing. Actually I'm not complaining as it was nice to sit and relax and recoup for once...work has been busy and Bill had a tonsillectomy recently so some downtime is probably a good thing. It would be nice to be busy in the summer with camping and BBQ's with friends and roadtrips but I think this will be a more mellow summer. Hopefully life will pick up in the Fall... I'm getting a little tired of our anti-social kind of life.
So back to work tomorrow for another busy week I'm guessing???
Happy Civic Holidays!
N
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Raining cats and dogs
Is listening to the wind howl and the rain pour... What an awesome fall night. Now we just need to lose power to make it Ontario perfect!! Today I had my first driving in the "big" city experience. Thankfully it went well despite the fact that it was night ( and rural Ontario doesn't have street lights) and it was pouring rain! Thanks to "Tilly" our Gps unit it was great.... AND I got to go to Michaels! I have a great idea for Thanksgiving seating tags. I also bought some sketching pencils cause I'd like to start sketching again.
Poor Mona! Tonight we were talking about rewiring her 160 yr old house. She must wonder of we are ever going to get sick of making her house a project! Oh well maybe next year! Mwahahaha!
Signing off
N
Poor Mona! Tonight we were talking about rewiring her 160 yr old house. She must wonder of we are ever going to get sick of making her house a project! Oh well maybe next year! Mwahahaha!
Signing off
N
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
fall is falling
in the form of rain, wind or leaves...at least here in Ontario. It has been rather blustery and chilly here as of late. We turned the heat on today and Bill and I had to put our electric blanket on our airbed last night. Yay for no more ice pack bedding:) It was a beautiful sleep last night.
The weather has brought the end to much of the crops around us. Tobacco appears to be done. The only real crop growing is what the locals refer to it as "cow corn". (Corn grown for livestock etc). There are fields of beautiful purple wild asters and yellow goldenrod. Truly a sight to see. Not too many trees are changing color yet but I'm sure after this cold snap that will change. Oh yeah.. Timmins, Ont received snow last night.. wow hey? Glad I don't live up there! Snow in September...no thanks!
What's new what's new... well we have been attending a new church in a city called Caledonia. It's called Gateway Alliance church and so far we are really enjoying it. The people are very friendly, the worship is modern, well led and usually upbeat and the sermons have been VERY good. We have started attending the Alpha course there every monday night. For those of you who don't know Alpha is a worldwide course that is presented by a large variety of churches, denominations, universities and organizations that is pretty much Christianity 101. Bill has been wanting to attend but our previous church hadn't offered the course. This one did so we jumped on the bandwagon. I am going for a refresher and to meet new people. So far our small group seems really friendly. I think we'll have lots of fun at this course. (plus did I mention dinner is included every week...score!)
Other than that there hasn't been too much new. We have ventured into Hamilton a few times for "big city" shopping(new pants, a new computer, shoes, gelato..etc).
Mona is still busy working on the house. Bill helps out where he can but her work is on the exterior trim and brickwork. She's redoing some mortar around the brick and painting the trim and fixing eaves-troughs. We have a large scaffolding out around the house that Bill is called to help move when she's done a section. We are praying for nicer weather so she can actually get some work done. It has been so cold, windy and wet it's not safe or very much fun to be outside at all let alone on a scaffolding.
In other news we are awaiting news on Nicole's Opa. He had a heart attack a couple days ago and is awaiting a bed opening in Victoria for an angioplasty. We are praying everything goes quickly and smoothly so he can rest up and get better. It is hard being so far away from that side of the family. If you're a praying person please add him to your list :)
Well that's the latest update. We are both healthy and welcoming in the cooler weather that is conducive to sweaters, socks, warm soups and a good book.
Talk to you all soon!
N
The weather has brought the end to much of the crops around us. Tobacco appears to be done. The only real crop growing is what the locals refer to it as "cow corn". (Corn grown for livestock etc). There are fields of beautiful purple wild asters and yellow goldenrod. Truly a sight to see. Not too many trees are changing color yet but I'm sure after this cold snap that will change. Oh yeah.. Timmins, Ont received snow last night.. wow hey? Glad I don't live up there! Snow in September...no thanks!
What's new what's new... well we have been attending a new church in a city called Caledonia. It's called Gateway Alliance church and so far we are really enjoying it. The people are very friendly, the worship is modern, well led and usually upbeat and the sermons have been VERY good. We have started attending the Alpha course there every monday night. For those of you who don't know Alpha is a worldwide course that is presented by a large variety of churches, denominations, universities and organizations that is pretty much Christianity 101. Bill has been wanting to attend but our previous church hadn't offered the course. This one did so we jumped on the bandwagon. I am going for a refresher and to meet new people. So far our small group seems really friendly. I think we'll have lots of fun at this course. (plus did I mention dinner is included every week...score!)
Other than that there hasn't been too much new. We have ventured into Hamilton a few times for "big city" shopping(new pants, a new computer, shoes, gelato..etc).
Mona is still busy working on the house. Bill helps out where he can but her work is on the exterior trim and brickwork. She's redoing some mortar around the brick and painting the trim and fixing eaves-troughs. We have a large scaffolding out around the house that Bill is called to help move when she's done a section. We are praying for nicer weather so she can actually get some work done. It has been so cold, windy and wet it's not safe or very much fun to be outside at all let alone on a scaffolding.
In other news we are awaiting news on Nicole's Opa. He had a heart attack a couple days ago and is awaiting a bed opening in Victoria for an angioplasty. We are praying everything goes quickly and smoothly so he can rest up and get better. It is hard being so far away from that side of the family. If you're a praying person please add him to your list :)
Well that's the latest update. We are both healthy and welcoming in the cooler weather that is conducive to sweaters, socks, warm soups and a good book.
Talk to you all soon!
N
Sunday, September 13, 2009
cotton candy and potato chip swirls
Well hello there! It's been awhile. It's been awhile mainly because there hasn't been too much new to report. We've been keeping busy with projects and everyday tasks. Bill can now add patio demolition to his list of accomplishments here at Mona's. I can add incredible spare rib maker to mine.
We have gone to the Paris Fair and rode the rides, sampled the hot dogs, hamburgers, taffy, potato chip swirls and cotton candy. Watched the Demo Derby (my first one....what a hoot) and checked out the biggest and best flower arrangements and cheerio creations at the exhibitions. We even managed to catch the high dive clowns which was highly amusing. All in all it was fun.
Since then we have managed to finally arrange our stuff in boxes so that the things we need to get to (winter clothes, shoes, bathroom supplies etc) are in reaching distance and so the extra furniture clutt... er decorating Mona's upstairs foyer is in the room also. We now all have lots more space!
Today we went to a new church called Gateway Alliance Church in Caledonia (about 20 min away). It was pretty good. We're going to go back next week and check out an actual service as this week was their Kickoff. There was a talent show and before we got there lots of games, pie eating contests and a dunk tank. The people seem younger and peppy and we really enjoyed both the message and the talents today.
Other than that things are good. I got my first EI check this week so money is finally coming back in. I also got news that there will be a VW dealership opening up in the town Simcoe near us. I might see if they have any work for me on monday.
Well that's all folks. Have a great week! Feel free to email us anytime with news about you :D
Signing off,
N
We have gone to the Paris Fair and rode the rides, sampled the hot dogs, hamburgers, taffy, potato chip swirls and cotton candy. Watched the Demo Derby (my first one....what a hoot) and checked out the biggest and best flower arrangements and cheerio creations at the exhibitions. We even managed to catch the high dive clowns which was highly amusing. All in all it was fun.
Since then we have managed to finally arrange our stuff in boxes so that the things we need to get to (winter clothes, shoes, bathroom supplies etc) are in reaching distance and so the extra furniture clutt... er decorating Mona's upstairs foyer is in the room also. We now all have lots more space!
Today we went to a new church called Gateway Alliance Church in Caledonia (about 20 min away). It was pretty good. We're going to go back next week and check out an actual service as this week was their Kickoff. There was a talent show and before we got there lots of games, pie eating contests and a dunk tank. The people seem younger and peppy and we really enjoyed both the message and the talents today.
Other than that things are good. I got my first EI check this week so money is finally coming back in. I also got news that there will be a VW dealership opening up in the town Simcoe near us. I might see if they have any work for me on monday.
Well that's all folks. Have a great week! Feel free to email us anytime with news about you :D
Signing off,
N
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Lazy Summer Days
Well the last 10 days or so have been rather uneventful. We have been sleeping in, eating whenever we are hungry and going to bed late. Bill has been looking for jobs and doing a variety of projects around Mona's house. They include fixing a leaking toilet in the bathroom upstairs(it was actually leaking into the downstairs bathroom), fixing the tonneau cover on our car (it broke right when we arrived in Jarvis), hanging some solar lights for Mona, and whatever else he can do to keep busy.
The toilet job was a big one. It involved ripping the ceiling off in the downstairs bathroom, (a beautiful copper ceiling with crown moulding), then ripping the floor up around the toilet in the upstairs bathroom, Then fixing the leak, pulling off and replacing some flange, then buying a new toilet, replacing the flooring with new flooring and the tiles, then putting on the new toilet. They decided after all this they were going to get rid of the toilet downstairs as well and put the one that was upstairs downstairs. So they installed a 2nd toilet. Now we have two working toilets and all that still needs to be done is the ceiling.
My days have consisted of walking to get the mail or going to the library for books, and watching tv, napping and playing the sims 3. It's been good so far but it has been a bit uneventful so far.
Last night we went out for delicious wings in Simcoe and we'll see what today holds.
Talk to you all soon! Miss you all in Kelowna!
Nicole
The toilet job was a big one. It involved ripping the ceiling off in the downstairs bathroom, (a beautiful copper ceiling with crown moulding), then ripping the floor up around the toilet in the upstairs bathroom, Then fixing the leak, pulling off and replacing some flange, then buying a new toilet, replacing the flooring with new flooring and the tiles, then putting on the new toilet. They decided after all this they were going to get rid of the toilet downstairs as well and put the one that was upstairs downstairs. So they installed a 2nd toilet. Now we have two working toilets and all that still needs to be done is the ceiling.
My days have consisted of walking to get the mail or going to the library for books, and watching tv, napping and playing the sims 3. It's been good so far but it has been a bit uneventful so far.
Last night we went out for delicious wings in Simcoe and we'll see what today holds.
Talk to you all soon! Miss you all in Kelowna!
Nicole
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Cornfest and Tonsillitis...yummy!
So this is the Cornfest weekend in Jarvis. A pretty big shindig that happens around here. I think most of the small towns have a "fest" of sorts throughout the summer and/or fall. This one centers around corn. They have a small fair company come and put up some rides mainly for the smaller kids. They have food, (cotton candy, old fashioned root beer, freshly squeezed lemonade, hotdogs, pulled pork or roast beef on a bun and a beer garden) Most evenings and throughout the day they even have live music. Last night was a band who did a tribute to the Eagles. This afternoon is a band doing a tribute to U2 and tonight is David Wilcox. ( I had never heard of him but people here are pretty excited). There is corn on the cob they submerge in butter that you can buy for $1.00. And there are events all weekend and booths people can stop in and see what's happening. This afternoon Bill and I are helping Mona supervise a portion of a silent auction for a couple of hours.
So a couple nights ago Bill started complaining about a sore throat. We looked down his throat to see what was up. (cause that's what you do of course!). His tonsils were very swollen and speckled with white dots. Yup... tonsillitis. He is very susceptible to it and he usually gets these scary high fevers with it too. So yup that's what followed. A very high fever. Finally the night before last we convinced him to go to the doctor to get antibiotics for it. The closest "clinic" here is the emergency room at the Hagarsville Hospital. So that's where we went. 3 hrs later he was out of there prescription in hand. We had to drive to Caledonia to fill it but we got home just after 10:30 that night. He is now starting to feel better and no more scary fevers.
Aside from that sort of thing we are getting our affairs in order (getting Ontario medical, transferring bank info etc etc). Tomorrow is a big BBQ here at Mona's. We'll see Neil, Wendy and Sam & Maggie, John and probably Michael (bill's cousin) plus a bunch of others. Mona has added a unique twist to the bbq saying that there will be a talent show and that everyone needs to display their talent. I think we will be having everything from applying makeup really quickly while standing on one leg to juggling.
Well that's all!
Signing off,
Nicole
So a couple nights ago Bill started complaining about a sore throat. We looked down his throat to see what was up. (cause that's what you do of course!). His tonsils were very swollen and speckled with white dots. Yup... tonsillitis. He is very susceptible to it and he usually gets these scary high fevers with it too. So yup that's what followed. A very high fever. Finally the night before last we convinced him to go to the doctor to get antibiotics for it. The closest "clinic" here is the emergency room at the Hagarsville Hospital. So that's where we went. 3 hrs later he was out of there prescription in hand. We had to drive to Caledonia to fill it but we got home just after 10:30 that night. He is now starting to feel better and no more scary fevers.
Aside from that sort of thing we are getting our affairs in order (getting Ontario medical, transferring bank info etc etc). Tomorrow is a big BBQ here at Mona's. We'll see Neil, Wendy and Sam & Maggie, John and probably Michael (bill's cousin) plus a bunch of others. Mona has added a unique twist to the bbq saying that there will be a talent show and that everyone needs to display their talent. I think we will be having everything from applying makeup really quickly while standing on one leg to juggling.
Well that's all!
Signing off,
Nicole
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