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Quiet Moments And Anxious Times
Since my last posting wherein we began to anxiously await the arrival of our landscaper, it turns out the rain has beaten him to it. Rainy nights and soggy days have taken over as every landscaper and...
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Good God That’s Ugly
About a week ago, I began noticing that the cyst under my arm had started acting up again. That red bump started appearing just as it had a year ago. By Friday morning I got concerned and called my...
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All We Asked For Was A Walkway
At long, long last our landscaper arrived last week and began digging for the back walkway. We were put on his list last Winter but because of the rainy Spring we’ve had, he’s not been able to start...
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Seriously! Was It Worth It?
The Battle of the Garage Sale Wars was held this past weekend and by all accounts it looked to be a huge success – well, at least by the traffic driving by our place! Yes, that’s right. Almost all of...
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The Raccoon That Wouldn’t Budge!!
Finally, gorgeous sunny days are upon us. This past week has been perfect and so it was the back walkway has finally begun and is now halfway completed. With uplifted spirits, Nat and I decided to put...
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On Guard While We Socialize
The adventures with our raccoon buddy have now subsided and we’re hoping to receive the Squirrel Guard we ordered tomorrow. If the little bugger returns before then, he’d better enjoy ’cause his...
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SHHHH – Someone’s Trying To Sleep Here
Tuesday ended on an extremely high note - well, at least for an hour!! Mike and the boys finished off the back walkway as far as they could until the driveway was paved. They would then return...
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Finishing Details
At last we’ve seen the end of landscapers and paving contractors for a few days (or even weeks). The back walkway is looking gorgeous and now that the driveway is done, the exterior of our little home...
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Outlet Collection of Niagara – Updating The Obvious
With each and every trip into St. Catharines, Nat and I slowly watched the construction of the new Outlet Mall in Niagara-on-the-Lake with great anticipation. We literally watched (over time) as these...
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The Birthday Bashes
My nephew, Zach, turned 15 this Friday past, and one step-granddaughter turned 21 yesterday. Plus this October, will see the two of us celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary. Now I ask you where in...
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He Didn’t See It Coming
Ahhh, the good life. Not a lot of money, but boy oh boy, the relaxing part is fabulous. Nat and I have been spending an awful lot of time on the patio. The odd job around the house or yard gets...
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Nothing In Life Is Certain
It never fails, just when things are going so well, something in life brings you back to reality. This past month has seen us enduring worry, concern and fret about something we have no control over....
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No Communication – Literally And Physically!!!
After many days of back and forth emails and telephone calls, the news of my dear sister-in-law, Jenny, is much better. This poor woman has now been in hospital for over 9 weeks, enduring ups and downs...
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Everything In Threes
Last week saw my favourite Uncle passed away after a major stroke and this week life’s reality hit my husband. His sister-in-law gave up her fight with Cancer. She and her husband moved to Florida...
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I Can’t Believe I Fell For It!!!
You can only lie or trick me once and I’ll never trust you again. I’ll never believe anything you say again, either. After being lied to so many times as a child (a parental and 1950’s thing supposedly...
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Everything Old Is New Again!
I must admit the duct cleaning went pretty well, much to our dismay. The rep from Kleen-Flo was quick and efficient. We were also pleased how quickly the dryer vent was sucked out. Having never been...
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Ruby Phoned Home Today
Darby finally found an apartment in Oakville. She had planned to find one a few months after starting her new job, but soon discovered that the commute was a little tiring. The apartment hunting alone...
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1000 Island Cruise – Day 1
Taking a weekend trip for a one day cruise, took just as much planning as a week (or longer) trip. Had we been to the 1000 Islands before it may have been so much easier. As we had purchased a new...
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1000 Island Cruise – Day 2
Woke up this morning after a bit of a restless night. I managed to get some sleep but Nat’s night was long (he only needs about 5 or so hours and then he’s wide awake). As we had vouchers for all of...
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1000 Island Cruise – Homeward Bound
After a good nights sleep by both, we were up and dressed just a tad early for breakfast, so we sat around our room making sure everything was packed, except for those last minute extras. As the...
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