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Oh, God, Not Another One!
The last couple of weeks in June have been more eventful than Nat and I had expected. Even our new neighbours have had their own excitement, too. This is the final year of high school for two of our...
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A Life Lesson In Italian
Being grandparents naturally, Nat and I are very curious to hear how Felicia is getting along on her trip to Italy and Greece. Her parents, too, especially her Mom, are very anxious and worried...
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No Surprises Here – But A Lot Of Pride
With the humid days of summer hovering over our heads, Nat and I have pretty much stayed close to home. We both admit to feeling a bit liftless, a bit tired and somewhat brain dead. Now I equate these...
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Breadsticks and Bar Keepers
Going across the U.S. Border is not one of my favourite things to do. However, there are times when I have to bite the bullet and do so. Not to rub Canadian retailers’ noses the wrong way, the shopping...
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A Cornucopia of Family, Friends, Food and a Train for Good Measure
For the first time in several years, Nat and I are experiencing a very busy social calendar. September, for us, is usually busy because of family birthdays, the Fall Fairs (Marshville, Balls Falls) and...
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I Went To A Garden Party Wedding
As you age in life it’s natural that you’ll begin to attend more funerals than weddings. Not necessarily a good thing to look forward to, but it’s the brutal truth. So when one of your nephews gets...
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Agawa Canyon Train Tour – If Only We Could Have Flown!
The months of August and September, for us, were busy. A Memorial Ceremony, a renewal of wedding vows, a BBQ to celebrate 50 years of marriage, a family wedding, double birthday celebration, hair,...
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Have Your Cake And Eat It Two!
With a somewhat busy September behind us, Nat and I quickly returned to our daily routines – exercise (me), relax, discuss lunch, discuss supper, make lunch, eat lunch, errands (if any) and possibly...
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Fairy Cakes, Iced Buns And Scones – British Style
Our lives have calmed down considerably since our train trip. We’ve settled back into quiet days and nights. Nat, however, has been busy with the Fall weather – clearing leaves from the lawn, eaves and...
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Please, Santa, Leave Me In Peace!
It’s that time of year again, oh goody!! Not to be humbuggery about it, I use to absolutely love Christmas and the holidays, but as I’ve gotten older it’s become more of a chore and just another...
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Good-Bye To A Topsy, Turvy Year
Another year is coming to a close. One of my worst mentally. From the beginning of the year Nat struggled with his back – major pain, along with physical and mental strain became the norm for the first...
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2016 – And So It Begins …
The new year arrived quietly and without any excitement. Neither Nat nor myself get excited about the celebration. We leave that to the younger ones now. We’ve had our days in the past of celebrating...
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Stuff Coming In, Stuff Going Out
The medical attention continues. Nat’s been taking care of me quite faithfully and in all honesty, a little too well. I may try and sneak by a dressing change, but dear hubby isn’t letting me get away...
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Is It Really Worth Fighting For?
From the very first time Nat and I set eyes on this home, we knew there would be renovations to be done. However, once we actually moved in, it became very apparent the renovations were going to be...
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No Dream Come True Is Perfect
With every breath I take, I’m gasping to hold back my excitement. We’ve finally gone and done it – ordered that new dream kitchen I’ve always wanted. All white cabinetry with butcher block countertop....
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Ikea Kitchen Renos – Days 1 – 2
Tuesday morning the Ikea kitchen cabinets arrived. When I returned from having blood work done, a large cube van was in the drive and the two lads were doing their job and taking each box from the van...
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Kitchen Renos – Days 3 – 4
And so it goes ….. Day 3 of Build-Up Day 4 – Looks like he’s done building up base and top cabinets. Pile of Doors, Drawers, knobs, panels, legs, panel sides, etc. left. So close!!! Nat admits this was...
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Kitchen Renos – Day 5
Despite the fact that it’s Easter Weekend, Nat and I had no plans and were going about our usual routine Good Friday, when we received a quick little email from Tam. Come on over to her place around...
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Kitchen Reno -Day 6-7 – Divorce Time
I really don’t know how to start this post. The past couple of days have been so horrific my blog site doesn’t have enough storage to hold all the words needed to tell the story. As things were...
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Kitchen Reno – Final Stretch
For Nat April Fools’ day was certainly no joke. He was back in the garage finalizing the second last of the cabinets with drawers. Thinking he was on the last one, I had to be the bearer of bad news...
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