Today was a totally uneventful day. It was sunny but really windy and the wind was quite cool, not a day to want to be outside for long so we spent most of the day inside vegging out.
I went for a walk late this afternoon (I waited hoping the wind would die down) and just did the perimeter of the park as it was still windy and cold. John went for a bike ride but not as long as usual because of the wind. This morning Brenda & Steve brought us a plate of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies – warm out of the oven – they were really good.
Tonight I made tacos for dinner so John wouldn’t have to try to grill in the wind. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny (windy) south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Today was another beautiful day here in the sunny south with nice comfortable temperatures.
We went to the market to see if we could get a booster antenna for our phone, for the first time ever we are having problems with dropped calls and our neighbours said the booster cured that problem so we decided to try one. We got the antenna then on the way home we stopped and we both got our hair cut – I went back to Rosie who cut my hair last winter.
John checked things out when we got home then headed out to Lowe’s to try to find something to mount the antenna on, thankfully I passed on that trip as he spent at least 2 hours in Lowes – I probably would have killed him if I was there!!!!
While he was gone I went for a nice long walk then came back and tried to sit outside to read but it was too cool and I couldn’t get in the sun so I came in to read. By the time he got home and the antenna installed it was late so we had another late dinner, we have been trying to eat earlier and most night we are successful but then there is the odd night like tonight where we are eating late again!! And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
We went to the market to see if we could get a booster antenna for our phone, for the first time ever we are having problems with dropped calls and our neighbours said the booster cured that problem so we decided to try one. We got the antenna then on the way home we stopped and we both got our hair cut – I went back to Rosie who cut my hair last winter.
John checked things out when we got home then headed out to Lowe’s to try to find something to mount the antenna on, thankfully I passed on that trip as he spent at least 2 hours in Lowes – I probably would have killed him if I was there!!!!
While he was gone I went for a nice long walk then came back and tried to sit outside to read but it was too cool and I couldn’t get in the sun so I came in to read. By the time he got home and the antenna installed it was late so we had another late dinner, we have been trying to eat earlier and most night we are successful but then there is the odd night like tonight where we are eating late again!! And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Today was a gorgeous sunny, warm day. This morning John headed out to get propane and his hair cut, he ended up only doing the propane and the hair cut will have to wait until tomorrow. He bought me a humming bird feeder so hopefully we will get the humming birds coming to it. There seem to be a lot around the park so surely one or two will find our feeder!
This afternoon we went to see Valkyrie and really enjoyed it, a good movie. This morning Steve & Brenda stopped by and Brenda said that she thought she had told me the wrong theatre for free popcorn for seniors on Wednesday so I said I guess we will find out, turns out both theatres do it on Wednesday afternoons. There was a real line up when we got there, which we have never seen before, and it was all seniors so guess this is the day everyone goes to the show! I was worried that we wouldn’t get in but it sounded like everyone was going to see Marley & Me and our show was less than half full.
After the show John showed Steve where he buys propane and diesel (the cheapest place in Yuma for both) and while we were there we got fuel as there was no lineup – diesel was $1.899/gallon. I guess this morning after getting propane John couldn’t be bothered starting in another lineup for fuel so we did learn something today, go about 4 in the afternoon as it is the quietest we have ever seen it!
Steve & Brenda came back for a drink and by the time they left it was time to think about dinner – where does the day go! And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
This afternoon we went to see Valkyrie and really enjoyed it, a good movie. This morning Steve & Brenda stopped by and Brenda said that she thought she had told me the wrong theatre for free popcorn for seniors on Wednesday so I said I guess we will find out, turns out both theatres do it on Wednesday afternoons. There was a real line up when we got there, which we have never seen before, and it was all seniors so guess this is the day everyone goes to the show! I was worried that we wouldn’t get in but it sounded like everyone was going to see Marley & Me and our show was less than half full.
After the show John showed Steve where he buys propane and diesel (the cheapest place in Yuma for both) and while we were there we got fuel as there was no lineup – diesel was $1.899/gallon. I guess this morning after getting propane John couldn’t be bothered starting in another lineup for fuel so we did learn something today, go about 4 in the afternoon as it is the quietest we have ever seen it!
Steve & Brenda came back for a drink and by the time they left it was time to think about dinner – where does the day go! And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Today was another nice, sunny day but cool, the high only reached about 60F (15C), if you stayed in the sun and out of the wind it was very pleasant. This morning we again woke to the sound of the windmills going, (forgot to mention this yesterday); the park is surrounded by orchards and if it gets down to about freezing windmills come on to blow warmer air around to keep the fruit from freezing. The windmills are noisy enough that they don’t wake us but we do hear them when we wake up.
We didn’t go anywhere today but I went over this afternoon and washed the new sheets I bought on the weekend so they are ready to go on the bed. While they were washing I walked down to the office and paid the electric bill and bought a roll of quarters to feed the machines next time I do laundry, then went for a walk. When I came back from doing the laundry John was just going to finish his bike ride so I went for a bit more of a walk, after which we put the chairs in the sun behind the truck to have a drink and Garry & Leslie came over and joined us – great conversation and good company.
We have finished a yummy dinner of teriyaki marinated chicken breasts, salad and baked potato, the dishes are done and we are now just settling in for a quiet evening. John’s I- Pod seems to have given up the ghost, we were listening to tunes and it all of a sudden it decided to seize up, not good, he is not a real happy camper at this moment,.
And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
We didn’t go anywhere today but I went over this afternoon and washed the new sheets I bought on the weekend so they are ready to go on the bed. While they were washing I walked down to the office and paid the electric bill and bought a roll of quarters to feed the machines next time I do laundry, then went for a walk. When I came back from doing the laundry John was just going to finish his bike ride so I went for a bit more of a walk, after which we put the chairs in the sun behind the truck to have a drink and Garry & Leslie came over and joined us – great conversation and good company.
We have finished a yummy dinner of teriyaki marinated chicken breasts, salad and baked potato, the dishes are done and we are now just settling in for a quiet evening. John’s I- Pod seems to have given up the ghost, we were listening to tunes and it all of a sudden it decided to seize up, not good, he is not a real happy camper at this moment,.
And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Today is our son-in-law’s birthday – happy birthday Carl and a belated happy birthday to our sister-in-law Carol – 10 lashes with a wet noodle for me for missing your birthday on Saturday – hope you both had great days.
This morning Brenda and I headed out for a girls day shopping and doing lunch. We had a great time, managed to find a few bargains and had a good lunch at Applebees. We left at 10:30 and got home about 4:15, tired but happy, I think the guys were beginning to think we got lost.
We got our electric bill today - $33.35 for December so we were happy with that and in December we spent $31.80 for propane so all in all not bad considering we run the furnace every morning at least to warm up the trailer and then have the little heater on every morning and all evening. We have also been running the hot water on electric.
We went to Daz Boyz for pizza tonight and then stopped at Fry’s and got a few groceries. It is now time to relax and watch TV or read. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
This morning Brenda and I headed out for a girls day shopping and doing lunch. We had a great time, managed to find a few bargains and had a good lunch at Applebees. We left at 10:30 and got home about 4:15, tired but happy, I think the guys were beginning to think we got lost.
We got our electric bill today - $33.35 for December so we were happy with that and in December we spent $31.80 for propane so all in all not bad considering we run the furnace every morning at least to warm up the trailer and then have the little heater on every morning and all evening. We have also been running the hot water on electric.
We went to Daz Boyz for pizza tonight and then stopped at Fry’s and got a few groceries. It is now time to relax and watch TV or read. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Today was a good hunkering down day, it was sunny but there was a cold north wind so it wasn’t a particularly warm day.
We had a grapefruit this morning and it was nice and sweet and juicy so I think we will enjoy them. The oranges are also very good so I am sure we will enjoy all our fruit.
I did some cleaning and then spent a lot of time cleaning up and revising files on my computer – not too exciting but a job that needed to be done.
John was going to go for a bike ride this afternoon but lo and behold he had a flat tire – darn! He went to Wal Mart late this afternoon (I passed and stayed home) and got a replacement tire so guess that will be one of his projects tomorrow – changing his tire.
Tonight was an easy dinner – left over ham and chicken, can’t beat that for a good easy meal. . And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
We had a grapefruit this morning and it was nice and sweet and juicy so I think we will enjoy them. The oranges are also very good so I am sure we will enjoy all our fruit.
I did some cleaning and then spent a lot of time cleaning up and revising files on my computer – not too exciting but a job that needed to be done.
John was going to go for a bike ride this afternoon but lo and behold he had a flat tire – darn! He went to Wal Mart late this afternoon (I passed and stayed home) and got a replacement tire so guess that will be one of his projects tomorrow – changing his tire.
Tonight was an easy dinner – left over ham and chicken, can’t beat that for a good easy meal. . And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Saturday, January 3, 2008
Well, today started out nice and warm and sunny but about 1:00 it clouded over and the wind came up a bit and the temperature dropped to about 63F (17C) – oh well, that is still better than home!
I went over around 11 a.m. and did laundry and again lucked out with only one other person there when I got there and again by the time I was done all the machines were in use. At the Laundromat I was talking to a lady from North Dakota and she was saying they went to Mexico last Monday and waited 2-1/2 hours to come back, guess we just hit a really good day, thank goodness. After I got home and put the clothes away we decided to go out for a while as John wanted to go to the market and get some wire and check out something at Best Buy.
Before the market we went to a place that sells oranges and grapefruits, you can pick your own or buy already picked and today we opted to do the already picked. They had the fruit in huge buckets but we knew we would never get through a bucket of each so we took half a bucket of grapefruit, which was 18 grapefruit, and a half a bucket of oranges (I don’t know how many oranges there were but there were a lot) and all of this for $4. After the market we stopped at Best Buy but John didn’t get anything there then Wal Mart to pick up a few groceries.
When we got back we stopped to see if Brenda and Steve would like some grapefruit and oranges so they took some oranges but can’t eat grapefruit so guess we will be eating grapefruit for breakfast for a few weeks. They asked us to go to Daz Boys for dinner with them but we had picked up a cooked chicken at Wal Mart for dinner – darn as Daz Boys has good pizza.
Our chicken was good and now we are kicking back and going to have a quiet evening of either TV or reading. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
I went over around 11 a.m. and did laundry and again lucked out with only one other person there when I got there and again by the time I was done all the machines were in use. At the Laundromat I was talking to a lady from North Dakota and she was saying they went to Mexico last Monday and waited 2-1/2 hours to come back, guess we just hit a really good day, thank goodness. After I got home and put the clothes away we decided to go out for a while as John wanted to go to the market and get some wire and check out something at Best Buy.
Before the market we went to a place that sells oranges and grapefruits, you can pick your own or buy already picked and today we opted to do the already picked. They had the fruit in huge buckets but we knew we would never get through a bucket of each so we took half a bucket of grapefruit, which was 18 grapefruit, and a half a bucket of oranges (I don’t know how many oranges there were but there were a lot) and all of this for $4. After the market we stopped at Best Buy but John didn’t get anything there then Wal Mart to pick up a few groceries.
When we got back we stopped to see if Brenda and Steve would like some grapefruit and oranges so they took some oranges but can’t eat grapefruit so guess we will be eating grapefruit for breakfast for a few weeks. They asked us to go to Daz Boys for dinner with them but we had picked up a cooked chicken at Wal Mart for dinner – darn as Daz Boys has good pizza.
Our chicken was good and now we are kicking back and going to have a quiet evening of either TV or reading. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Boy, I still have to get used to writing/typing 2009 instead of 2008 – that’s always a challenge at the first of every year.
Today was another beautiful day here so I took advantage of it and sat out most of the day reading and crocheting – how’s that for a very laid back day! I was going to go and do laundry about 4 but was immersed in my crocheting and the next thing I knew it was 4:45 so maybe tomorrow.
Dinner is over and we are having our usual quiet evening – some TV, reading etc. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Today was another beautiful day here so I took advantage of it and sat out most of the day reading and crocheting – how’s that for a very laid back day! I was going to go and do laundry about 4 but was immersed in my crocheting and the next thing I knew it was 4:45 so maybe tomorrow.
Dinner is over and we are having our usual quiet evening – some TV, reading etc. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Well, the weather is still cooperating here in Yuma, we enjoyed another beautiful, warm, sunny day, sure hope it continues.
Today was a totally lazy, do nothing day – a great way to start off 2009! It was noon before I got around to having my shower, I spent the morning doing my monthly accounts and on the internet. This afternoon we got the Christmas decorations put away and I went for a nice walk and had a chat with Birdie and met his neighbours who are from London. Turns out they have had two Airstream trailers and now have a Sunnybrook 5th wheel, all of which they have bought from Can-Am so we had things in common to talk about – as we said it is a small world.
When I got back John was washing the truck – looks good, and talking to Garry. I chatted for a few minutes then came in to fiddle around but accomplished nothing. Leslie came over for a few minutes to chat and ask about a couple of books I had leant her and by then it was time to think about dinner, okay, where does the day go!
We talked to both our girls today and I talked to my sister so got caught up on all the happenings back home. We had a ham for dinner – yummy, and the best part is there is enough left over for 3 more meals. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Today was a totally lazy, do nothing day – a great way to start off 2009! It was noon before I got around to having my shower, I spent the morning doing my monthly accounts and on the internet. This afternoon we got the Christmas decorations put away and I went for a nice walk and had a chat with Birdie and met his neighbours who are from London. Turns out they have had two Airstream trailers and now have a Sunnybrook 5th wheel, all of which they have bought from Can-Am so we had things in common to talk about – as we said it is a small world.
When I got back John was washing the truck – looks good, and talking to Garry. I chatted for a few minutes then came in to fiddle around but accomplished nothing. Leslie came over for a few minutes to chat and ask about a couple of books I had leant her and by then it was time to think about dinner, okay, where does the day go!
We talked to both our girls today and I talked to my sister so got caught up on all the happenings back home. We had a ham for dinner – yummy, and the best part is there is enough left over for 3 more meals. And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south and we look forward to another good day tomorrow.
Wednesday - December 31, 2008
The beautiful weather is continuing and we are loving it – hopefully it is here to stay at least for a while.
Steve & Brenda picked us up at 9:30 to go to Mexico and John and I couldn’t believe it, the parking lot had very few vehicles in it and the whole place was very quiet. Other years the parking lot is full (and it probably holds well over a thousand vehicles) plus there are all kinds of vehicles parked along the roadside – not today! I went to the dentist where Steve went last week and got my teeth cleaned for $15 (how can you beat that!) and I bought a new purse/backpack and a top for over my bathing suit. We bought a litre of Kahlula for $7.99 (the last time we bought it there it was $9) and a small bottle of tequila – last of the big time spenders! To go through Customs we waited less than 5 minutes and the customs guy was even polite this time, John actually said he would go back again and that is something as last year he refused to go because of the long line ups to come back, rude customs officials and all the crowds. I do feel sorry for the vendors there as they must be hurting big time as we have been hearing that it has been like this all year. We came back and had a late lunch so it was about 2:30 when we got home – a nice day.
The rest of the day we relaxed and we had a quiet New Year’s Eve, we did stay up long enough to see the new year in and Mike called to wish us a happy new year. Happy New Year to one and all and we wish everyone good health and happiness for 2009.
And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south.
Steve & Brenda picked us up at 9:30 to go to Mexico and John and I couldn’t believe it, the parking lot had very few vehicles in it and the whole place was very quiet. Other years the parking lot is full (and it probably holds well over a thousand vehicles) plus there are all kinds of vehicles parked along the roadside – not today! I went to the dentist where Steve went last week and got my teeth cleaned for $15 (how can you beat that!) and I bought a new purse/backpack and a top for over my bathing suit. We bought a litre of Kahlula for $7.99 (the last time we bought it there it was $9) and a small bottle of tequila – last of the big time spenders! To go through Customs we waited less than 5 minutes and the customs guy was even polite this time, John actually said he would go back again and that is something as last year he refused to go because of the long line ups to come back, rude customs officials and all the crowds. I do feel sorry for the vendors there as they must be hurting big time as we have been hearing that it has been like this all year. We came back and had a late lunch so it was about 2:30 when we got home – a nice day.
The rest of the day we relaxed and we had a quiet New Year’s Eve, we did stay up long enough to see the new year in and Mike called to wish us a happy new year. Happy New Year to one and all and we wish everyone good health and happiness for 2009.
And so ends another great gift of a day in the sunny south.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Today was another beautiful, warm day here in Yuma – hope this weather continues!
This morning we putzed around and didn’t really accomplish much then this afternoon we went to the RV Connection & Water Place and checked out reverse osmosis water systems for the trailer. We are thinking of getting one but want to price them out at a couple of different places before making a decision. The water here has so much salt in it that it is very hard on the skin, pipes and faucets and we have to buy drinking water and water for coffee and tea, but whether or not it is worth the cost of a system is the dilemma. We then went to Wal Mart to pick up a couple of groceries to tide us over until after the new year and then wanted to stop at a place to pick up some fresh fruit but we were about 5 minutes late as they close at 4 and we got there at 4:05 – darn. Oh well, another day.
When we got home I went for a nice walk then came back and sat out for a while. John was just getting ready to go for a bike ride when Steve & Brenda stopped for a few minutes so had a quick chat with them.
Tonight is another quiet evening of TV, not real exciting but we are past excitement at this point in our lives! And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
This morning we putzed around and didn’t really accomplish much then this afternoon we went to the RV Connection & Water Place and checked out reverse osmosis water systems for the trailer. We are thinking of getting one but want to price them out at a couple of different places before making a decision. The water here has so much salt in it that it is very hard on the skin, pipes and faucets and we have to buy drinking water and water for coffee and tea, but whether or not it is worth the cost of a system is the dilemma. We then went to Wal Mart to pick up a couple of groceries to tide us over until after the new year and then wanted to stop at a place to pick up some fresh fruit but we were about 5 minutes late as they close at 4 and we got there at 4:05 – darn. Oh well, another day.
When we got home I went for a nice walk then came back and sat out for a while. John was just getting ready to go for a bike ride when Steve & Brenda stopped for a few minutes so had a quick chat with them.
Tonight is another quiet evening of TV, not real exciting but we are past excitement at this point in our lives! And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
Monday - December 29, 2008
Yes, today was more like it – a beautiful day with sunny skies and temperatures in the high 60’s – perfect!
This afternoon we went to the mall so we could mail a letter, we had to weigh it to make sure we had the right postage, hence a trip to a postal outlet. We then went to Target where John wanted to get something (things electrical I don’t have a clue about!) then from there a quick stop at CVS Pharmacy, Fry’s and Lowe’s. Nothing too exciting and mainly it was a John day – things he wanted to do.
When we got back I went for a nice walk then came home and made dinner – Roman Holiday which is another family recipe and an easy casserole.
It is about bed time, I am tired and ready to hit the sack – and so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
This afternoon we went to the mall so we could mail a letter, we had to weigh it to make sure we had the right postage, hence a trip to a postal outlet. We then went to Target where John wanted to get something (things electrical I don’t have a clue about!) then from there a quick stop at CVS Pharmacy, Fry’s and Lowe’s. Nothing too exciting and mainly it was a John day – things he wanted to do.
When we got back I went for a nice walk then came home and made dinner – Roman Holiday which is another family recipe and an easy casserole.
It is about bed time, I am tired and ready to hit the sack – and so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
Sunday - December 28, 2008
Today the weather did improve, it wasn’t as windy and a bit warmer, so we were much happier! Today we have been thinking of Ron & Dee and hope they got safely on the road for their trip to points south and hope Mike & Margie had a safe trip to Florida!
I called Nan about 1:30 Toronto time as she was having the family Christmas dinner today and I thought everyone would be there by then but it turned out that only Kel & her family were there so I had a nice chat with both the girls. Nan was saying that they were experiencing terrible winds and a lot of houses were without power, she was just hoping that they would keep their power when she was having 16 people for dinner - can’t say I blame her for that. I talked to her a while ago and somehow they lucked out, she said all the streets around them had their hydro out and the street behind them was still all dark, but somehow they managed to miss it all and kept their power – talk about lucky. I just talked to my sister and she said they had a good time and the drive home from Nan’s was a lot better than the drive over as the wind had died down going home. We sure wish we could have joined them for this family day but on the other hand we do like the weather here far better than there!
We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast then went across the road to Yuma Palms Mall as I wanted to return some steak knives to Target. Last week I had bought four Henkel steak knives but when I got them home I discovered the handles were of some sort of rubber material – yuk, so I took them back and got a refund then found the ones I had been looking for with real wood handles – they didn’t have them last week but did today so I am now happy.
From there we went to the Yuma market and checked out a reverse osmosis water system, they seem expensive so will have to really think on this one. I got a sweat shirt and some t-shirts for next summer – big deal. From there we took a tour through Crossroads RV Park – not impressed as it is pretty well all park models, then we went over and looked up Don at Mountain Cactus Park. Had a nice visit with him then headed off to Fry’s and Wal Mart to pick up a few groceries.
By the time we got home it was dinner time – I sure don’t know where the day goes! Tonight will be a bit of TV and early to bed as I didn’t sleep real good last night. And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
I called Nan about 1:30 Toronto time as she was having the family Christmas dinner today and I thought everyone would be there by then but it turned out that only Kel & her family were there so I had a nice chat with both the girls. Nan was saying that they were experiencing terrible winds and a lot of houses were without power, she was just hoping that they would keep their power when she was having 16 people for dinner - can’t say I blame her for that. I talked to her a while ago and somehow they lucked out, she said all the streets around them had their hydro out and the street behind them was still all dark, but somehow they managed to miss it all and kept their power – talk about lucky. I just talked to my sister and she said they had a good time and the drive home from Nan’s was a lot better than the drive over as the wind had died down going home. We sure wish we could have joined them for this family day but on the other hand we do like the weather here far better than there!
We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast then went across the road to Yuma Palms Mall as I wanted to return some steak knives to Target. Last week I had bought four Henkel steak knives but when I got them home I discovered the handles were of some sort of rubber material – yuk, so I took them back and got a refund then found the ones I had been looking for with real wood handles – they didn’t have them last week but did today so I am now happy.
From there we went to the Yuma market and checked out a reverse osmosis water system, they seem expensive so will have to really think on this one. I got a sweat shirt and some t-shirts for next summer – big deal. From there we took a tour through Crossroads RV Park – not impressed as it is pretty well all park models, then we went over and looked up Don at Mountain Cactus Park. Had a nice visit with him then headed off to Fry’s and Wal Mart to pick up a few groceries.
By the time we got home it was dinner time – I sure don’t know where the day goes! Tonight will be a bit of TV and early to bed as I didn’t sleep real good last night. And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
Saturday - December 27, 2008
Allright, allright enough of this windy cold weather! As you can guess it was windy and cold again today with a high of about 55F, fortunately the forecast is for warmer weather starting tomorrow – sure hope that weather man is right!
We were going to go to the market today but it was just too cold and windy, so decided we would wait and go tomorrow. I did laundry this afternoon, I timed it just right as it wasn’t busy when I got there but by the time I was done all the machines were in use.
Steve & Brenda stopped by to lend us the movie the Long, Long Trailer, they had said at Christmas they had it and I haven’t seen it since I was a kid (a longggggg time ago) so thought it would be fun to watch it again. They hadn’t seen Casino Royale so we traded, guess we will be watching a movie tonight.
That was it for the day, a good hunkering down day but I’ve had enough of those so hopefully tomorrow will be warmer and nicer for being outside. And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
We were going to go to the market today but it was just too cold and windy, so decided we would wait and go tomorrow. I did laundry this afternoon, I timed it just right as it wasn’t busy when I got there but by the time I was done all the machines were in use.
Steve & Brenda stopped by to lend us the movie the Long, Long Trailer, they had said at Christmas they had it and I haven’t seen it since I was a kid (a longggggg time ago) so thought it would be fun to watch it again. They hadn’t seen Casino Royale so we traded, guess we will be watching a movie tonight.
That was it for the day, a good hunkering down day but I’ve had enough of those so hopefully tomorrow will be warmer and nicer for being outside. And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
Friday - December 26, 2008
Today was a nice sunny day but there was a very cold wind, a good day to stay inside and keep warm.
We had a quiet day and late this afternoon John went for a bike ride and I went for my walk, I was quite cold when I got back but kept telling myself that it was much better than Ontario! The weather is supposed to warm up in the next couple of days so we are looking forward to that.
John gave me the DVD The Bucket List for Christmas so we just finished watching it, a good movie that we quite enjoyed. And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
We had a quiet day and late this afternoon John went for a bike ride and I went for my walk, I was quite cold when I got back but kept telling myself that it was much better than Ontario! The weather is supposed to warm up in the next couple of days so we are looking forward to that.
John gave me the DVD The Bucket List for Christmas so we just finished watching it, a good movie that we quite enjoyed. And so ends another great gift of a day, quiet, but enjoyable in the sunny south.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
The forecast for today was for cool and wet, fortunately the forecaster was wrong and it turned into a beautiful sunny, warm day, the only downside being that it was windy.
Santa came and left presents under the tree
John and I enjoyed talking to our children and brothers and sisters so that even though we aren’t there we were able to talk to everyone and wish them a happy day. Fortunately the snow had stopped at home so it was an okay travel day for those who had to travel. Our daughter Nancy is having the annual family dinner on Sunday for all my family so hopefully the weather will continue to co-operate as everyone has to travel to get to her place.
We had a lovely dinner and evening with Steve & Brenda, it is nice to share Christmas with friends when we can’t share it with family. I made baked corn which is an old family recipe and our daughter Kelly hates it, she seemed quite disgusted when I said I was making it for dinner, well, Kel, Steve & Brenda loved it and want the recipe so guess not everyone is like you Kel.
Now everything is cleaned up and it is bedtime, I am tired but it was a wonderful Christmas. And so ends a great gift of a day and we look forward to tomorrow.
Santa came and left presents under the tree
John and I enjoyed talking to our children and brothers and sisters so that even though we aren’t there we were able to talk to everyone and wish them a happy day. Fortunately the snow had stopped at home so it was an okay travel day for those who had to travel. Our daughter Nancy is having the annual family dinner on Sunday for all my family so hopefully the weather will continue to co-operate as everyone has to travel to get to her place.
We had a lovely dinner and evening with Steve & Brenda, it is nice to share Christmas with friends when we can’t share it with family. I made baked corn which is an old family recipe and our daughter Kelly hates it, she seemed quite disgusted when I said I was making it for dinner, well, Kel, Steve & Brenda loved it and want the recipe so guess not everyone is like you Kel.
Now everything is cleaned up and it is bedtime, I am tired but it was a wonderful Christmas. And so ends a great gift of a day and we look forward to tomorrow.
Wednesday - December 24, 2008
Today was an absolutely gorgeous warm day, I even got into shorts this afternoon – gotta love it!
This morning we did a major cleaning (having company is always a good prod to get at it!) and this afternoon I went for a long walk then came home and sat out reading and enjoying the sun. As usual though, as soon as the sun started to go down I had to come inside as it still really cools off.
We are going to have a nice steak & shrimp dinner then a quiet evening, hopefully enjoying some traditional Christmas music.
For all those heading out for the south after Christmas safe travels and remember as Peggi says – don’t drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
To everyone who is reading my blog – HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR!
This morning we did a major cleaning (having company is always a good prod to get at it!) and this afternoon I went for a long walk then came home and sat out reading and enjoying the sun. As usual though, as soon as the sun started to go down I had to come inside as it still really cools off.
We are going to have a nice steak & shrimp dinner then a quiet evening, hopefully enjoying some traditional Christmas music.
For all those heading out for the south after Christmas safe travels and remember as Peggi says – don’t drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
To everyone who is reading my blog – HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Today was a much better day, both weather wise and feeling better. Today was sunny but windy with a high of about 64F, quite comfortable.
This morning I got up and did my usual intenet stuff reading e-mails and news from home. John was getting ready to go out and get fuel and propane when Steve & Brenda stopped by to see what they could bring for Christmas dinner. We had a quick visit with them then they left and John went off for propane etc. while I stayed home and wrapped his Christmas presents and had my shower.
John got back just in time to get changed and then we headed out for the show – we went and saw Australia, what a great movie and John enjoyed it as much as I did (I was worried that he wouldn’t really enjoy it and was just going for me). It was a long show, almost 3 hours so it was almost 5:30 when we got out and from there we went to Wal Mart to finish our shopping for Christmas dinner. Wal Mart was a real zoo so it was after 7:30 when we got home - needless to say we had a late dinner.
We are now watching Jay Lenno and it will soon be bedtime. And so ends a great gift of a day and we look forward to tomorrow.
This morning I got up and did my usual intenet stuff reading e-mails and news from home. John was getting ready to go out and get fuel and propane when Steve & Brenda stopped by to see what they could bring for Christmas dinner. We had a quick visit with them then they left and John went off for propane etc. while I stayed home and wrapped his Christmas presents and had my shower.
John got back just in time to get changed and then we headed out for the show – we went and saw Australia, what a great movie and John enjoyed it as much as I did (I was worried that he wouldn’t really enjoy it and was just going for me). It was a long show, almost 3 hours so it was almost 5:30 when we got out and from there we went to Wal Mart to finish our shopping for Christmas dinner. Wal Mart was a real zoo so it was after 7:30 when we got home - needless to say we had a late dinner.
We are now watching Jay Lenno and it will soon be bedtime. And so ends a great gift of a day and we look forward to tomorrow.
Monday - December 22, 2008
Today was a total write-off both weather wise and just for the whole day in total. My arm was really swollen and sore and I just didn’t feel great and the weather was overcast with the odd rain spit which just added to my feeling of blah.
I laid down in the afternoon but couldn’t sleep but at least felt a bit better when I got up. We didn’t do anything at all today so hopefully tomorrow will be more exciting. Still, it was a great gift of a day and hopefully tomorrow will be better.
I laid down in the afternoon but couldn’t sleep but at least felt a bit better when I got up. We didn’t do anything at all today so hopefully tomorrow will be more exciting. Still, it was a great gift of a day and hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Sunday - December 21, 2008
I sure am glad that the movie There Will Be Blood self destructs – it was the stupidest movie I have seen in many years, I didn’t watch it but couldn’t help hearing it on the TV. Apparently Daniel Day Lewis won an academy award for his part, sure must have been hard up for nominees that year!!!
Today was another nice sunny day. still a bit on the cool side but at least we don’t have snow! Our sympathy goes out to all those suffering in the snow and cold back home, we don’t envy you one bit, we just hope that the weather is good for traveling over the next week or so.
I went for my walk today and stopped and talked to a couple from London who had bought their trailer at Can-Am. Then I stopped and chatted with Birdie & Jean who were a couple of doors down from us last year, by the time I got back John said he was just thinking about going out looking for me to make sure I was okay!!
John bought me this pretty little cactus yesterday, adds a splash of colour in the trailer!
John downloaded the 2008 tax program yesterday so today did a fair bit on our tax returns and it looks like we will have to pay very little for this year – gotta like that!!
Tonight we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner, we had a coupon for a free Cactus Blossom so with that we split an order of ribs and both had cesar salad, a very good dinner – we really like their ribs. Missed you Janet & Dave!
John is just making us a cuppa tea so we will probably just watch the boob tube for a bit before heading for bed. And so ends a great gift of a day and we look forward to tomorrow.
Today was another nice sunny day. still a bit on the cool side but at least we don’t have snow! Our sympathy goes out to all those suffering in the snow and cold back home, we don’t envy you one bit, we just hope that the weather is good for traveling over the next week or so.
I went for my walk today and stopped and talked to a couple from London who had bought their trailer at Can-Am. Then I stopped and chatted with Birdie & Jean who were a couple of doors down from us last year, by the time I got back John said he was just thinking about going out looking for me to make sure I was okay!!
John bought me this pretty little cactus yesterday, adds a splash of colour in the trailer!
John downloaded the 2008 tax program yesterday so today did a fair bit on our tax returns and it looks like we will have to pay very little for this year – gotta like that!!
Tonight we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner, we had a coupon for a free Cactus Blossom so with that we split an order of ribs and both had cesar salad, a very good dinner – we really like their ribs. Missed you Janet & Dave!
John is just making us a cuppa tea so we will probably just watch the boob tube for a bit before heading for bed. And so ends a great gift of a day and we look forward to tomorrow.
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