Thursday, September 30, 2010
A beautiful sign of fall! Bright, vivid colours!
Had to drive up the Mountain today, what fabulous colours!! This would be a good weekend locally to go for a Sunday drive, maybe even get some family pics done. If the rain holds off:o)
This picture was taken at Froottogo! That is the local farm where we did our apple picking. Love this place.
Monday, September 27, 2010
You tube video
I found this on You Tube, it was taken the same day as my pictures...It is "Sunday at Tiffany's". It is starring and produced by Alyssa Milano.
Wish I would of seen her!!!
Filming in TO
While we were walking around Toronto on Saturday we came across them filming ..."Why are the Christmas lights up already?" "Is that snow on the road?""Wait a minute... they must be filming... all the cars say New York" Turns out it is a "made for TV type movie based on the book by James Patterson "Sunday at Tiffany's".
Fun to watch:D
Fun to watch:D
Apple Picking
Great afternoon of apple picking! We chose to pick Empire apples...2 of us liked them and they are the most popular...that is what they serve to groups of school kids. It turned out the other 2 really liked them also:D
We have to go back in two weeks for the other variety we want...Delicious!
Not a bargain but we did get an afternoon of fun! They have animals and a hay play area, even ran into friends:O
At $1/lb we got 29lbs...that should keep the Doctor away for a little while!!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
September 24, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Ringette player
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Baking
Saturday, September 18, 2010
School
Settling into the new year, funny how the school year feels more like a new year than new years day!!??? Have to love the history of the school. The school grounds have very old trees, one being more than 400 years old. Many of the trees have to be around 150 to 200 years. The school building is coming up to 100. The school is in the heart of the city, close to the lake and shopping. Wish I could say it was my school but proud to say my kids go there!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Pickled Beets
How can something so ugly be turned into a beautiful tasty treat? After boiling to for hours!!! we canned 8 jars of beets. I also did 3 jars of pickled corn...I'm the only one that likes that but sometimes you have to please yourself. I love how things look when you can them...that is part of my fun...aside from eating the finished product.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Settling in to the school year
We made it through the first week of back to school!!! TGIF!!
For a short week it sure felt long=o)
Everyone is liking their teachers, we are settling in to homework...OK so that part isn't going so well but I have high hopes for that this year...we have great intentions anyway. Time to sign up for extra activities, keeping it simple this year. Swimming lessons, because they are a life skill and I won't debate that issue and we are looking at joining Brownies. I always enjoyed Brownies when I was little. Music, crafts and games...what isn't to love? Oh yah...the cookies!!! Love the chocolate mint! Boys seem to be a bit harder to please for activities, how can anything compete with a basement full of Lego? Why even try? We all need down time to create and destroy!
Picture today of Spencer Smith Park 2004
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Feels Fall
Not that I am complaining, but it feels just like fall. We still have a couple weeks of summer...technically speaking...But I can't believe the summer holidays are coming to an end and the kids are going back to school!. I think I will feel better once I get the actual first day behind me...at least I hope so. Luckily the kids don't share my anxiety, I try not to let them see mine.
Enjoy the last day of the Labour day weekend!!!!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Shopping
I worked in retail for over 20 years, during that time the customer was always right.
Now that I have changed carriers it seems the employee is always right.
What has happened and why during these tough times do I feel that I am bothering the sales person with my patronage???? Please!!! Humor Me and act like you are happy that I chose your store and not the one down the block, don't get me wrong I don't expect cartwheels or anything just a simple smile to acknowledge that you see me standing there!! I can even handle the lack of manners when I had you the money as long as you hand me my change and not toss it on the counter. The funny thing is I don't think these sales clerks have a clue of how obnoxiously rude they really are! And yes there are so many of them like this! I really understand how hard it is to deal with the public but it can also be very rewarding....life is only what you make it!
Thanks for listening, I do feel better!
Now that I have changed carriers it seems the employee is always right.
What has happened and why during these tough times do I feel that I am bothering the sales person with my patronage???? Please!!! Humor Me and act like you are happy that I chose your store and not the one down the block, don't get me wrong I don't expect cartwheels or anything just a simple smile to acknowledge that you see me standing there!! I can even handle the lack of manners when I had you the money as long as you hand me my change and not toss it on the counter. The funny thing is I don't think these sales clerks have a clue of how obnoxiously rude they really are! And yes there are so many of them like this! I really understand how hard it is to deal with the public but it can also be very rewarding....life is only what you make it!
Thanks for listening, I do feel better!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Shuffle off to Buffalo!!!
Love to see animals...the Buffalo Zoo has a quaint feel! It is a small size that feels like a little park in the middle of the city. Very reasonable, easy to get to, and fun for the whole family!
Took time to stop at a Hotel with a water park in Niagara Falls! Same price for one night in a Buffalo hotel and included the use of the water park for 2 days! Love a great deal!
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