It looked like Mica and I should get the sled out and rocket down the slope again, but Gary has since ploughed, so the driveway is back to gravel with a bit of ice and slush. I would not stand in the way of my dear husband’s snow clearing efforts/prowess. Also, it has been mild … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Grey Friday …
The day is “socked in”, with a dark sky and light snowfall. The temperature is … oh, I don’t know … melting like springtime. We’re in good spirits, regardless. It’s a good thing that I decided yesterday to buy a child’s sled and ride down our driveway! Today the luge course is sugary with patches … Continue reading
Mom’s Heavenly Birthday …
Today would have been her 96th birthday, had she lived past 45. It’s just an idle exercise of thought, but not that farfetched when we remember that mom’s oldest brother is alive at 101, and Aunt Janette just died at 102. Violet (mom) was the youngest daughter of eight siblings, and everyone lovingly referred to … Continue reading
Over-the-hump day …
Mica and I are sitting here sharing a fried egg sandwich. Gary and I had the puppy almost trained not to beg; she will move as close to one of us as possible and flop dramatically to the floor, heaving a sigh. I shouldn’t spoil the program, but there it is. Most days, I actually … Continue reading
Champs …
Today I had some grooming work, just a little, and not difficult. My beautiful friend Kim brought her own dog, Joey, and her daughter’s dog Max. Both little guys were as good as gold, trusting and loving. My morning was pleasant. Our own pup got a bath today. I noticed with some revulsion that Mica’s … Continue reading
Lazy-ish Monday …
So far my day has had a quiet start. There are only two dogs boarding, and they are quite happy with the routine here … attention and reassurance, kibbles and treats, fresh water and bedding. I’m being lazier than I should admit. I’m sitting with my feet up, listening to an Audible.com book. Shelly recommended, … Continue reading
A pretty pleasant Sunday …
Can’t complain about my Sabbath … not that I observe a Sabbath. The Pet Hostel guests always need care, and related chores like poop-scooping just pile up if left too long. Pun intended. Breakfast was an oven baked frittata which was quite yummy. We had farm eggs, ham, spinach, herbed cheddar and a few grape … Continue reading
Beautiful Saturday …
Gary started his day shovelling and then after breakfast, ploughing with the tractor. He keeps the yard looking so tidy. Long gone are the days that I could hardly drive out for an ambulance call, let alone a less urgent errand. As the day wore on, it got warmer, and the Robson Valley was sunny … Continue reading
Happy Friday!
There are always so many possibilities every day that sometimes it’s hard to get started, pick a task, move forward. As a beautiful neighbour from long ago would say, “Just start in any corner.” I thank my long long time childhood friend, Adele, for reminding me that her mom offered this useful adage/advice. I can … Continue reading
A funny coincidence …
A friend in Facebook posted that raspberry syrup from 2016 was not good on toast: “Raspberry syrup (BB 2016) wasn’t very good on buttered toast.” This was a bit amusing to me, because not long ago, I was telling a Gary that I had a small hoard of raspberry jelly from 2016 on a shelf … Continue reading
