First I will respond to comments. Brad...yes that is Iris!! She truly is a gem. Not only have I become friends with her through Kiwanis, but she and her husband are very good friends of Kathy and Kerry's...so lucky me, I get to see her now and again socially. I have met so many awesome people through that organization and through Kathy.
Sharri....Keep an eye on your pressures!!! I hate to preach but I sure wish I had paid better attention earlier. In the end its possible mine may not come down and I will have some decisions to make, but you! need to stay on top of it right from the jump. Don't be like me! End of sermon!
Shannon, not to nag but, where are you? We all miss you. I am getting emails from people asking about you. You don't have to be clever or funny (although you always are) but we would love to hear from you. End of nag! As I finished typing this my email pinged and it was a lovely missal from her! She has been deadly sick and once she is back on her feet 100% I am sure she will be back to commenting. I am trying to encourage her to write her own blog...we would all read it so she would start off with a pretty strong readership!
I spent Thursday in an awesome way. Aryn and Bradley, on their way back to Vancouver, stopped in for coffee and a little visit. I haven't seen Aryn in forever! It was so good to see her! They got stuck in my driveway. Every time Monte shovels, the snow plough comes along and makes a big mountain again. But some shovelling and cardboard, place on the RIGHT side of the front tires did the trick!
Speaking of shovelling...snow removal is new to Monte and I. And next year it will be different. I can see that if its not dealt with immediately, you end up with packed down icy snow that isn't shovellable. (shovel list hahahaha!!!!) And, to make matters worse, I feel judged. Very very judged by all my anal snow shovelling neighbours. I swear to God all those men (I have never seen a woman out there shovelling) stand out there in the opposite cul de sac and survey the surrounding driveways. And, of course, their driveways are totally sans snow, not even a whiff of snow on them. And there is no big pile of snow at the bottom of their driveways either. I hate them. We are definitely the losers in this neighbourhood.
Its the same with the garbage cans. By the time I get up at seven thirty and look out the window, everybodys', and I mean everybodys' cans have been taken in. You would never know it had been garbage day! Meanwhile, there's ours, tipped over or standing all wonky in the snow like drunken old men. Sometimes they end up way out in the street! How the hell does that happen? Sigh. I then walk the walk of shame and retrieve them, drag them back up the icy lumpy driveway, righting them every time they fall over.
I didn't get to the lab Thursday. I was busy here at the house. Business seems to be endless. But I did go on Friday. I had to fast for twelve hours. So I quit drinking and eating at ten Thurs. night. I aimed to go to the lab at 12. I got there right on time...and it was closed until one. So, smart me, I had finished my detailed shopping list for Sun. nights turkey dinner for Monte's friends, and brought it with me. So I spent a fairly pleasant hour at Superstore. I don't like going to labs, especially when so many tests are being done. At 63, at fat diabetic, high blood pressure, 63, I am sure they will find something to poke at. The only test that I want to come out clean and okay is my kidney test. After talking to my brother and hearing what he went through with his kidney tests, I live in fear! But they were awesome and made the whole event fun.
Monte unloaded my jeep when I got home and I have all my stuff lined up ready to go. Today I am going to make the stuffing, bake the banana oatmeal cake for the trifle, set the table for eight, line up which pots I shall use for cooking everything. We have two vegetarians so, besides the tofurkey, I am making extra vegetables. Baked cauliflower, brussel sprouts, french green beans with almonds, candied sweet potatoes, stuffed baked butternut squash and scalloped corn...if I can find corn muffin mix. I need to make a run to Safeway. Busy day today! At least the house is clean (ish). TTYL
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