July 22 to July 28

Sunday

July 22, 2012

Back to the heat. Went to Burger Hut for breakfast. Made a macaroni salad and we went to the Deen's pool for the afternoon and evening. Tom & Joyce also there. We had a BBQ and came home around 9 pm. Great day.

Monday

July 23, 2012

My 66th birthday. Got up early and went to Mass. Invited everyone for coffee at BH. Shirley, Carole and Theresa (secretary in Hastings) came. Nicole brought out a blueberry muffin with a candle on it and they sang Happy Birthday. Lots of hugs. The keys I had ordered came in the mail. Finished a book where all the action took place on Monday July 23! What a coincidence. Macaroni salad for lunch. Take out Chinese for supper. Had a thunderstorm at 6:00pm and it rained for about 45 min. Cleared up so we went to Jack & Nancy's and the girls had a swim. Laurie & Doug were there too. Laurie had a cold so didn't swim. I got some lovely gifts. The twins called and so did Christopher & Sean. I had 3 e-cards and 4 e-mails as well as Birthday wishes on Facebook. A very good day.

Tuesday

July 24, 2012

We had the ducts cleaned at work what an awful noise! Nice day not too humid and sun. Fr. brought me a muffin and put a candle in it and he and the duct men sang happy Birthday! Burger Hut is closed as Paul's Father-in-law died and they have gone to the East Coast for the funeral. I will miss it. The Deens (both families) are going to Cobourg with us for supper and the concert.

Wednesday

July 25, 2012

Still not too humid and a threat of rain. Having that pain in my neck that runs up over my left eye again. Getting ready to go to Kingston tomorrow.

Thursday

July 26, 2012

Got packed and left for Kingston around 1 pm. after eating leftovers. Drove in heavy rain and made a short stop in Bellville at Dollarama. Checked into the Hotel and our room had been upgraded from "Economy Queen" to regular room with two double beds on the third floor. I had another headache (neck ache)We went for a swim in the pool and met Meghan, Paul and their friend Peter at KBC. (Kingston Brewing Company). We had showers on and off all afternoon. Supper was delicious and afterwards we walked around the Radisson Hotel to look at all the yachts. On our way to but ice cream we ran into Carole and the twins and then Scott and Laurent and Fran and we had a good chat on the street corner. We had Gelato and Meghan treated us. We went back to the Hotel and were going to go for another swim but found a Piorot we hadn't seen and watched that for nearly two hours.

Friday

July 27, 2012

Up early and met Christopher and Anne at McDonalds for breakfast. We went to RMC and got good seats right in front of Philip's group. Cloudy but no rain. Afterwards we went to the Mess for cold drinks and chit chat while we waited for Philip to say his good byes. After saying goodbye to everyone we went to the DF discount store and I got a top and matching zip jacket in bright pink. After lunch at Wendy's we headed home to watch the opening ceremony's for the Olympics. They were awesome. Sunny afternoon.

Saturday

July 28, 2012

Another warm sunny day. Got some laundry done and watched a bit of the Olympics. Went to Mass at 5. Early to bed as I had my head/neck pain back again.

July 15 to July 21 except for Tuesday pretty dull!

Sunday

July 15, 2012

Another hot one. Went to Mass at 10:30 and had breakfast at Burger Hut. Read a book.

Monday

July 16, 2012

Hot. Met Brian & Dorothy for Lunch at Burger Hut. Read a book.

Tuesday

July 17, 2012

Our 27th Wedding Anniversary. Hottest day yet. High of 37°C and humidex at 47°C. Thank goodness my office has air-conditioning. Fr. took us for ice cream. Went to a nice tiny Greek Restaurant in Cobourg for supper and then the concert. Lots of sheet lightning but no rain. Watches everywhere. Sharon & John had a tornado warning but they are OK.

Wednesday

July 18, 2012

Not so humid this morning. Still went up to 31°C. Paul made Fr and I a delicious Spanish omelette for lunch. Tuna helper for supper.

Thursday

July 19, 2012

Dull but still no rain. Lori here today. Coffee in the afternoon. leftovers for supper.

Friday

July 20, 2012

An absolutely perfect day. Not too hot no humidity. Lunch at BH. Sat outside on the back porch on my crib couch. Eat outside too. split a ceasar wrap and a pulled pork.

Saturday

July 21, 2012

Starting to get humid again. Cloudy but no rain. Read a book. Went to Mass at 5:00 and spaghetti for supper.

July 8 to july 14

Sunday

July 8, 2012

Philip called this morning to say he was leaving for camp and to tell us about his graduation at 10:00am. July 27th. I t is still very warm but a few clouds make it more bearable. I made a crock pot stew. John is still working on sorting out his office. We went to BH for coffee in the afternoon (and ice cream for me). Carole called and we will go to Peterborough tomorrow. I hope my scratchy uncomfortable throat is better. 

Monday

July 9, 2012

Carole picked me up at 9:45 and we went to Peterborough. My cold is hovering. Vinney's first and I bought John four summer shirts for $15.00! One of them is a Columbia. Then Dollarama where I bought two storage boxes and a bunch of shower curtain hooks to make a rain chain. We had lunch at 50's where Aunt Joan does dishes some weekends. It was very good. I actually went in with Carole to Nofrills and got a cauliflower and toilet paper! On the way home we stopped at Burger Hut for coffee and had a soft ice cream. Carole dropped me off and John and I went back for more coffee! Beautiful day not too humid. Christopher called to reserve his bed for him and Lori for the weekend.

Tuesday

July 10, 2012

My cold is much worse but went to work. After work went to BH for early supper. No appetite so I had a salad. Came home and had a nap. Hung clothes up after work and brought them in before we went to Cobourg for the band Concert. It was a very good concert. After we went to dairy Queen and I had a banana split. Beautiful day.

Wednesday

July 11, 2012

Managed to get all the jobs needed done at work for the 15th. Went for a nap after work. Cold dragging me down. Weather very nice but warmer. Invited for a swim but not up to it. had Bigga Joe's pizza for supper. Didn't turn any computer on at home.

Thursday

July 12, 2012

Balanced my purse and the bank account. Lunch at BH. Hot again. Getting caught up on computer. Had slushies this afternoon. Light supper left over pizza. John went to a Lion's directors meeting. I made 5 necklaces. Hot.

Friday

July 13, 2012

Hot again and neither of us slept well. Had lunch at Burger Hut and read in the afternoon under the fan. Made a macaroni salad. Baseball starts at 8am tomorrow. Sean & Tammy with Stephen and Christopher & Lori came tonight. We had a lovely evening chatting and visiting.

Saturday

July 14, 2012

ANOTHER hot sunny day. We were at the ball diamond at 8:00 am. for the 4th Annual Memorial Ball Tournament. John was at the BBQ till 3:00pm. I kept score for 8 games from 8-5. A long hot day. The kids all went home after we cleaned up and John & I went to the pool with Tom & Joyce. Early to bed. 

Jul1 to July 7

Sunday

July 1, 2012

Happy Canada Day! Still very hot and humid. Had a headache all day and all I did was read.

Monday

July 2, 2012

Another hot one. Dorothy's birthday.  Went to lunch at the Burger Hut. Downloaded all Gillian's grad pictures. Went for a swim after supper at J & N's.

Tuesday

July 3, 2012

Thank goodness I have air conditioning at work! Had a couple of rain storms in the afternoon.  Had a quick coffee before going to Cobourg. John did some electrical work for Gayle and then we went for supper at Chicken Chalet. Tonight was the first concert in the park. The evening started off a bit drizzly but the rain stopped and it was a lovely evening to sit and listen to the Band. Full moon.

Wednesday

July 4, 2012

Happy birthday Sharon! I left work at 1:30 as I had my 3 month appointment at the Dr.'s in Peterborough. Afterwards we went to 3 thrift stores! Value Village is getting very pricey. Vinney's and Salvation Army were better. Wondered around Michael's but didn't buy anything. See my other purchases here. Had supper at Chemong Plaza at Starlight's. Stopped at Joan's just as Joseph arrived home so we had a good visit. Hottest day yet and more to come. Went for a swim at J & N's.

Thursday

July 5, 2012

Trying to get caught up on the computer and laundry before I melt. Went for coffee. Did my Blogs. Spaghetti for supper Nancy called and said come for a swim so we did.  T & J there too. Finished reading Trunk Music by Michael Connelly.

Friday

July 6, 2012

Hottest day yet! Did couple of loads of laundry. Went for lunch (supper) at BH. Sorting books to update my wish list. Read Evanly Bodies by Rhys Bowen. Leftovers for supper and went to J & N for a swim T & J there and Marryanne. Bugs send us home.

Saturday

July 7, 2012

Rain during the night and early morning but it didn't help with the heat. Read another book! Stone Cold by Robert B. Parker. Sorted a few books and gathered some things for necklaces as well as made a photo file. Went to Mass at 5 and had spaghetti for supper.

June 24 to June 30

Sunday

June 24, 2012

Went to the Cemetery Mass at St. Paul's Cemetery. Dull and a pleasant 22° C. Had breakfast at Burger Hut. Rain most of the afternoon. Went for coffee and shared cherry pie and ice cream. Did some work in the craft room. I made beef and broccoli for supper over rice. Finished I Alex Cross by James Patterson.

Monday

June 25, 2012

Charlie's 19th Birthday! Another nice day. Not too hot. Got some laundry done. Did some Canada day decorating. Had an early supper at BH as I am singing at the grade eight graduation.

Tuesday

June 26, 2012

Fr. Placid visited us at work and Fr. Reynolds took us out for lunch at the Burger Hut. Sean called and invited us to Gillian's graduation on Friday morning. We will take Nellie and go Thursday evening. John & I went for coffee after work (He picked up the payroll). Another perfect day. I made a necklace for Charlie for his birthday. Had leftovers for supper. Watched Craft Wars just to say I did.

Wednesday

June 27, 2012

Fr. had John and I for a barbecue lunch today. We celebrated the start of summer. A beautiful day but warmer. My parcel came from Meghan. I am trying to figure out a necklace for Gillian. John soldered the rings on Charlie's necklace. BLT for supper. Sean called and invited us to supper tomorrow night. Christopher called and we discussed some money options. Worked on Gillian's necklace.

Thursday

June 28, 2012

Packed for Ottawa in the morning and met Harry & Carole for lunch at Burger Hut. Ran into my brother Joseph who was just leaving with his boss. He is working for a lawn care co. and they were doing the Deen's lawns. Ran into a bit of construction and the Van kept loosing oil so we arrived at Sean 7 Tammy's about 6:20. Tammy had some nice cheese appitizers for us and Sean barbequed salmon and chicken for supper. We had a lovely evening chatting. Warm sunny day.

Friday

June 29, 2012

Gillian graduation was at 10:00 am. Charlie made it home for the graduation. It was a class of 125 students. We got lots of good pictures. They had fans going in the gym so it wasn't too bad. It was nice to see Tammy's parents. We went back to the house after and Sean sent John to his "car guy" who discovered a faulty gasket and oil filter. He changed the oil and it fixed the problem. We then went to John & Sharon's and ordered Chinese for Sharon's birthday supper. I was early to bed.

Saturday

June 30, 2012

We had home made scones for breakfast and left for home around 10:00. Stopped at a couple of garage sales and flea markets, see my cute new birds click here. Had a great lunch at a chip truck in downtown Perth and got home at 4:00. I had a quick nap and we made it to 5:00 Mass. Very hot and sunny. Had scrambled eggs on toast for supper.