November 18 to November 24

Sunday

November 18, 2012

We both slept in till nearly 11 am! We quickly went for brunch at Burger Hut and sat with Hendrina and Theresa. It was very busy. The dinning room is done except for electricity. Bernie says he hasn't forgotten us. Went to choir practice and Theo drove me home. Christopher phoned and we got caught up on how everyone is and what they are doing. Still knitting every night.

Monday

November 19, 2012

Lazy day and put my track pants on. Can't seem to get motivated today. Had coffee and was told Burger Hut will be closed on Tuesday :(

Tuesday

November 20, 2012

Went to work, after supper we went to the Historical Society Meeting. Doug Pearcy did a slide show and talk about his recent trip to Holland and Germany where he visited war cemeteries and museums. Very interesting. Troy and Cathy were there too so it was a nice bonus to see them.

Wednesday

November 21, 2012

Went to work, had supper, watched TV knit.

Thursday

November 22, 2012

Weather still nice. Laundry is all caught up. Put 5 basket full away this morning! Last load is yesterdays. Went to Laurie's after supper to celebrate Joyce's birthday. It was a nice evening with the "girls". John went to Toms with the "boys"!

Friday

November 23, 2012

Had a great lunch at Burger Hut with good company. Started sorting gifts. Took a break for groceries and won $30.00 on my lottery tickets. Took John for coffee and desert. Paul makes a rice pudding that John likes. I had cherry pie. Did some more sorting and need to make a list. Nothing on TV so watched DVR and knit.

Saturday

November 24, 2012

Cold toady. Did some more work on the library and sorted more boxes. Went to Mass at 5:00 pm and had our first dinner guest for supper in the dinning room. I used the Christmas dishes! A very nice evening. Meghan called and she had a good day at her sale. I am looking forward to seeing her and her brothers next weekend.

November 11 to November 17

Sunday

November 11, 2012

Remembrance Day. John and I both walked in the parade and I laid a cross for the CWL. It is a long time to stand. After we marched back to the Legion Jack and Nancy joined us for their chili lunch and I had a glass of draft. Boy was it good. I went to choir practice and when I got home Jerome and Colleen were here. They stopped on their way home to Ottawa. We had a nice visit but they were anxious to hit the road before all the daylight disappeared. Very warm day high of 18°C!

Monday

November 12, 2012

Carole picked me up at 10 and we went to Peterborough. She needed a passport picture so we started at Cosco and then went to Value Village where I found some napkin holders and got some books. We both had bags to drop off at Vinnies and of course did some shopping. I got John two new shirts and more books. Then we hit the Dollar Store and I got some Christmas doilies and most of the things I need for my seniors gift bag. We came back home for a late lunch at Burger Hut and John joined us for coffee and paid the bill. Another warm day.

Tuesday

November 13, 2012

What a quick change in the temperature. It only went up to 3°C today. Did some banking and went for coffee.

Wednesday

November 14, 2012

Wore a skirt to work today for a change. Cool but sunny day. Dining room table finally cleaned off!

Thursday

November 15, 2012

Beautiful day. Finally got my hair cut. It is very short! Went from Havelock to Campbellford to Giant Tiger and bought a lot of frozen foods. Had lunch at the Country Kitchen and got a battery for my pin on watch. I went to The Salvation Army store and got 2 more napkin holders. We were early for John's appointment at the hospital but they took him and we he was done in half an hour! John had a Lion's Director meeting.

Friday

November 16, 2012

Another sunny day, Hung one load of laundry out before work. Went to Mass. Harry and Carole met us for lunch. Still putting out Christmas decorations and doing a lot of knitting.

Saturday

November 17, 2012

Cloudy but no rain got 2 loads of washing done. Got the Christmas village up on my mantel. Went to Mass at 5 it was said for John's parents.

November 4 to November 10

Sunday

November 4, 2012

Had brunch at Burger Hut. Went to Choir practice. The Churches arn't doing individual numbers this year.

Monday

November 5, 2012

Met Brian & Dorothy for lunch today and got caught up on their news. Knitting at night watching TV.

Tuesday

November 6, 2012

A nice surprise to have Nancy & Jack join us for coffee after I finished work.

Wednesday

November 7, 2012

I lead a dull life. Went to work, eat supper and knit!

Thursday

November 8, 2012

Did some knitting in the morning. Still plugging away at the dinging room. Went to Rama to see Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. Very good show. All the old favourites, Big Girls Don't Cry, Sherry. I hope I have as much energy when I am his age. We got home at midnight.

Friday

November 9, 2012

John had blood tests this morning. We had our usual lunch at Burger Hut.

Saturday

November 10, 2012

Got out a lot of Christmas things. Have one large box of things I am going to get rid of. Went to Mass at 5:00

October 28 to November 3

Sunday

October 28, 2012

Got all the linen put away! Spent a lot of time finding and printing quick knit projects. Went to choir practice and coffee after. Watched TV and knit. Lots about the coming storm on the news. last few days have been damp rainy and cold.

Monday

October 29, 2012

Dull misty day. Did some knitting and computer work. Phoned Joan and the house deal for Luke and Kendra is finalized and they take possession in a couple of weeks but won't move in till December 1st. I invited her to dinner on November 30 as it is a PA Day and she will work during the day. Went for coffee. More knitting and sorting.

Tuesday

October 30, 2012

John's birthday. After work we went to Gayle's for dinner. It was very good and she had a cake for him. She also gave us gifts from their trip. John got a mini bottle of special Brandy from Germany and I got a beautiful pair of gold windmill earrings from Amsterdam. Rainy wet and windy. Home just before 9. More knitting.

Wednesday

October 31, 2012

Went to Mass at 9 am Work as usual and it was pay day! Rainy and cool. Did a scalloped potato and pork chop casserole. Tomorrow is my Ladies Lunch.

Thursday

November 1, 2012

The lunch was a great success. Eight ladies met at the Burger Hut. The next lunch will be December 13 at my house.

Friday

November 2, 2012

After work and lunch. Dave and Mary delivered the shelf for the dinning room and then we went to Peterborough and did some Christmas shopping at two dollar stores and had a look in Vinnies where we bought a medium size suitcase.

Saturday

November 3, 2012

Today was the CWL Bazaar. I worked at the crafts table and spent lots of money. John won the door prize which someone will probably get for Christmas. My knitting all sold so it is back to the grindstone for Christmas gifts! Went to Mass at 5:00