Sunday, November 25, 2012

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.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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