COUNTDOWN: 60 Days to 60

Today is Saturday, July 15, 2017 and it is the 26th day until my 60th Birthday.

I will say that it is a bit difficult putting a year to certain events.

Now were are at:

1988:  Just a good year with my girl.

1989: Beginning of year a long term relationship ended which brought on a year of getting my life back in order.

1990: We both went to Calgary with friends and had a great visit with my brother and his family.  Went to Banff and Heritage Park … so beautiful.

1991:  Went to Montana with friends and had one of the best vacations ever …. this was an adult only trip.  The weather was great.

1992: In the summer of this year we had a great visit with my Mom and all siblings and children in Alberta.

1993:  This year was filled with incredible highs and lows; births and the passing of family members.

1994:  Visited New York City while in area on business.  What an incredible city.  One of my fondest memories was to the World Trade Centre.  So grateful for that memory.

1995: Joined the computer project which would take me away from my regular job until 1998.

1996: Lots of overtime during this time not much time for anything extra.

1997: Continuing with the overtime but the extra money allowed some flexibility and we even bought a new television set, a bigger one.

 

Oh, how I wished that I had all of my journals summarized and in front of me at this time.  My life has been filled with so many amazing people, places and things.  Often times things run all together and the years seem like yesterday.  So much I have missed.  During this decade I travelled through work to Calgary, Vancouver (visited Victoria while in Vancouver), Toronto (visited Niagara Falls while in Toronto), Winston Salem, North Carolina and of course New York City.  Each of these trips held a special memory.

My daughter attended the Bon Jovi Concert in Saskatoon in 1993.  We increased our family by two nephews and a niece.  I

I was thinking the other day that wouldn’t it be great to keep a journal from say your earlier adult years, and just summarize each year on December 31st, 2017.  It would be something that you could hand down to each generation.  What a treasure.  I am hoping that my blog will also give my daughter some extra information and an on-line journal as such about her Momma and her life.

 

Always, Carol

Thought for the day …..

Good Morning and Welcome to Sunday the 24th day of July, 2016.

WOW, how can it be?

The 24th day of July?

Crazy, hey.

Well on this bright and sunny Sunday morning I am enjoying the cool breeze that is wonderfully drifting into my windows.

The office feels delightful ….. cool and warm all at once.

My neighbour and I held a joint garage sale yesterday.

It was not successful by any means regarding amounts of things sold or money made but we had fun.

We ran it from 9 a.m. and closed it down at 2:20 p.m. – we met some nice folks.

Alvin stayed out with we girls all day.

It was not hot by any means and he had water and the house close by.

But he enjoyed with me and the girls.

One family from South America ….. they have only lived in Canada for two years.

The family’s favourite thing to do in our Canadian summers is to go camping.

They go to Banff because it is so beautiful.

After the garage sale the girls went home and I tidied up and had a bit to eat before we went out to run a few errands as I needed a few items for my TEA TASTING.

This afternoon I am hosting a TEA TASTING in my home.

We are going to have four different tea blends.

They are made into COLD / ICED tea beverages.

One with water and lemon, another with ginger ale, one with wine and the other with plain water.

I am not a wine drinker or a drinker period but my neighbour had this wine on Friday with the Citrus Mint Sangria and I knew it would be a good fit.

Will have to check the label and let you know.  It is a popular summer wine around here.

How do these tea blends sound:  Peaches & Cream which is a white tea; Jenna Cherry Jubilee, Citrus Mint Sangria and Summer Berry Sangria which are all fruit teas.

They are going to be yummy.

Will report more about the tea tasting with more details and some photos later on.

Mr. Alvin will be so happy to see his sister as she will be attending.

My leader is coming and he loves her.

We are hoping for a good turnout.

You never know …..

Some say yes.

Some say no.

Some say maybe.

Some say no and come anyway.

That’s okay.

Well I suppose I should hustle as I have a few things to do before the TEA TASTING begins.

There are a few hours but time always has a way of racing by …..

I hope that you are having a great summer weekend.

Looks like today is going to be warm.

Yesterday was a bit cool but refreshing after Friday’s 27 and higher with the humidity.

Take care.

Special Hello to: all my family and friends near and far.

Always, Carol and Alvin

 

Oh no, I hear some sirens blaring in the near distance.

 

 

Thought for the day……

Good Morning and Welcome to Friday the 29th day of August, 2014.

Three days left in August including today …… what a great month it has been.

I am so excited about tomorrow as my dear friend “D’ from Regina is coming for a visit while on a shopping trip.

My friend, her daughter and grand daughter will be leaving Regina this morning for Edmonton.

Tomorrow night we will all go out for supper, I cannot wait.

Also my kids are going on a weekend getaway.

It has been a hectic past few months so they deserve to get away.

They are going to the mountains by Calgary ….. Canmore …. BANFF, perhaps you have heard of our beautiful park.

Today at the office and tonight at the store.

I haven’t been at the store at what feels like forever.

I was at my brother’s last weekend so it has been a couple of weeks.

So excited to see my friends and catch up on the latest news.

Looks like the sun is coming up so sunshine for today.

Alvin is looking out of the window and Penny on the floor in the hallway.

Kids have today off …… lucky guys.

I hope if you have a chance to take a mini break this would be a great weekend to do so.

I am excited to see my friends who are actually like family ….. they are family.

I am quite blessed.

Alvin will have company today while I am at both jobs so that is great.

I will leave you with one thought or perhaps many ……

Each day is a new opportunity to become the master of your thoughts bringing positive energy to your life.

I try each and every day.

Some days I am better than others.

But I am a work in progress.

Thank you for reading my blog.

I love reading others, too.

Special Hello to: D, D, and H who are travelling to Edmonton ….. be safe…. see you soon.

Always, Carol and Alvin

Thought for the day…..

Welcome to Monday, April 2nd, 2012 ……

Well I must say usually if we are going to get snow it would happen on the last day of March, you know the old adage….. “out like a lion” …..

When Alvin and I got up for the first time on Sunday morning (5:30) it was raining and the next time about 8:00 it was snowing, and there was a thick blanket covering the ground.

So for the morning and most of the afternoon it was snowing and blowing (just a bit).

The sun came out later in the afternoon, and now most of the snow has melted.

It was an interesting way to start the first day of Census taking.

But I managed to get to a few of my neighbours.

My first time doing the Census.

So I shall be busy for the next bit collecting information for the Census.

Also one of my favourite television celebrities is Kelly Ripa and they are doing their show “LIVE WITH KELLY” (used to be Live with Regis & Kelly) from Banff.

How exciting.  I sure wished that I could have been there.  Oh well, perhaps next time.

Well I have to be at work extra early today so will have to sign off and finish getting ready as my ride will be here shortly.

So I hope that you have an interesting, fun and safe and happy week wherever life has you.

Special Hello:  Kelly Ripa and the Staff of Live.  I hope that you enjoy your stay in Banff.

 

Always, Carol and Alvin