Good Morning and Welcome to Sunday the 23rd day of April, 2017.
Woke up to this ….. all I can is ARGH, ARGH and ARGH.
Yesterday we had NO snow ….. it was a rain/snow mix but the snow was melting as it made touchdown to the earth.
Poor Alvin as you can see from his tracks was almost hidden as he climbed up the stairs on the deck.
I was not fast enough to grab the camera to show that ….. but when he came to the door ….. he gave me that look ….. check out the last photo!
He had snow packed on his little legs and paws and belly.
Welcome to WINTER or a SNOWY SPRING.
I should not be surprised this can happen in April.
By the end of the next three days we should have a couple of feet.
Forecast last nigh before I went to bed was for snow from overnight to Wednesday.
Will be fun walking to and from the bus.
Looks like I have some shovelling to do in my near future.
I also have a First Communion to attend for the daughter of a friend and neighbour.
The funeral yesterday morning was heart wrenching and touching.
Many of her siblings and her father spoke …..
She was very loved.
So sad for them losing a beloved one so early.
I was grateful that I had an opportunity to attend the funeral and to also spend the afternoon with my daughter.
We had a good afternoon ….. we had coffee and lunch at her house and then did some shopping.
In this day and age ….. the idea of buying “used” and “second hand” is taking off in a big way.
Lots of people shop at Value Village and other thrift shops.
Including we girls ….
I picked up a couple of amazing purchases.
You have to know what to look for and make smart choices.
I must share a little story from our shopping trip.
While we were in Value Village ….. I was waiting for my daughter to find a clerk to help at the jewellery counter …
There was an elderly gentlemen who was gazing into the jewellery display cases with me.
He showed me this ladies glitzy costume ring that he had on his finger, and proudly announced that he had paid only $3.00 for it.
I acknowledged his statement and smiled.
He also told me that he was going to be 91 very soon.
Wow, I said (he did not look even 70).
I asked him where he was born and he said here – Edmonton area.
So as inquisitive as I am, I asked “what was his profession?”
He replied “Carpenter for over sixty years.”
I then asked “What was his favourite item/thing to make?”
He said without even a second hesitation …
“MONEY” …… lots of money.
I could not help myself but to laugh aloud.
Best line ever.
After shopping we fed the pups and then went for a walk in her neighbourhood.
Afterward she drove us home.
Despite Alvin’s anxiety of the car ride and being away from his sanctuary, his home; I believe he had a good day, too.
Well I guess I have put off the shovelling long enough.
Time to change the bedding, get dressed and have a quick coffee before hitting the SLOPES ….. well almost.
Have an awesome Sunday …. I hope that you are not covered in snow as we are ……
Happy Sunday.
Special Hello to: everyone who reads my blog, thank you.
Always, Carol & Alvin
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