Good Morning and Welcome to Monday the 17th day of December 2018.
Another quite nice day on the way – weather wise.
Yesterday I was feeling more energized after the tooth extraction on Friday.
Dental Assistant did say to relax for 48 hours.
So I did a few things on Saturday and the remaining chores yesterday.
Got a real workout vacuuming all three floors one right after the other.
Usually I do them different times.
Cleaning things as I went.
Poor Alvin ….. he just always wanted to be on the side of the vacuum cord beside me.
He definitely is a “Momma’s Boy.”
House is clean, yay.
Last night we went to the Christmas Zoo Light Event at the Edmonton Zoo, of course.
My son-in-law was not feeling well so we asked my friend’s daughter to go with us.
So we three girls hit the Zoo.
The Zoo is a quick drive from my house.
My daughter who has the car – had a bit of a drive – but not too bad.
When we arrived at the Zoo parking lot we were greeting by a ICE RINK.
Seriously it gleamed in the lights.
Very carefully with small penguin steps we walked to the Zoo.
Inside the Zoo area it was icy but at least there was sand/gravel in places.
To be fair there was a bit of sand/gravel in the parking lot near the entrance.
We were greeting at the entrance by OLAF from Frozen.
So cute.
I even had a hug from OLAF, I am in love.
Next stop was the REINDEER.
There were two of them out and about with their Zoo Assistants.
Talk about beautiful antlers.
I noticed a chunk of snow stuck to the side of one of the REINDEER and made a comment (not too loud but hoping that perhaps one of the staff heard and would brush it off).
Thankfully they did not allow the people including us very close.
They “drew” a line in the snow actually it was a row of rocks and asked everyone to stay on the other side.
I love the Reindeer.
During our first few minutes at the zoo we heard an announcement about someone falling on the ice – calling for an ambulance.
Sounded serious.
I never heard the sirens.
There was a bridge covered in flashing lights.
So pretty.
We walked around and my daughter took some photos of us near some of the light displays.
A couple of the large trees were covered in lights and were so pretty.
We happen to walk by the housing for the Eagles.
One of them was out and my daughter and I happen to walk over.
We just admired him/her.
Right behind us comes a couple of women and a child.
Wouldn’t you know that they would be out with their cameras and on with the flash.
The poor Eagle was traumatized by the light.
I tried very nicely to say something but nope they did not stop.
My heart feel low at that moment.
What is wrong is people?
I could not believe the stupidity.
How would they have liked someone shining this bright light in their eyes.
Honestly…. lately I am never surprised by the lack of common sense in people.
We walked to the IGLOO (not a real one) to warm up (actually for the young one).
We saw Santa and Mrs. Claus – waiting to have their photos taken with the children.
On the way back to the exit – we came across the gift shop.
Wouldn’t you know it – it was open.
We went in and both the girls did some shopping.
My daughter picked up a couple of items for a gift for one of her friend’s baby.
Our young friend picked up a few things.
When we left we once again walked very carefully to the car.
Once in the car, I said to our young friend to sit in the front so she could have the “bum warmer.”
Just after we were all in the car ….. she turned to me and gave me a Reindeer card and then one to my daughter.
I had seen her purchase them in the gift store and did not know that they were for us.
What a sweetheart – so thoughtful.
Well I am catching the bus so have to get with it.
Might be icy so am wearing my ice picks.
Have an awesome day.
Happy Monday.
Special Hello to: Everyone …..
Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 