HAPPY NEW YEAR--- No MORE TEARS!

 It's coming--  To-nite is NEW YEARS EVE---What are you all doing?-Will you be up to see the ball drop?--I won 't be--but--it is fun to see everyone else celebrating---and-- saying hello to January--  a whole new year! 

I am heading out to buy bananas --and lettuce --and milk-- and oranges--Lord Love a Duck-The list goes on and on-- We have had huge heavy wet snow, falling off the roof--The whole house shakes as it hits a deck --or the ground-Of course it has been mild---and with the steel roof, it just slides off--

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No New Years Resolutions--just to be alive I guess----Thank you for all your kindness  about my terrible awful day yesterday--a day of crying-- and crying-- At least all the tears are gone to-day-- I read all your suggestions and appreciated that you cared ---Thank yu--

Himself and Lopez will come with me shopping , but wait in the car --- of course -- I do need bananas--when all the "hoopla" is over,  I believe the Lady below has the right idea---*S*

Stay strong--NO MORE TEARS--LOLOL-- 

I Made a Momentous Decision-- Lord love a duck!

I made a momentous decision-- yesterday--  I came home from "Hair Day"-- with a take out supper--and found Himself "beside himself"--You see, he had been left , alone, in the house for about 2 hrs-- so, as Mom used to say, "He was fit to be tied"-- and according to him, everything was my fault and what a terrible person  I was---and it went from bad to worse, as the evening progressed--

I decided to hire the neighbour to do the snow blowing ---  I FINALLY realized that there is no way that I can do the inside work , as well as the outside stuff--- This afternoon, I will go the bank and get $$$ to pay this VERY kind neighbour ---

While I was waiting for the pick-up meal to be ready, in town, I wandered into a tiny store just to look around--I began to cry--and you think I could stop?----  The poor salesgirl--- In any event, another customer was in the same store and  volunteered her skills to come and visit Himself--said her Dad had the same thing--whatever  it was---so--I cried harder---- I must  be very tired to shed so many tears like that- --Those darn tears eh--Once they start, they just don't seem to stop--

So---- a learning thing I guess-- One might think one can do everything--but--- --They just can't!--and--one must face the music (as My Mother always said)- spend the $$$$  and remain sane---  

I think I have stopped crying-- Talking to you has helped! --sharing the  facts--  And why on earth did I ever think I could do EVERYTHING? Nobody can do that--Can they?  Lord love a Duck!

Thoughts about a New Year-

 Any New Years resolutions?---perhaps casual promises--that you may or may not fulfill?--Anyway, we have a couple days to think about it.--I try not to make too many New Year's Resolutions , as I never seem to  keep them--These I believe I can keep--

Did you know that the first full moon will be on Jan.6th at 6:08 pm EST. ?   It is known as the Wolf  Moon, as it's the time of year when wolves howl most often. I found that out in Harrowsmith's  Almanac 2023 wee book--This book is full of info that we don't really know about, plus so ,many weather predictions for the new year.

I was out blowing snow already--It has turned mild however and the snow sticks to the blades underneath the machine, so I finally quit. And--IT IS HAIR DAY_-Hopefully I can do a few errands while in town too!

What do you all do on New Years's Eve?---Are you planning on going  out?--Are you just happy to be in your own living room?--(I guess that is where I am going )-Years and years ago, we always " dressed to the hilt" and went to a dance , or a house party--Times change as one ages doesn't it?--

Lotza thoughts with the beginning of a new year-

-think about this--

1.Get up---2.Survive--3. Go back to bed!

It's "the Survive" thing---  that is the reason that I am later than late, blogging-- We had about 100 ft of snow fall, all day yesterday and all night-- so, to  get Lopez out to do this business, I had to snowblow-

This is what we look like ----  It is an old picture, but--- we look just  like this now--  You can see Tess on the driveway in this picture -- (who has gone to doggie Heaven--)-but , you get the idea--

This was taken this morning--AFTER I snow blew-- plus, we could not get out the driveway ---  I had to call Son#2 the Air Canada Pilot to ask him how to snowblow a wall of snow almost the same hight as me---He told me to go very slow--which I did, as the snowplough had ploughed tons of snow across our driveway.

I thought today was Thursday --Hair Day---  but--it is Wednesday ---Good thing it is not Thursday as I would never have got into town.-- 

Now if any of you feel the need for snow---  we do have lots of it, and I am willing to share--- --I could ask Son#3, the {Pilot) to drop it over your house--It would certainly  help me out with all this shovelling----

How is your day going?---  Are you happy to see the end of Christmas?-  I certainly am!--Did you enjoy all the food?--Did you cook a turkey?--

And now I shall take my book and get a wee rest-I am reading the "Calder Series"-- I am on Book #3 -I believe there are 11 books in the series-by Janet Daily----  not a bad read--

Always stay strong--- 

You never know when a ton of snow may be dumped on you!

 

You have to be at your strongest when you're feeling at your weakest.

We had more snow overnight --and since I did not see anyone coming out to help me, I went out--blew snow, for one and a half hours-- The driveway is clear--- I am too pooped to pop  now---- but--the driveway looks clear--I am right proud of myself-- Every time I use that snowblower, I learn something-- This time, I found out when it gets stuck , if I lift the front end, then it clears the snow away and  I can go again--As well as the drive, I blew a few Chihuahua trails for the little guy--Big Beau can handle the deep snow, but when you are a tiny wee fellow, it is hard! 

This is a battery operated snowblower--It is a 2-stage-- with 2 huge  batteries--- which I bring in to charge--  It requires no gasoline-- and it seems quite powerful--  powers thru deep snow in Northern Ontario---which is great advertisement for this EGO Snowblower-- I was out there for almost 2 hrs using  it on one battery charge.

I don't know about all of you, but I am exhausted --Christmas is a lot of work ---  Do you feel that way?-I have been playing Christmas music on the piano , and I enjoy that part of Christmas---

To-morrow is Son#2's , that Air Canada Pilot's, Birthday--I remember when he was born--in Ottawa---at the Civic Hospital--in a snow storm---  and he presented as a "Brow " birth-- so his head had to be turned--- Most babies are born with the back of their head, arriving first-- and in those days, they used forceps to drag him out--- It has never seemed to hurt him--I always knew that he was a great deal more clever than me-- was a child that  I  had one eye on-all the time---and now he is a Pilot of an enormous plane--amazing!

Remember that you really are smarter than the average person---  You are a Mom--- and you can really do everything, if you put yer mind to it!---- if you don't know how to do something--just pretend --and-usually, everything will be okay ---

---i'll chat with you all to-morrow----  "Keep Your Chin Up"--as Dad used got say--

 

Just letting you know, that I'm thinking of You!

Isn't this SO pretty? It is supposed to look like a Christmas lantern---  When you put batteries in it, it lights up and sparkly snow falls inside it--Our daughter sent it  to us for Christmas---  We took down the tree to-day so I shall place this in the living room, to enjoy. ---  And when we took down the tree, everywhere I look is dust---Did you find that?--Did you take down your tree yet??

Last night, Son#3 and his good wife, had us over for dinner and it was absolutely fabulous-  We have this thing going--  I buy the Turkey, and they cook the whole meal, at their house for themselves and us! The meal was so delicious----We have been spoiled with 2 nights out at different children's houses.

Their 2 daughters were there--our Granddaughters--

I saw Santa this morning, as I was walking in the bush, and he told me that he was absolutely "pooped"-- poor guy eh?--  Imagine travelling all over the world,  visiting every family--I must tell you too, that looking back over our Christmas, I did not spend as much as I used to this Christmas-- and I think  maybe we all were in the same boat.  What do you think?-

-Did you spend as much said you used to on your Christmas?---- I found we were happy --together --more visiting with our grown children's families --and I believe it wasn't the presents that made our Christmas, as much as it was sharing  our special days with the people who mean so much to us!--However I do look a tad like Santa  to-day-- kinda exhausted--happy it is over with for another year.

Son#2, the Air Canada Pilot is winging his way, back to Toronto, from Miami, as I type--

I hear Himself  calling me for lunch--He is doing well by the way--It did him so much good to visit with everyone--The boys were good to help him out of the car and into their home-- even warmed up the car for me, before I went home, (I didn't even know there was that feature in the car--)-

We will soon be into 2023--- Hopefully we will see PEACE in Ukraine--and---- one more thing--  WE MADE IT THROUGH CHRISTMAS----  Lord love a Duck! Aren't you happy that it is over with?

These are the same 2 Granddaughters in the picture above---  Funny how quickly they grow up eh??

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL_

 It is Christmas Day--the big "Ho Ho Day"----I am posting some pictures from our family , to your family-

Son#2 is heading  to Miami again --- from a snowy Person Airport in Toronto--  We are still digging out after that terrible storm we had---

 Yu can see a bit of "the weather" at Pearson this AM--The bottom pic he must've taken from the cockpit-

No matter where you live, this is a special day--I hope that you eat well--are happy and loving  your family--and your pets--

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL__

'Twas a day before Christmas---

 You have to laugh at this wee fellow !--Whatta happy  guy! ---  This is a "later than late" blog because  I had to shovel, after the huge storm we are still in by the way--then I had to break out the snowblower (and I am 80 yrs old!)---and I blew the driveway and out beyond the gate as the snowplough had gone by in the night---  a little old Lady, in the dark, blowing snow--"ME!"----- but--  Son#1 and Son#3 were here yesterday to dig us out--- There was SO MUCH SNOW !

I took Himself, and Lopez, and went to Foodland and bought all kinds of things that I  intend to munch on over the holidays--so--if we get snowed in, think of me, sitting here --eating--LOL----I bought nuts, candies , a watermelon, pastries ----cookies--and a Turkey which I took to Son#3 to cook on Xmas Day--

The stores were crowded this AM---- but--- they will closed soon-- and I am so happy about that! Did you all do any shopping to-day?--  Are you spending Xmas Day in your home--or are you travelling?--

Where ever you are, look out for this jolly soul-I hear he has already  visited several countries around the world-- You do know that he lives very close to us, here in the North--Sometimes I even see him on our dock---in the summer tho- Hugs to yu all--- --Ho Ho Ho----  Make it a day full of JOY!  

I hear Santa is relaxin' in Florida!

 We are in a really bad snow storm here--so far , it seems like about 2 ft of the white stuff has fallen-there is no way I can shovel it--I will soon,  break out the  snowblower , just to keep a path open--So far, we still have power---  AMAZING!---  

And--Beau has been out with me--AND LOPEZ---  who had to hop over the snow--It was about 2-3 ft deep--  and--HE DID HIS BUSINESS-- Whatta good little guy eh?--Good thing we got out yesterday because it's not going to happen to-day-- AND--my hair is once again a big mess--I call it "snow plough" hair.

When we were kids, I lived in London, ON., and on a snowy day like this, we loved it--ran around  tunnels that we dug on the front lawn, shouting--B-L-I-ZZ-A-R-D-------WE thought all the snow was fun--- Lordy Be eh?---  How one changes as open ages--

So--if the power hangs in, I will return----One more day and the jolly old guy will be here--I think-- altho--I heard he was down in Florida right now, soaking up the sun----Well. I don't blame him!---I suppose he must need the rest before his long trip around the world.---  What is he bringing you?---Have you asked him for anything? I really hope he stops in Ukraine first--

"Keep yer Chin up"---  My Dad is shouting this to you all--lets all be merry and gay-(-By the way, my Dad never did like Christmas)-Funny that I remember that! --He used to say, "Bahhh--Humbug!"

I wish you'll health----- happiness---and- strength  to carry on, --even when you are "too pooped to pop"-

I need a self-cleaning house---

Wouldn't that be nice?-- --It seems that all I do is shovel these days--- not a lot of time for Sadie, the cleaning lady--(who is really me!)- We have a huge storm sitting on our doorstep--- a weather bomb , they call it.

We live 2 hrs., east, of Sault St. Marie---so we are right in this storm's path---- AND IT IS HAIR DAY__which I probably will not get to--AND--WE VERY LIKELY MIGHT LOSE POWER-- One year we did lose power--trees fell--and we were 4 days , living on a generator--So--who knows what the day will bring-- and we will just pray that it  won't be the "storm of the century". as they predict.

Son#2 is en route to Miami--this AM--hopefully he can get back into Toronto, this evening. It seems that airports are very affected  right now! --This was PEARSON AIRPORT  early this am----not too bad- --

Hopefully you are ready for "the big day"---maybe break out a beer--  relax---  listen to a lot of "fa-la-la-la" music---- put up yer feet --- sing---  and of course, hug your pets-- and your loved ones-- ------  

There is good news--Yesterday was the shortest day of the year--To-day we will have a wee bit more daylight -- We are -alive-- because we are strong  wonderful people-- and hopefully this world will see a peaceful New Year--

We can all ask the jolly old guy for this----  and------pray------for Peace!



 

The 4 Stages of Life!

I thought the above quite true! ---"I look like Ms Santa Claus"---OK--- I am off to the grocery--with Himself and Lopez---  little wee Lopez--waddled up the snowy colder than cold, road with me-- justa bit ago-- AND HE DID HIS BUSINESS-----Whatta good little guy! --Then he turned around, and beat it for home--with me at the other end of his leash-

I must warm up the car--  It is plugged in--something we do in the north, on very cold nights , to keep  something warm in the engine-so it will start ---

I am away to get bananas--and gasoline---  so--I will talk to you all later-- I hear that we will not have any more plastic bags at the grocery--I will see about that when I get to the store-- Those bags were so good for cat litter-OKAY---I must warm up the car----  "

Keep your chin up--Remember those 4 stages of life---Lord love a Duck!-----  AND----  Don't forget to--Believe in yourself-- YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! (If I can snowplow , --well-yu know)

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I like you because you Join in on my Weirdness!

 I hope that you all are "up and at-er"---  coz---  you know who, will be here sooner than you can say "Johnny Robinson"--(Mom's expression again!)---of course it is snowing  here this AM--so, I was out , clearing the bricks-- and a couple Chihuahua trails on the lawn--and--  Lopez pitter pattered  outside with me, on the back road, with his parka on--  AND HE DID HIS BUSINESS--Lord love a duck eh?-- a wee little fella from the tropics, living near the North Pole, and adapting--unbelievable! 

So, I have figured out Christmas , on a budget , with a million people in our family-- A  Xmas Flower Arrangement to the parents ---  and $$$ to the Grand Children --AND, yesterday Himself and I expedited  a Birthday gift card to Son #2 that Air Canada Pilot--

--and Himself and I now have presents under our tree--  LOL---  3 of them---which is a big deal when one is 80 and 94 yrs old-(Note--No wrapping-- which again is totally unnecessary when we are older than old! )

So, you best get offa here--  get ready for that jolly old man--

I am going to sit at the piano, all Christmas Day---  so, if you listen carefully, you will hear Christmas music , coming from our house, to your ears--

I believe the best thing we can do this Christmas, is to be happy-- even if one is alone-- get the music rolling--SING---  LOUDLY---  and --think of us --because I shall be thinking of all of you!--