A bunch of "oldies" --but "goldies"--

 Good Morning--  How are you all?--How are things going in your part of the world?--Is the pandemic stuff still stressing you out?--  Do people in your area wear masks--?---  Here, every time I go to town, I now see more people in the grocery with a mask on---(altho there are still lots of people not wearing a mask)-

We are expecting a snow storm--  to begin later in the day, and overnight --5 to 15 cm of snow to fall-- which means, with drifting, it will be more. I cancelled Beau's grooming until  Saturday morning--He will be happy about that!  I will stay home to-day and to-morrow---break out the snowblower  when it starts to pile up--It looks like one of those dark dreary days, outside right now--so, you know something is heading our way.

We did get to the grocery store yesterday--  I only bought a few things--then the Beer store--  I've had Beer bottles sitting  downstairs ready to be returned--  In Canada , you have to go to a special Beer store to buy beer--Yu cannot buy Beer in a grocery store--which means an extra stop-- We also filled up with gas--which was about a $1.6o a litre--  probably a lot more expensive that in the U.S.-

This is a picture of our driveway on a winter day a few years ago--You can see the gate that I talk about-- We do get a lot of snow in this area--even more than in town.

 

Sometimes our part of the world resembles the above cartoon-and we really do say what the people in the picture are saying--because----summer time here is  like living in Heaven--  to me--- That must've been "Coal" on the dock----

We have always had German shepherds ---- now the Chihuahua , who I am learning to listen to-so different than a Shepherd, but, I am learning all his little traits-  For those of you who have had dogs in your life, could you live without one? --You know, I don't think I could, and yet, they are work--

I always thought the above cartoon was pretty funny--true though---What do you think?---  Reality eh?

I love you---  It's ME!!! ---- What would I ever do each day, without all of you to talk to--?- Good thing we are Strong!---

 

Before you quit, try-----

To-day is "Winnie the Pooh Day"---  Jan 18th--  Did you know that?--I did not even know there was a day to celebrate the wonderful friendly bear---

I frequently use these cartoons in my blog--because---they remind us to be strong, and remind us that we all are so much alike in our desires, and  dreams, in our lives . 

Did you know that Winnie the Pooh was created by the author A. A. Milne ?  Did you know that Christopher Robin was created after his own  son,  Christopher Robin Milne ?--He brought the adorable honey-loving bear to life in his stories along with Christopher Robin. To-day, commemorates A.A. Milne's birthday, in 1882.

His books inspired a collection of books, starting  with, "When we were  very Young"--"Winnie the Pooh"----"Now we are Six"--- and "The House at Pooh Corner"

I remember reading  in one of those books, "What is the matter with Mary Jane" --as she did not like rice pudding --- and do you remember that one character in his series visited the Queen?  I loved the whole series and still have the books from when I was growing up--

Back to reality here---With a GREAT deal of difficulty, all the passwords on everything, on this computer, are changed---not easy-----Lord love a Duck! ---I will never ever use those points cards--  ever again!--For the little bit of $$$ one gets from collecting grocery points, it is not worth the time spent to clear up the mess-- 

Freezing rain fell all day yesterday here ---very slippery--We did not go to town---  but-- it would be nice to venture out too-day sometime. 

How are you all?-- Are you happy?---  Are you watching tennis?---  The Canadian players are doing well. Are you a winter fan?---so many questions----

and so I try--- Every day is a chance to be a better person--Before you quit , try---Always try!--

I need HAPPY MOMENTS"

The computer troubles  are over---

I think we have it sorted out-- The passcode is changed on the PC Optimum site--as well as the email. I had to call the server to get help with the email--  All of that took time-- I do not believe that I will ever use that PC Optimum card again-- once I collect the $40---it's just not worth the hassle--I do think its them ---that their security is not good--They allowed this to happen--  and my card has a different number than the card they (Whoever "they" are) used to hack into me-- Why didn't they notice that?

To change the topic, we have freezing rain falling outside--  I shovelled the bricks in front of the garage---and I won't go to town in this--the temperatures is right on freezing---

I do love Dr Seuss--so intelligent he is-----" We can steer ourselves in any direction we choose"----and we can!--I always feel, I can sit down and cry all day, or--I can accept that Himself can be difficult, but, if I keep my head on my shoulders and don't allow myself to get angry, I believe I can live with him--take care of him--- AND----  there must be a GOD in Heaven, because a Lady called from HOMECARE this AM., and wants to come out and talk to us-- see what and how they can help me-- now---  Himself, said that he doesn't need help---He just told me that!

"But I need help", I told him--and "we will see if she can help me".

"Well, I won't be there", he said. "You can talk to her"---so--as Dr Seuss says, I am steering in that Homecare's direction. He will change his mind by next week--

We all need HAPPY MOMENTS, don't we?---  I hope your week is filled with them!

 

Everyday is a chance to make changes--

Someone hacked into my PC account--took points--40,000 points-- I could not reach the PC people until this AM--The PC people, guaranteed I'd get the points back, but they recommended I change my email account number also--Whoever took the points, is in TORONTO-- a different card # than mine--but--they still got the points-at a Shoppers Drug Mart  there. 40,000 points is $40 -They changed my profile and then took the points--and what a mess they left me with-- Doesn't it just make you sick?--

Here I am trying to keep the books balanced, so we can eat--buy groceries-- I wonder if all those points are really worth it, when people can just  "hack" into one's account?--  I am tempted to stop gathering all these points---How did these horrible people do this----and even from a different city far away from where I even live?

Do any of you pick up points , from a grocery?-- points that are worth money-?--But--are they really worth collecting when it can cause so much hassle?-- You see, I could not even try to correct the situation, because it wads a weekend-

Anyway--it is mild--NO SNOW FALLING--  a bonus-- and wee little crazy Chihuahua, ran and ran outside this AM--  -

OK--Our internet provider will call me back in 5 minutes---- changing passwords for me--- Lord love a Duck!--Think I will cut up that stupid points card--  Its not worth the trouble it has caused me--

-AND----I AM GOING TO MAKE CHANGES-----   It will make my life easier! --Hugs to yu all-
 
 

Love Yourself

So true isn't it???----  We have a milder day--Lopez trudged out and did his business--always a good sign--a good start to the day---- 

Yesterday, I went to the pet store and bought a pair of booties for his 4 tiny feet--Well, these booties,  were too tiny--would not go on him---  In fact he growled at himself and snapped at Himself, who was trying to fit them on him--definitely a huge NO-No----I will return them to-day--because---  WE ARE GOING GROCERY SHOPPING--hopefully just a small order---- 

This was Son#1, yesterday, trying too clear snow away --in his named Kapoka (or whatever the thing is called)-He did an amazing job--

-Himself is waiting for me to get ready---  I will talk to yu later--Happy Sunday---

Dress like you're going to Meet Your Ex-Boyfriend.

It is minus 25C ---  WAYEEEEEE too cold---The Chihuahua refused to move from the sunroom-- sat down------ Lord love a Duck!---  That was yesterday--and again this morning, he did the same--It is so cold outside, that it burns my throat.----

Himself and I were going to go for bananas, but himself feels it's just too cold--so, I guess we shall go to-morrow and pick up just a few things----  At least when it is this cold, it does not snow----

Yesterday I cleaned up the drive --then shovelled some snow in the dog pen so Lopez can go there and it is sheltered somewhat.---  The neighbour is not coming-- the neighbour who I paid--Hopefully someone will help me out in the next storm---maybe-

It is a big driveway as yu can see--  and now, in January, it looks more like this-- (taken last winter!)-

It takes me about 3 hrs to clear it---

Well, I am now reading , "The Spare"--Harry's troubles ----  and it is kinda interesting--The poor guy--  He said he never believed that his Mom died--always believed that she was hiding someplace and would return and get him and his brother. --so sad eh?---  And just to be known as "the Spare" is particularly sad-- That means, he was there in case , even if an organ failed on William, he was expected to hand over his healthy organ--   He said that never bothered him--just was  raised knowing why he was born---so sad isn't it?----

I shall not hit or even bite anyone to-day---hopefully--It will be a good day--Sadie will be here--and hopefully I can get some applesauce made-----It's Saturday----  and maybe if you do put on yer best jeans, and dress up a bit,  yer spirits  will rise----  and--Hey--It will be a great day ! 

 

One kind word can warm three winter months.

I lay in bed this morning--5am -planning my day-----  no shopping----  but--there was shovelling--snow which had drifted close to the garage , which needed removing-----It is minus 13 C---with VERY cold wind---In fact, the poor Chihuahua  did not do his business---even tried to turn around and head back home, and he was whimpering-- I'll have to get him out when it warms up a bit--

I did get my hair done yesterday---and when I returned home, and was out with Lopez, the Chihuahua,  a neighbour I had never met before stopped in his truck and asked if I needed help with the snow--  Of course I told him, "Yes"----  even to make the end of our driveway wider-- AND HE PLOUGHED IT FOR ME-- There are very kind people out there!---I just couldn't believe it!---  And then he phoned his son who lives on our road, and --Now get this--- asked him to go out with his snow machine and help the beautiful Lady at our gate-- WHO WAS ME-----  It must've been my hair-doo--you think?---finally I don't feel so alone---  LOL

This morning I had to change the batteries on the  trackpad-- (of the computer)--and you think I could get the computer to work?--I called Son #2, the Pilot--who was home--and he told me that I had to turn the track pad back on after changing the batteries. Lord love a Duck! 

How do these kids know all this stuff?--  Thank God he wasn't in "Timbuktu"------ Man oh man! One must really want to get onto this computer , to have to go thru all the stuff that has to go on, to work! 

What  if we weren't strong?---  A woman of strength becomes strong by having to learn all this stuff I guess--It's the journey which makes us strong! 

It is going to be a good day--because we will make it a great day---Don't fight battles that don't matter!