wouldnt you know it we are in the midst of unstable air and we can hear thunder but no lightening,and the sun is shining. Ian went quadding but I had to stay home because they were going to the places that make me sea sick.Then I got stuck with Kristopher. He isnt potty trained and no daycare will take him Come hell or high water I am going to Whitehorse.Cathy is going to have to put in a more pro-active job with the potty. Caits starts grade 12 in September so she cant babysit then,we will be on holidays.

I can not believe the Lily beds this year.we have early,mid and late blooming lilies. I planted lilies this spring,Walmart specials and they produce huge plate size blooms!!
I prefer to plant perenials,more bang for the buck.Going to plant a Virginia Creeper next year and let it crawl all over the seat and over the trellis. wanted to plant some crocomosia,the red Lucifer but will have to wait till Ian realizes the only veggie we can grow is parsnips and spuds. Then maybe he will give me the veggie beds for flowers. Well I hope he does anyway.

well got the swollen legs fixed up now I have a marble size lump on the side of my leg. Doctor will think I am a walking accident!! well I have to get the chicken rolled in the mustardy,curry sauce before baking it.Caits invited a friend over for supper so will have to double everything.Didnt make dessert so will feed them oranges! Bye for now,will be back before long

this blog is aimed at Terry and Melina. It is none of your business what I put on my blog. I dont give a shit what you two think. Before it gets going,just to let you both know,Terry has received his take of our will. So Melina dont expect anything when we die.
Kristopher will be getting all your Dad's tools. Hope that makes you happy. Turn about is fair play. By the way,we know you took your Dad's belt buckle so wear it with a thought,you could have had it if you had asked.
It is too bad you didnt come to see your Dad while he was ill. You didnt even phone him. kaybe your kid will treat you the same way.

I was a little upset when I figured I had a very screwed computer,nothing worked,lost programs and with me fooling with it,it went from bad to worse. Finally had to resort to system restore. It actually worked!I didnt do anything today but sleep,dont know why. I got up,read the paper and then went back to sleep until almost 1:30.Of course Harry was curled up right tight beside me. I dont know what Ian did but he made little noise. After I woke up,he cut the back grass. He raised the height of the lawnmower and it just takes off the tips of the grass. Looks nice and green and lush but when it gets to tickle Harry's belly,we know it needs to be cut.

We are going camping for a couple of days,our trial run to make sure everything is in the trailer.

we were going to go this week but I dont like going on a long weekend. Usually the lakes we like to go to are filled,then we have to find somewhere else. Dont have that problem going mid week.

When we went to West Ed Mall,we walked from one end to the other on the first level,walked from one and to the other on the 2nd floor. Ususlly I am done after one floor! wasnt even sore the next day either which is a surprise to me!!

Ian bought 6 guppies and 2 red wag fish.Since the Beta dies we can have guppies. He would kill them by ripping off their tails. Was told that male Betas are like that with any fish with fancy tails. Maybe this time we can catch the guppies having babies and have them in our birthing pen. The fish eat the babies as fast as they can. Even the mother will eat her babies.

Tomorrow I have to get some fresh air,cant spend so much time sleeping,If I could sleep and listen to music,would be a happy camper,also read!!!! My back hasnt been too bad recently but the arms have been bad,used over the counter rub,helps for a while,as does everything.Could be worse. Well am heading for bed after I fill my pill box.Be back sooner I hope.

well,I finally am at it again. I didnt call the doctor about my headaches because after a go round with my son and his partner,they stopped.Interesting to hear his point of view about his childhood. They both were very aggressive and I just said dont email me or message me that I have had enough. It started when he read my Granddaughter's wall. Our Granddaughter from Moose Jaw,came to visit us on fathers day.It was so great,my daughters 2 kids came,too. It was a bit difficult at first as her Dad had died Saturday morning.Her mother told her to keep with her plans to see us. Natalie is a beautiful girl,Ronda has done a great job with her.

Now that the headaches are gone it is easier to get my travel list put together as well as my shopping list. It is going to be a big shop this time, have run out of basics,kitty litter,cat food and canned stuff. Ian needs some 2x2's for something and he is going to raise our mattress by at leas 2 inches,make it easier for me to get out of bed,especially when I have my whole leg is crippled up with charlie horses, painful suckers. When my feet get them,I cant walk until they are gone.

We have had thunder storms for 5 out of 7 days. I had to move the Yucca over to where it can take advantage of the rain. The thing has grown so much over the winter so I might have to put it in a bigger pot. I bought 2 neglected Xmas cacti and repotted them. They are both putting on new leaves so might bloom this year.The only things I cant grow are Ivy of any kind and Norfolk Island Pines. Maybe I should just think of them as temporary plants. All my plants are in the livingroom,facing east and they get filtered light all year. Bathroom has a huge spider plant with babies hanging all over the place. It soon will take over the bathroom !!!

We are having octopus for supper. Ian has followed a recipe from a cookbook,and so far the ugly thing is tender. Just has to cut it up and grill till its crisp. I thought it would already cut up but after it was thawed, it came out of the package as one whole octopus. Cant wait for supper !!!

well,I need to get some lunch and check my lists for tomorrow. will be back sooner then I have been.

well, we went quadding where the brush fire was. It was desolate,some place there were acres and acres of burned trees. But everywhere we saw signs that nature was fighting back. Green grass,fireweed and little marsh flowers. I was getting ill when we decided it was enough,it was so hot with all the trees and undergrowth all burned away. I get sea-sick and all the humps and bumps made me feel like I was going to barf.

It is just getting cool now at almost 10pm.we keep the windows closed until the outside is cooler then the inside. Think I will go and sit outside where it is cooler. The cops have been driving round and round the streets,wonder if someone else has had a quad stollen. that word doesnt look right somehow. We are having the grandkids that live near out for Fathers day. be real nice for Ian. Cathy and the kids will be out at 11,so I can get Caits to help.vacum the kitchen,will close the doors to the other rooms so only have to clean the bathroom.

I am not even cooking tomorrow,Ian is doing steaks and steaming new potatos. I am going to sit like a Buddah,being inscrutible and spouting words of wisdom. Actually I have to be gentle with our Saskatchewan granddaughter's mom,her Dad died this morning .Her mother told her to keep her plans with us as did her Dad. We cant say anything because she hasnt told Natalie yet as she is only4 and must find a gentle way to tell her.

Funny I never got along with Ronda when she was with our son,but since they broke up we have been closer and can keep in touch with Natalie anytime we wish. Now that Ian is her only grandfather,he wants her to know we love her,too. It is supposed to be hotter tomorrow,glad I put the big watermelon in the fridge. Hope it tastes good!!.well,its too hot to sit at the computer and I do need to sleep tonight. will be back tomorrow,I hope !!!

It has been a while since I wrote anything.I have had headaches,probably my brain is falling apart.Ian had an accident with his table saw.A chunk of the wood came apart and smacked him in the forehead with enough force to knock him flat on his ass. If he had have done what I wanted which was go to the hospital,I figured he would bleed like a stuck pig taking warfarin and all. Of course he didnt. and of course I was mad about that. But then,I dont tell him about my gut problems or headaches.

This coming week we are going camping for a few days, sort of a shake-down cruise. Then we can see what we need to put in it and what we dont need. Took everything out when we put it away for the winter now have to do the reverse. Thats where my compulsive list making shines.

Ian is going quadding tomorrow and I decided that to hell with housework,I will go too. It has been hot today, we spent the morning sitting at the pergola and watching baby nuthatches being fed by their mother.Same thing with chickadees. we keep pnut butter and birdseed mixture in the holders all year long.First year the mothers and babies have been here. The crows are nesting on top of the neighbours tree,we can see them when the parents feed them.They will be gone soon. We have a little wren that sings so nicely,so that makes it just that much nicer to be outside. well,all for tonight,head is hurting so need some sleep.will make sure to write more soon.

well here I am again.The bad neighbours have been playing radio music loud,so of course I had to retaliate-German heavy metal,blues,reggae soon!! I am so bad!! I feel pretty good today Its sunny and warm and the wrens have been singing all day.

Our daughter and 2 grandkids are moving back with us. She just cant afford to keep the apartment and feed the kids and pay her bills. It is a bad place for her to live. Her ex-boyfriend smacked her, ,knocked over little Kritter plus gave my granddaughter bruises. all over his cell phone.Well the police are taking over.

I like things peaceful but there is always drama here. We may put off our trip until August,but no later then the middle of August. One advantage is we will get the freezer cleaned out,both of them!

I dont know what to have for supper,maybe some of the walleye,easy to do and tastes good. Could make veggie coucous with Ian friendly veggies.

I found the book for my cell phone,Ian can figure out for me how to get vibrate off and ringtone on. Cant hurt the thing but I hate dealing with electronics. Give him something to do tonight.

I had to go back to my titanium wedding band as the gold one is way too tight. I find it takes some getting used to,it is a lot heavier than gold. One hand has titanium and silver and the other hand has stainless steel with gypsy set diamonds and gold and white gold.. I am a jewelry freak I guess.

The good neighbours are sitting outside so I put on classical-Vivaldi's Four Seasons. It was the first classical I had Ian listen to and he liked it. Anything but late 50 early60 country. He listens to Hank Williams in the garage.Cant stand it along with rap. well, my brain is like a black hole,sucks everything in but never lets interesting stuff back out!