I APOLOGIZE ....for asking all of you to follow me to the 'old blog' !!!
For some reason which is beyond me I can not up load any pictures so for now I will ask you to once again follow me over to the 'new blog' and the address is...
www.mm-cottagekid.blogspot.
Thanks for understanding my dilemma!
See you over there......
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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**** I had another fantastic day.
I started with an hour long bike ride on the Pinellas Trail which is a converted railway line which has several 'overpass'. It was a challenge going up but coming down was such fun.
The trail is an evenly paved surface for non motorized bikes and walkers.
I was told that it is very safe during the day and that was when I would use it.
My friends the Ramps will be arriving in Dunedin soon and she can't wait to get on the Trail up at her end. She will be within walking distance.
It takes me about 5min. to get to Taylor Park where I can park my car and get the bike out of the back.
I did take some pix now I hope I can post them for all to enjoy!
Till next time...
**** I had another fantastic day.
I started with an hour long bike ride on the Pinellas Trail which is a converted railway line which has several 'overpass'. It was a challenge going up but coming down was such fun.
The trail is an evenly paved surface for non motorized bikes and walkers.
I was told that it is very safe during the day and that was when I would use it.
My friends the Ramps will be arriving in Dunedin soon and she can't wait to get on the Trail up at her end. She will be within walking distance.
It takes me about 5min. to get to Taylor Park where I can park my car and get the bike out of the back.
I did take some pix now I hope I can post them for all to enjoy!
Till next time...
Friday, February 11, 2011
This is Kelly she is a server at The Windsor Rose Tea Room in Mt. Dora. I stopped in for a cupa after coming through a wicked drive out of a tornado warning. It was a lovely experience. This Tea Room is getting excited about the up coming Royal Wedding and it is already booked. They are serving Wedding cake on the menu.
To bad that this pic is a little out of focus. The photos to the left is of Queen Mary wife of King George V.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
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***** Monday Feb. 7 WOO HOO GREEN BAY PACKERS!!!
Yesterday was a fantastic travel day. As I was on the road again the clouds broke up and nothing but blue sky and sunshine from TN. to Georgia where I stopped for the night in a Best Western just out side of Macon....gee I can't remember the name of this little place.
At breakfast I met a lovely couple from Strathroy and of course the conversation got around to the 'big snow and the 402'. They were on their way to Key West...I was so excited for them and wished them well.
Keep scrolling down and enjoy the pix.
Till next time...
Mike, I know that this will put a smile on your face.
The brand new Welcome center in Tennessee
And the State's favorite daughter...Dolly
***** Monday Feb. 7 WOO HOO GREEN BAY PACKERS!!!
Yesterday was a fantastic travel day. As I was on the road again the clouds broke up and nothing but blue sky and sunshine from TN. to Georgia where I stopped for the night in a Best Western just out side of Macon....gee I can't remember the name of this little place.
At breakfast I met a lovely couple from Strathroy and of course the conversation got around to the 'big snow and the 402'. They were on their way to Key West...I was so excited for them and wished them well.
Keep scrolling down and enjoy the pix.
Till next time...
Mike, I know that this will put a smile on your face.
The brand new Welcome center in Tennessee
And the State's favorite daughter...Dolly
Sunday, February 06, 2011
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***** GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! Today is Sun. Feb.6 2011
(OK Mike this is were you get that map out...LOL)
I managed to get away at 4:15 AM on Sat. and yikes that sure was early for me however I did it.
Of course the traffic at that time was next to nothing and thankfully no wild life choosing to cross the highway.
The boarder crossing was a breeze. The guard asked me if I was traveling alone and told him that I chose not to stay home and turn into a "crusty old woman" so I was doing my own thing! A giggle came from him.
I drove through Detroit just as the sun was coming up and it was quite pretty.
Heavy snow off and on through out Ohio and then squalls, really high winds and lots of rain into Kentucky.
I couldn't take any pix due to the weather.
I must comment on the wonderful drivers that day because everyone was following the rules of the road and after all it was Saturday.
I made it as far as London KY and totally exhausted so following a workout in the pool and a very light supper I hit the sack.
Today will not be as wild a trip since I want to enjoy the journey after all my friends are not expecting me until Tuesday.
I was able to do the treadmill for 20min and it felt good now it's time to pack up and check out.
Till next time...
***** GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! Today is Sun. Feb.6 2011
(OK Mike this is were you get that map out...LOL)
I managed to get away at 4:15 AM on Sat. and yikes that sure was early for me however I did it.
Of course the traffic at that time was next to nothing and thankfully no wild life choosing to cross the highway.
The boarder crossing was a breeze. The guard asked me if I was traveling alone and told him that I chose not to stay home and turn into a "crusty old woman" so I was doing my own thing! A giggle came from him.
I drove through Detroit just as the sun was coming up and it was quite pretty.
Heavy snow off and on through out Ohio and then squalls, really high winds and lots of rain into Kentucky.
I couldn't take any pix due to the weather.
I must comment on the wonderful drivers that day because everyone was following the rules of the road and after all it was Saturday.
I made it as far as London KY and totally exhausted so following a workout in the pool and a very light supper I hit the sack.
Today will not be as wild a trip since I want to enjoy the journey after all my friends are not expecting me until Tuesday.
I was able to do the treadmill for 20min and it felt good now it's time to pack up and check out.
Till next time...
Thursday, February 03, 2011
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***** I have decided to dedicate this up coming 'adventure' to dear Phill and Mike. They have had to put their vacation on hold due to some health issues.
So you guys get ready to fasten your seat belts and enjoy the fun through the postings and all the pix I hope to post each time I stop for the day.
Tomorrow will be a flurry of packing and loading the SUV. Then a complete body massage....OOOOOOOh...AAAAAAAh....
My ETD (estimated time of departure)I hope will be in the wee small hours of the morning....Gee, I feel a song coming on...oh no...guess I better close.
Please check my next posting which will be some where in the great U S of A.
Hey Mike, I have travelled extensively in America...LOL
Scroll down for more chatter!
Till next time....
***** I have decided to dedicate this up coming 'adventure' to dear Phill and Mike. They have had to put their vacation on hold due to some health issues.
So you guys get ready to fasten your seat belts and enjoy the fun through the postings and all the pix I hope to post each time I stop for the day.
Tomorrow will be a flurry of packing and loading the SUV. Then a complete body massage....OOOOOOOh...AAAAAAAh....
My ETD (estimated time of departure)I hope will be in the wee small hours of the morning....Gee, I feel a song coming on...oh no...guess I better close.
Please check my next posting which will be some where in the great U S of A.
Hey Mike, I have travelled extensively in America...LOL
Scroll down for more chatter!
Till next time....
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
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*********** IT'S TOO SOON FOR ME TO ROMANCE MY WONDERFUL SNOW BLOWER....I'll wait until tomorrow that is if I can steel him away from LULU...lol!
From what I can see "The Storm" isn't near what happened to us back in Dec. of 2010 now that was a dandy and it went on for over 3 days.
I'll let you know how my workout with Mr. Snow blower goes. I gotta get the white stuff moved in time to pack my bike and all the other gear for my trip south.
Til next time....
*********** IT'S TOO SOON FOR ME TO ROMANCE MY WONDERFUL SNOW BLOWER....I'll wait until tomorrow that is if I can steel him away from LULU...lol!
From what I can see "The Storm" isn't near what happened to us back in Dec. of 2010 now that was a dandy and it went on for over 3 days.
I'll let you know how my workout with Mr. Snow blower goes. I gotta get the white stuff moved in time to pack my bike and all the other gear for my trip south.
Til next time....
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Here they go doing their job!
It was fun watching the two tugs 'playing' around.
Plugging away at the ice. Almost like like stirring up the ice in a drink.
When I got home this haunting sight welcomed me. A large freighter was arriving at the harbour and the way the sun was hitting the ship and the deep snow clouds behind it added a wonderful contrast....thank you Mother Nature.
If you are able to see the night sky you will spot a very Full Moon called the Hunters Moon.
Till next time.....
It was fun watching the two tugs 'playing' around.
Plugging away at the ice. Almost like like stirring up the ice in a drink.
When I got home this haunting sight welcomed me. A large freighter was arriving at the harbour and the way the sun was hitting the ship and the deep snow clouds behind it added a wonderful contrast....thank you Mother Nature.
If you are able to see the night sky you will spot a very Full Moon called the Hunters Moon.
Till next time.....
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******** THESE PIX WILL HELP YOU TO 'CHILL OUT'!!!
I popped down to the harbour the other day a spotted the tug boats playing in an effort to break up the ice.
This ship is locked in ice and will stay until the harbour is completely melted.
There were a couple of guys fishing for Rainbow Trout and the Salt Mine is in the background.
The Canada Geese are enjoying a little swim.
******** THESE PIX WILL HELP YOU TO 'CHILL OUT'!!!
I popped down to the harbour the other day a spotted the tug boats playing in an effort to break up the ice.
This ship is locked in ice and will stay until the harbour is completely melted.
There were a couple of guys fishing for Rainbow Trout and the Salt Mine is in the background.
The Canada Geese are enjoying a little swim.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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************ A NIGHT WITH THE "BARD" ROBBIE BURNS!
Saturday found me full of awesome joy.
A dear friend from the days of my nurses' training found me on Facebook and OMG did the memories ever coming gushing back.
I was amazed that not only nearly 50 years has passed but we were able to remember so much that went on and the fact that no one has aged at least not from what I see is and it is awesome.....LOL!
Following a phone conversation we plan to meet up in non other than Florida during February.
I had been looking forward to the annual celebration of the "Bard" Robbie Burns.
I was under the assumption that the evening would be similar to last year which did not happen.
There were many suggestions following last years event and the organizers followed them.
There were not near as many people in attendance and the format for the evening changed which did not please me.
The food which was traditional Haggis, Bridies, Smiked Salmon, Scotch Eggs and sweets was presented on large platters and placed in the middle of the table which sat six people. This changed from last year and was great...no buffet line ups.
I loved how Rob Bundy portrayed Robbie Burns....he is such an excellent actor and he really enjoyed doing it.
There was a wonderful sing-a-long of some Scottish tunes like, I Love a Lassie, Wee Deoch 'n doris, I Belong to Glasgow, Scotland the Brave, Loch Lomond and My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean.
When my friend A.M. who has heard the last song many times but never read the words was 'shocked' in the last line of the last verse which say, "I dreamed my poor bonnie was dead" was shocked to the point of not knowing to laugh or cry....she laughed as we all did. A.M. just enjoyed the lovely lilting melody all these years.
The performance by the Celtic Blue Pipe Band in which they did several numbers was fantastic....I love that band!
I have three complaints and the first was the Master of Ceremonies, he talked way too much because he followed the 'big city' style and it just didn't work for me.
Also there were too many people walking around especially the wait staff who were from the Celtic Blue Pipe Band and the folks at the set up bar at the back of the room were way too noisy at the wrong times.
I lasted until the Celtic 'Achey Breaky' stuff stared and then I left. No, I didn't hang around for the singing of Auld Lang Syne!
I will think twice before attending next year.
In the photo is the program and the Crawford Pin on the right side and to the left is a wee piece of dried heather and at the bottom a feather and jewel pin. All are resting on my shawl which is the Ancient Lindsey.
************ A NIGHT WITH THE "BARD" ROBBIE BURNS!
Saturday found me full of awesome joy.
A dear friend from the days of my nurses' training found me on Facebook and OMG did the memories ever coming gushing back.
I was amazed that not only nearly 50 years has passed but we were able to remember so much that went on and the fact that no one has aged at least not from what I see is and it is awesome.....LOL!
Following a phone conversation we plan to meet up in non other than Florida during February.
I had been looking forward to the annual celebration of the "Bard" Robbie Burns.
I was under the assumption that the evening would be similar to last year which did not happen.
There were many suggestions following last years event and the organizers followed them.
There were not near as many people in attendance and the format for the evening changed which did not please me.
The food which was traditional Haggis, Bridies, Smiked Salmon, Scotch Eggs and sweets was presented on large platters and placed in the middle of the table which sat six people. This changed from last year and was great...no buffet line ups.
I loved how Rob Bundy portrayed Robbie Burns....he is such an excellent actor and he really enjoyed doing it.
There was a wonderful sing-a-long of some Scottish tunes like, I Love a Lassie, Wee Deoch 'n doris, I Belong to Glasgow, Scotland the Brave, Loch Lomond and My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean.
When my friend A.M. who has heard the last song many times but never read the words was 'shocked' in the last line of the last verse which say, "I dreamed my poor bonnie was dead" was shocked to the point of not knowing to laugh or cry....she laughed as we all did. A.M. just enjoyed the lovely lilting melody all these years.
The performance by the Celtic Blue Pipe Band in which they did several numbers was fantastic....I love that band!
I have three complaints and the first was the Master of Ceremonies, he talked way too much because he followed the 'big city' style and it just didn't work for me.
Also there were too many people walking around especially the wait staff who were from the Celtic Blue Pipe Band and the folks at the set up bar at the back of the room were way too noisy at the wrong times.
I lasted until the Celtic 'Achey Breaky' stuff stared and then I left. No, I didn't hang around for the singing of Auld Lang Syne!
I will think twice before attending next year.
In the photo is the program and the Crawford Pin on the right side and to the left is a wee piece of dried heather and at the bottom a feather and jewel pin. All are resting on my shawl which is the Ancient Lindsey.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
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NO SCIATICA!!!!
What a relief that is. When I went to my massage therapist he informed me the my pain was NOT from the sciatic nerve but the I.T Band!!! He showed me some exercises to do and he mentioned that I should also check out what info was on the internet about the syndrome.
I know what you're thinking....what the heck is the I. T. Band? Well, I. T. stands for Iliotibial Band ITBS OR I.T. Band Syndrome.
The band is attached to the hip at one end and runs down the outside of the thigh and is anchored to the knee over to the tibia which is one of the two bones in the lower leg.
The pain on the outside of my right knee also radiates up and into my hip...so sore! I have been applying cold compresses up and down the area and resting it.
I have since learned that the recovery time is sometimes long and even maybe chronic...YIKES!
I'll keep you posted as to my progress and there WILL be progress!
Till next time...
NO SCIATICA!!!!
What a relief that is. When I went to my massage therapist he informed me the my pain was NOT from the sciatic nerve but the I.T Band!!! He showed me some exercises to do and he mentioned that I should also check out what info was on the internet about the syndrome.
I know what you're thinking....what the heck is the I. T. Band? Well, I. T. stands for Iliotibial Band ITBS OR I.T. Band Syndrome.
The band is attached to the hip at one end and runs down the outside of the thigh and is anchored to the knee over to the tibia which is one of the two bones in the lower leg.
The pain on the outside of my right knee also radiates up and into my hip...so sore! I have been applying cold compresses up and down the area and resting it.
I have since learned that the recovery time is sometimes long and even maybe chronic...YIKES!
I'll keep you posted as to my progress and there WILL be progress!
Till next time...
Thursday, January 06, 2011
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************2011 HAS HIT ME WITH VENGEANCE!
(Better get comfortable....this is a long posting)
The week following Christmas was at the time a good week. Daily workouts and I even had the opportunity to teach one class and all seemed fine.
Then on New Years day I awoke with a scratchy throat and by noon on Sunday I had a full blown cold....yuk! Lots of coughing so much to the point at night I actually rubbed Vick's on the souls of my feet and wore socks to bed. I read it somewhere so I tried it and OMG it worked the coughing stopped.
Out came the Netti pot just to keep the sinuses open.
I suffered through Monday and on Tuesday I felt that I needed a cardio workout so off to the Y for a good walk on the track. It felt wonderful!
It came time to do my cool down stretch. I did the right side first with a ham, quad, and calf stretch then upper body. Then the left side I got as far as the ham stretch and OMG a pain hit me in the right upper glut! I thought I would faint. All I could do was to 'deep breath' and try to straighten up.
DAMN it took so long to get out of the pain but once I did moving slowly was the answer. I had to pick up some Tylenol at the same time the heavens opened up and dumped snow to the point that driving was slow. We caught a streamer off the lake.
As I tried to manage the DAMN PAIN getting in and out of the car was HELL! I did manage to get home and safely in the house.
This moving slowly just isn't my style....I think there is a LESSON to be learned from this experience....duh...have to think about it.
Once home and settled into a comfortable position in my chair I jumped on the internet and went to the Mayo Clinic site and found out that the cause of the pain was the pinching of the sciatic nerve and icing the area was advised which I did and YIKES relief! I have only heard of people experiencing it now it has happened to me!
I realize now how it happened to me. My resistance was low do to all the intake of unhealthy food and too much salt over Christmas visit along with being out of my environment way too long. Then the 'cold' hit and along with the heavy coughing I stressed the effected area to its' limit.
My whole world came tumbling down.....so off to bed I went and slept 11 and a half hours....gee, do you think I needed the rest?
That happened thanks to the Tylenol. I have a rather high pain threshold and very seldom take anything for pain I just try to work through it.
Along with icing the area several times each day and stretching and moving I feel like a NEW WOMAN!
My dear neighbour A.M. has been checking up on me and she popped in yesterday for a visit which was lovely.
I call her my SLS...(Sweet little soul)!
Look out world I am back!!!!!!!!
Till next time
************2011 HAS HIT ME WITH VENGEANCE!
(Better get comfortable....this is a long posting)
The week following Christmas was at the time a good week. Daily workouts and I even had the opportunity to teach one class and all seemed fine.
Then on New Years day I awoke with a scratchy throat and by noon on Sunday I had a full blown cold....yuk! Lots of coughing so much to the point at night I actually rubbed Vick's on the souls of my feet and wore socks to bed. I read it somewhere so I tried it and OMG it worked the coughing stopped.
Out came the Netti pot just to keep the sinuses open.
I suffered through Monday and on Tuesday I felt that I needed a cardio workout so off to the Y for a good walk on the track. It felt wonderful!
It came time to do my cool down stretch. I did the right side first with a ham, quad, and calf stretch then upper body. Then the left side I got as far as the ham stretch and OMG a pain hit me in the right upper glut! I thought I would faint. All I could do was to 'deep breath' and try to straighten up.
DAMN it took so long to get out of the pain but once I did moving slowly was the answer. I had to pick up some Tylenol at the same time the heavens opened up and dumped snow to the point that driving was slow. We caught a streamer off the lake.
As I tried to manage the DAMN PAIN getting in and out of the car was HELL! I did manage to get home and safely in the house.
This moving slowly just isn't my style....I think there is a LESSON to be learned from this experience....duh...have to think about it.
Once home and settled into a comfortable position in my chair I jumped on the internet and went to the Mayo Clinic site and found out that the cause of the pain was the pinching of the sciatic nerve and icing the area was advised which I did and YIKES relief! I have only heard of people experiencing it now it has happened to me!
I realize now how it happened to me. My resistance was low do to all the intake of unhealthy food and too much salt over Christmas visit along with being out of my environment way too long. Then the 'cold' hit and along with the heavy coughing I stressed the effected area to its' limit.
My whole world came tumbling down.....so off to bed I went and slept 11 and a half hours....gee, do you think I needed the rest?
That happened thanks to the Tylenol. I have a rather high pain threshold and very seldom take anything for pain I just try to work through it.
Along with icing the area several times each day and stretching and moving I feel like a NEW WOMAN!
My dear neighbour A.M. has been checking up on me and she popped in yesterday for a visit which was lovely.
I call her my SLS...(Sweet little soul)!
Look out world I am back!!!!!!!!
Till next time
Sunday, January 02, 2011
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NOT A PRETTY SIGHT....
While on a walk about town I ventured over to the Maitland Trail Bridge and just look at what the ice on the river did to the 8th and 9th hole of the golf course.
I am always amazed as to how the course recovers form such an assault.
This is looking down at the river from the bridge and isn't the ice dirty?
See how fast the water is moving.
You can see the Salt Mine in the distance and that dirty ice in the foreground.
NOT A PRETTY SIGHT....
While on a walk about town I ventured over to the Maitland Trail Bridge and just look at what the ice on the river did to the 8th and 9th hole of the golf course.
I am always amazed as to how the course recovers form such an assault.
This is looking down at the river from the bridge and isn't the ice dirty?
See how fast the water is moving.
You can see the Salt Mine in the distance and that dirty ice in the foreground.
Saturday, January 01, 2011
JANUARY 1, 2011
The temp is almost at 50F and it is just 10:30 AM.
I popped out to take a few pix just as it started to rain to show y'all how the snow is slowly disappearing.
So scroll down and enjoy.....
What a contrast from the last time you saw the picnic table eh?
This urn arrangement is looking the worst for wear following the assault of the snow.
THE GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME!!!!
If you look closely you will see the ice that floats in and out as the wind changes directions. Right now is is on it's way in.
Holy smoke I can see my driveway...but not for long!
Changes are in the forecast.
Just a little snow left and since it is raining now this too may be gone soon.
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