~~~~~~ AN ACT OF KINDNESS!~~~

My friends the "Ramps" have been in France for the past
five weeks and they are due back on Sunday! They asked if
I would keep an eye on their residence and that's what I have
been doing however when I popped over yesterday this is what
I found so.....out came the snow shovel and now they will be
able to get into their digs!

Till next time...

~~"We take the prize"!
even if it is more glorious SNOW!
Yes according to the National Weather Network on Saturday the snow storm that hit southwestern Ontario Friday caused Goderich to receive the most snow in the province that day....33cm or 15inches and that is with no drifting.

I had a wonderful time with my snow blower for two sessions each lasting about 1&1/2 hrs. each. Didn't need to visit the Gym on Friday...and it caused a loss of 2 pounds...YEA!

till next time...

~~~~~WOOOO HOOOO WINTER'S HERE!!!!~~~~~

Yesterday was a very dreary, wet, gray November day so later in the day

I closed all the window coverings so Mother Nature could do her magic and look what awaited me when I opened up this morning!!!!!

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~~~THE ROYAL WINTER FAIR~~~

This is the only pic I have of the "Royal"...darn rechargeable batteries failed...yet again.
We had a wonderful time watching the horse show and when our Olympic Team was introduced the roof nearly came off the building. I couldn't control my tears...a truly memorable experience! I do love horses so much!

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~~~~"LEST WE FORGET"~~~~

I am so grateful to all those who have "fallen" for our country, Canada throughout the World either in a "Peace Keeping Mission" or war.

I am so thankful because without their efforts and their ultimate sacrifice, the life I enjoy today would not be possible.

"May God Rest Their Souls"!

Till next time.

......NOW THAT MY FEET ARE ON SOLID GROUND!!!!

...following Tuesday's election in the USA the rest of the world will be joining me in my very "Blissful Place" and OMG it's wonderful!

I really enjoyed watching CNN and their excellent coverage of the election. The new technology used was fantastic and fascinating.

The new President Elect Obama will be placed at the top of my prayer list with a special intention for his safety and good health now and into the future1

"YES WE CAN"!!!!!

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THE RAINBOW!

This was taken yesterday Oct. 27,2008 and it is the first time I have ever seen a rainbow over the lake like that.
Take heart, I didn't even consider jumping in a boat and checking out the "pot of gold" because my life right now "IS" a pot of gold.

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.......THE LAST OF THE SUMMER ROSES!!!

Thanks to AnneMarie, who so thoughtfully dropped these
off yesterday. She and hubby won't be around to enjoy cuz
their adventure will be starting soon.
Thank you "Ramps" and have a wonderful time!

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TONGUE PIERCING???? YUCK!!!

A biannual visit to the Hygienist yesterday turned out to be very interesting.
As you may know it is a relatively painless process, getting your teeth cleaned and oh the wonderful feeling when you run your tongue around those pearly whites!

I was able to converse with Jackie the hygienist during the procedure. I ask if she ever had someone with a pierced tongue?
"Yes", she replied several and then told me how disgusting it is to see the area around the piercing. The stud is loaded with plaque and sometimes the area around it is infected. She always asks that the stud be removed or she can not proceed.

Jackie mentioned that so often the client says that the piercing doesn't hurt but she just can't understand that since just biting your tongue is painful!

Then, there I was completely stretched out in the dental chair when Jackie asked was I interested in getting my tongue pierced? It caught me so off guard that I broke out into shrieks of laughter even to the point that my feet were waving in the air.
She's certainly a funny little cutie pie!

Till next time...

Dripping with Fall colours!.......Enjoy!

AUTUMN SPLENDOUR ..........
in my neighbourhood!

Enjoy the pix!

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Have a look at the tops of these trees which are at the front of my cottage. On the left is a magnificent pine and on the right is a maple.
Finally the colour has started on this beauty and maybe in a week or so I'll be mulching those leaves.
Have a close look at the pine it's loaded with cones and you know what that means...a hard winter and I say "Bring it on!"

Till next time

Meet "Margaret Rose"!
She has returned from her long stay in the rafters of the garage
where it seems from her appearance that the rodents have not been too kind with her. The mice have used some of the stuffing from her hands and her feet and have left them to be but shadows of themselves. I think this may be her last visit.
She ingratiates the lamp post with the same "happy smile". I don't think anything will be scared off once they see Margaret Rose. She is just one of the happy people!

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I was a goner.....

The other day I had an over whelming urge for an adventurer so off I went. I had wanted to really check out the colour change in the trees.
Where I live, which is right on Lake Huron we get our colour changes later because of the warmth given off by the lake.
I headed east and drove all the way around Lake Simcoe. The colours were fantastic!
Enjoy the ones I've posted!

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The sky had just cleared of nasty clouds and this is what happened!

Don't ya just love those colours?

LET THE BLOGGING BEGIN....
I'm back with some info that's been happening around here.

September for me is like a new beginning.
I am glad that several of the classes I attend have added some variations(I get bored so easily) in their fall programs however I did play hooky the other day to venture to a small town called Teeswater to check out the International Plowing Match. It has been a couple of years since I've been to the IPM.

OK, Fire Boy, get your map of Ontario out and see where it is!

I did check out the areas that were plowed but I found the animals more interesting and I hope you do too!

Till next time....enjoy the pix!

These two little piggies are napping.

A closer look at the goats.

Arn't these beauties just enjoying a quiet afternoon rest?

Here is Ashley.... a beautiful 18year old Mennonite girl with her goats.

L A Z Y........that's me and enjoying it!

No time to blog lately but I will get serious in the near future!

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LONG HORNED CATTLE..... which I spotted while on mission not far from the
"jiggy jog"!
L'll Sis just loves Long Horned Cattle but especially Long Haired Long Horned Cattle which
we found in Scotland.
"AHHHH the memories".....

DEAR LILLY LADY....this one's for you!

Three postings in one day...what next you ask???
Grandson and his friend Matt have come for a visit this week and this pic of them was taken just a half hour after they arrived....

OH YES, I think they are part fish!
They sure love the water and the beach.

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As some of you know I'm cat sitting for the summer for my wonderful
neighbours.
In this pic Dixon spotted a large dog jaunting across the property and up
the tree he went where he stayed til the coast was clear. His buddy Sam
was no where to be seen.

I know it's been awhile since my last posting so here is another
beauty from my lovely garden.

How do you like this pic???

This what I spotted from my living room window
on a beautiful Sunday morning.

Life just doesn't get any better than this!

Till next time...

Lilly Lady this one's for you!

How do you like the results of last years planting?

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OK, can you guess what this is??? MUSHROOMS!
I discovered them growing on a long board of wood which was up against
a small shed. Their grow was because of all the moisture we have had lately.
They didn't last long once the sun got at them.

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I wanted to share these pix with y'all.
I spotted this work of art in a little village called Shingletown which is south east
of my residence. I was on my way to visit family and friends and run a few errands.
It amazes me that the artist could see such a beautiful gift hiding in an old tree trunk!

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************** AS PROMISED......
Can't you just smell that glorious fragrance?
Oh, I hear you sniffing!!!

~~~~~~~~~ALL'S WELL HERE....JUST A LITTLE BUSY!

I think I need to start smelling the beautiful roses in my garden for a while and a little less of doing other STUFF!
I'll post some pix when the sun comes out!

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***********ANOTHER THUNDER STORM!****************
We have had at least 3 thunder storms a day visit us in the last 4 days and now here it is Tues. a.m. and the rain continues. I must thank Mother Nature for saving me a bunch of time in watering all the flower beds and the grass.

#1 Son visited again this past weekend and gave me a hand to do a little edging. I'd rather be on the golf course but I've made up my mind spruce up my property with live plants. I can see Dear Husband grinning and giving me the "thumbs up". I am trying to have my flower beds look similar to the ones I saw in Scotland and England. The new plantings are waiting in boxes till the rain ends maybe later today.

Now I'm off to a workout class at the "Y"!

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********* CON'T********************
Wed. we headed out of the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland and Pound Sterling(like the rest of England and Scotland).
The cousins, aka Fire Boy(F.B.) and Moll, (I digress cause that's another story) took us to the town where our father was raised.

F.B. related to us about the strife the family went through and the sectarian violence that dominated the area.
We visited with Moll's sister and stayed for two nights with her brother in a very beautiful spot in the Mountains. The next day we ventured to see the grave of St. Patrick in Down Patrick and drove along the coast the Giant's Causeway which was very spectacular. Along the way we spotted a suspension bridge used by fishermen to get to their catch.

After saying good bye..."We'll Meet Again, Don't Know Where Don't Know When But I Know We'll Meet Again Someday!"
we boarded the plane which was late in take off by one hour and headed to Toronto. We had daylight all the way and dear brother-in-law was there to drive us home.

Now to get the new Bucket List started!

Till next time...