In My World

I've had to get up at ugly times that start with 0 for the past few days and I am tired.  You know I like to go to sleep at times that start with 0.  But I've been a busy girl.  Last Wednesday morning I had to have Nanna at the hair dresser at 10 am . . . therefore up at an "0" hour.  Thursday I had a million errands to run so I was also up that day at an "0" hour.  Friday I went with a friend to a doctor appointment in London and we had to be there by 08:00 . . . Saturday morning I picked up Mom and we went to a crop that began at 09:00 . . . Saturday night was a sleepover with 2 grandsons which meant I was woke up before 08:00 on Sunday.  Took Deb back for a doctor's appointment in London at 08:00.  You can see how this is messing with my inner clock.  Not one of these nights was I able to fall asleep before midnight.  Tonight I am finally crashing . . . too tired to stay up long enough to watch Harry's Law.  Probably a good thing beca...

The boys and I have "tattoos" . . . here's mine . . .

I've been scrapbooking for 2 days straight.   These are just a few of the layouts I've completed. By Taylor By Cameron

You all know how much I love to sleep.  In fact getting a good night's sleep is the best way I know of to keep myself healthy.  Plus I just love to sleep in . . . It's 6:00 AM and I'm just finishing my breakfast.  Why?  Because that's what friends do!  Riding shotgun with a friend who has to go to a very difficult doctor's appointment.  Not really sure who is difficult -- the doctor or the appointment or perhaps both . . . but then I get rewarded with some scrapbooking time. Nanna's on the road to recovery.  She loves her chiropractor.  Never been to one before but she is definitely a fan now.  He is even working on some aches and pains like the back of her knee as well as fixing up her neck.  She says "he's expensive" (has to pay, no coverage) but she's very happy to have found him.  I'm taking her grocery shopping this afternoon. Mom's a little slower recovering from flu/cold (in that order).  It's been a rough couple o...

Yesterday was the first time that I (with no excuse) didn't take a photo and blog . . . sigh . . . I sort of took the day off.  I didn't do much on my to do list except tidy the apartment.  Maybe I just needed a break.  Stay tuned.  Hopefully I'll have lots of adventures today. Pam

Nighty Night, Pam

I slept in quite late this morning.  So I will probably be up quite late tonight.  Hal called today.  He's in a motel in Winnipeg . . . a very nice one . . . and he's in a suite . . . yeah, he is bragging about it.  This is his first break since he left home last Thursday.  He also told me a very scary story.  He was running out of drive time last night and needed to find a good place to pull over for 8 hours.  He was going to stop in Beardmore ON but he says he just had a feeling and decided to continue on to the next town.  Thank goodness he followed his instincts.  A short time later a gas line exploded just outside Beardmore, shutting down the TransCanada highway.  http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20110220/gas-explosion-beardmore-110220/ I've had a quiet but enjoyable day today.  Sometimes it is just heaven to slop around in jammies all day watching old movies and listening to music.  I spent some time on my sweater a...

With Hal's new cell phone he can call me free unlimited from anywhere in Canada.  So he's been averaging 3 calls or more each day . . . LOL . . . I guess he misses me.  His phone is hooked up with a blue tooth (I'm sure there is a technical way to say all this but even if I knew it I would already have forgotten it) so he just motors on down the highway chattering, pausing every once in a while to shift a gear until I finally say "Look Hal, I really need to get things done around here."  Not that I don't love talking to him, but I'm not a great phone person.  Just ask any of my friends or relatives.  If I can talk to you through email rather than the phone, I will.  Or better yet, let's talk in person.  It's not that I don't want to communicate, it's just that the phone is an intrusion to my day.  Ooooooo that sounds kinda rude and I really wish I could think of a better way to say it.  But you know it too . . . the phone only rings when ...

Did you see Who Do You Think You Are? tonight tracing Rosie O'Donnell's family tree?  I am working on my family tree and it is such a fascinating process.  I've found some interesting stories and a few scandals.  It is so much fun.  Of course I also love crossword puzzles and letterboxing which are also activities which require solving clues and searching for something. The rest of my day has been spent working on my sweater -- my beautiful soft silver-gray sweater -- and scrapbooking.

I spotted this product in Walmart a few weeks ago. It comes in several flavours and I've tried them all now . . . and I love them. Tonight I had the tofu and curry sauce.  I put some Basmati rice (my favourite) in my rice cooker and threw a bunch of leftover veggies -- bean sprouts, cauliflower, green pepper, onion and spinach -- in a pan to stir fry for a couple of minutes.  Then all you do is add the tofu and sauce and a little water -- voila -- supper!!!  I spent quite a bit of time sorting through all the family tree information I've been collecting.  Now comes the fun part -- putting all the pieces of the puzzle of my family together somehow.  I do love a good puzzle. My eyes are tired so I think it is time to shut down my laptop and get some ZZZZZs. Nighty night Pam

FINALLY a little bit of letterboxing . . . only one box but we had so much fun trudging through the knee deep snow to find it . . . LOL . . . You're in the Army Now .  We were the first finders and our bonus was a lovely peace-themed LTC . . . thanks Keldar5. Hal needed a nap this afternoon so he'd be good to drive tonight . . . he's headed east tonight.  So I needed to find something quiet to do.  I started and finished this mystery dishcloth knit-along while he was asleep.  I like the pattern and it was easy to make. I also spent a couple of hours on my Queen Anne's tablecloth tonight. Now its time for bed.  I have a HUGE amount of things I want to accomplish while Hal's at work so please no one fall down or get the flu for at least a few days . . . k? Nighty night, Pam

 1-1/2 hours scrapbooking - Love this layout of Austin 1-1/2 hours on sketch book  2 hours on my sweater - isn't the colour pretty?  1 hour on my tablecloth 1-1/2 hours editing manuscript 1 hour knitting mittens 1/2 hour crocheting a shopping bag Only 1/2 hour on family tree In My World, according to the Dreaded To Do List, the date is now January 16th.

Hal is back to normal and hungry.  So I've been cooking again the last two days.  I have some great recipes to share.  I hope you will enjoy them. Barley and Lentil Soup Chicken Cutlets Milanese Baked Potatoes Cinnamon Apples Barley and Lentil Soup Garden Salad Sloppy Joes Sugared Oranges In My World it is January 13 today.  I spent 1 hour on my sweater (lovely, soft silver-grey all-for-me sweater), 1 hour on my tablecloth, 1/2 hour on my manuscript, 1-1/2 hours on mittens (on 4 needles for extra excitement), tidied house and bought Hal's groceries for his next trip out.  Nighty Night, Pam

I hope he goes back to work soon.  LOL . . . he gets cold when I open windows but this apartment is so warm I melt without the windows open . . . there is just no compromise . . . sigh . . . I finished another book last night.  It is a great story.  It was nearly to the end before I figured out who did it. Here's what I managed today . . . 2 hours on sketch book 2 scrapbook layout (but I can only show you one) 2 hours on tablecloth 1-1/2 hours on manuscript finished another toque 1 hour on sweater 1 hour on a pair of mittens And I cooked an awesome supper which Hal actually ate (most of ).  I'll be posting the recipes tomorrow. I'm tired now, Pam

Spaghetti & Meatballs Cake -- the meatballs are Ferrero Roche chocolates Melissa didn't know she was making her own birthday cake -- Happy birthday Melissa!! Sue, Deb, Connie, Pam D. Sandra, Anne Cailyn I can't believe I didn't get pictures of the gals in the other room -- Melissa (the birthday girl), Cheryl, Annie, Lisa