I have tried, in the past, to post notes with pictures or whatever and have had so much problems that I was discouraged and QUIT. But I'll re-start with just plain text... Sigh.
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Here in Ontario where I live the children are getting very excited - only 4 more days of school left. Believe me - the Teachers are even more excited! And then FREEDOM until the Tuesday after Labour Day weekend. (The first Monday in September is a holiday called Labour Day - remembering the workers.)

My husband (with a little help from me - mostly verbal encouragement lol) re-arranged my office. Now I cannot find a thing! Let's see - the printer was over there, now where did it go? Oh, there it is - a very logical convenient place for it (one I chose!).... lol

Many offered us a goat for the lawn - some also offered sheep - but my dear husband was able to finish it in 2 hours! And then it rained again. This w/d Ted started to mow the lawn and got the front finished just as it started to hail and rain. Good timing!

Do you realise how much of owning a home OWNS us?! I know, cutting a lawn is nicer, in some ways, than shovelling snow (what's that you ask!) but the lawn still 'owns' us!

Went away for 24 hours to a city 4 hours south of us. When we entered the restaurant after attending a motivational type meeting there were 1/2 a doz. people from our church, just placing their meal order. We all just stared at each other for a minute (not expecting to see each other) and then, almost in unison, said "What are you doing here"! They were on a 3 day motorcycle trip, returning today. (Something about these retired and semi-retired folk who all purchased motorcycles.)

Ted's job just went to summer hours. He has to show up 1/2 hour earlier, takes 1/2 hour lunch instead of 1 hour and then leaves on Friday at 11.30 - getting the afternoon off. THAT part is nice, but getting up between 5 & 5.30 - well he is the morning person so more power to him

On tv I've discovered Veronica Mars! Our W network airs it at 4 am but I have the good old fashioned VCR to tape it (it follows Judging Amy so I get 2 hours of tv being recorded.) It is an interesting program. Have also discovered Murdoch Murders with the star from Sue Thomas FBEye, Yannick Bisson as the main star.

With our W network, over time, I've discovered Just Cause, Higher Ground, Falcon Beach, Summerland, and the tail end of Hope Island. All these programs had a 'short shelf life' (ie 1 - 2 years) and I missed them first time around. Now if they'd only re-air Hope Island so I can catch it from the beginning.

I'm now getting caught up with the NCIS, CSI's, and Without a Trace from this year. Hope to have it all done by the time the new seasons start in the fall.

My business is going slow but sure.

Do you take a multi- vitamin? Ever examine why we need a vitamin/mineral supplement and what is a good one? Check out the product we now have on the market: http://www.mannatechpressreleases.com/phytomatrix.html

It is the *only* plant based mineral available.

This is but a sample of how our food has regressed over the years:

In the US, today you'd have to eat 53 peaches just to garner the recommended daily value of vitamin A. In 1951, you'd only have needed to manage two, but today's mass production has sucked the life out of formally nutrient-packed produce. New Zealand fruits and veggies might not be quite so impotent, but still it can be a struggle to tick off your requisite 5+ a day. That's where we the average person usually turns to supplements.

Take care and have a great week.

Yours

Peggy (& hubby for almost 32 years, Ted)

Well, my Mom did it. She got her trip to Nova Scotia. She had son Adrian rent a car and they took off in the early hours of October 16th.

Adrian phoned me on Friday afternoon saying that they were in Dartmouth, parked by the Angus L. MacDonald Bridge. That is when the jealousy rate on my part hit 100%. I got over it though!

They returned on Monday, October 29th after MANY kilometers were traveled and many people visited. One of my friends who they saw emailed me "Peggy, your Mom is a sweetie and your son a Hunk!" So I am a VERY proud daughter and Mom!

(Flag of Nova Scotia)

"Farewell to Nova Scotia, the seabound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be.
For when I am far away on the briney ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me?"

(A popular song.)

This is short note. I'll post photos when I get some.

Peggy Pausing to Peruse other notes

We had a great time with the grands. They, on the other hand, were fighting colds which wasn't fun for them.

Grandson did enjoy discovering his Dad's toys from days gone by. Why haul them out when this is easier?

We had a wonderful time on Sunday supper with my brother and his family joining us. So we had my 92 yearold Mom at one end of the age spectrum and a 4 year old, a 2 year old, and 2 one year olds at the other end of the age span. It was fun watching the kids play either together or around each other. AND it was enjoyable watching the parents do the running after them. Been there, done that!

Our son had an interesting experience on the way home. He and the kids got to play in the traffic on a very busy highway (400 for those who know Ontario free ways). An accident closed the south bound traffic for over an hour. So what else do you do with antsy kids? You play in the traffic. Didn't you always want to tell your kids to do that???

Wednesday the 10th I had fun working for Elections Ontario - provincial elections. A long day but made fun by having a great crew to work with.

Then we woke up to this on Friday morning (Oct.12th):

And it kept coming down ALL DAY. How horrid. It isn't even the middle of the month yet. While I watched it blowing around I would hear how warm it was in southern Ontario. And how much warmer it was at James Bay much nearer the Arctic Circle than we are. Go figure!

Today it is finally melting. FINALLY! Slowly.

Grands still recovering from colds (& teething for the youngest) but that, too, shall pass. Son back into the books after having a 4 day break, his first since starting his MBA studies May 1st. Other son is preparing for a road trip to Nova Scotia with my Mom. Nice for both of them (me jealous!)

This photo was taken at 7.30 am so forgive them if they don't look too perky. Eldest son is in the coat. (but hidden behind stuff on tv.com. I discovered if you scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "View all my Blogs" you will see the whole photo. Just a suggestion.)

Until next time, this is Peggy's Printing Paused to Pursue other Projects

It's me, Peggy