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ENJOYING A BELGIAN FRULI BEER...

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After working a hectic week, (with still 2 more days to go this weekend), I thought winter was over when a terrible snowstorm struck a few days ago. I must say I'm happy I purchased winter tires a few years ago because I swear, if it weren't for them, I'd be stuck more times than I would care to count.

It's Friday, my one day off this week, and I've decided to treat myself to a Belgian Früli beer. Hmmmm! Yummy! Strawberry flavoured beer never tasted so good!



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HALLOWEEN: Lol, Exorcist Visits Retirement Home (MY VIDEOS)

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A visit to a favourite retirement home was in order and it just happened to be on Halloween day! Boy was I glad that I did!  I managed to capture the 'exorcist' (who was there visting her mom, who was also dressed up for Halloween), in action, coming down the hallway, lol. (See my video at the end). A lot of the residents and staff were in costumes, but, of course, I could only share with you, the pictures of the ones that would allow me to do so.

Everyone looked great in their costumes but the one I found most fascinating was the 'exorcist' aka 'Lisa'. Lisa explained to me that this costume took her over 4 hours to do!  I thought she did an excellent job.  She looked so scary that some people wouldn't even look at her!  I saved hers for the last.


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LOVING THE COLOURS...

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So today I went shopping for some groceries and decided to go early in the morning before the crowd came.  Boy did I have a pleasant surprise.  I couldn't get over the 'colourful' displays that appeared before me when I entered the supermarket....





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POP'S ON SALE, LOL

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So Today I... really didn't do that much.  I was too pooped - long week at work.  However, I did find time to buy some of my favourite pop.  It was on sale so I bought about... I don't know, about a 100, lol.

Just kiddin', about 20 bottles, but I always love when I can 'catch' a good deal cause usually I'm always too late for the sales.

I wish I had the time to do the coupon thing cause a friend at work said her original grocery bill was about $150, but by the time she used some coupons, the bill came out to like $75!!!  What a savings!!



SOME SHOVELLING ON 'SNOW DAY'...

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I'm sure we all have our 'snow day', or 'storm day' stories and pics we'd all like to share and I'm no exception. Here is my story during and after  the storm.

I was all excited on snow day!  It was a snow day for all the kids - schools were closed! It also happened to be my day off from work so I had decided to gear up, put my winter boots on and head on over to my son's place to do some shovelling.  We really haven't had any major snow storm where I could say I REALLY had to shovel any snow... at least with any effort.  Usually it was light enough or it would disappear quickly the next day due to rain or warmer temps.

Well, not today.  Today was a snow storm day and the next day wasn't getting any warmer.  The snow was coming down thick and heavy, not the light fluffy stuff so I knew it was going to stay.


My son was still asleep. He had a late night at university. His car, of course, was covered.  Even worse than ever, but I wasn't touching it.  No sirree! He can do it himself!  I'll be doing some shovelling elsewhere.



The snow was coming down hard and...




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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! AND OFF TO WORK I GO!

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So today I awoke to have some tasty fish salad on toast served up for me from my wonderful husband.  You see, we had our Christmas dinner the night before, (you know, the usual turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy and all that good stuff), since I had to work on Christmas day.  I know, it sucks, but someone has to do it. The health care industry never closes. 

Anyhow, I was feeling a bit down since I had to go into work, so he whipped me up some yummy treats!  And the best way to my heart - is through my stomach!  Yes, men, it's not only you.  I too, love food!  Anyone who knows me, knows that my favourite hobbies are eating and sleeping - since I never seem to get enough of or find time for both!

So what are you doing on this fine Christmas day?
Do you have to work too?  I also have to work New Years day!  My gosh!  What was I thinking?

Anyways, here's hoping - to all who celebrate this wonderful occasion, you have a safe and happy holiday and....

MERRY CHRISTMAS, see you in the New Year!!

WHAT'S UP WITH ALL THE NEW A&Ws POPPING UP EVERYWHERE??

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Hey Canada!  Is it just me or is there alot of A&W restaurants popping up everywhere lately?  Before we only had ONE in our small town, now within a span of a few months there are TWO - one slated to be opened anytime now.

Don't get me wrong, I LOOOVE A&W restaurants!  As a matter of fact, I remember thinking when I was at the old one about 5 months ago, that I had hoped it would never close down.  Now we are getting 2 more!!

I was just curious if it was just here or are they popping up in your neighbourhood also?




The First One Here:







And the Second One I Discovered....






The design is also quite different - with the slanted windows and all.  By-the-way, in the last 2 photos, the location of the new A&W being constructed, used to be the location of another famous restaurant - Taco Bell!  I wonder if they are all going to be closing down?  Hmmm... will have to check into this when I have time.


THE 'IKEA' MONKEY IS SAFE AND SOUND!

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So today I heard on our local radio station while driving to work, that 'Darwin', yes that's his name, the monkey that made such an uproar the other day, is finally safe and sound in a monkey sanctuary northeast of Toronto, Ontario.

Remember he was wearing that fancy little coat?  Well that's removed now.  The president of the sanctuary (Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary) - Sherri Delaney said basically it was time for the coat to go and to let the rhesus monkey act like it's suppose to act - like a monkey!

She also mentioned he was busy as a bee, 'going 90 miles a minute' and he could make you tired just watching him bounce around.  He's curious about his enclosure and just checking things out. Sounds fair to me!

She also stated on the radio that they have paired Darwin with a "motherly'' older monkey called Sweat Pea and that two other female rhesus monkeys will arrive at the sanctuary in the coming weeks. Sweat Pea is said to be keeping an eye on him looking all worried that he might get hurt bouncing all over the place, lol.

Delaney mentioned as well that it was best if the owner did not visit at this time to try and get Darwin settled down and use to his new home.  The owners will be invited to visit at some point in the future.

If you want to help out Darwin and donate to this fine primate sanctuary, which by-the-way, is one of a few of its kind in Canada, or if you want to follow Darwin's adventure, go to the Storybook Sanctuary website mentioned earlier.

He really is such a busy-body too, lol.  The whole time I'm watching a video about him at the sanctuary, in the background you can see him climbing, swinging and jumping all over the place.  After all, he's only 7 months old, what do you expect?  It seems the owner wants him back but according to Delaney, this is where Darwin will live the rest of his days out.

Too bad you are not allowed to keep one as a pet though.  I wouldn't mind a little Darwin myself but I've also heard and read that the owner was fined $240 CA for having a prohibited pet and had to sign Darwin over to the city!  That would just break my heart.

However, and most importantly why having Darwin as a pet would not be such a good idea is the fact Delaney stated Darwin can bite at this early age and that he could also transmit a disease and as he grows, his aggression could be a problem so... I guess he's better left in the hands of the experts.

Good luck little fella!  Although I get the feeling your owner seems very attached to you and this won't be the last we hear of you...



P.S.  Sorry about the fuzzy pics.  I 'snapped' them from the video I was watching which you can see here!



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