Get The Red Marker and Calendars Out AGAIN !

Okay tonight I must remember to drink a mug of warm milk and pure cocoa, as I forgot again last night and was awake almost the whole dang evening.  I am looking forward to my bed tonight !

To add "insult to injury" Rob just got down to work and called back home.  His "Crabby Cabbie" vehicle died and would not start .... oh happy days again for us !  NOT.

Thank goodness our driver came out to cover for him while he had his friend tow it back home to Wiarton to our Mechanics, who in turn accommodated him right away.  Thank goodness for good friends I say.  They found out the fuel pump was done.  Our usual spot didn't have one in stock, however we were fortunate enough to get a used one at a local Wreckers.

By the time I went to pick Rob up from the mechanics, go get the part, drop back to the mechanics, stop downtown on two errands, it had already been lunch time when we got back home.  So much for my plans today.

The "Crabby Cabbie" vehicle was fixed and ready to roll by 1 pm.  My Rob headed on back down the highway to pick it up and drop off our "backup vehicle", as it is in need of a new steering column; oh woe is me.  Really how can a guy make any money when Mr. Murphy keeps throwing wrenches into his vehicles for the past 4 months.  Give me a break !!! as we are in dire need of one at this point.  

Owning your own Business is highly overrated.

Once Rob did leave I did manage to get the one thing that had been bugging me.  The stairs and landing at the front door got scrubbed.  Not that they will stay that way long with rain in the forecast and Mr. Mucky feet Bandit in and out all day long, but at least in my mind I know they were done.

I am going to be trying out a "new to me" Penne Tuna Casserole tonight if Rob ever arrives back home for Dinner.  I will update about that tomorrow.

In the meantime, Get the Red Marker and Calenders Out AGAIN !!!

Thursday, April 27th:

Friday, April 26th:

The Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church at 699 Goderich Street is having one yummy Homemade lunch at a cost of only $7.00 this upcoming Friday that you do not want to miss out on.  Trust me, I have attended them myself to their lunches and will not be surprised if I go again this Friday.  Need directions? just *click* HERE. 

Saturday, April 27th:

"Located at the Wiarton Arena at 563 George Street, Wiarton.  This is an event you won't want to miss, as I have a feeling it is going to be HUGE !  The Wiarton Optimist Club will also have the kitchen open for your foodie needs (All Homemade too, I will bet my bottom dollar on that one)."

Saturday, April 27th:

The Salvation Army's "Pioneer Club for Kids" Fundraiser

Where:  St. John's United Church Parking Lot (inside the Church should there be rain)

When:  Saturday, April 27th at 11 AM to 2 PM

What:  Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Pop, Baked goods, Penny Auction, Face Painting, Fish Pond and other fun things for kids to do.

~ All Proceeds Raised Will Go To "Sending Kids To Camp"

Saturday, April 27th:

"The following Event will also be supported by MY very own "Crabby Cabby".  Any fares made from this Event The "Crabby Cabbie" will be donating 50% to the Mckenzie Family Benefit.  Be sure to take the "Crabby Cabbie" to further increase your support in Paying Forward to this Family who lost so much."

AND now until May 12th (thanks Jean):

Pssst .... I know I am a pain, but until the 12th of May I hope I am a lovable "pain".  Because of YOUR support and daily votes we are now at 338 Votes, 24 more then yesterday.  Many thanks to friends who have also been sharing the link to their own personal Facebook pages, what a wonderful gesture on all your parts. 

Hardly enough when I look at some people's Small Businesses with Votes already in the high hundreds, however I still need to try my best.   Once again, please Vote daily for MY "Crabby Cabbie", until the 12th of May, here is the link:

https://www.loveourlocalbusiness.com/base/lolb2desktop?region_id=ca-en&content_id=20580

As always, and forever, Thank YOU !!!  from me and my ....

Serving Saugeen Shores & Area.  

Southampton:  519-373-7700 or Port Elgin:  519-379-7700

I am confident I have done my part in supporting our Communities for the Month of April.  Jeez April is one busy Month, as you can probably tell with all those Red Marker dates circled on your Calender, right ???

Holy Moly, it is only 3 PM and I am done posting for this day.  I have to get going as there is a couple Aussies requesting my attention at the moment, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".

YIKES ! A Lost Day.

I woke up this morning with NO MIGRAINE !!!  The skies had opened wide with torrents of rain coming from them.  This was also a break through for my migraine thank goodness.

I had gone to bed at 7 pm last night, was asleep by 8 pm, and never got up until 6:30 am this morning.   That was certainly amazing for me.  I was really sick yesterday and so thankful that is over with for the time being.

I am so behind, again, it isn't funny. What else is new in my Life other then being behind constantly?

Of course I had to stand out in the torrents of rain this morning with "others" who didn't seem miffed by it whatsoever.  Oh to have a dog's life.  Once I did get motivated enough I got myself to the Wiarton Service Canada Office as I needed to get a copy of my Driver's Abstract to include with our "Crabby Cabbie" taxi renewal.  Phew .... I am happy to report it is squeaky clean thank goodness, so I am good to go.

I then had to drop of something downtown.  When I popped in to say hello to my friend, I had been talking about something or another and somebody had said, "but this is Thursday".  My face fell to the floor I am certain .... YIKES !  I lost a day, I could well not afford to loose.  Dang, dang, and triple dang it all, I had plans for that day and now it is gone ????

Once I got home I then realized Thursdays Rob does not come home for Dinner.  My Wednesday Dinner plans were ruined, I say, "ruined" !!!, I say !!!  I was terribly disappointed all over again.  I suppose I will be trying out a new recipe for Dinner all by myself.  What a drag that will be with my best ever Guinea Pig, who I do love dearly, MIA !!!

I am *sad* but I have to use the Pork Tenderloin I had taken out to defrost to make Rosemary-Crusted Pork Tenderloin along with a side salad of Romaine and Red Onion. Dinner all by myself (again) ... *sad*sad*sad*.

Regardless I had to get what I had planned to do yesterday going somewhat today.

"I had to get going on making some Homemade Laundry Detergent as I was right out.  I had dated the first batch I had made Sept 1st, with it lasting up until 2 weeks ago.  I was impressed.  Initially the Borax, Arm & Hammer, 2 x Sunlight bar soap, and Tea Tree Essential Oil cost me $24.67.  Today I used up the last bar of Sunlight Soap, but have plenty of everything else left for many more future batches."

"This Homemade Laundry Detergent is so easy to make.  Grate 1 bar of Sunlight Soap, add to pot of 3 cups hot water on stove top.  Mix until soap has melted; add 1/3 cup each of Borax and Arm & Hammer powders.  Stir to mix well until dissolved, then add 8 to 12 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil.  Pour into large clean plastic bucket or pail stirring in 2 cups of boiling water, then stirring in 12 cups of cold water.  Mix well.  Cover and store until ready to use at approx. 1/2 cup per load."

Yes I use this Homemade Laundry Detergent in my HE washer with no problem thus far since last September.

"With the on and off all day torrential rains we have been getting, we now have our own personal lakes and ponds on our property.  Way back at the bush line the mist is still rising from the snow there still melting from the warm air hitting it."

"Yesterday I had noticed our Tree Swallows had returned and were looking for the bird house to nest in.  It had blown of it's post this past Winter, so Rob secured it on again last night.  I hope they return as I love watching them from year to year..  The Red-Winged Blackbirds were out feeding in great numbers, as well as Starlings (I sure hope that is a Starling pictured) seeking materials for nest making."

Because of YOUR support and daily votes we are at 185 Votes.  Once again, please Vote for MY "Crabby Cabbie", until the 6th of May, here is the link:
https://www.loveourlocalbusiness.com/base/lolb2desktop?region_id=ca-en&content_id=20580

As always, and forever, Thank YOU !!!  from me and my ....

Serving Saugeen Shores & Area.  

Southampton:  519-373-7700 or Port Elgin:  519-379-7700

Get your calendars out to MARK these upcoming April Events !!!

"This Event should be lots of Fun, so call up a friend and plan on attending."

Josie's of Wiarton is making it even more attractive for you to attend by extending the following offer:

It is a Win Win situation, you support the Wiarton Optimist Club to raise money to give back to the Community, and get $20.00 back for yourself to once again give yourself a "treat" with $20.00 of at Josie's of Wiarton.

This next Event takes place in Port Elgin at the Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church at 699 Goderich Street.  This is one yummy Homemade lunch at a cost of only $7.00 that you do not want to miss out, trust me I have attended them myself.  Need directions? just *click* HERE. 

Do you know what today is?  Today just happens to be the 1st Birthday of the "Checkerboard Aussies" Spectacular Six 2012 litter.  Drop on over to wish them all a Happy Birthday HERE.

Oh man the rain is coming down in buckets again with lighting and thunder.  Ha ! Bandit is scared of thunder so you can be guaranteed he is right below my feet.  Wish me luck there is a break in the rain so I can get all the gang in, out and about at least two more times before bedtime, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".