Should I Be Tired?

What a whirl wind of another day this has been !!!  Oh MY Goodness .... I want to stay AT HOME for at least a month after this very busy day, "Let Me Tell The WORLD", but I have a feeling that ain't going to be happening in my lifetime.

This morning I got going on some laundry that needed laundering, dishes needing washing, vacuuming floors that were "hairy" and such, then I took myself a wee bit of a breather.  This of course was all after all the Aussie Gang had been first looked after.

"My breather was a bowl of Oatmeal for breakfast.  I had just made it and Rob had gotten up.  Back to the drawing board to make him a bowl, then heat up some Homemade Soup for him to take as a lunch to work along with him today."

With Rob up it was much easier to "strip" the bed and throw it in the wash without him in it.  He was kind enough to take everyone out, about and in again while I started the laundry.  Once Rob was out the door with his "Crabby Cabbie" hat back firmly on his head, I got going on my next task of the day.

"I wanted to make up some healthy treats for Rob, so I made another batch of the Oatmeal Orange Cookies we enjoyed so much.  Since I was going to see my Mother today, I packed her up a  tin as well."

~Recipe Shared at Adorned from Above~

Mom was in need of new sandals.  When I was up to Gateway Haven on Thursday to take the puppy along for the Day Away Program participants, the first thing Mom had asked about was when I was going to get her "sandals".  Today was the day I thought I would work on getting this done for her.  It was around the lunch hour when I left the house for downtown Wiarton.

First stop was Gilbert Shoes.  Marg and Gary Tambling are the owners of Gilbert's Shoes, who we have been doing business with ourselves the past few years.  Marg had called me just yesterday to let me know their sandal shipment had came in, so what better time then today to try and get a pair for Mom.

"I can not tell you how much I appreciate Marg and Gary's help in this matter.  They not only helped with picking out three pairs of sandals, they also packed them up for me to take along up to the Nursing Home so Mom could try them on there rather then load her up in the Van and take her into the store.  Thanks ! every so much, Marg and Gary.  It made my job of getting Mom new sandals so much easier."

"Mom was checking out the 3 pairs of sandals I had lined up across her bed.  And the selection was made with her seemingly very happy with the pair of Clark's Sandals she had found to fit, be comfortable and manage to put on and take off herself.  Whoohoo ! I am happy we "scored" on this mission with the first try."

Oh yes in-between going to Gilbert's Shoes and seeing Mom, I stopped at The Painted Turtle at 499 Berford Street, downtown Wiarton.  A really cool little store I might add.  I didn't have much time today as I was off to meet up with my Rob in Hepworth so time was "limited" to less then I would have liked.

"Regardless I did get these 3 photos !!!  I also told Cathy (jeez hope that isn't with a "K"), one of the two owners, I would be back to get "more" on The Painted Turtle, along with photos at a later date, as time allows (hopefully before the end of Summer).  It really is a cool little store, so do drop in and tell them I pointed you in their direction please."

After meeting up with Rob, I high-tailed it back to Wiarton as I wanted to drop on in at the Wiarton Fitness Center, downtown Wiarton, to see what was happening at the Health & Living Event that was taking place there this day.  I also had to pay for the shoes Mom had chosen, as well as return the other 2 pair.

What a nice place to walk into, the Wiarton Fitness Center is.  Past the exercise equipment to an area in-behind that was perfect for those who were set up there.  Who might that be?

"There is Kris Dawson with her Epicure displayed.  Never meet Kris before? she is so sweet and knowledgeable about her products.  Give Kris a call at 519-935-2320 to order your Epicure Products.  Next table beside Kris was Wanda's Body by Vi.  Wanda is a gal you might want to get in contact with should you need to get yourself on a healthy intake of nutrition?  Then please give Wanda a call to find out about the Vi-Shape Nutritional Meal Replacement Shake Mix at 519-422-1515.  Wanda is walking talking proof that Visalus Sciences does have products that are working, as she is a success story in herself."

"The Wiarton Wellness Center was there with some pretty healthy looking products they offer.  They might just have a service you are looking for, so do take a look by *clicking* HERE.   They can be found downtown Wiarton on Berford Street.  Beside them was a table set up by Harriet Nixon, Certified Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master.  Interested? call 519-534-0426, she is also located in Wiarton."

"Dr. Andy Quist was present, representing his Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic, with locations in Lion's Head and Sauble Beach.  He may be contacted at 519-793-3092.  The photo to the right is  Janet Schnurr of Soul Searching Tree, who does Indian Head Massage, Ion Cleanses, Reiki, and Energy Therapy.  Janet is also an Independent Consultant for Arbonne.  Please check Janet's website out at www.soulsearchingtree.com or Contact Janet at janet@soulsearchingtree.com for further information."

"The first table here belonged to Jessica Hastings who is not only a Arbonne Representative, she is also owner of LAMBlicious, located in Parkhead.  I do believe I will have to drop in there one day, as I have watched it grow in good looks and appearance for some time now from the outside.  Time for me to check the inside out now some day soon.  Beside Jessica, was Laura Judgies, who had her Steeped Tea products along with some yummy "made with tea" samples at her table.  Laura will have a weblink up in the very near future, but in the meantime you can contact her at jaffasjavahut@gmail.com.  Laura is out of Sauble Beach and has the Jaffa's Java Hut there."

"This is Vicki of Vicki's Kitchen in Lion's Head.  Vicki has been getting very well  known for her Vegan Burger.  Trust me, Janet Schnurr and I had ourselves a wee taste, and there were no complaints coming from either one of us.  Where can you find Vicki?  I am working on getting a Facebook Page, or phone number.  Really? you will LOVE the foods she makes ..really, really !"

"What a delight to meet a new up and coming Artist in Bruce County, and one with such a pretty *smile*.  Please meet Jenny Lee Learn.  Would you love to find out more about Jenny? please do so by going to www.jennyleelearn.com "

I had another wonderful "outing" this day with meeting new friends and learning new things.  I love learning about new things, even if I do not always retain them, as it is a bonus of learning them all over again, is it not?  Ha !  

I had visions of Aussie crossing their legs in dire need of getting out and about, so it was a rush to get home as by this time it was going on to 4 pm.  I made it home to find out everyone was delighted as ever to see me.  What a welcome I get every time I do return home !  I LOVE it most days always ....

"I also had to retrieve the bedding from the clothes line.  The first I had hung out this year.  I thought I was going to have help, but once again I had thought wrong."

I had nicely gotten everyone out, about and back in, along with the laundry, when the phone rang.  It was ROB again ! with could I meet up with him in Hepworth one more time.  Jeez that man complained cause I got two kisses out of him this morning, wait see what he is going to owe me now in the Kissing Department !

Met Rob, came back home to sit down almost 2 hours ago to just now finishing up this blog post, as there was a lot of ground to cover today as you can tell.

Just a little Weather News FLASH ! it is snowing here again in Bruce County.  The ground outside my windows is white as "snow" AGAIN.  Does it every quit, we might ask ourselves?  We do live in Canada you know.  Eh?

Should I be tired? well let me tell you I still have 4 Aussie faces who need my attention for one more last time this evening, and a bed that is need of being made up fresh before I crawl into it, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".

Lots OF Elbow Grease !

This morning, once all my Aussie chores were over with and I finally got to sit down to a "first" coffee, I browsed through to read my Blogs Of Interest.  I was thrilled to find out Michelle at Ms. enPlace had featured one of my recipes again at her "See Ya In The Gumbo".  Thank you, Michelle it is always a pleasure not only to participate in your "See Ya In The Gumbo", but dropping in on all your posts to see what's cooking in your part of the World down in Louisiana.

"The Healthy Oatmeal Orange Cookies I had made were featured HERE.  By the way they are very Yummy."

The remainder of my morning I got going on the vicious circle of housework.  The Electrolux Ergorapido Rechargeable I had purchased last Year no longer holds a charge.  I LOVE it, however not really prepared to pay $100.00 or so to replace it at this time.  I called Electrolux Canada to see if something could be done.  I was very pleased to find out if I would send them the "Model/Serial" number silver tag off it, along with a letter to explain the problem along with my address, they would send me out another Unit !  I sure hope this will be the case, as the letter goes out in the mail tomorrow.  Won't this be fantastic if it comes to be? I sure will be one "Happy Camper" !!!

"Once I had addressed the Stick/handheld problem, I had to tackle another problem in our fridge. I guess when I had bought ground beef on sale last week the packaging had leaked.  Oh man by the time I had noticed it way at the back of the shelf it had dried up as hard as a rock.  Hot water and dish soap went in the sink and I started "scrubbing".  What a mess and  "Lots of Elbow Grease" to get it cleaned up."

This afternoon the Forever Home owner for Fabulous Four, Lunette, came by to see her for the very first time.  She is unable to take her for another two weeks, but was anxious to meet Lunette in puppy person.  There was lots going on with the Fabulous Four this afternoon, should anyone be interested just *click* HERE.

It was very late afternoon, probably around 5'ish by the time I finished up with more Aussie duties and Rob arriving home shortly thereafter when I had to get going on putting our Dinner together.  I made a Dinner of Mustard-Maple Pork Tenderloin that I had tried once before we had both enjoyed.

"Mustard, Salt & Pepper rubbed into the trimmed pork tenderloin, then seared to brown on all sides before being placed in a 425*F Oven to finish for 15 minutes or so."

"Once cooked the loin was set to "rest" while I put together the sauce.  I can honestly say this meal is yet another "favourite" for us."

"There was one "little", or should I say, "big" problem.  My dear Rob, who eats almost everything, tried a wee bit of the sauce and didn't like it ... as you can tell in his pictures.  No problem as I loved it, so it was more for "moi" for a change."

Recipe please?  PRINTABLE RECIPE *CLICK* HERE.

I heard a nasty rumour that there is to be SNOW tomorrow !  Really? really does everyone not think there has been totally enough snow this Winter already?   Oh wait a minute, it is Spring !!! what the heck is going on here ??? Ha ! if we held the reins to the weather I am certain it would not be so challenging.

Oh man ! here it is after 8:30 pm already with me still having to take Buddy out for his walk about and it is dark out there.  I best be getting a move on, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".

I Was Almost A Patty !

"May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the rain fall softly on your fields and May you be half an hour in heaven before the devil knows your dead!" & HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY too !

I had a lovely email this morning from my friend, Andrea, who is in Florida right now.  She emailed me an early Birthday Greeting, as well as the "ditty" above.  What sweet friends I am truly blessed with.  

Just think, if I had been born on this day, and not on the 18th, I could have been a Patty.  Today however was my Mother-In-Law's Birthday.  Rob's Mother was not a Patty though as she was an Olivia, and I do miss her often.  We both loved gardening, baking and preserving, with always having something in common to talk about.

This morning when we were out earlier there had been a fresh blanket of snow on everything.  

"It didn't take long for us to make lots of tracks in the newly fallen blanket.  It was a gorgeous day !  Sunny, bright and warm."

"My beautiful Lexus and handsome Bandit."

My "Crabby Cabbie" didn't get home until 6 am this morning !  Wowsers that poor guy ... and he got up by 10 am to spend some of the day with me.  Once we made a quick scoot into the local Foodland store, I got back and started a bit of baking.  I figured housework could wait as I took advantage of running the oven today at the lower hydro rates.

"A friend was asking if I would make her an Apple Pie.  Now that I have my new Oven Range, I could no longer put it off.  Got it all ready, baked and packaged up for Rob to drop off to her tomorrow.  I hope she enjoys it."

Then I have had a recipe I had seen over at Gracie's Sense and Simplicity a few weeks ago, which I have been dying to try.  Today was that day I was making the Healthy Delicious Orange Oatmeal Cookies she had made.

"The cookies were approved by Rob after he had himself six.  I also loved them.  The recipe has been added to my collection of favourites.  Thanks Gracie !"

Recipe please?  FOR PRINTABLE RECIPE *CLICK* HERE.

Once the kitchen was all cleaned up and the dishes done for the second time today, I then got going on preparing our Dinner.

"Turkey Dinner really did "hit" the spot this evening.  It was not only tender, but moist and flavourable too.  What would Turkey be with out Turnip & Gravey? not too good in our household.  I skipped on the dressing this time around, as really there was lots with the meat, potatoes, turnip and gravey.  I had placed a whole carrot and onion in the Turkey cavity for added flavour.  I would have added a stalk of celery too, but alas I was out."

There is never any argument in this household when it comes to Turkey, as Rob loves the white and I love the dark meat.  I do have to admit though there has been a few arguments over how large the turnip be cut up prior to cooking ... but we won't go there right now. Ha ! will we Rob ????

After our wonderful dinner, there were of course MORE dishes to do, so those got done before it was time to look after a little matter, or five as the case was, down in the basement with our "Checkerboard Aussies".  

 "I can't believe our Fabulous Four are already 6 weeks old.  Today was the day they were administered their 2nd worming.  It all went rather well with Rob holding each and every one until they each had their shot of medication in the mouth."

"Since the milk Mama Lexus produces the worms, Lexus also got a second dose of medication.  Such a good girl."

Oh my, I just glanced up at the clock and it is after 8 pm already!  There are Aussie dogs who need out, about and in for the last time this evening before their bedtime and mine, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".