Six Years This Day

Six years this day was the day I quit smoking after I had turned 50 years old, and I have never looked back, other then still getting the odd craving here and there once in a blue moon (old habits must really die hard at times).

My Mother quit when she turned 50 years old, so I had my mind set on that age to do the same for quite a number of years prior.  I can still remember my first "puff" of a cigarette at the Esquire Theatre in my Hometown of Southampton.  I was sicker then a dog and have no idea why I ever continued, other then it was the thing to do back then.

Would you like to read more, then about when I began smoking, about the Southampton Esquire Theatre back in the day? just *click* HERE.

This morning I was having difficulty getting motivated with anything again, so I decided to force myself to get out on a walk with one of my favourite companions.  I bundled up and we headed downtown to Bluewater Park where I parked and got going on our walk.

Lexus was my Aussie of choice to begin my walking routine again.  She is really a great walking companion, and has learned over the years to sit very quietly at my side while a take photos.  I will take turns out walking between her, Bandit, Buddy and Portia.  I hope I find the time and energy at least twice a week to get started.  My goal is to do 10,000 steps a day, and to day I walked over 6,000 steps, so off to a good start.

Last night's shopping trip at the Sears store in Owen Sound was successful, as we got Rob pretty much outfitted for the upcoming Wedding in July.

He looks pretty dapper in this nice black suit with a grey shirt.  We also picked out a tie and belt to go along with the ensemble.  All that is left for him to get is a pair of dress shoes.

I am very excited for us to both be getting all dressed up for the Wedding and have our pictures taken.  I do not think Rob and I have had that done since our own wedding 19 years ago this October.

It will be nice to get a Family Photo together also with the Grandkids !!!

This afternoon I had every muscle in my body seemingly screaming.  I tried laying down for awhile with no luck at relief.  I finally got off the couch and into an extremely hot shower.  Yes I then felt well enough to make some Homemade Hamburger for our dinner.

After Dinner I was off to an Chamber After 5 Event at The Spirit Rock Motel on the North Hill in Wiarton.  More about The Spirt Rock Motel can be found by going HERE, as it is much more then a motel.

I can not believe after such a dull grey cold day the Sun has decided to come out at 7:30 pm to give us hopefully a bit of teaser of what tomorrow might bring maybe?  Fingers crossed.

That is all she wrote, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Love Walking

I was up and at it well before 6:00 am this morning, however once first awake I did recall thinking I would have liked to have slept longer.  I have never in all my life remembered being one of those who could sleep into the noon hour, even as a child or teenager, as I always felt I would have slept most of my days away ... and life is most certainly too short for that to happen, is it not?

I was to be meeting up with my friend, Sharon, today, as she wanted to come up to Wiarton to the Farmer's Market and to check out Mother's Fabric for some material.  We met up at the local Tim Horton's, then did the circuit downtown Wiarton.

We first stopped at the Wiarton Farmer's Market ....

... where Grey County Tourism stopped by this week, as well as Alison from our local Wiarton Library Branch.  A new addition to the Market this week was Dejong's Acres Food Wagon where you could get something pretty yummy in the way of a hot lunch, or maybe a breakfast of fresh made waffles, fruit and "real" whipped cream.  I also contemplated buying a ticket for the Dream Draw for a chance to win a brand new Toyota car, however forgot to before I had left town.

Sharon and I also went into Wiarton's two clothing stores, Josie's of Wiarton and In Style ... oh to be slim and trim again !!!  Lots of lovely clothes I would love to have, but still it was fun.

A luncheon reservation was made for the Green Door Cafe.

We both really enjoyed the Chicken Bacon Wrap with a Garden Salad on the side, as much as I am really going to enjoy the new Key Fob  Sharon had made for me in "crabby" material !!!  I am just loving it.  Thanks again Sharon !

Sharon had went back to the Market to buy a couple of items before heading back home, and I arrived back home to a treat of a Tim Hortons Coffee my hubby had so thoughtfully picked up for me.  It was a good day.

Rob had to go out on a call after our Dinner so I got to have a little one on one time with Bandit and Lexus for a bit.

Lexus had the lead on Bandit, and of course had him also by the neck.  That poor guy sure has put up with a lot from that girl over the past 6 years.

Since I have been walking the past few week, I had been worrying I hadn't gotten out the past couple evenings this week since my walking partner has been working a different shift.  Low and behold my friend, BJ, who I used to volunteer with at the VON SMART exercise program, had called me this morning to tell me she was available to go walking again with me.

After 7 pm she called me up and we did a 4.80 km walk in 52 minutes, burning 361 calories.  I felt much better after getting out walking.  YAY !!!

Just a reminder for those who signed up for the 52 Week Money Challenge with me this Year, this is week 27, so do not forget to put away $27.00 dollars this week !  Is everyone still in? any ideas or plans yet for your savings at the end of the Year?  I have a few ideas, one of them being a new roof for next Year (there goes the thoughts of any vacation time again).

I am a bit excited as tomorrow the 2014 Wiarton Walks "kick off" down at the Train Station in Wiarton's Bluewater Park.  Cost?  FREE !  and you learn some amazing History along the way.  I have always LOVED and been intrigued by History, so this will be up my ally, not to mention how much I love walking.

I will be attending first thing tomorrow to take photos, and hope to go on the walk itself in a couple of weeks time.

I have another busy day tomorrow, so I will be calling it a day very shortly here, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.