Mostly Done

I had a sleepless night, once again, last night.  I think I will try the sleeping meds again this evening.

I got one of our two "spare" bedrooms changed around today, with lots of help with Rob bringing in the bed we had gotten from my Cousin Brad, and his wife, Paula.  We downsized in that room from a Queen to a double.

The "new to us" bed came from my Uncle Jack's place, and it is an antique, more then likely built in one of the furniture factories he worked for on the road selling.  Once the room is all finished I will post photos.

The cobwebs were cleared from the overhead fan light, window cleaned to a "sparkle", and the computer desk pulled out waiting to be cleaned behind of lots of dust and to have the cords organized (hopefully by Rob).  Still I am mostly done in that room but for the computer desk and the closet.

The rest of the house? it looks like it has gone to Hell in a Handbag .... geesh it is always a mess to clean a mess in this house it seems.  Will I ever get a handle on it again? time will tell so for the moment it is what it is.

I hear tomorrow it is to rain all day long, then be nice all next week.  I am tired of rain, bring on the sunshine !!!!

I did get 3 loads of wash done today, and the curtains from the spare room, dining room and patio window toppers included.

Other then being surrounded by a mess, I have been productive and not sitting on my butt all day, not that I usually do, however I did not have a nap even though I am certain I could use one.

The day is going towards a finish, and this is all she wrote, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

One Load ....

One load ....

.... didn't cut it, we had to bring in a 2nd load of gravel to replenish our drive yesterday.  Oh yes bottom photo is of my Wedding Clematis taken over the shed.

Today was a haircut for me, and a trip to the Doctor.  Dinner was Homemade potato salad, which Rob made, and Sweet Corn.

I was awake all last night and done like dinner at the moment, heading off to bed shortly, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Yummy Yum Yum

Last night Rob and I headed South on a bit of a road trip which took us down through Walkerton.... well let me say, "yummy, yum, yum", was that trip.

Rob was wanting some KFC, but no way was I having any of that !!!  so it was Pizza for me as I had heard so much about the Old Garage Wood Fired Pizza .... check it out by *clicking* HERE.

I ordered the "personal" New "Greek" pizza which was 6 pieces and totally amazing to the taste buds.  I was very impressed with this place, and would most certainly go again.  Wood fired pizza is the BEST !!!!

I was so tired when I got up this morning I had gone back to be about 10 am and slept right through till after lunchtime.  Not even a phone call woke me up .... I was exhausted and sure had needed that sleep.  It had felt good.

This evening we had gone to a fundraiser dinner for the Peninsula Community Food Bank with friends, Vivienne and Eric, who we have known for some years now as we deal with their local business Pinkerton's Carquest.

Larry & Darlene Miller sat with us for dinner, along with the Mayor of Georgian Bluffs.

The dinner was potato salad, coleslaw, dinner roll, beets corn on the cob and bbq'd chicken breast with pie and coffee afterwards.  It was delish.

We had bid on some items in the Silent Auction, doing very well to get 2 fishing rods, a very large garbage pail and a great deal on a GC.  Yeah ! fishing rods make me happy.

I did have a better day.  Yesterday I was distraught as we lost the runt of our litter.  Regardless of knowing these things happen with no fault of ours, however it never makes it easier just the same.  Death always makes me beyond sad, that is just how I am no matter what.

Many thanks for all the well wishes for a better day ahead, as yes it had been a better day.

I am full, I am tired, and I am heading off to bed, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Not Really

It was not really a good day today, and I am quite happy to have it behind me.  There was one highlight of the day I hope to remember to share tomorrow ....

.... in the meantime, praying for a better tomorrow, for myself and everyone I love and care for.

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

To Blog Or Not To Blog?

Yes the question I have been asking myself lately, as I have been not well and "stale" for some time now, is to blog or not to blog? (I am feeling a bit like Shakesphere's Hamlet, to be or not to be?).

By the end of the day I am so exhausted, this being the way I also usually begin my days, that I barely have the energy to get myself to bed for an usual sleepless or sleep deprived night.

I have been re-evaluating, or trying to, on what is important and what is not.

Is to blog still important to me? will I eventually get through this slump? do I just continue on as I have begin until I gain control, or lack of it, until I am able to fully blog my days as I used to?  All these questions plus many more in other areas?

Blogging has been rewarding in the past, especially when I look back to see where I have been in my life the past 5 years, good and or bad.  There has been lots of emotions over the years whether joy or heated opinions I have had.

I will have to sleep on this some more ... hahaha that was a funny, or not (INSERT SMILE).

On a lighter note, Lexus had five babies last night.  One Black Tri Female, One Red Tri Female, One Blue Merle Male, One Red Merle Male, and One Red Merle Female.  The Blue Merle Male & Black Tri Female have been spoken for.  Just think in 8 more weeks they will be going to their FOREVER HOMES.

Photos to follow tomorrow? after I sleep on it more, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

A Day Visit

Whoopee ! I actually slept last night the best ever in a very long time.  I was still major fatigued, however I will take what I can get if I am fortunate to get it.

Today our Buddy of our Extraordinary 8 2014 litter & his Forever Family came to visit.  Photos of that fun and amazing visit may be found by *clicking* HERE.  Buddy is one smart pup with very special owners who have taken much of their time to put that smartness to use.  Love them ALL !  I am grateful to get such wonderful families for my pups (with only 2 exceptions).

The visit pretty much was my whole day, or the exciting part of my day maybe might be a better way to put it.

Rob had gone to Toronto today, and just arrived back home at 7 pm.  I miss him when he is gone.

Lots to do, but I must admit I see the tiniest bit of light behind all the darkness.  This is good, as any light is good.

Lexus is showing signs of whelping, so I expect a litter any time in the near future.

Here is to me getting another half descent sleep ahead of me tonight, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

What A Day !

Where to begin????  I barely have an idea as what a day this was.  I guess at the beginning, with photos to follow maybe tomorrow....

I decided to return some clothing I had gotten for my Mother to the stores I had purchased from in Owen Sound.  I headed out about 11 am.

As I was minding my own business going through the Walmart parking lot towards Penningtons I was suddenly shaken up when I was hit by a vehicle coming at an angle across the parking lot.  The front end of my van smacked !!!

After waiting for the police, who said all private parking lot accidents were usually deemed 50 - 50 at fault by the insurance companies, then waited for him to fill out a report that the accident had happened, I was shaking I had been so upset.

Fortunately I was able to drive my vehicle home and not pay for a tow.  Big deal on that bonus!

When I returned the items to Reitmans, I ended up with a pair of jeans for me, and 2 pair of Capri for Mom totalling $28.00 .... now that was a bonus of 50% off their red tag sale prices.

I didn't get home until after 3 pm.  At 4 pm a family came to see about Portia's pup.  The family was a PERFECT match for him, and he will be going home with them in 7 weeks.  Happy when I find such great homes for our Aussie pups....very happy.

I really didn't feel like going for a walk tonight, but thanks to my girlfriend, Lynn, I went.  I managed to get my 10,000 steps in today, and feel I am getting a bit back on track regardless of not feeling like I want to.  Perseverance with a little help from my friends.

I am tired, thinking I will go to bed shortly with the book I have begun reading, "Still Alice", Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.