I have tried, in the past, to post notes with pictures or whatever and have had so much problems that I was discouraged and QUIT. But I'll re-start with just plain text... Sigh.
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Here in Ontario where I live the children are getting very excited - only 4 more days of school left. Believe me - the Teachers are even more excited! And then FREEDOM until the Tuesday after Labour Day weekend. (The first Monday in September is a holiday called Labour Day - remembering the workers.)

My husband (with a little help from me - mostly verbal encouragement lol) re-arranged my office. Now I cannot find a thing! Let's see - the printer was over there, now where did it go? Oh, there it is - a very logical convenient place for it (one I chose!).... lol

Many offered us a goat for the lawn - some also offered sheep - but my dear husband was able to finish it in 2 hours! And then it rained again. This w/d Ted started to mow the lawn and got the front finished just as it started to hail and rain. Good timing!

Do you realise how much of owning a home OWNS us?! I know, cutting a lawn is nicer, in some ways, than shovelling snow (what's that you ask!) but the lawn still 'owns' us!

Went away for 24 hours to a city 4 hours south of us. When we entered the restaurant after attending a motivational type meeting there were 1/2 a doz. people from our church, just placing their meal order. We all just stared at each other for a minute (not expecting to see each other) and then, almost in unison, said "What are you doing here"! They were on a 3 day motorcycle trip, returning today. (Something about these retired and semi-retired folk who all purchased motorcycles.)

Ted's job just went to summer hours. He has to show up 1/2 hour earlier, takes 1/2 hour lunch instead of 1 hour and then leaves on Friday at 11.30 - getting the afternoon off. THAT part is nice, but getting up between 5 & 5.30 - well he is the morning person so more power to him

On tv I've discovered Veronica Mars! Our W network airs it at 4 am but I have the good old fashioned VCR to tape it (it follows Judging Amy so I get 2 hours of tv being recorded.) It is an interesting program. Have also discovered Murdoch Murders with the star from Sue Thomas FBEye, Yannick Bisson as the main star.

With our W network, over time, I've discovered Just Cause, Higher Ground, Falcon Beach, Summerland, and the tail end of Hope Island. All these programs had a 'short shelf life' (ie 1 - 2 years) and I missed them first time around. Now if they'd only re-air Hope Island so I can catch it from the beginning.

I'm now getting caught up with the NCIS, CSI's, and Without a Trace from this year. Hope to have it all done by the time the new seasons start in the fall.

My business is going slow but sure.

Do you take a multi- vitamin? Ever examine why we need a vitamin/mineral supplement and what is a good one? Check out the product we now have on the market: http://www.mannatechpressreleases.com/phytomatrix.html

It is the *only* plant based mineral available.

This is but a sample of how our food has regressed over the years:

In the US, today you'd have to eat 53 peaches just to garner the recommended daily value of vitamin A. In 1951, you'd only have needed to manage two, but today's mass production has sucked the life out of formally nutrient-packed produce. New Zealand fruits and veggies might not be quite so impotent, but still it can be a struggle to tick off your requisite 5+ a day. That's where we the average person usually turns to supplements.

Take care and have a great week.

Yours

Peggy (& hubby for almost 32 years, Ted)

Well, my Mom did it. She got her trip to Nova Scotia. She had son Adrian rent a car and they took off in the early hours of October 16th.

Adrian phoned me on Friday afternoon saying that they were in Dartmouth, parked by the Angus L. MacDonald Bridge. That is when the jealousy rate on my part hit 100%. I got over it though!

They returned on Monday, October 29th after MANY kilometers were traveled and many people visited. One of my friends who they saw emailed me "Peggy, your Mom is a sweetie and your son a Hunk!" So I am a VERY proud daughter and Mom!

(Flag of Nova Scotia)

"Farewell to Nova Scotia, the seabound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be.
For when I am far away on the briney ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me?"

(A popular song.)

This is short note. I'll post photos when I get some.

Peggy Pausing to Peruse other notes

We had a great time with the grands. They, on the other hand, were fighting colds which wasn't fun for them.

Grandson did enjoy discovering his Dad's toys from days gone by. Why haul them out when this is easier?

We had a wonderful time on Sunday supper with my brother and his family joining us. So we had my 92 yearold Mom at one end of the age spectrum and a 4 year old, a 2 year old, and 2 one year olds at the other end of the age span. It was fun watching the kids play either together or around each other. AND it was enjoyable watching the parents do the running after them. Been there, done that!

Our son had an interesting experience on the way home. He and the kids got to play in the traffic on a very busy highway (400 for those who know Ontario free ways). An accident closed the south bound traffic for over an hour. So what else do you do with antsy kids? You play in the traffic. Didn't you always want to tell your kids to do that???

Wednesday the 10th I had fun working for Elections Ontario - provincial elections. A long day but made fun by having a great crew to work with.

Then we woke up to this on Friday morning (Oct.12th):

And it kept coming down ALL DAY. How horrid. It isn't even the middle of the month yet. While I watched it blowing around I would hear how warm it was in southern Ontario. And how much warmer it was at James Bay much nearer the Arctic Circle than we are. Go figure!

Today it is finally melting. FINALLY! Slowly.

Grands still recovering from colds (& teething for the youngest) but that, too, shall pass. Son back into the books after having a 4 day break, his first since starting his MBA studies May 1st. Other son is preparing for a road trip to Nova Scotia with my Mom. Nice for both of them (me jealous!)

This photo was taken at 7.30 am so forgive them if they don't look too perky. Eldest son is in the coat. (but hidden behind stuff on tv.com. I discovered if you scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "View all my Blogs" you will see the whole photo. Just a suggestion.)

Until next time, this is Peggy's Printing Paused to Pursue other Projects

It's me, Peggy

My philosophy: Why re-invent the wheel? Here is what I posted a year ago:

Canadian Thanksgiving pre-dates the US Thanksgiving. Here is what I have for information:

History and Origin of Canadian Thanksgivingan

In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike the American tradition of remembering Pilgrims and settling in the New World, Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest. The harvest season falls earlier in Canada compared to the United States due to the simple fact that Canada is further north.

The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient. He did not succeed but he did establish a settlement in Northern America. In the year 1578, he held a formal ceremony, in what is now called Newfoundland, to give thanks for surviving the long journey. This is considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving. Other settlers arrived and continued these ceremonies. He was later knighted and had an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in northern Canada named after him - Frobisher Bay.

At the same time, French settlers, having crossed the ocean and arrived in Canada with explorer Samuel de Champlain, also held huge feasts of thanks. They even formed 'The Order of Good Cheer' and gladly shared their food with their Indian neighbours.

After the Seven Year's War ended in 1763, the citizens of Halifax held a special day of Thanksgiving.

During the American Revolution, Americans who remained loyal to England moved to Canada where they brought the customs and practices of the American Thanksgiving to Canada. There are many similarities between the two Thanksgivings such as the cornucopia and the pumpkin pie.

Eventually in 1879, Parliament declared November 6th a day of Thanksgiving and a national holiday. Over the years many dates were used for Thanksgiving, the most popular was the 3rd Monday in October. After World War I, both Armistice Day and Thanksgiving were celebrated on the Monday of the week in which November 11th occurred. Ten years later, in 1931, the two days became separate holidays and Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day.

Finally, on January 31st, 1957, Parliament proclaimed...

"A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountifulharvest with which Canada has been blessed ... to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October."

Source:
http://www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/thanksgiving/canada/

Now for the 2007 Update: Our eldest son and family are arriving around midnight from London, ON; our other son will be arriving from Ottawa, picking up his grandmother, my 92 year old Mom, en route. So we shall have a full house. On Sunday we are adding to the 8 of us my brother and his family so that will be 12 for dinner, 4 of them under 5. I am really looking forward to this time together.

~~Peggy from Porcupine

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Sunday was a 'sad' day for us. We said a formal 'good bye' to some friends. At church we had a pot luck after the service and many speeches were made - and many tears shed. They retired and are moving closer to their grand children. That is something I can understand!

And speaking of grandchildren (and the oft neglected kids!):

Recently our Grandaughter, Avery, turned 4. A friend of the family took her to this 'build a bear' shop. Never heard of it - but then I raised sons and they are full grown. Apparently Avery would pick the bear - colour her choice - and the accessories she desired. Here is the final decision (it is soft and cuddly!)

And what little girl doesn't like dress up?

Then there's the reaction of Avery's number 1 fan/critic:

baby brother Kieran (1)

We are counting the days to Thanksgiving (which, in Canada, is Monday, October 8th). At that time I will have 6 guests in our home - Colin and family, Adrian, and my 92 year old Mom. Really looking forward to it (except for all the work that needs to be done before then!!! HELP!) We haven't all been together for Thanksgiving since 2004.

Whenever my older brother emails me there is a random quote/statement, etc. added to the end of his message. I leave this with you to smile/ponder over for the week!

Intuition (n):
 an uncanny sixth sense which tells people 
     that they are right, whether they are or not.