Tuesday Night

Sunday night

From Geninne's Blog

o hilarious - who needs to grow one?  Icelandic cap: Cup of Jo

For all those new drivers out there (or if you're having one of those days) from Kate Spade /Cup of Jo

Sandra Juto takes the most awesome pictures of 'love cuppas'

Hi.  It is Sunday night.  It is close to 9pm.  I have nary a joosy book to read: must remedy that for the Holidays.  To bury my 'snoz' in a book is a divine pleasure.  I'm catching up on reading the weekend paper.  The Christmas tree is up.  I will post a picture - much better than describing it.  It is magic and twinkling and I love all the crazy-ass ornaments that go on every year.  Forget about the 'theme' trees: bring on the yearly crazy-ass ornaments.  This year I added the 'good luck pickle' - a German tradition of yore (apparently).  You hide it on the tree and the first to spot it xmas morning gets to open the first gift.  It is a glass ornament and I have tucked it ever-so-sneakily on the tree - I'll get the Huzz to search for it Christmas morning - but don't let him know okay?  shhhh.  Ha.  Another ornament I have that cracks me up is the red glass Lobster I picked up in May of 2008 on our Honeymoon on the East Coast (picked it up in a Drugstore in Halifax).  My nephew Max was given a stuffed Lobster as a present when his folks returned from the East Coast.  He called his Lobster 'Jackie'.  So 'Jackie' this Lobster is for me as well.  Too funny. 

The Huzz and I were discussing Christmas the other day at dinner: all the expectations and the flurry of everything, especially consumerism, that goes on around this time of year.  How people go so in debt to have this 'smash it out of the ballpark' Christmas.  And then January comes around and bills start rolling in.  Is it worth it?   

Home for the Holidays, the movie, sort of sums up Christmas for me.  Mix that movie in with some Sound of Music, Elf, A Wonderful Life and ongoing Christmas songs (especially the oldie versions)...o yes, and Baby Jesus/the Christmas Story read by my Pops over the years on Christmas Eve......Eggnog, cookies, Stewbogganing.....red string hung from fireplaces or stove vents (remains of Santa...), the NIght Before Christmas, Pigs at Christmas....traditions old and new.....Christmas is a flurry; of emotions and expectations.  Does getting older change that for you in any way? 

Goodnite.  Be a little naughty.  But mostly nice. 

snowcakes

Morning.  Another chilly-von-willy day today; so the radio says ;)  I haven't ventured out yet.  It was quite blustery yesterday.  Snow was flying.  More 'snowcakes' in progress (snowcakes being the piles of snow on chairs and other outdoor things; they look like cakes to me - or biscuits). 

I was early to bed last night.  My day went awry.  I needed a good sleep.  I'm having a cuppa and settling into this new day.  The coffee tastes bueno.  Muchos bueno.

I need to get on sending some cards out: New Zealand is probably the farthest away.  December 1st today!  Hola.  Our tree will go up this weekend.  Maybe some cookie-baking.  Making the list for baking...we'll see what gets made. 

Stay warm dearies........have a good one out there.

Winterpeg

xmas tree outside of Pineridge Hollow's grand poobah's house (Jan): lovely! On Xmas 'House Tours'-House Hop - 2010

Poor Bella - frickin' cold out there.  Gotta love a cape with 'balls' on it.

New addition to the garden.  He bobbles.

Winterpeg.  Birds smart: have gone south.

Xmas: ready to countdown December with a choco-a-day again this year!  woo woo!




The Huzz and I did conquer most of the Xmas shopping today.  List in hand, we did it! woo woo!  Costco was nutters.  Everyone is so busy looking at everything that many accidents almost occur.  Had a nice taste of Nanaimo Bar there - yum.  And a hot-diggety-dog lunched upon (thx Huzz).  Then it was onto Superstore.  Groc-shop, other gifties bought......got outta there in good time.  Gone a good three hours I think.  Now making Hot Turkey sammies for dinner - gravy a going on the stove right now.  I'm hungry.  Maybe watch Date Night tonite on the tele (rent).  Or see what else is on.  Get the jammies on and cosy on up.  Have a good one!  Anyone send cards out anymore?  Cheerio dearios. 

O snow

Ha.  Benny.  We've been getting lots of snow these past two days.  If I'd have let Ben out much longer he would have been the abomidable snowman!  He loves this stuff though - this snow.  It's in his blood.  Still trying to figure out how to attach him to a sled ;)

Off to catch the stinky-bus.  Off to get a coffee and warm the cockles of my heart.  A day with the Elders today.  Then the Library.  Hugs ya'll.  

minus 25.....knee socks rock in this weather

Morning.  People that winter-bike are staunch.  Not sure how they do it, but do it they do!  It is minus 25 here with the windchill.  Winnipeg gets blustery winds and boy, that windchill can be something.  I must go and search for my toque.  I've got my knee socks on - those help the legs keep toasty. 

 I will be cosy taking the Bus.  The Bus is awesome come winter - you don't have to navigate all the ice and snow.  But, you have to smell the Bus smells which seem to be 'uckier' come winter - I think because of melting snow (wet) and no windows opened to air the Bus out.  I have perfected the breathing-through-mouth-and-not-nose maneuver - have been able to do this since I was a kid and it sure comes in handy.  O stinky Bus.

Off to catch that stinky Bus now!  Keep warm dearies!  

craft show (said like 'dog show'/SNL) HA

Hi.  Craft show has been 'done did'.  It was what I expected in Venue - but not what I expected in sales.  Not so good on the sales front.  But lucked out on the '7 year old girl who was over the moon excited about her choices in purple or pink in 'I love bed' mini canvases.....(she chose purple)'.  Ha. 

 So, I have lots of angels in balls and snowpeeps to keep me company until I figure out just what to do with them.  I won't be doing this venue again.  I'll aim higher next time and have one 'specialty' and not try and make five bajillion things.  Or...I will stick with a summery Farmers Market.  We'll see.  I will live with the ideas this winter and contemplate. 

What did you get up to?

Off to bed with this mamajama.  I need to catch up on 'craft induced sleeplessness'.  It exists.  It does.  ;)  I love bed.

cheerio dearios, stay toasty. 

madly crafting in all directions

Morning.  I spent the weekend madly crafting in all directions - and the rest of this week will be the same.  I'm in a Craft Sale on Sat. Nov. 20th - Windsor Park United Church, here in Winnipeg.  10 to 3pm if you are in that neck of the woods! 

 It will be my first Craft Sale so it's all a learning process of what to make, how much to make, how much to sell it for...all that jazz.  I'm making stocking stuffer items - 'I love bed' mini-canvases, snowpeep magnets, funky button rings, buttons on a string, gift tags, bags and cards.......angels in a ball....it's all keeping me hopping!  Wish me luck. 

Off to lunch with dear Belly and then errands for last minute crafting stuff , then a groc-shop, then home to craft some more! 

I won't be blogging till after the craft sale so have a great week and I'll catch up next week!  cheers!

snow is here

imagine if snowflakes were this big? 

from a cup of jo

Hi.  It's Remembrance Day.  It is snowing.  Imagine wearing the bottom picture 'partial sweatery-thing?'.  She manages to pull it off.  I just laugh thinking of me in that get up.  Like a winter straight jacket....o fashion. 

Enjoy your day and take some time to remember.  Peace.  ;)

Bed

from Fine Little Day

from a cup of jo

Ode to Bed:  Bed you envelope me deeply in dreams and cosy comfort, you are always there when I need you to nap or to lay and contemplate the light or my thoughts, you are the best place to read and make out and jump on.  O bed.  You da best.

wanna post your own version in my comments?  I dare you.  ;)

Have a good un.  Unfortunately I have to leave bed and go to work.  Cheerio dearios.  Have a good one out there. 

snow

winter snowflake on backdoor tree (2009)

Morning lil' honeys.  No, we don't have snow yet.  But I did 'hang some out' last night on the front shrubs :).  It was funny-it was about 730pm at night, dark out, and here I am in the front yard, hanging snowflakes - a woman and her dog went by.  It was amusing. The night was lovely and warm.  And sparkly after I got done with it.

I'm ready for some snow.  I really am.  Some sparkle.  I see in the forecast that Thursday (Remembrance day) may be the day.  The snowflakes I hung are like the one in the above picture (been doing this for 3 years?).  But this year, I will get some new ones for the backdoor tree.  It adds extra magic. The world can always use more sparkle.  And notice I did not ask for bitter cold.  Let us be clear on that.  HA.

I noticed xmas lights twinkling away on several houses in the neighborhood.  Yup, I'm ready.  I've even started xmas shopping.  Very early for me.  I am usually a last-minute kind of shopper - which I love - but this year I'm organized and getting my list checked off.  Small 'something-something' for everyone this year.  You can't take it with you after all.  Nice to give a wee treat to people.  They deserve it.  It's a hard-knock life.  Well, cheerio dearios - have a good one. 

blessings

from blog:  http://lorijoysmith.com/

Hi.  It's Monday.  I thought a good dose of 'The Sound of Music' was needed.  Climb every Mountain - indeed!  We are all doing that every day.  Sometimes with sherpa's, sometimes alone.

Blessings to Pat who has passed from the earth and onto a better place.  Cancer got her.  Hugs to her Albert and her Heather and her D and B.  To all those that knew and love her.  She was hilarious and a 'corker' of a lady.  Angels sent to all those grieving and who need a lil' lovin'.  Life sux.  Death, to those of us left behind, sux too. 

Angels to my mom and to my aunt vel and to lisa,brad,scott, charlie.  Lots of hugs as well.  I surround you in love. 

Ah, people are leaving the planet.  Then people arrive.  The circle of life.  Off to have a 'Sound of Music' kind of day.  Be kind to yourselves heh.  I'll do the same.  ;)

why can't we all just get along?

Hi. I'm having major issues at my workplace and with them being respectful to their employees and their individuals.  And it is SO FRUSTRATING!  AAAAAH!  And it makes me wonder yet again:  why can't we all just get along?  I am a reasonable person.  I am doing my best and resisting drop kicking certain people that are very deserving of a good wrestling move or two. So, a few photos for you, taken by me, starting with Good Street.  Good to know that one exists ;)  And it is where you head west (of course).  Follow the yellow brick road.  I've got my red, sparkly shoes on.  Ready to tap dance.  One day at a time sweet jesus.  This too shall pass.  Hugs.  Send one back.  Lord knows we all can use one.....always.  Hang in there.  Life sucks. 

Halloween

Candy Party

Calendar by Geninne's Art Blog:  November it almost here!

We are hosting a Candy Party for the nieces and nephews on Saturday night.  Complete with egg throwing outside - have to figure out exactly how to do that for a nice clean-up afterward.  Gate nite and all ya know........Candy is what Halloween is all about in my books :).  We will watch the Shrek tv special Huzz recorded and Glee: Rocky Horror Picture Show episode.  Eat Pizza.  Eat Candy.  Play Charades.  Send them home after all the sugar.  hehehhe.  Have a great weekend.  Plan to dress up and hand out candy to the wee ones on Sunday.  Plan to eat lots of small candy bars. 

Bodies

The BODIES exhibit is in Town.  Creepy.  This is on the side of the Bus.  I hope the Muppets take their place (in MTS Exhibition Place).  uck.  Some may likey - me no likey seeing pictures of it everywhere. 

Much Better.  :)

today

Winnipeg by Bus.  Today.  Almost Sleety to tell you the truth.  Southern MB was forecast for a storm (snow) coming up from Minnesota.  Not sure where that stands.  But this is what we got.  Yeehaa.  Get the snowshoes.  hehehhehehe