On Monday we had the memorial for Hairballs friend that passed away. It was nice to see everyone and things were going smoothly. Then they played a slide-show of Mark over the years. When his two youngest children ( ten and twelve )seen a picture of them with their dad they burst out in tears. It broke my heart.
Then on Tuesday night we get the call that Harry's dad had passed away. This was a good thing as he was in a very painful way and his quality of life was non-existent. He was 87 and have lived a full life so his passing was a blessing for all involved.
This got me thinking of the difference we feel when someone young dies, or someone that is in alot of pain. It makes the acceptance of the death much more easy. I haven't seen a tear shed yet over Harry's dad. I did get a little moist yesterday when I went to the nursing home to pick up his belongings. As I walked up to the door I realized I wasn't going there to see him. When I went down the hall to his room all his stuff was packed in boxes at the door and the bed was empty : (
Sorry that this had to be such a downer blog, On a positive note Harry got a brand new pair of black dress shoes that his dad hadn't worn that will come in handy for the funeral.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
thursday thirteen
I was trying to make a theme thirteen with all the same thought process but couldn't come up with 13 things of the idea I had in mind so I saved it as a draft for a future thursday... So with summer rapidly coming to an end and school fast approaching I will make this what ever it turns out to be....
1.Yesterday Nevada and I went to the mall to get white runners for cheer leading. Harder job then one might think...Most runners had other colours as piping and the one solid white runners were velcro and looked like they belonged on a senior with dexterity problems.
2.Kind of attached to number 1. She also needs school runners and inside gym runners. That's like 2 pairs of new shoes. Her feet are still growing so that could mean they are all out grown by Xmas.
3.Xmas did I say a dirty word. I see stuff up already for the season. What happened to the fall decorations? Did we skip a season?
4.We got a motor-home for free off Craigslist. I love that site if you haven't checked it out yet its a definite must.
5.The kid's car broke down yesterday. Won't turn over or anything. I hope it's something simple and cheap to fix. I certainly refuse to go back to chauffeuring. He does have quite the healthy bank account but we were hoping to use the money for a down payment on his first house.
6.I know I've mentioned this before but I have the most awesome muscle tone in my upper arms. I'm thinking of starting a gym at my house where people come and do yard work and pay me....
7.So I mentioned the passing of a long time friend, well the obituary was in the paper and they left out his oldest son. I feel so bad for the kid, it's like another kick when he is down. His dad didn't have much too do with him in life and now he's left out of things in his death.
8.The neighbor wants us to dog sit again. Last time she only gave Nevada 76 bucks for a weeks worth of dog sitting and flower watering too boot. She is a nice person and Nevada and her do alot of fun things together but I just feel that she should be paying more. What do you think is a fair price for watching someones dog?
9.I have been doing alot of juicing lately with my new ACME 5001. When ever I use it I think about Wiley Coyote and his contraptions, brings a smile on my face.
10.So I send Hairball to the adult beverage store yesterday. I don't think he has went for so many years I couldn't even guess when he has gone last.. Well now I know why, he bought the grossest cheapest beer and it was disgusting...Even made him puke that should teach him and me a lesson. Don't let him go buy the beer.
11.My little cheerleader has her first tournament this weekend. I can't wait to see her and the team all lined up in their little outfits. But what's with the 7:45 AM start time Saturday morning? I think of football as an evening sport.
12.TV is so boring when there is no Survivor or Amazing Race to watch. The only show I have watched this summer is 'Young and Restless' and the news hour.
13.Hurricane Bill hard to believe we are near the end of August and we are only a couple letters into the hurricane naming...I hope bill runs out of steam and turns out to the open ocean.
So I guess I am done. I just can't blog properly anymore I have lost my gift of gab. I used to be able to have the words flow but lately they just don't want to come. 19 more sleeps till school....
1.Yesterday Nevada and I went to the mall to get white runners for cheer leading. Harder job then one might think...Most runners had other colours as piping and the one solid white runners were velcro and looked like they belonged on a senior with dexterity problems.
2.Kind of attached to number 1. She also needs school runners and inside gym runners. That's like 2 pairs of new shoes. Her feet are still growing so that could mean they are all out grown by Xmas.
3.Xmas did I say a dirty word. I see stuff up already for the season. What happened to the fall decorations? Did we skip a season?
4.We got a motor-home for free off Craigslist. I love that site if you haven't checked it out yet its a definite must.
5.The kid's car broke down yesterday. Won't turn over or anything. I hope it's something simple and cheap to fix. I certainly refuse to go back to chauffeuring. He does have quite the healthy bank account but we were hoping to use the money for a down payment on his first house.
6.I know I've mentioned this before but I have the most awesome muscle tone in my upper arms. I'm thinking of starting a gym at my house where people come and do yard work and pay me....
7.So I mentioned the passing of a long time friend, well the obituary was in the paper and they left out his oldest son. I feel so bad for the kid, it's like another kick when he is down. His dad didn't have much too do with him in life and now he's left out of things in his death.
8.The neighbor wants us to dog sit again. Last time she only gave Nevada 76 bucks for a weeks worth of dog sitting and flower watering too boot. She is a nice person and Nevada and her do alot of fun things together but I just feel that she should be paying more. What do you think is a fair price for watching someones dog?
9.I have been doing alot of juicing lately with my new ACME 5001. When ever I use it I think about Wiley Coyote and his contraptions, brings a smile on my face.
10.So I send Hairball to the adult beverage store yesterday. I don't think he has went for so many years I couldn't even guess when he has gone last.. Well now I know why, he bought the grossest cheapest beer and it was disgusting...Even made him puke that should teach him and me a lesson. Don't let him go buy the beer.
11.My little cheerleader has her first tournament this weekend. I can't wait to see her and the team all lined up in their little outfits. But what's with the 7:45 AM start time Saturday morning? I think of football as an evening sport.
12.TV is so boring when there is no Survivor or Amazing Race to watch. The only show I have watched this summer is 'Young and Restless' and the news hour.
13.Hurricane Bill hard to believe we are near the end of August and we are only a couple letters into the hurricane naming...I hope bill runs out of steam and turns out to the open ocean.
So I guess I am done. I just can't blog properly anymore I have lost my gift of gab. I used to be able to have the words flow but lately they just don't want to come. 19 more sleeps till school....
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
crappy week
On Monday it was the 10th anniversary of my father's death.
That morning we learned of the passing of a friend of ours. Harry had went to elementary school with him and I have known him since I was 15. It's like we all grew together married had kids divorced.... Well he did the cycle a few times and leaves behind 4 kids. Two of which are only 10 and 12. He lived a fast life and in the end it caught up with him and he died in his sleep. They are dong an autopsy but they figure heart or kidney failure. He was on dialysis these last few months waiting for a non-existent kidney doner. His life wasn't perfect but I don't think anyones is. R.I.P. Mark 49 is too young to go :..(
That morning we learned of the passing of a friend of ours. Harry had went to elementary school with him and I have known him since I was 15. It's like we all grew together married had kids divorced.... Well he did the cycle a few times and leaves behind 4 kids. Two of which are only 10 and 12. He lived a fast life and in the end it caught up with him and he died in his sleep. They are dong an autopsy but they figure heart or kidney failure. He was on dialysis these last few months waiting for a non-existent kidney doner. His life wasn't perfect but I don't think anyones is. R.I.P. Mark 49 is too young to go :..(
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
thursday thirteen
I will try to make this as painless as possible. Last night I could think of all kinds of things but as usual when I sit down here today my mind is blank
1.My hairball played a practical joke on me and it was a good one. I think I will save the details for a blog on its own
2.This weekend Nevada gets to enter her vegetable and flowers in the fair. I hope she gets a ribbon and or cash prize.
3.We have had two cooler days now after weeks of record breaking heat and sun. Still no rain so we still have to water though
4.I have been doing 4 hours daily of heavy digging and yard work and man I tell you it works way better then going to a gym.
5.The eldest offspring is still bringing over his non g/f. Why won't they just admit they are back together ?
6.On Tuesday my dad will have been gone for 10 years. The older you get it seems time goes by much quicker.
7.Last night the Canadian Snowbirds did a fly over of our city and I only heard the jets go by. They are flying over 100 cities to celebrate 100 years of flight.
8.I've been having a hard time finding a good book to read, any suggestions?
9.I know today is someones birthday and I can't think for the life of me whose it is. Normally I am very good at remembering birthdays even those of someone that might have mentioned it in passing. So if its your birthday,,,,,Happy Birthday!
10.What with the tinder dry conditions here and the fire hazard at extreme. I saw someone throw a light cigarette out their car window. I wanted to chase them down and tell them off but I didn't... There are so many fires burning in our province right now, our resources are spread pretty thin. They flew in fire-fighters from New Zealand and Australia...
11.I think we might be going to Thailand for 5 months in the new year and I really should be doing more planning right now but strangely I just haven't felt into it...
12.I think I mentioned the heat,well to top that off the air-conditioning went in the van. That is probably why I didn't do number 10.. Not sure how much it will cost to get it fixed. I am kind of hoping it will magically fix itself.
13.We made the most awesome deep-fried Salmon the other day. We set up in the shade of the carport and man it was delicious. Hairball had got the fryer at a garage sale and we hadn't used it yet as we don't normally cook with oil, but there is something satisfying about eating unhealthy. WE also did onion rings and french fries
So folks that's about it in a nutshell. Happy August to you all...
1.My hairball played a practical joke on me and it was a good one. I think I will save the details for a blog on its own
2.This weekend Nevada gets to enter her vegetable and flowers in the fair. I hope she gets a ribbon and or cash prize.
3.We have had two cooler days now after weeks of record breaking heat and sun. Still no rain so we still have to water though
4.I have been doing 4 hours daily of heavy digging and yard work and man I tell you it works way better then going to a gym.
5.The eldest offspring is still bringing over his non g/f. Why won't they just admit they are back together ?
6.On Tuesday my dad will have been gone for 10 years. The older you get it seems time goes by much quicker.
7.Last night the Canadian Snowbirds did a fly over of our city and I only heard the jets go by. They are flying over 100 cities to celebrate 100 years of flight.
8.I've been having a hard time finding a good book to read, any suggestions?
9.I know today is someones birthday and I can't think for the life of me whose it is. Normally I am very good at remembering birthdays even those of someone that might have mentioned it in passing. So if its your birthday,,,,,Happy Birthday!
10.What with the tinder dry conditions here and the fire hazard at extreme. I saw someone throw a light cigarette out their car window. I wanted to chase them down and tell them off but I didn't... There are so many fires burning in our province right now, our resources are spread pretty thin. They flew in fire-fighters from New Zealand and Australia...
11.I think we might be going to Thailand for 5 months in the new year and I really should be doing more planning right now but strangely I just haven't felt into it...
12.I think I mentioned the heat,well to top that off the air-conditioning went in the van. That is probably why I didn't do number 10.. Not sure how much it will cost to get it fixed. I am kind of hoping it will magically fix itself.
13.We made the most awesome deep-fried Salmon the other day. We set up in the shade of the carport and man it was delicious. Hairball had got the fryer at a garage sale and we hadn't used it yet as we don't normally cook with oil, but there is something satisfying about eating unhealthy. WE also did onion rings and french fries
So folks that's about it in a nutshell. Happy August to you all...
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