07:45 hrs
Hello Kidlettes,
How's the weather in your neck of the woods? Here on the Left Coast we have rain, which is to say, it's a typical winter day. Not having any precip would be both odd and a blessing. But, if the temp is cool enough (7°C or cooler) in the Valley then the Beauforts will continue to gather snow on their shoulders which means a much less chance of a forest fire in the summer. And you know it's kind of nice come June, July and sometimes into August to look up and still see pockets of snow hiding in the shadows.
We have some construction plans for the Wayward Inn. My Better Half has implored me to build a Catio onto the house. We hashed out some ideas and the simplest thing would be to screen in the back deck with another door to access the rest of the yard and the Flame Pit. We are also looking at extending the roof from above the back deck to cover a portion of the lower deck. This would provide some additional shade in the backyard. The first project will not need a building permit. The second one will. Additional projects include some landscaping a repairing or replacing the back fence.
I think I have all of the recipes needed for the cookbook. I'm still working on the scratch copy and rough draft. I have no real time frame but I'm hoping to get it out sooner than later. There were two other book projects that I had initially started but I may have to drop. One was about the lessons learned from one's parents. It has been shelved as I couldn't any input from my relatives. The other has to be totally rewritten as a fictional book to appease the Powers that Be. There is no sense in getting sued when you don't have too.
My Lobster's BDay is this coming weekend. Awhile back I had asked her what she wanted and she replied that I had bought her a copy of the new book in the series that she likes and some of the scented soaps and lotions that she enjoys. I didn't know I was so dialed in. On another note it will be the Oma-nator's 90th BDay on the 24th of this month. My Lobster had sent out an appeal to all of the relatives and close FB friends to send a card. We are withholding the cards until the 23rd when we will give them all to her at once. There is also a plan to have a bit of a surprise party with people that she has known.
23:30 hrs
It's almost time to go to ground. The day has been productive. I made breakfast for the Elders of the House and a huge pot of banana rice pudding with cardamom.
19 Feb 23
16:00 hrs
Time to catch you all up. My Lobster had her 57th Bday last week. We all went out for brunch at the premier golf course. The two Couch Monkeys brought their Significant Others along and yours truly picked up the tab for the seven of us. It was nice. Not much better than what Chef Blaine can do with a good Sous running the kitchen at the Wayward Inn.
We are still prepping for the Oma-nator's 90th. We have received over a couple of dozen cards for her already. Some from the Nation's Capital and some from relatives overseas. She sure will be surprised.
There are some new accommodations being built a few streets over from us. At one time it was a single house on a REALLY BIG lot. Now, there are four multi-unit townhouses being built. One of the Loin commented that the developer will make out like a bandit. Even if the original plot of land cost $1m, after construction each individual unit will probably sell for $500k each or more and there has to be sixteen or twenty units. Not too shabby.
We've had a pod of orca hanging around the coast line lately. These are transient orca who feed on seals, sea lions and dolphins. Our resident orca feed mostly on salmon.
I've been invited to speak at the Nicola Valley Bigfoot Conference. I feel kinda honored. I'll bring a whack of books to sell and some gear to display. I've contacted the Big Swede and Lance, from the PBR Streetgang, and asked if the would attend. I'm really hoping that this will be a good event. And after it's over I'll make my way to the Sage's place for a visit and to do some repairs for her.
20 Feb 23
08:15 hrs
Yesterday my Better Half and I made some coconut macaroons and after they were chilled we dipped the base of each cookie in chocolate. They will not last long. As a twist, she had suggested putting a piece of fresh pineapple inside each cookie. It would kinda be like a Pina Collada cookie. It's something to think about.
I drove by the Dimentia Village the other day. It's still under construction. The facility is to be named "Providence Living Space, Together By The Sea". It will have twelve individual suites, one hundred fifty-five beds and thirty-two senior/junior day program interactive spots. My Lobster is wondering if she can reserve a spot for me now.
22 Feb 23
07:00 hrs
It's cold out. Not 'Peg or Sa-hatchewan cold but cold for the Valley. It's winter's last chance at asserting some authority before spring bursts out. We could end up with some snow too. But, it'll melt so there is nothing to worry about. The mountain passes will take a hit. The Mainland is gonna get whacked too. This last storm system is so large that the Prairies and the Golden Horseshoe will feel it as well. Good. I love to hear people in Southern Ontari-ari-ari-oh bitch about the weather. It's like listening to a robin chirping in a tree. It's amusing for a while and you can simply close the window if it becomes annoying. Click.
How's your health Dear Reader? Are you maintaining an even keel? Guard your health. Physical, mental and spiritual. If those three are doing well you have it made. And, I'm serious about this. If your not feeling right seek help. Don't let things fester because an illness can turn to rot and then you're hooped. See a doctor. Talk to a friend or a P-shrink. Clear your mind and see the world that surrounds you.
Take care.
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