April 12/2013

Well, insured the mustang today. It was such a beautiful day we went for a burn around town. Bill was a softie and wouldn't let me put the top down! He did though polish it all up...it sparkles!!! Such a pretty car. Bought a decal for the window while we were in Arizona. Won't tell you what it says! We drove to the spit and went for a walk. Beautiful brisk day! Tyee clubhouse looks better than it ever has. Lights were installed today in the wharf parking lot. Will make such a difference.

Sometimes, my hubby just amazes me! ( regularly ).... He reads every word in the paper as well as all the ads and he says....they have a mattress sale on, lets go have a look. Well, blow me over and if I had mentioned I wanted a new new one he would have pooh poohed it because our 19 year old mattress is still pretty good! But......we slept on the most incredible bed in Lake Havasu and had the best night's sleeps ever....so knew there were more out there that were better than what we had. Picked out a great one and it will be delivered Saturday. Also checked out washers and dryers and fridges.....be till my heart!!! We have been here for 19 years and frivolousness is not Bill's strong point! What we have will eventually break down and then wallah!....replacements. One can only hope the appliance gremlins will demolish soon!

I had the most incredible experience the other day. We stopped at a Karin P's and were chatting away and she mentions one of my mom's good friends Bente. I ask 'how do you know Bente?' And she replies 'my dad and Bente's husband Hebo went to school together and I have known her for years'. Small world and even more remarkable because Karin ran into her downtown Campbell River, and she doesn't live here. She gave Karin something to give to me. It was a prized, coveted pastel of Chief Dan George that my mom had done in 1969. It was always a family favorite and mom loved it and won first place in the IPE (Interior provincial exhibition). It disappeared years ago and I never knew where. Mom had given it to Bente and with her moving to a smaller place she thought we would like it back. I never cried when mom died....long story....but when Karin brought out this picture.....I couldn't breathe and I couldn't stop crying. I am so moved, not only to once again have this picture on the wall, but that Bente was generous enough to have it come back to the family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Bente! I am forever in your debt. It has a special place on the wall and every time I look at it I shall remember my sweet mom.

Allergies are down considerably today. Hope to get a good walk in on Saturday. We are off to see the kids on Monday so want to be healthy before!

Saw Sue today. Oh my goodness, I am sending as many good vibes and mom's golden band of protection to surround her! I have never seen anyone so sick and my heart aches for her. Not fair for anyone to suffer so! Please get feeling better soon my friend. Huge huggage to you!!!

Well, didn't think I would have anything to say today! Ah well, just let the fingers do the talking!

Have a good weekend.....

Xoxoxo