black coffee and moose heads

Holstein

2007-04-13T22:25:00.000-03:00

I'm behind in my blogging so I decided to post twice and share what happened in my life today - Friday April 13. I saw a $1,000,000 cow (yes one million dollar), a $52,500 calf and a lot of dairy farmers. It was fun. It is amazing what you can learn at The Canadian Holstein Convention. I also ate cheesecake at 11:00 in the morning and went out for lunch at Linda's. (The picture of the million dollar cow is from The Guardian if you need to know the cow's name or who the guy with the cow is.)

First Person Singular

2007-04-13T22:15:00.000-03:00

Thank you faithful readers for your assistance in finding a pair of night vision goggles. I now have a pair and have great plans for them. So if you are out there don't worry, I'm on my way.
Now for a new request. I have decided that I need to get a part time job. I'm open for suggestions and/or offers. Keep in mind that it needs to pay well as I'm only in it for the cash. The money I make will go towards long drives in the countryside and coffee. If I make enough I might even buy a moose head and donate it to an elementary school (I'm sure the children would enjoy that!!). I have confidence in you reader(s) that you will come through for me once again.
Until next time,

time

2007-03-12T19:39:00.000-03:00

Who came up with the idea of daylight savings time? Actually I don't need his/her name all I really want to know is why we went along with their brilliant idea. Please provide me with an answer, but don't tell me it is because of the farmers. Maybe that was the original plan but that answer will not work now. (I have nothing against farmers. Really they are great.Without them we wouldn't have food to eat but that is a story for another day). Thanks.

2007-02-14T09:22:00.001-04:00

After a brief sabbatical, I have returned to blogging. I will offer no apologies or excuses for my absence for we have all heard enough of those. Anything from I was too busy, to my computer exploded.
I contemplated writing about the cold weather, the laundry and staples, but in the end I have decided to write about the return of summer, heart month and night vision goggles.
Last week I was at the grocery store and saw a lovely display of barbeques. I have been told that at a local department store (to remain unnamed) patio furniture has made its return. Doesn’t that excite you?? Summer is so close that I almost wore my shorts today.
This is heart month. So take care of it. How? Don’t eat a lot of chips. (Not to say you can never eat chips. Just don’t eat them all the time. Try pretzels instead. The non-salted kind.) Another way is to eat walnuts. I looked up the Heart and Stroke Foundation and found this: http://www.walnutinfo.com/heart.html . I don’t really like walnuts but if you do try the walnut granola. It could be tasty.
As for the night vision goggles, do you know where I could get a pair? There is something I need to find. Preferably before I turn 40. Thanks.

a tired rant

2006-12-14T19:56:00.000-04:00

Sorry folks. I was going to blog tonight while I did laundry but I'm too tired. I had to be at work this morning at 7am to learn how to do month end. Sure I was able to leave at 3 but I was up at 5:50 am. This is not fun for someone who goes to work for 9. It was dark out as I drove to work. So dark that the Christmas lights were still on downtown. It was nice to see them but it was still dark. Oh the other good thing about going early was the line in the drive thru at Tims. There was no line. I didn't even have enough time to get out my change for the large coffee I bought to get me to 9:00 - the time I usually start work. Sorry for the rant. That is what I do when I'm tired. Anyway I should take my laundry out of the dryer and go back upstairs before I start ranting again.
As for my random thought: Did you know that the spell checker does not recognize the work blog?

Finally

2006-12-04T20:03:00.000-04:00

Finally, a new posting. This is getting really hard to do without easy access to a computer. So if anyone out there wants to give me a computer with free internet access just let me know!!
I really don't know what to write about. Someone asked me the other day what was new and the only thing I could tell them was that I had bought a Christmas tree stand. Right now it is in my living room and it makes a "great" decoration (Along with the dead plant on top of the fridge). I'm not sure when I will get a tree though. At home we never got our tree until the week before Christmas, but I am so excited about the stand that I might have to get a tree a little earlier. This weekend I was in Halifax and stayed with friends who had their Christmas tree up and it smelled so good. That's the main reason why I did not buy an artificial tree. Who cares if I have no room left or can't see the TV. At least it will smell good (Not that my apartment smells bad or anything)!!
On a totally different topic, have you ever watched the channel some apartments have that show the front door? Some people think it is intrusive, but I love it. You can't help but laugh at the poor person trying to find the number, wait for someone to answer and then try to open the door. I know this might sound cruel to some of my more sensitive readers, but the next time you have the opportunity to watch you might find yourself laughing as well. And we can all use a good laugh now and again.
So go ahead laugh at me for having a dead plant in the kitchen. Laugh at the person trying to get in the apartment building. But laugh at yourself too. You are pretty funny!!

Mental Safety

2006-11-13T21:03:00.000-04:00

If you are a faithful reader of my blog you know that I often post safety tips. Today is no different but with a different focus - your mental safety. This past weekend I went to the movies with friends to see Borat. We ended up leaving before the movie ended. It was disgusting and mentally disturbing. So if anyone (and I don't care who they are) asks you to go with them to see it just say no and run as fast as you can in the other direction. Your mind will thank you and so will your wallet. Maybe you could suggest an alternative . . . such as watching paint dry or removing wallpaper or cutting the grass with nail clippers or even coming to my house and scrubbing the floor with a toothbrush. I think you get the point. If you are left with that $9.90 (or $7.7o) burning a hole in your pocket give it to me and I will buy a new cake pan. Just think of it as a thank you for saving your brain.

2006-10-28T12:10:00.000-03:00

I am about to scream. I just finished writing a blog and the computer froze and I lost it (the blog I mean not my mind.) It was all about my laundry, a new phone and unpacked boxes. I told how it was only 11:30 on a Saturday morning and I had already had a visit from the phone company, made breakfast and had done 2 loads of laundry.
I also mentioned my 5 new friends at the telephone company, no dial tone, a lawyers voice mail and two telephone lines - each with a distinct ring. I'd give more details but I have to go take my laundry upstairs, wash dishes, sweep, and re-arrange furniture. The May family was just here and dropped off some furniture. Thank you to the May-Jones family. I really appreciate it. Don't you love it when people give you things? So if you have the need to give someone a present just think of me. I will accept it - as long as it is nice.
Now for a completely random thought "God works in mysterious ways". I'm going to go now before the computer freezes again and I loose another posting.

Apologies

2006-10-10T17:59:00.000-03:00

Sorry faithful readers for not updating my blog, but I wasn't allowed to take the computer with me in my move. I was allowed to take the dining room table and chairs but not the computer. Go figure!
I will try to write when I get the chance. I don't think they approve of blogging at work but we will figure out something.
Carry on...

The Rumors Are Somewhat True

2006-10-01T18:09:00.000-03:00

The rumors have been flying now for the past week so I thought I should set the record straight. No, I am not moving to the Yukon; Yes I know how to do laundry (and have done it); and No I am not the new K Rock $10,000 person or however that goes. Now that we have that out of the way, here is the truth. I am moving to the big city. I have packed my iron, dishpan and measuring spoons and am in the process of leaving home. (Can you hear the cheering in the background?) As this is the internet and can be read by millions (although I know all of my readers by first name and could count them on one hand) I will not give my exact address but I will give a hint: My apartment is on the second floor or third if you count the basement. So be nice to me and I might invite you over for a cookie and let you sit on my new couch. Pictures will follow. I have to go now my supper is ready.

Wow...

2006-09-27T22:25:00.000-03:00

things must be getting serious. I bought a laundry basket.

Autumnal Equinox and Cell Phone Batteries

2006-09-23T17:54:00.000-03:00

Autumnal Equinox (better known as fall) is upon us again. Join with me as I mourn the end of summer. Farewell grass cutting, seasonal allergies and skunks. Welcome yellow leaves, cool winds and dark evenings.
Now on to other things: Cell phone battery safety. Once again these are taken from my favorite web site CPSC.

Do not crush, puncture or put a high degree of pressure on the battery
Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot, such as on a cooking appliance, iron, or radiator.
Do not get your phone or battery wet.
Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially harm the battery.

These people are geniuses. Without their help I might have placed my phone on the stove or thrown it on the floor. When you have a chance, send an e-mail thanking them for their help and concern for our safety. I know I will. I will also continue to search the internet for tips such as these to share with you. As I always say, safety is everyone's concern. If you have any tips you would like to share fell free to post them in the comments area.

Over the next few weeks there will be some exciting things take place in my life. I hope to be able to keep you updated as they happen. So stay tuned!

Cranky Laura

2006-09-17T20:15:00.000-03:00

One thing I have yet to do on by blog is vent. That is until today. So here it goes. I hate when you are talking to someone and another person comes up and starts talking to the person you were talking to. They begin a totally new conversation, ignore you and put an end to your discussion. You end up walking away never getting to finish talking. Now I don't mind people JOINING a conversation but not taking over and changing the topic. You might be wondering "Laura, what brought this on? You are usually not so cranky." (Little do you know) This has happened to me twice in the past week and both times it really irritated me. I'm kind of tired and when I get tired I get cranky. I decided I needed to share this with the world and maybe cause someone to think twice before interupting a conversation, unless it is a medical emergency and I am talking to a doctor, or the building is on fire and I am talking to a firefighter or a horse just broke its leg and I am talking to a vet or ... you get the point.
Thanks for listening(I guess you are reading this so thanks for reading) and later this week I will keep my promise of offering cell phone battery safety tips.

safety first

2006-09-13T20:34:00.000-03:00

Since today is September 13 I thought I should share a few Hand Held Hair Dryer safety tips. These were taken from the CPSC website and should be taken very seriously. Remember safety is everyone's concern.

Don't drop or insert anything into a hair dryer's openings
Don't use any attachments that aren't recommended by the manufacturer
Don't put a hair dryer into water or other liquid
Unplug when not being used

These are important tips for everyone to remember. Next week I will share tips about cell phone battery safety.

picture time

2006-09-13T20:24:00.000-03:00

A Birthday Picture for all to enjoy.

sorry

2006-09-08T18:55:00.000-03:00

My apologies readers for not telling you that yesterday (September 7) was my birthday, but I have been busy working.
Pictures to follow of the birthday and yes I can work.

Just Say No

2006-09-02T15:55:00.000-03:00

If you look closely at the above pictures you will see that I am wearing 2 bounce sheets. They are supposed to keep mosquitoes away. As embarrassing as that may be they kind of work. (The sheets also keep people away!) If only I knew how to say no.

safety is everyones concern

2006-09-02T15:43:00.000-03:00

As promised in an ealier blog, here are pictures of my new helmet. Snazzy. Just remember, everyone needs to wear one (even pink bunnies on motorbikes).

love

2006-08-26T12:17:00.000-03:00

Yes my friends, I am in love. But before you start to wonder "could it be me?" I have to tell you it is with food. Sorry. Now I should give some details. I do like to eat but yesterday evening I "discovered" my new favorite food. It is mussels from Flex Mussels( http://www.flexmussels.com) and they are amazing. They are in Summerside at Spinnaker's Landing. There are about 20 different flavours to pick from and each order comes with fries (which I had and are great) or a baguette. I had medusa which is lemon, oregano, virgin olive oil, and feta. Next time (and believe me there will be a next time) I am going to try Mexican. So the next time you are in Summerside go to Flex Mussels and eat!!

Trunk Monkey

2006-08-21T15:42:00.000-03:00

check this out: trunk monkey
Video number 4 is the best!

bikes and baking

2006-08-16T10:52:00.000-03:00

The other day I made a trip to Canadian Tire and bought a new bike helmet. Those of you that read "My Life in Rubber Boots" will be familiar with my old bike helmet. I think it was a little small as it just didn't feel (or look) right. If I fell off my bike I don't think the helmet would have done much for me. For your viewing pleasure I will post a picture of my purchase later today. I was planning on going biking today but it is pouring rain and there is also thunder and lightning...as exciting as that would be I think I will postpone the trip.
Valerie went back to camp this week , so once again I am an only child. That can be a good thing but it does have its moments! I will refrain from giving examples to protect the innocent.
Tina and Hayley Sansom came over to the house last Thursday. It was really great to see them. Hayley has really grown since last year and I think Tina and Trevor have a lot of fun with her. They are on their way back to Lincoln for another year which I hope goes well for them. Watch out we might come visit!
As for the baking I mentioned in my title, try it out. It can be fun. If I knew how I would include a web site to check out (as I promised in my first post) but I don't so I won't.
Have a great day reader and we'll converse soon.

Welcome

2006-08-13T20:43:00.000-03:00

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to my new blog. I pledge to keep you updated on great sites to buy mounted road kill, ice cream and green socks. My blogs will be funny, touching and never gross. My mother can never know about this site so please don't tell her. If you do I will find you and you don't want to find out what I will do to you. I might be weak but I am mighty. Looking forward to keeping you updated on my "life."