Zip A Dee Doo Dah!

“…My, oh my, what a wonderful day Plenty of sunshine headin’ my way…” I took this photo on July 12, 2011. Just sitting at my computer, looked up and saw that I had company. People don’t visit us often, but we seem to be very popular with the wildlife! We had a heat wave last… Continue reading Zip A Dee Doo Dah!

Summer!

Still here! Working, working, working… Attila and I are definitely getting closer to contentment. We have decided to drive into the village to go for a walk every evening. We can now do this because Attila has worked every waking hour since the firewood was delivered, to get it stacked and ready for next winter.… Continue reading Summer!

Best Canada Day Ever!

Yesterday was Canada Day. The sun shone, the breezes played gently on the surface of the water, the company was excellent. And what did I go and do? I ate a cookie; the cookie-that-I’ll-never-forget. Not a big deal but for the calories, on most occasions. But this occasion was special because I made a mistake.… Continue reading Best Canada Day Ever!

All Ours Now

We took possession of the little house this past weekend. My thoughts on it: love it; disgustingly dirty; hate the colours; smelly; tiny; quiet; lovely neighbourhood; perfect (or will be). The place needs a LOT of work. It took hours and hours of my time just getting the water turned on and the lavatory facility… Continue reading All Ours Now

Last Minute

Lots going on over the last few days, all of it still up in the air! A few glitches with the little house, all resolved in a frenzy of telephone calls and persistent pressure on the people who needed to fulfill their obligations by predetermined deadlines. All sorted, at least as far as I know;… Continue reading Last Minute