well, it's a slow blog day today, so have a look at this 'McNugget Rage Fail' video, unbelievable.
We went to a pool party a few days ago and the owners had a saline water pool. They said it's very low-maintenance because it doesn't need chlorine and all the testing that goes with it. The water's also very buoyant. The best part is that the water was heated to 85F, just the way I like it.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
How to be alone
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Come to Mallorca
L found this video of her tennis hero Rafael Nadal, Mallorca looks wonderful too!
We're having wonderful summer weather at the moment, all the better as we're invited to a pool party about an hour's drive away, this afternoon.
My sister's son is settling into his new university. She reports the whole family being very sad on the day of his departure, his dad (surprisingly) being one of the most affected. It sort of took them by surprise. They were starting to feel a bit better by the next day, as their busy back-to-school routine started up.
A friend of L's is excitedly starting 2nd year university and was waiting for furniture to be delivered to her new place.
It feels as if we'll never be finished our packing and getting L ready for her imminent departure. I've been teary-eyed in the mornings for quite a few days and whenever I read my sister's emails. I'm a bit better this morning. L will only be about a 3 hour drive away and she can come home whenever she wants with flexible bus and train schedules. It's the thought that it won't ever be the same when she returns for visits. Her circle is gradually widening and 'the family' will no longer be her main focus. It happens to all of us.
K is just envious of all the new stuff we've been buying her for her new residence.
We're having wonderful summer weather at the moment, all the better as we're invited to a pool party about an hour's drive away, this afternoon.
My sister's son is settling into his new university. She reports the whole family being very sad on the day of his departure, his dad (surprisingly) being one of the most affected. It sort of took them by surprise. They were starting to feel a bit better by the next day, as their busy back-to-school routine started up.
A friend of L's is excitedly starting 2nd year university and was waiting for furniture to be delivered to her new place.
It feels as if we'll never be finished our packing and getting L ready for her imminent departure. I've been teary-eyed in the mornings for quite a few days and whenever I read my sister's emails. I'm a bit better this morning. L will only be about a 3 hour drive away and she can come home whenever she wants with flexible bus and train schedules. It's the thought that it won't ever be the same when she returns for visits. Her circle is gradually widening and 'the family' will no longer be her main focus. It happens to all of us.
K is just envious of all the new stuff we've been buying her for her new residence.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Winter
I found this beautiful winter poem and thought it might be a comfort to you. It was to me and it's very well written, and I hope that you enjoy it too.
" WINTER "
by Abigail Elizabeth McIntyre
Shit It's Cold!
The End
--
Helene E. Roddenberry
Friday, August 27, 2010
Google offers free calling from Gmail
Google offers free calling from Gmail in Canada and the U.S.
Well, I tried this feature last night and it works! It advertises insanely low rates for international calls as well. It's worth a try, it's free in Canada and the U.S. for 2010. It was so easy to set up as well. There's a 'call phone' option in the same column as 'inbox'. You just select it and follow the simple setup instructions. I didn't need any equipment other than my laptop. Free's good (at least for the consumer), I had fun talking to some relatives in the U.S. and they can't wait to try it out.
News
One Million Calls Placed From Gmail in 24 Hours
Well, I tried this feature last night and it works! It advertises insanely low rates for international calls as well. It's worth a try, it's free in Canada and the U.S. for 2010. It was so easy to set up as well. There's a 'call phone' option in the same column as 'inbox'. You just select it and follow the simple setup instructions. I didn't need any equipment other than my laptop. Free's good (at least for the consumer), I had fun talking to some relatives in the U.S. and they can't wait to try it out.
News
One Million Calls Placed From Gmail in 24 Hours
Thursday, August 26, 2010
How to tell the sex of a fly
JUST TOO CUTE.
This is the cleanest E-mail joke
I've come across in a long while!
A woman walked into the kitchen to find her
husband stalking around with a fly swatter
"What are you doing?"
She asked.
"Hunting Flies"
He responded.
"Oh. ! Killing any?"
She asked.
"Yep, 3 males, 2 Females," he replied.
Intrigued, she asked.
"How can you tell them apart?"
He responded,
"3 were on a beer can,
2 were on the phone.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Neighbourhood Crab Apples
The days are getting colder, a reminder that summer's winding down. Sigh. It's nice to see all the neighbourhood trees bearing fruit at this time of year. The flowers are also in full bloom.
My sister sent me this article from the NY Times called
'Students, Welcome to College; Parents, Go Home' and I had to laugh reading it, but there's so much truth there.
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