Coldonion

Hi all,

A few maintenance stuff today, at work, home, to the Canadian Tire to buy some supplies for the deck chair we brought. We wanted to make it a bit darker, so in the end and after two stores we found an all in one stain / sealent for it. It is "supposed" to darken the wood and seal it from the elements at the same time. Keep applying more until it is as dark as you like. Should be fun, unfortunately we have to wait for the weather to warm up a bit, and also wait for no rain. It was supposed to be sunny this weekend, but it is a bit grey and possible rain. So I guess I will wait until mid week.
We also picked up some planters to hang off the balcony railing, unfortunately the hooky part is a bit smaller than the railing. I am a bit indicisive between returning and looking again, or taking a torch to the hooky bits and bending them in a vise to fit the railing. We are to go back to Canadian Tire to pick up some cushings for the chairs, so I will probably see if I can return the planters. We also picked up some grass for the cats, since we are going to have plants on the balcony (although out of their way) it should discourage them from trying to get at any flowers in the planters.

Let's see we went to the store to get some dinner fixen's and I cashed in a lottery ticket for $100 bucks, quite a supprise there. Just about covered the 100 bucks we spent at the hardware stores and lunch at Big T's BBQ. None the less, it was finally nice to win something more than $10 bucks, or even better a free ticket!!

So now I have a few dollars left for lunch on Tuesday, I am gonna cash a birthday gift certificate for a massage at Oasis Spa, noon time, then probably wander across the street to an Italian place on 17th Ave. This place reminds me of one of my favorite restaurants in Bermuda, Portofinos, great Italian food!! And if you had enough people (or knew the right Maitre'de you could get the "Maffia Table" The big one hidden in the back of the restaurant.
After a frantic search I found (okay Roanna found) my gift certificate, so I figured I'll have a nice couple of relaxing hours at the spa, as a treat for finally being able to work. (Plus it expires in six months!!)

Now I just gotta figure how to get down there via the public transportation, the website is being a bit vage.....

If anyone else reads this, pop over to my Uncles blog, he has been going for a few walks around St. Georges, taking photo's as he goes, brings back memories. I used to rollerblade around that area for exercise in the summer. Roanna used to do an exercise class at one of the buildings in the photos. Pop over to Chattymoon's she is discribing some of her favorite candies from the old days in BDA. Nothing beat a bag full of Fireballs from Jack & Jill's!!! Though they did get a bit week in the later years, they wouldn't burn your mouth as much as I remembered.

Tomorrow we are having an lunch burger BBQ, after everyone meets at Costco when it opens. Pick up a few items then home for some exercise (Roanna & her Mom). I'll be making burgers.


Anyhoo, have a great weekend

Ian