Monday, November 12th - Lest we forget

 It's a balmy 9' this morning at 8:00 am and we're hoping to reach a sunny 17' later this afternoon. This should continue on until tomorrow but then by Wednesday we should be back to more seasonable temperatures. But this works for me for the middle of November!

Today is a holiday out here in the Maritimes. We used to get it off school when I was a kid but unfortunately that ceased some years ago. Its really too bad that a day in remembrance of what so many have done for the rest of us,  is now just another day in many parts of the country.

Many activities took place across the island yesterday.  Lloyd and I didn't attend any but instead chose to stay home and try to get some work done as the weather was cooperating. We headed into town later in the afternoon and went for a beer and a snack at a local watering hole. There were many people in military dress enjoying the day. I was really pleased to see one restaurant downtown with a sign displaying "Free meals for veterans"- a nice touch.

Because of November 11th falling on Sunday this year, many of us have today off - and if one took Saturday off, then one would have a three day weekend!  I had great plans to accomplish so much but that has not been the case, although it hasn't been a total waste.

Friday after work, I met Brenda and two of her cousins downtown for some supper and then the four of us headed over to the Confed Centre for their annual Christmas Craft Show and Sale.  Lots of nice things and lots of good ideas.  From there I stopped in at the grocery store and then Brenda's for tea on the way home.

Saturday dawned chilly and very windy. Not a great day for working outside and as Lloyd had put his back out on Friday, not so productive inside either. We pretty much just vegged for the day, although we did go for a walk in the back fields to  see if it would loosen up his back any.  No such luck, so we pretty much didn't do anything all day - but we deserve a day off from life every once in a while!

Sunday dawned nice and sunny and just a little breeze, compared to Saturday. A great day to get some outside stuff done. Lloyd's back was feeling a little better so we did some general cleaning up, moved some stuff around to get ready for winter and started putting the wood that's split into the building.

The beginning of the woodpile - inside where it will stay nice and dry

With any luck the gray tarp building may come down today. Only trouble is Lloyd has also come down with a really bad cold and he's feeling pretty crumby this morning. So I've loaded him up with drugs and sent him back to bed. Maybe he'll feel a little better later on.  Even if he doesn't, I have a trailer load of wood to stack in the garage so I'll be able to get out there and enjoy the nice day later on. This morning it's tidy up and do laundry, maybe bake some cookies for lunches and that should be it.

 
Before I end, I have to wish a big Happy Anniversary to Brenda and Bernie who will be celebrating tomorrow (well, maybe not celebrating, as we have community school tomorrow night) but hopefully they'll find an evening to do something special in honour of the occasion.