Caption This….

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Deborah

Back in 2005, hubby and I took our very first (and so far last) cruise. We sailed on Holland America out of Fort Lauderdale with destinations of St. Maarten, Tortola (BVI) and Nassau.

We chose Holland America mainly because it is known for catering to an *older* population and the ships are smaller (i.e. we hate crowds and kids). If you are the type wanting to stay up late and party with the 30 set or have a yen for being around 5000 screaming children on a Disney cruise, then Holland America isn’t for you.

Our ship was the MS … Read more...

Mini Vacay Time

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Deborah

I am not really going on vacation, I am just so very busy this week with my job as well as garden stuff that I am simply brain dead and do not have enough time to come up with some really great blog posts that you all deserve to read. Sometimes you need to switch things totally off to get a really good recharge, like letting your cell phone battery run down to zip.

Except for this Friday’s “Next Weeks Menu” post, I will be taking the remainder of the week off (you may have noticed that there was no … Read more...

Happy Birthday Queen Victoria

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Deborah

She is looking pretty good for 194 years old….. Born May 24, 1819, she reigned over The United Kingdom until her death in 1901. 64 Years is a heck of a long time, and the current Monarch, Elizabeth II is right behind her with 60 years of holding the throne.

We celebrate more than Queen Victoria’s birthday though. It is our ‘Un-Official’ start to the summer and we Canuck’s love any excuse to party on a long weekend.

So thanks Queen Victoria, we appreciate you allowing us to use your birthday as an excuse to relax and party.

Happy Birthday!… Read more...

Next Week’s Menu

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Deborah

Woot! Our first ‘Official’ long weekend of the summer is upon us! Even though summer doesn’t arrive for another month, we Canadian’s take full advantage of any temperatures warmer than -10C and add it to our short summer season.

Holiday Monday marks Queen Victoria’s birthday. Sure, she’s been long gone for a while, but we still like to honour her birthday with a day off, family BBQ’s, fireworks and of course, plenty of cold beverages and lounging in the sun. She is also nice enough to let us continue with our time honoured tradition we affectionately call ‘The May Two-Four … Read more...

Feliz de Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Deborah

To all my Mexican Friends, enjoy the day!

Salud!

Happy Easter To All

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Deborah

From Our Northern Homestead to Yours,
We wish all of you a very HAPPY EASTER!

If you are traveling, have a safe trip and remember…
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!

Spring! Has Hopefully Arrived….

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Deborah

Today marks the Vernal Equinox…better known as
the First Day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

At 7:02 a.m. EDT, we march into a brand new season filled with warmer temperatures and the rebirth of flora and fauna….

Now will someone tell Old Man Winter to buzz off? I am sick of the white flurries that have been flying around the last 2 days….

Not only it is a Special Day for the beginning of Spring….but it is also a VERY Special Day in that it is also our daughter’s birthday. Laura was born on the first day of Spring … Read more...

St. Paddy’s Day

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Deborah

Kiss Me! I’m Irish!

Ok, I am not Irish, but a part of me (maybe 1/16th) is British…does that count?
Didn’t think so…

So this coming Sunday is Saint Patrick’s Day…some just call it St. Paddy’s Day. Either way is fine, just as long as you do not call it St. Patty’s Day, lest you conjure up the ire of every Irish Man, Woman and Child. ‘Patty’ is a girls name and is never to be used in reference to one of Ireland’s most beloved Patron Saints… I learned this the hard way, a gal pal of mine who lives … Read more...

Marching off to Florida

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Deborah

I wish….

No such luck for me though. I bet the airports are totally inundated today and tomorrow with wild, screaming children and parents wishing they brought the duct tape along.

A week off to explore, laze, relax, visit Disney, carouse in bars all night or sleep on a beach lounge all day…whatever tickles your fancy….that is what a LOT of folks will be doing this coming week. Florida is a popular choice for those wishing to escape the last bit of winter in Canada as it is a relatively short flight. Too busy for me though, I would prefer … Read more...

Family Day

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Deborah

Seeing as today is a semi-National holiday (for Alberta, Ontario & Saskatchewan), I will be taking the day off to relax with hubby, and do absolutely nothing…or maybe we’ll go see Niagara Falls again for the 900-millionth time. I still marvel at the sight of the Falls no matter how many times I see them…..it just never gets old.

For those that live too far away to see Niagara Falls up close and in person,
here you go…

and for a real treat, if you click on the picture, it will take you to a live,
streaming video (with audio) … Read more...