It was a good day. John and I went on a long hike around the park area and into the residential streets. Not as many houses for sale this year as we had seen a few years ago. The weather is great as usual - although a bit cooler today. The sky started out blue, blue blue but turned cloudy by noon. The sun was still shining but we did not see the totally blue blue sky as we had in the past. Hopefully tomorrow is sunny and blue again.
We just totally relaxed today. John is a real crossword puzzle guy and I got a book too and have been trying my hand at it. Not so good! This will take work and I don't like it all! Too much like work. I did get a few so I was spurred on to do more. John can get them - one after the other. Words I have never heard of. However, I guess it is good for me so I will keep at it! They say it is good for the mind.
Tomorrow we are off to the outlets for a bit of shopping. We are not shoppers but we will be up to looking around. There is nothing we really need. I bought the backings to my earrings at the mall today so I am pretty well done for now!
Enjoying these plush accommodations and being pampered.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sunday Church
We had a good church service this morning. We went to Christ's Church in the Valley (CCV). Interesting, as many of the cars had CCV stickers on their back window. Cool. They also refer to themselves in church as 'here at CCV'. Another 'hmmm ... interesting'. I would prefer to say 'here at Christ's church" but ... each to his own.
They have 5 services on the weekend. Three on Sunday. We went to the 10:30 service. It was packed. I would guess 2500 people give or take a hundred. They can sure do that 'open' style as there is so much land and parking for cars. Definitely a 'campus' (as they refer to it). Kids Campus, Adults, Youth. You can walk a very long way. Lots of 'hello's from the hundreds of volunteers you see everywhere! Amazing.
Anyway, we had lunch at Joey Tomatoes again. Great place for all you can eat salads! We are stuffed. Once my tummy goes down a bit I am headed to the pool to soak in some rays. This week will go by pretty fast!! On Friday, we are headed to Tuscson for a few days before we head home. Maybe we should have made this for 2 weeks!
Oh well, must go...I hear the pool calling....splish splash!
They have 5 services on the weekend. Three on Sunday. We went to the 10:30 service. It was packed. I would guess 2500 people give or take a hundred. They can sure do that 'open' style as there is so much land and parking for cars. Definitely a 'campus' (as they refer to it). Kids Campus, Adults, Youth. You can walk a very long way. Lots of 'hello's from the hundreds of volunteers you see everywhere! Amazing.
Anyway, we had lunch at Joey Tomatoes again. Great place for all you can eat salads! We are stuffed. Once my tummy goes down a bit I am headed to the pool to soak in some rays. This week will go by pretty fast!! On Friday, we are headed to Tuscson for a few days before we head home. Maybe we should have made this for 2 weeks!
Oh well, must go...I hear the pool calling....splish splash!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Safe 'n Sound
What a quick trip it was from Edmonton to Phoenix. Especially when you fly 'direct'. We each had our earphones with us so we could watch tv which always makes 'time fly' literally!! haha get it? oh, never mind.
Found our way around the terminal, off to the car rental location and to our place. Very easy (only since we have done it a few times already). This city is so big! Thankfully, we know our way around a bit. We got settled and then went to Joey Tomatoes for supper at 8:45 pm What a great meal. It's 'do it yourself salads' with some choice of soups, pizza and breads. A few desserts. What more could you want? Home to our rooms and a little more chat and before you know it...it's bedtime.
Sleep did not come to me though. I was awake off and on all night. I started coughing too - thinking "oh, oh, here comes a cold" but this morning (although tired), I am in good spirits and good health. No cold.
We went for a VERY long walk and checked out some new condo developments (very nice) on the golf course. Something we could actually afford (if we sold our house AND cashed in all of our savings)!! Beautiful, nevertheless.
Stopped to have lunch at Kona Grill which sounds like it should be in Hawaii. Since the market in general is down it was not very busy in the shopping plaza/condominum establishment but the food was good and they said it was 1/2 price happy hour. Who ever heard of happy hour at 12 noon? But why argue? we enjoyed our food at half price. A long walk back to our condo and we are now 'at rest'. It is quite warm (for us) and we are resting. I was thinking (only thinking) of sitting at the pool but why when I am hot already! So, I thought I would do up this little blog and then read some.
Another lazy day in the valley...
Found our way around the terminal, off to the car rental location and to our place. Very easy (only since we have done it a few times already). This city is so big! Thankfully, we know our way around a bit. We got settled and then went to Joey Tomatoes for supper at 8:45 pm What a great meal. It's 'do it yourself salads' with some choice of soups, pizza and breads. A few desserts. What more could you want? Home to our rooms and a little more chat and before you know it...it's bedtime.
Sleep did not come to me though. I was awake off and on all night. I started coughing too - thinking "oh, oh, here comes a cold" but this morning (although tired), I am in good spirits and good health. No cold.
We went for a VERY long walk and checked out some new condo developments (very nice) on the golf course. Something we could actually afford (if we sold our house AND cashed in all of our savings)!! Beautiful, nevertheless.
Stopped to have lunch at Kona Grill which sounds like it should be in Hawaii. Since the market in general is down it was not very busy in the shopping plaza/condominum establishment but the food was good and they said it was 1/2 price happy hour. Who ever heard of happy hour at 12 noon? But why argue? we enjoyed our food at half price. A long walk back to our condo and we are now 'at rest'. It is quite warm (for us) and we are resting. I was thinking (only thinking) of sitting at the pool but why when I am hot already! So, I thought I would do up this little blog and then read some.
Another lazy day in the valley...
Friday, November 5, 2010
And Awaaaaay We Goooooo!
What a beautiful sunrise this morning - even if it was 8:15 before I could actually see it. Fortunately it was clear so you could see the beautiful orange, red and pinks! thought you might appreciate it too.
I am sure my neighbors wonder when I take pictures out the window. They will be closing their blinds pretty soon!! Of course, the picture doesn't really capture the beauty of it all. Still...looks good.
We are packed and ready to go (almost). There is always something that we forget to take. I am hoping that I brought everything this time.
I stopped to visit a girl I know this morning after I picked up US funds from the bank. She is struggling with the loss of her mom in an accident. I can relate to how empty she feels without her mom there - especially since she lived with her. I only visited my mom every day and helped her where I could. The emptiness is the same though. I said I would give her a hand with getting to appointments etc. when I get back as she is not able to drive right now. Wow, I can't imagine not being able to drive when and where I wanted to go. Hopefully that will not be for long though.
Anyway, off into the wild blue yonder!
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| Nov 5, 2010 Sunrise - 8:15 a.m. |
We are packed and ready to go (almost). There is always something that we forget to take. I am hoping that I brought everything this time.
I stopped to visit a girl I know this morning after I picked up US funds from the bank. She is struggling with the loss of her mom in an accident. I can relate to how empty she feels without her mom there - especially since she lived with her. I only visited my mom every day and helped her where I could. The emptiness is the same though. I said I would give her a hand with getting to appointments etc. when I get back as she is not able to drive right now. Wow, I can't imagine not being able to drive when and where I wanted to go. Hopefully that will not be for long though.
Anyway, off into the wild blue yonder!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Same but Different
Oh yes, I forgot. I did get my hair cut. Not as short as I used to wear it but shorter and without the wedge cut to it. I think next week I will like it better than today. It does feel better and every once in a while I can actually see 'the old me' in the mirror. It's an amazing thing about getting older. We blame our aches and pains on it, and I am now blaming my appearance as well. Having said that, I guess we do change as we get older. I am developing my Aunt Margaret's jowels. I am sure she would chuckle at that!
Mixed Feelings
We are getting ready to go to Phoenix tomorrow. A pre-winter vacation of sorts. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the weather is so nice here in Edmonton right now. It is hard to leave, as we know we likely will be coming back to cooler temps. Winter WILL come whether we want it to or not. Actually I don't mind the snow at all or the cool temperatures. It is the 'transition' time that is a bother! Moving from fall jacket to winter jacket, open toes to boots, starting the car to warm it up before leaving work. Oh well. Them's the breaks for living in the Northern Hemisphere.
So, as I have indulged in the Halloween candy and been somewhat 'relaxed' after the summer, I am now 'paying for it' big time with 'what fits me'? Fortunately two pairs of capris and a few tops will be my wardrobe for Phoenix. I am hoping we are planning on relaxing and not 'doing the town in our finest' as I won't have any 'finest' to be wearing! As it is, I am trying to talk myself into going to the pool. Maybe I should go and just do 'lengths' for the first few days! Maybe then I will feel like 'shopping' in all the fine shops. It doesn't help when your friend is a 'slim trim' minnie. Oh well, I can always drape a towel over me!!
So, as I have indulged in the Halloween candy and been somewhat 'relaxed' after the summer, I am now 'paying for it' big time with 'what fits me'? Fortunately two pairs of capris and a few tops will be my wardrobe for Phoenix. I am hoping we are planning on relaxing and not 'doing the town in our finest' as I won't have any 'finest' to be wearing! As it is, I am trying to talk myself into going to the pool. Maybe I should go and just do 'lengths' for the first few days! Maybe then I will feel like 'shopping' in all the fine shops. It doesn't help when your friend is a 'slim trim' minnie. Oh well, I can always drape a towel over me!!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Decision Day
Today is the day! Yes, it is decision day. Today I have to decide if I am getting my hair cut short or just trimmed. Now that it has grown out longer than usual, it will be hard to say 'cut it off' and yet that is exactly what I say every morning when I am doing my hair! Cut it off!!!! So....hopefullly...I will stick to my guns and not be intimidated by my hairdresser who always says...why not just trim it back a bit? No...today...I am going back to my old hair style (I think).
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