In early October 2007 Megan asked me if we could climb the CN Tower. I didn’t know, but told her I would look into it. I found out that The Toronto United Way holds a climb for fundraising every October. Alun expressed an interest in going, too. I researched how many stairs had to beContinue reading “Saturday October 18 – Climbing the CN Tower”
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Wednesday, October 15 – Happy Birthday Dad
It is my dad’s 81st birthday on Sunday October 19 so today Lara and I took him out for lunch at Panera Bread in Mississauga. I love their Autumn Squash soup. Over the years I have found it difficult to find a creative gift for my father. It’s not that he is hard to buyContinue reading “Wednesday, October 15 – Happy Birthday Dad”
Treetop Trekking
The day dawned dark, cool and wet, but was forecast to improve. I met Patti for our Saturday morning run and increased our running to 90 seconds running, one minute walking. We repeated that 16 times which led to 60% more running that last week. I had planned to get out running in the week,Continue reading “Treetop Trekking”
Book of Mormon
What a perfect autumn day it was today. I started out with a quick bike ride in the cool of a perfectly still, sunny morning. The trees were changing colour at the Mayfield Golf Club. Upon my return home, I had a quick shower, then Lara and Joe picked up Michael and me and weContinue reading “Book of Mormon”
Friday September 19 – Ontario University Fair Day
Today, Megan, Alun and I went to Toronto for the Ontario University Fair. Megan has decided to apply to college, but needs to have two visits to these types of events for her Specialist High Skills Major designation on her high school diploma. Alun is still a couple years away from needing to attend, butContinue reading “Friday September 19 – Ontario University Fair Day”
Wednesday September 10 – Carpool to the Climb
Tonight Trystan, Owen and I picked up my nephews, Jason and Ryan, and we had our third stair climbing training session at the hospital. Before we got out of the car I took an usie (group selfie) to submit to this month’s Let Your Green Show contest for the carpool action. Jason climbed up andContinue reading “Wednesday September 10 – Carpool to the Climb”
Tuesday September 9 – Michael is off to the Old Country
Today Michael flew to the UK to visit his mom for her 80th birthday. He is flying to Birmingham, renting a car and driving to Bristol.
Wednesday September 3 – School, Power Outage and Climbing
The day started with wet feet again as we walked on the grass to get around the construction at the school. Once again there were no construction workers in sight. To keep the children safe from moving construction vehicles long parallel fences were set up from the road to the back of the school whereContinue reading “Wednesday September 3 – School, Power Outage and Climbing”
Friday August 29 – Final Day of Golf Camp
Parents were invited to come an hour early for pickup today so they could see their children putt and chip and to have a buffet lunch. Owen enjoyed his week at golf camp. He was especially excited that lunches were included. It was a beautiful day to be out on the course. Blue skies withContinue reading “Friday August 29 – Final Day of Golf Camp”
Tuesday September 2 – First Day of School
Trystan and Owen started back to school today. Alun just had to go in to have his picture taken and to pick up his timetable. Megan did that last week. It was back to elementary school for Trystan. When we opened our front door this morning Owen’s friend Emma was walking by with her mother.Continue reading “Tuesday September 2 – First Day of School”