Breakfast was included in our stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in a nice space on the second floor overlooking the LRT and Lafayette Square. I wrote about our first day in Buffalo, here. After breakfast we packed up and asked for the car to be retrieved. While waiting I had a look down MainContinue reading “Buffalo and Frank Lloyd Wright”
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November 21, 2015 – Buffalo and The LRT
I have long admired Frank Lloyd Wright and am familiar with his work from books. Alun, my sixteen year old, is interested in architecture, so I suggested to him that we visit The Martin House in Buffalo. We left just after lunch and had an uneventful drive, with less than ten minutes spent at theContinue reading “November 21, 2015 – Buffalo and The LRT”
Still No School and More Trimming of the Ivy
Last week I wrote about enlisting the help of Megan and Alun with trimming the ivy on our chimney, since they are out of school due to a teachers’ strike. Today is Day 9, with no end in sight. Yesterday, the Peel District School Board (PDSB) asked the Ontario Labour Relations Board to declare theContinue reading “Still No School and More Trimming of the Ivy”
No School and Trimming the Ivy
The Peel District School Board secondary school teachers went on strike on Monday May 4 which means that Megan and Alun are not in school. Mostly, they have just been doing as they please, however, I asked them to spend 30 minutes yesterday and today, and each day until we are done, cleaning up theContinue reading “No School and Trimming the Ivy”
Renovations Finally Continue
Almost a month ago, I posted Renovations, a blog about moving my sewing room to the main floor playroom, Trystan to the bedroom sewing/guest room leaving Owen where he is and the boys each having their own room after sharing for seven years. Our progress was interrupted by Michael having to fly to Britain unexpectedly. Continue reading “Renovations Finally Continue”
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”
Sunday September 7 – Wicked and Some Toronto Theatre History
Alun likes musical theatre in general and Wicked in particular. He often listens to the soundtrack on his phone. When we learned that Wicked was coming to Toronto we asked him if he would like tickets for his birthday and he did. So back in May, when tickets first went on sale, he and IContinue reading “Sunday September 7 – Wicked and Some Toronto Theatre History”
Doctor, Movie and Pick Ups
The day started with a trip to the ophthalmologist for Alun who has had a teary eye for months. Turns out the tear duct is blocked. We got some new eye drops to reduce inflammation and he is to massage the inside corner of his eyes. We go back in four weeks to see ifContinue reading “Doctor, Movie and Pick Ups”
Small World
Today I rode my new bike to Caledon East for a coffee at Gabe’s Bake Shop. I’ve been using Mapmyride to track my rides. My best average speed for this 35 km round trip on my hybrid bike was 20.2 kph on a day with 8 kph winds. Today, on my new bike my averageContinue reading “Small World”
Running Around
Today was a day of running around not accomplishing much. I began by driving Megan to Mississauga Secondary School. She was told to be there from 8:30 to 10:30. It was her final day of her summer 2 credit co-op program. It is a 25 minute drive at that time of day. When we arrivedContinue reading “Running Around”