Day Out in Brampton

Today, I ventured out after  a few days of resting my injured leg.  Owen and I decided to go to the relatively new Mount Pleasant library branch and to run some errands. We drove to the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood in northwest Brampton which is a planned neighbourhood which  includes: a transit hub for GO TransitContinue reading “Day Out in Brampton”

Boring Recovery Weekend

My knee swelled up alarmingly as the evening progressed on Thursday after my fall from my bike.  I had a physiotherapy appointment for my wrist on Friday morning and consulted about my knee.  The therapist suggested I rest, elevate and ice it for 48 hours.  I was also advised to use a tensor bandage whenContinue reading “Boring Recovery Weekend”

“Be prepared to fall. Everyone one does.”

“Be prepared to fall. Everyone one does.”, Elaine told me in a comment on my Cars and Bikes post two days ago.  Last night I practiced getting my new cycling shoes into and out of the pedals, in the house against a wall.  This morning Owen and I called on his friend Emma and weContinue reading ““Be prepared to fall. Everyone one does.””

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”

Running Around Again

Owen had two baby teeth, one on each side on the top, that should have been pushed out by the adult teeth but were instead clinging in and pushing his adult teeth out of line. So today the dentist pulled them. Owen appeared quite calm and replied that he wasn’t nervous when asked by theContinue reading “Running Around Again”

A Day out at the AGO

Today Trystan, Owen and I decided to use one of the coupons in the 2014 Fun Pass that the Ontario government provides to schoolchildren in their report cards each year. I don’t think we have ever used one of the coupons before. We drove to Kipling subway station where the north lot was already full.Continue reading “A Day out at the AGO”

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”

Day Out at Canada’s Wondeland

Alun has a season pass to Canada’s Wonderland. This is the third year he has had one. Usually, he goes with three school friends, however this year he hasn’t planned anything with his friends so far. This year season pass holders can purchase up to four “Bring a friend Mondays” passes for $20 and upContinue reading “Day Out at Canada’s Wondeland”