Not a newbie, but a terrible absentee. Thought I’d just give everyone a little update and then try to visit more often.
Both my girls grew up and moved out last summer. Hard but I survived and began to remember how much fun it is to just be a couple again. Had to relearn how to shop and cook for two. Much cheaper! Kate is working at the university as a Regulator. Which basically means they pay her to monitor the folks doing cardiac research and make sure they do it properly. I told her she’s now a professional nag. ? Maddie finished 3 years of her science degree here and got accepted to Vet school in Saskatoon. That’s a pretty big deal as they only take a few students from Alberta. She’s in her second year there now and is doing well. She came home to work at a vet clinic here over the summer so I had to shift gears AGAIN when she left. Dang it I hate that goodbye.
Ken is happily working at CBC as a relief, he works about 3/4 time and then has some time to putter around here. He built me some beautiful planter boxes this spring (12x4) and we’re experimenting with what works well. Cucumber, beans and spinach are a yes, radishes and carrots a weirdly a no.
Our beloved Murray passed October 2016 and Georgie the maniac joined our family in July of 2017. I said I wanted a mixed breed, medium sized dog so that we would have her longer than our Goldens. 9 years is too short a lifespan. Well, what we THOUGHT was a shepherd/retriever cross turns out to be a St Bernard mix, possibly Rottweiler in there. Sigh. She’s a pony. 86lbs at 18 months and the vet tells me she’s about to start putting on her adult weight. Gulp. How big is she going to be??? Time will tell I guess.
As for me, I went back to full time work a while ago, and for the last 4 years I’ve been leading my team. It’s been a challenge trying to balance everything and so sadly, you folks were one of the bits that I let slide. I think I’ve found a balance in life again and I’m starting to get back to the kitchen for fun and not just necessity. I also started getting myself more active and fit about 2 years ago, and a good thing I did! Had a little scare last May with some random pancreatitis. Didn’t realize quite how bad it was til afterwards. Fortunately, I’d been getting in shape so it didn’t knock me out of the game, just sidelined me for a bit. I’m a mystery, they can’t figure out what caused it, so I don’t know what to avoid. I just listen to my body and if I get a twinge, I LISTEN! Saddest bit for me is that coffee is not tolerated at all. Stupid pancreas. I’m a tea girl now, but oh boy do I miss my coffee. Ken has picked up the slack for me there.
Missed you all and look forward to catching up. Post a little note about the last oh...5 years or so and bring me up to speed.
Both my girls grew up and moved out last summer. Hard but I survived and began to remember how much fun it is to just be a couple again. Had to relearn how to shop and cook for two. Much cheaper! Kate is working at the university as a Regulator. Which basically means they pay her to monitor the folks doing cardiac research and make sure they do it properly. I told her she’s now a professional nag. ? Maddie finished 3 years of her science degree here and got accepted to Vet school in Saskatoon. That’s a pretty big deal as they only take a few students from Alberta. She’s in her second year there now and is doing well. She came home to work at a vet clinic here over the summer so I had to shift gears AGAIN when she left. Dang it I hate that goodbye.
Ken is happily working at CBC as a relief, he works about 3/4 time and then has some time to putter around here. He built me some beautiful planter boxes this spring (12x4) and we’re experimenting with what works well. Cucumber, beans and spinach are a yes, radishes and carrots a weirdly a no.
Our beloved Murray passed October 2016 and Georgie the maniac joined our family in July of 2017. I said I wanted a mixed breed, medium sized dog so that we would have her longer than our Goldens. 9 years is too short a lifespan. Well, what we THOUGHT was a shepherd/retriever cross turns out to be a St Bernard mix, possibly Rottweiler in there. Sigh. She’s a pony. 86lbs at 18 months and the vet tells me she’s about to start putting on her adult weight. Gulp. How big is she going to be??? Time will tell I guess.
As for me, I went back to full time work a while ago, and for the last 4 years I’ve been leading my team. It’s been a challenge trying to balance everything and so sadly, you folks were one of the bits that I let slide. I think I’ve found a balance in life again and I’m starting to get back to the kitchen for fun and not just necessity. I also started getting myself more active and fit about 2 years ago, and a good thing I did! Had a little scare last May with some random pancreatitis. Didn’t realize quite how bad it was til afterwards. Fortunately, I’d been getting in shape so it didn’t knock me out of the game, just sidelined me for a bit. I’m a mystery, they can’t figure out what caused it, so I don’t know what to avoid. I just listen to my body and if I get a twinge, I LISTEN! Saddest bit for me is that coffee is not tolerated at all. Stupid pancreas. I’m a tea girl now, but oh boy do I miss my coffee. Ken has picked up the slack for me there.
Missed you all and look forward to catching up. Post a little note about the last oh...5 years or so and bring me up to speed.
