Monday December 7, 2009-Snow

It was -4C (25F) when I got up this morning. I didn't go for my walk as Monday is the day the housecleaner comes. We reached a high of -1 (30F). Winter is here!

After we had our breakfast, Gordon and I went out to look for a parka for him. We didn't find one that we wanted to spend the money on so he's decided he'll just layer. The coat he has is warm, he just needs to put on more pants or long underwear or something.

We spent some time at Bayshore Shopping Mall, had lunch there but didn't find anything worth buying.

After that we stopped at Andrew Haydon Park. It's starting to look like a winter wonderland. We had light snow for most of the day.

Gulls on the frozen pond

The windmill

This pond isn't quite frozen yet

I took this photo of Max the other night. Even he is getting cold!

I had a nap this afternoon. Seems like I haven't had a nap in ages!

Sunday December 6,, 2009-Another Quiet Day

The temperature was -5C (23F) when I bundled up and headed out for my walk this morning. It was cloudy but the sun did come out later in the day.

I tried to reach my sister around noon to see if they were going to be home but there was no answer so I headed out to pick up a few groceries.

The rest of the day was spent reading. I just finished a Lee Child book. I really like his Jack Reacher series.

Tonight we're doing a roast of beef, baked potatoes (for those that can have them) and peppers and onions. I'm having carrots too since I can't have potatoes and I'm pretty fed up with quinoa.

We reached a high of 2C (36F) which was higher than forecast.

Saturday December 5, 2009-Decorating For Christmas

It was -4C (25F) as I set out on my frosty walk but once I got going it wasn't bad at all.

Nancy had bought lights for the outside of the house yesterday so I decided that today was the best day to get them up since our weather is supposed to go downhill this weekend. So Gordon got out the stepladder and with minimal curse words he got the ones up on the eaves. Then I did the garland wrap on the railing outside. So the outside is pretty much festive looking. (Photo compliments of Gordon.)

The rest of the day was spent quietly reading or taking a nap. Oh, the life of a retired person!

Friday December 4, 2009-Road Trip

It was bright and sunny this morning and 0C (32F) when I went for my walk. I was actually warm, couldn't believe it. Maybe my blood is thickening up!

The gray squirrel is trying to figure out how to get into Nancy's new bird feeder.

Gordon called the Dodge dealer this morning as we had a headlight out and one of the roof lights as well so we got an appointment for 1 p.m. The Dodge dealer that he trusts is in Smiths Falls, a small town about 57 km (36 mi) southwest of here. On our way we stopped at the RV to check it out and everything looked ok.

Gordon dropped me at Walmart at Smiths Falls as I had some things to pick up, then came and got me after he finished at the dealer. We took the scenic route home.

We thought this was a pretty barn

For a minute there, I thought we were in Arizona when we saw these people on horseback along the road.

We reached a high of 4C (39F) with times of clouds and sun.

Thursday December 3, 2009-A Restful Day

It poured rain during the night and was still raining this morning so I didn't brave the weather today.

We spent the day here at the house reading, watching TV, napping and on the computer.

I talked to my younger sister this morning. I had planned to go over to see her today but I'm paranoid about bringing germs to her so I told her I'd wait for a nicer day.

It rained off and on for most of the day but we reached a high of about 5C (41F) which is warmer than it was in Kansas City!

Wednesday December 2, 2009-A Drive

It was cloudy and -2C (28F) when I went for my morning walk. I didn't have much energy and I expect it's from my H1N1 shot yesterday. It seems the only affects I'm having is lack of energy (which isn't rare for me) and a sore arm where they gave me the shot.

Later in the morning the sun came out and stayed out for the day. Since it was sunny we decided to go for a drive.

Pretty area

Elk & turkey farm

Marshy area

Pinhey's Point

Tuesday December 1, 2009-H1N1 Flu Shot

I had my walk this morning. It was cold but I was dressed for it. Since it was cloudy I didn't take my camera.

After breakfast I had errands to run one of which was to stop and get a bracelet and a time to go for my H1N1 flu shot. I got a time of 3:30 p.m. to return.

On I went to run other errands, then home to unpack the groceries and read for a bit with a nap thrown in before heading back over to the Kanata Recreation Centre to get my shot. I didn't even feel it. I was in and out in about 1/2 hour. You have to wait 15 minutes after your shot to be sure you won't have a bad reaction. So far so good.

Nancy had purchased some strip loin steaks so Gordon barbecued them for dinner while I made a sweet potato and marshmallow casserole and some friend onions and red and yellow peppers for our vegetable. It was a pretty good dinner!