Well hello & welcome to the patio. It's been a few hot & humid days but thankfully we have seen a return to normal June temperatures. I am hoping for rain soon, although not on Wednesday. Things on the patio are blooming in glorious scented joy!
My blogging companion says hello.
Currently Reading: some of my own books as I wait for a number of books to come from the library. I decided to start re-reading my collection Louise Penny books. I always enjoy a visit to Three Pines.
Currently Mr Man's Eyes: I am happy to report that we have had a stable 10 days. We are hoping that at this week's follow up appointment, that Mr Man will get the go ahead to have his prescription for new glasses done.
Currently Reviewing: I am taking a look at how I did with the 100 Day Project , which finished up on June 1st. I cannot say that I was on target, but still I got some crafting done. I continue on with trying to work through many of the Paper Pumpkin card kits I have. I stopped the subscription a few months ago. I sent out about 12 just because cards in April & May. I did get my garden album current & I have only 1 double spread layout that is waiting for the finishing touches of punched out & die cut flowers. To re-create a scrap lift, I'm going to need about 25-30 flowers. I also starting using my page templates & pulled out a few sketches. My day to day album is also caught up, with only needing 1 journal card for May still to print off, which I'll do when finished writing this post.
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I'm also reviewing my progress with my OLW for 2023. Not sure how much I've posted about my OLW (one little word) for 2023. It's not just a word, it's mindset phrase; More Or Less. (thank you Joshua Becker for the inspiration on this phrase. I am working with this thought as to what I want more of or less of. I figured this phrase could be included in my plans for de-cluttering, dieting as in loosing that Covid 19lbs that is lingering on, along with getting some projects done both of the crafting & garden kind. I would say that so far, it has been fairly easy to keep this OLW in my thinking & planning & I would say that January - May I am successful in working with More or Less. I did a major de-cluttering of my garden & our garden shed. Many items were either donated to the church garage sale or went to the recycle centre. I am really enjoying some empty space in the garden, & many of my perennial plants are filling in, they seem to be enjoying the space. I'm also using the phrase as Mr Man & I re-engage with life off the patio. Of course we both definitely want less of eye emergencies.
Currently Celebrating: this week it is our wedding anniversary & I have a surprise adventure planned for Mr Man & I. In spite of my overall dislike of driving, I have found a new to us garden, farm shop location that has an outdoor porch/patio that serves lunches from most of their own products. Pricing is reasonable & according to Google Maps, only a 25 minute drive & on paved country roads. I'm ignoring the fact they have a butcher's shop as part of the business. Thankfully their patio menu options have some vegetarian options for me, Mr Man will certainly be enjoying either their roast beef on sourdough or pastrami on rye. Everyone is happy.
My hope this week for everyone is that life sends you lots of those ever so sweet little pleasures.
Oh, that cat!! What a beauty! I'd be curious to know the name of the place you are going to (but understand why you don't necessarily want to write it on your blog). Sounds like a nice day out! Glad to hear Mr. Man's eyes are on the mend! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn it is called Heatherlee Farm Shop in Caledon. Soot is adorable most of the time (col) & both of them have the most unusual fur, black on top in a tabby pattern & white/silver underneath.
DeleteHappy anniversary to you and Mr. Man! And good news re Mr. Man's eye, fingers crossed for more good news on that front.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. We could certainly use some calm & healing time for Mr Man's eyes.
DeleteHappy Anniversary, and enjoy the outing.
ReplyDeleteLove the cat and am reminded of a cat de-powering my first computer after I had put much work into something or other.
Enjoy rereading Penny. We have read or listened to all of her Gamache books. I was disappointed with the Prime adaption but was also disappointed when they pulled it after one season.
Thank you John. Both the cats have the skill & apparently the knowledge of how to change my keyboard from English to French, but absolutely no knowledge of how to return it to English (col). I don't have Prime, but I read lots of comments on the Louise Penny fan Facebook group about the TV series.
DeleteThat sounds like perfect anniversary plans! Have a lovely day x
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb. I keep checking the forecast & so far it says Wednesday will be a nice day, no rain & not too hot.
DeleteHappy anniversary to you and Mr. Man! Sounds like you've planned a lovely celebratory meal out! So glad to hear that Mr. Man's eye is healing well.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute, fluffy, blogging companion!
Sounds like you've made a lot of progress on the scrapbooking! I really like that tulips layout.
Hope you have a lovely week, with more of the things you like and less of the things you don't like! :)
Thank you so much Bless for both the anniversary wishes & the compliment on my scrap page. Yes to more healing of Mr Man's eye & more life than appointments :)
DeleteI'm so glad to be back on the patio with you, and what a wonderful post it is! I'll have to backtrack to read about Mr. Man's eye issues, but am glad that he is (once again!) recovering. You both must be so weary. Happy Anniversary! I hope your outing is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back on the patio :) The surgeon specialist says he cannot believe all the things that could go wrong, do go wrong for Mr Man. We are having several days of air quality warnings because of all the wild fires in Northern Ontario & Quebec - it's very hazy out there, so may curtail one of the planned activities for Wednesday. :(
DeleteHope the anniversary treat lived up to expectations and that your journey/meal were not hampered by smoke. I've been following the fire/smog story and thinking of you.
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Thanks Lady Ella. Unfortunately the smoke did play against our anniversary plans. It was an outdoor activity which the business themselves closed the outdoor patio. I'll save that surprise for another time. I've been reading about Britain's heatwave & thought about you. Saw several officers fainting at the practice for the Trooping of the Colour.
DeleteHope your anniversary celebration is delightful. Congratulations. Great work on the decluttering. We have been working on that over here, too. Tried to have a yard sale but our signs were taken down immediately so only 4 folks showed up for the sale. Wound up donating a lot to Goodwill but thankfully, nothing came back in the house!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Leslie. Our anniversary celebrations have been postponed because of the smoke from the wildfires north & east of us. I have often thought a yard sale would be a good idea, but then I think, too much work (lol). I've been trying to get to your blog but it keeps telling me there are no posts? Blogger bugs again!
DeleteI hope you anniversary trip went well. It sounds like the perfect place for lunch and not too far to drive.
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