6 Days of Christmas

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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Unlike the freezing temperature we experienced on Sunday night, yesterday's high carried through the entire night, until early this morning before climbing even higher. Still my night was split almost evenly, between my Recliner and Bed with a timed difference of only 5 Minutes.

We started out the day with Banana Pancakes for breakfast, before heading to our Computers. We only stayed for a short while, because we knew we had to run another errand.

It felt good stepping out the rear entrance with temperatures near 40 F (4.5 C) and the Sun filling the sky.

Since it was already past noon, we headed to Wendy's to enjoy lunch. While ordering their Chicken Nuggets for lunch Tracy one of the Managers that sees us often, recalled us normally getting the Grilled Chicken Wraps and asked why we changed. When we related how Two Weeks ago on a Sunday, they were like chewing on rubber and behind the counter was a mess. Someone could have easily injured themselves. More questions were asked, and she was not happy. She asked what was said when we returned the tough Chicken, we said we didn't say anything. Not only was our lunch Free today, but we were told that if the food is not up to standard, to return if for a replacement or refund.

We had calculated that, we had forgotten a few Christmas Gifts for the grandchildren. We also went to the Dollarama located inside the Tecumseh Mall, since they are all independently operated and the stock at the two locations we frequent was getting low. We were only inside for Ten Minutes before leaving with what we thought was enough.

Back at the Apartment we were about to start a wrapping marathon, with me cutting the Wrapping Paper to size and Kathy doing the actual wrapping. That's when the bomb hit. The Two Rolls of Wrap that Kathy had gotten were Cello-Wrap. Other than a Candy Cane Stripe, you could clearly see through it. Luckily, I had leftover Wrapping Paper when I did Kathy's gifts. The Problem was there wasn't enough to finish today's chore, but enough for today's gifts.

We shared a Store-Bought Thin-Crust Medium Pizza for supper before heading out to a Birthday Celebration.

We spent the next Two Hours enjoying catching up and watching little Maryam's antics while celebrating our daughter Rose's Birthday, and a small Family Christmas Celebration to boot. Munef was quite concerned with the decline in my mobility and weight gain. Rose remembered coming to the Gym over Thirty Years ago, the weight loss and recovery from a Workplace Injury. I might take them up on the offer, that will help me out and, in the end, help us all out.

Back home I needed to double check a few things. First was with our daughter-in-law Jen, then with our daughter Karen. Karen quickly resolved the problem, but Jen threw a bomb our way. We haven't seen Jen and the kids since June and now both Connor and Haigan have Girlfriends. I guess it's that three letter word, age, Eighteen and Twenty. How did that happen?

Tomorrow, not only are we buying more wrapping paper, but a few more gifts as well. As for the Title, since we celebrated Christmas tonight and we still have a least Five more to go, it's only fitting.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

What did the reindeer say before telling his joke?

“This one will sleigh you!”

X-Rays???

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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After starting last night in my Recliner, I did finish it off in Bed, though I kept waking up feeling Cold. Yes, I was actually warmer in my Recliner, for a couple of reasons. Our Bedroom Windows are original to this building, so you feel the Cold coming through them all the time. When I made certain that I was well covered with our Winter Bedding, it seemed that I was not alone. I ended up pushed up behind Kathy, before getting covered up, but she did not like how Cold I was and yanked the bedding repeatedly off of me throughout the night. Tonight, I just turned down the Bed so Kathy could go to sleep, only to find the Comforter touching the floor on her side and the Sheets touching the Bedframe, my side was all touching the edge of the Mattress. I now have the corner of the Bedding tucked under the Mattress so I might stay warm tonight as well.

After a breakfast snack and checking The Weather Network, I headed out the door shortly before 11:00, to talk with the Secretary for the Building Management Company. She agreed with all the evidence I presented but could only make note of it. She is currently under contract only until Wednesday, replacing another secretary, that is off on Maternity Leave. We'll see how she reacts.

By 11:30 Kathy and I were headed to Mary Brown's Chicken where we stopped to take advantage of their Monday special for lunch. We even had time to People Watch while there. The line was continually changing, Contractors, Students, more Retirees and some picking up food for their families.

Our next stop was the Windsor Pain Clinic. Being early for my appointment, it was not unexpected that Two others who had just walked in, were taken before me. After speaking with the Doctor and recieving Injections only in my Shoulders, he suggested I get another X-Ray of the Injured Shoulder.

Instead of putting up with the downtown traffic and going to their central location, I headed a location not far from our Apartment. When we arrived, the door was locked with a note attached saying X-Rays were no longer being made at that location. Can you say ticked with a capital P.

We swung by the Dollarama store we most often use. They are all independently owned and operated, so the one closest to our place, did not have what we wanted yesterday. Today, we stocked up at this location.

Back at our Apartment after I took the Recycle Containers downstairs to the now empty Bins, I turned on my Computer. Still needing an X-Ray, I checked all the locations that were in our area. We all know how businesses come and go, well the same thing happens at larger Medical Clinics. Last month there were a few suites in the building that Contractors were working in. One of those Suites is a New Location for X-Rays, in the same building as The Pain Clinic. Next time I'll know.

While watching the "6 o'clock Local News" we shared a Store-Bought Thin-Crust Medium Chicken Pizza for supper. It looks like we'll be having a Green Christmas. Children won't like it. but we will.

Tomorrow, we have a Birthday Celebration to attend.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

You Might Be a Redneck If

You've tried to call a 1-900 number collect.

Research and Getting Out.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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After a slight delay, I was back to starting my night in my Recliner before later going to Bed. It is sometimes unbelievable how easy it is to sleep while other times, it is a struggle.

I was up early enough to clean up the Kitchen, that had been overlooked, before Kathy joined me. With the temperatures dropping, it was only fitting to make Hot Chocolate to go with our morning snack.

As soon as I had finished my morning Blog reading and corresponding to our friends Wayne and Sue, who are presently in Quartzsite, I had some research to do.

When someone tells me I did something that I know I didn't, I will find the proof to prove them wrong. I reviewed an entire year of records and had everything I needed, but as we sat eating our lunch, Kathy said maybe it was the year before. Another hour later, the evidence proved what I needed and I had scribbled down my proof. Unfortunately, Scribbling is not always the best way to present a case, so I created a Spreadsheet that will be undisputable.

We needed to get out and do some walking. Luckily, when we left the Wind was being blocked by the building, so we didn't freeze from the Vortex created between our building and the next.

Passing by the Tecumseh Mall and the Walmart, the parking lots were full, and Cars were at a crawl to move around. Though there were quite a few cars at Canadian Tire it was not as bad. Most people there were trying to get last minute Christmas Shopping, started or finished, while we just wanted to walk. Our Gifts to one another have been wrapped and under our tree since it has been up. We checked out newer decorations that we would not have used in our Outdoor Display when we owned our house. Kathy was even impressed that I didn't even wander towards the Tool Department.

As we were about to head for home, Kathy got a little confused when I started driving in the opposite direction. We went to the Michigan Diner across from the Mall. It has been quite some time since we were last here. Between 3:00 and 6:00 they have a Seniors Menu that we can order from at lower cost and more senior sized portions. We were also surprised when we ordered the Halibut with Sweet Potato Fries, we were given the option of Grilled or Deep Fried. We enjoyed our Grilled Halibut, satisfying us without weighing us down.

Heading towards home we made another stop at the nearby Dollarama, to pick up some Chocolate Pudding Cups. Yes, we were just there yesterday, but forgetting to get all the articles we need, gives us an excuse to get out again. We didn't leave empty handed.

We carried the bags by hand and when we got to our Apartment, we both needed a rest before unpacking, when Kathy could not find her Insulated Water Jug, she went back to the Car and came back empty handed. Sometimes we don't see things in front of us, so I went to check out the Car. We were certain that it was lost. We also know that heavy articles sink while light rises to the top. As I started emptying our shopping bags, there at the bottom of one bag lay Kathy's Insulated Water Jug.

We've been around for a while, but that doesn't mean that we've seen it all. I had never seen more than a Five-Minute commercial clip of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". The kids are always laughing about it, every time we get together for our Family Christmas Celebration. Now I know why. Even Kathy got a few laughs in.

We are busy again tomorrow.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

I was just reminiscing about the beautiful herb garden I had when I was growing up. Good thymes.

Still Windy, ER and The Pitt.

Our Location today is Windsor, Ontario.

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It was the fourth night of moving between the Bed, my Recliner and back to Bed. My sleeping habits were improving, but now they are taking a dramatic reversal. Another thing that's been noticed, is that because of the interuptions during the night, I have been sleeping later in the morning. If this continues to happen, I may need to use my Alarm Clock to get me back on schedule.

We had Yogurt Cups and Cookies for breakfast before moving to our Computers.

Our daughter Karen called to see how we were doing. After hearing our answers, she specified that she meant me. I was stunned, like what was she talking about. When she mentioned my Eyes, I felt like a fool. After not using the Drops yesterday or today, I had totally forgotten having the Lasik Surgery on Monday. She must have thought that I was still sleeping, but my eyes are feeling good and focusing the way they should. "Thanks for asking Karen."

We waited until Noon before heading out. Having checked The Weather Network earlier and noting that for the second day in a row we were getting 39 MPH (63 KLM) Wind Gusts, I found the only difference was that they were from the South today. I was glad that Kathy waited unside the rear entrance for me to bring the Car around, because I almost got blown over with one Gust.

Our first stop was Guardian Storage where we collected the last of this week's Mail.

We then headed over to Wendy's where we enjoyed their 6 PC Chicken Nuggets and Seniors Soft Drinks for lunch. Thought it felt like 23 F (-5 C) everyone that was scrambling to get inside was bundled up for an Arctic Blast.

Our final stop was the Dollarama closest to home, where we restocked on Breakfast Juice and Brisk Iced Tea before the coming Holidays.

I dropped Kathy at the front entrance to our building, before parking the Car. Even though the Wind was at my back, I used the same entrance, so it wouldn't blow in my face, and it felt like I was floating on air.

We finished our Computer work before making supper. We enjoyed Sauteed Zucchini, Potato Slices and Honey Garlic Spareribs. We later had a small dish of Frozen Chocolate Yogurt for dessert.

While checking what there was to watch on television, I was surprised to see the medical drama called "E.R." running a marathon. We turned it on long enough to see the last episodes. Since there was no "Local News" on today, we continued watching a few episodes of "The Pitt". Noah Wyle, though he has aged, performs in both shows.

We've got things to do tomorrow.

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Be Safe and Enjoy!

It’s about time.

Krackers

Words of Inspiration

“To think I have had more than 60 years of hard struggle for a little liberty, and then to die without it seems so cruel.”

Susan B, Anthony, American Women's Rights Activist