Well what has Tina been up too?? This is my week no where near as exciting as the big world or long distance trucking but heres my week.Monday: Didnt do much but clean, wash and return emails. Went to Friendship group in the evening which is a group for Disabled folk.
Tuesday: Went to "The Mall" looking for shoes, only 40 shoe shops to choose from. Spent several hours following around a film crew and 400 extras watching the filming of the new movie in the mall. Quite interesting really they are still short of extras so are still looking. They have the Mall all set up for Christmas which is really nice. I came across 5 grown men sitting on the floor of the mall wrapping "presents " to be used in the movie. They were having a lovely time, full of cheek.
Wednesday: Went to Bible Study then visited a friends family for a coffee. The lady that we visited is a pupeter. She had a beautiful collection of different puppets that she uses at schools and birthday parties. She has made some many years ago but now just buys them. I love puppets and would love to make some, however coming across puppet patterns isnt that easy, maybe I can addapt some bear patterns etc.
Thurday: Went with a friend for a whole day out. Firstly we went to her sisters farm about 30 mins drive out of edmonton. They used to farm elk and bison. I saw my first Gopher, how exciting that was, they shoot them here because they are a nuisence, how sad. They now have a honey business that they export honey out of. It is a family business and is doing really well. Which makes me wonder about the bees in Australia. Honey was very expensie when we left due to the drought, what is is like now, probably dearer by now. We then went to a patchwork shop which was a real treat. I brought enough fabric to make a tablecloth out of Kerry Swains book "Blackberry Jam and Cream" I am making the Berry Season Table Topper. The fabric I brought is Canadian Autum leaves and pine cones for the centre feature. It is really beautiful and on special for $6.99 from $16 which made it a bargain. Yes ladies the rest of the fabrics are autum colours which are my favourite. We then had supper/dinner at my friends place and went to Bible Study.
Friday: Did Voluntary work at a second hand shop call Bibles for Missions. I enjoy this work and am amazed at what people bring to the shop. I brought 20 DMC threads for $1.00. That night we went and saw the Friendship group preform their end of year play, what fun that was. Then went to a friends pottery and art display, which was just beautiful. I brought Phil for his birthday 2 pottery mugs and brought a cute little tea pot to match. They are the most amazing steel blue colour.
Saturday: Phil got home at 1.00am this morning. We went to the mall for a coffee and cream horn ($3.80 for 2 cakes and 2 coffees) They are made by a chinese cake shop who specialise in wedding cakes. When we were leaving a guy, who owns a greek food shop opposite, said goodaye and asked us to sit down and have a coffee with him. He was a National/Indian/Aboriginal/First National. Each name is appropriate for these people. We went back that night for a music jam and just to chat and eat some greek food. We met several Indian people and learnt a lot more about their culture. They have invited us to a pow-wow in May, which will be fantastic. Some of these folk live on a reserve just out of town. They are a stem from the Sue Indians. Not sure how you spell that though.
Sunday: Went to church and stayed for soup and rolls after church. They have this each week for visitors and fellowship groups. It is a great way to meet folk in the Church and to involve new comers.
So that is my week. I am also ready a book called "The blooding of Jack Absolute" written by C.C. Humphreys. It is just a novel set in London in 1759. I have finish several books so to fill in my time. I do some hand sewing on my Block of the month squares, and watch a bit of Tv. i do try to do some walking, which seems to be offen. As we dont have a car it is sort of forced excercise but I really enjoy it. Otherwise we use the bus.
It is amazing what we take for granted. I was so excited to hear the kids playing outside, the birds singing and watch the animals emerge from there winter homes. The grass is so green and the buds on the trees are just beautiful, also some of the bulbs are just starting to bloom. It is spring here but after being snow and cold for so long it is just fantastic to see all these things coming alive. I also miss being able to ring people and visit, to be able to spend time with my friends, to be able to have patchwork magazines to brouse through and fabric to "play" with. I miss my work and my special friends there especially Anthea who I was Key worker for. I will never take these things for granted again.
Family update, Elijah is starting to get up on his knees, clever boy, but just look at his grandma!!!! Clayton has taken a job in Hobart. He will be working on a kids animation which will be made into half hour tv programs. He drove from brisbane to Melbourne in 3 days and is now just getting of the boat in Devonport to drive to Hobart. How exciting for Clay! Im sure he will enjoy it. I think the company is in the Salamanca Market place on the harbour which will be just a fantastic place to work in. The markets on a Saturday there are just fantastic, most of you have heard of them. Well hope you enjoyed my chipmunk photo, they are so quick i was lucky to get this one. Until next blog. Tina
A saying we are all familar with "Go west" and that is what I did twice this week with some spectacular highs and lows , This blog is of Edmonton -Prince Rupert.
