St. George's Day

Happy St. George's day!

...we've gone all patriotic since emigrating...a common flaw amongst ex-pats. Steve has raised the St George Flag over the chicken shed - just in case our neighbours had any doubt over our allegiance! It's flying well because we have a windy day.

I've certainly had an industrious week - Monday we had our CCCA fundraising meeting and planned the Annual Perennial sale - confusing that one! Tuesday JoDee and I went over in our truck to a Mushroom farm in Bedeque for mushroom compost and then in the afternoon we all got together and bagged it into 72 bags for the sale. What a glam life I lead...! Wednesday, after food shopping, I made Cream of Mushroom soup with the free mushrooms (I raided the compost heap) and it was deeeee-licious. Even the boys (who hate Mushrooms) licked their plates!

Today is a 'being quiet day' as Steve is in bed (working nights)- but we have the prospect of a glorious weekend - they are predicting sunshine and 20 degrees...so we'll be down at the beach if you're looking for us!

The down side of all this is that I still haven't got the suitcases out, sorted any clothes or organised anything for our trip...which is a week on Tuesday....so no doubt I'll go into panic mode next week.

Steve is feeling ok now and back at work....so bizarre, they gave him a fruit basket when he returned - they must have missed him badly!!

PS Happy Birthday to Alma for Saturday!

Mish Mash

The interview went well yesterday, the company is a small tech firm in Charlottetown. They are interviewing last week and this, and I'll know next week whether I go through to the shortlist. Fingers and toes still crossed!

I didn't mention our trip, no point if they are interviewing so many, I'll see what happens first...

The last few days have been dodgy - intermittent flurries and a cold wind. Steve is off work, not feeling too good and so Easter was a disappointment. Although I can report that the chocolate overfloweth...! Not that I had any...correction...Joseph gave me a Turkish Delight...imported from the UK (he doesn't like em.)

This Friday we are off to a trivia and band night in Charlottetown. We are having a meal at the Hunters first and meeting up with a girl from Scarborough, a bloke from NZ and two Canadians...don't think we'll stand much of a chance with the quiz - but at least we can have a dance...please, please God...no Sweet Home Alabama and Abba....!

Tomorrow I go to get my hair done - Steve is very much in favour of my returning to blonde...but then again, he wants it cut shorter too - which is NOT going to happen.

Sam decided yesterday not to play for the Provincial Soccer U-15 team, we left the decision to him. He said he wanted to concentrate his efforts on Summer Soccer and his team at Eliott River Rangers (last year he was Captain and they came 3rd in the Island Premiership.) Steve has signed up to coach again this year - he really enjoyed it last year and I think Sam was pretty proud of the job he did. It's also a bonding time for them both.

Joe has joined the U-12 team, I hope I can go to all the matches as I did last year, but we'll see on the job front!

I believe the UK has had a gloriously sunny Easter...good on you...but we'll still beat the pants off you in July ;-)

Here's hoping it's similarly glorious in 3 WEEKS TIME...way hay!

They disgnosed what was causing my Mum's drop foot - she has severe nerve damage to one leg caused by.....crossing her legs! She's bought some specially made shoes and is using a tens machine - which seems to be working. The prognosis is that it will take up to a year to recover.

PS....Tarty keep on pushing on...

PPS...What does it feel like living in a fascist state?? *contraversial*