A few days after Ri got back from Québec, there was a call for volunteers for this year's productions at the 4th Line Theatre. It was a Saturday morning, so Ri and I headed over to the golf course where the gathering was being held and made our way in. There were a couple forms to be filled out and then we sat and waited 'til she was called. Turned out she knew some of the kids who had come out - a couple from school, a friend down the road and a few others who she'd attended summer camp with. Eventually she was called in and interviewed. She was told at the time that next year's planned production was going to be heavy on extras, then she was thanked for coming out and we left.
On Saturday we were out and Riley mentioned that it had been a month since that day and there had been no phone call. I tried to cheer her up by reminding her that she had a really good chance next year. Small consolation, I knew.
Well, guess what. There was a call on the answering machine from the 4th Line Theatre today. Paul saved it to play at suppertime when we were all together. On Dorito's brilliant suggestion, I had my camera on, all ready to get the video. Paul pushed the play button on the answering machine. I pressed the wrong button on my camera. Then I freaked so that Riley didn't hear the message 'til I was ready. Paul tried to turn the message off and deleted it by accident. The kids and dogs looked about, wondering what the hell was going on. Paul explained. Riley danced. And I got no footage. A message has since been left on the Theatre's answering machine. Hopefully they'll call back. Paul and I have been fired as Riley's managers. Wonder if I have a jaunty little cap to wear when I serve as chauffeur...
Monday, March 5, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Greetings
A couple weeks ago, I was in the grocery store perusing the greeting card section, searching for a nice card to send Ri's hosts in Québec (a story I have neglected to fill y'all in on, but will; I promise). I found a couple of cards with cute pictures of golden retriever puppies for her new French friends. And then, because I have a thing for greeting cards, I continued looking. Of the thousands that I picked up, one made me laugh. Out loud. Alone. Well, unless you count the woman a few sections down who probably thought I was a nut. I read a few more 'cause that's what I do and then came back to the one that made me laugh. I read it again and guess what. I laughed again. Out loud. Alone. In the grocery store aisle. Well, except for the woman, a few sections down. I left the grocery store, smiling, with two copies of the card.
The other day I was back in the same grocery store. I made a point of steering my cart down the greeting card aisle...and I left, grinning, with another three cards. Because, really, you never know when you'll need to send out a thank you card. Would you like a chicken?
The other day I was back in the same grocery store. I made a point of steering my cart down the greeting card aisle...and I left, grinning, with another three cards. Because, really, you never know when you'll need to send out a thank you card. Would you like a chicken?
Friday, February 24, 2012
Now That's Entertainment
We've haven't had much of a winter this year. Actually, it's pretty much sucked. A little snow followed by mild temperatures and rain pretty much sums up the season. Until today, that is.
They'd been calling for about 10 to 15cm of snow up in these parts - more than we've seen in a single dumping this year. In the end, we got close to ten. The roads weren't great, so I stayed in at lunch even though I'd forgotten to bring something to eat. By afternoon, I had a headache and we were all thankful that it was Friday. What we needed was some entertainment to see us through to the weekend.
Around 2:30, maybe 3 o'clock, two guys with snow shovels walked through the field across the road. I watched them, kind of puzzled as to where they'd be going with these shovels. The City takes care of the sidewalks and the roads and they'd come from the parking lot of an empty factory. Halfway across the field, they dropped their tools and each started rolling a snowball. In no time, they had a couple of huge white balls. After trying to lift the smaller of the two on top of the big one, they gave up, broke it and put it in place. From there, they added snow and soon they had a pretty darn good sized snowman. Around this time, a camera person from our neighbours at CHEX TV arrived and started filming.
The guys disappeared for a bit and then reappeared with branches. Soon, two more people with a bag of goodies joined the scene. Out came a carrot for a nose, a cucumber for a mouth and some unknowns that became eyes and buttons. Cars drove by honking and giving them thumbs up. Once finished, the snowman-crew left and CHEX reappeared. They had a bit more filming to do.
Tonight, at 6 o'clock, the kids and I watched the local news and, sure enough, there were our friends, back to entertain us. Best snowman I've seen in a long time.
(Be sure to watch right through so you can see how the snowman turned out.)
They'd been calling for about 10 to 15cm of snow up in these parts - more than we've seen in a single dumping this year. In the end, we got close to ten. The roads weren't great, so I stayed in at lunch even though I'd forgotten to bring something to eat. By afternoon, I had a headache and we were all thankful that it was Friday. What we needed was some entertainment to see us through to the weekend.
Around 2:30, maybe 3 o'clock, two guys with snow shovels walked through the field across the road. I watched them, kind of puzzled as to where they'd be going with these shovels. The City takes care of the sidewalks and the roads and they'd come from the parking lot of an empty factory. Halfway across the field, they dropped their tools and each started rolling a snowball. In no time, they had a couple of huge white balls. After trying to lift the smaller of the two on top of the big one, they gave up, broke it and put it in place. From there, they added snow and soon they had a pretty darn good sized snowman. Around this time, a camera person from our neighbours at CHEX TV arrived and started filming.
The guys disappeared for a bit and then reappeared with branches. Soon, two more people with a bag of goodies joined the scene. Out came a carrot for a nose, a cucumber for a mouth and some unknowns that became eyes and buttons. Cars drove by honking and giving them thumbs up. Once finished, the snowman-crew left and CHEX reappeared. They had a bit more filming to do.
Tonight, at 6 o'clock, the kids and I watched the local news and, sure enough, there were our friends, back to entertain us. Best snowman I've seen in a long time.
(Be sure to watch right through so you can see how the snowman turned out.)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Hazzard
Paul's cousin Rob was up on Sunday along with his lovely partner Amy and his young'un, Hannah. I called up brother Enos the night before, knowing he'd like to drop by to see them too. We had a great visit, catching up on life and taking a run or two down the toboggan hill. It had warmed up to a lovely -15 by that point so, naturally, it made sense to be outside rather than in front of the warm cozy fire. The kids lasted outside longer than the so-called adults.
At some point during our visit, we got on the topic of dogs. And names. Rob and Amy are looking to add a dog to their family. We got talking about names like, well, Cooter and how, in keeping with the theme, Rosie should be called Daisy.
(Warning: If you know nothing about the Dukes of Hazzard you might want to jump ship here. You may want to bail even if you do know about the Dukes. I would understand completely.)
We asked Enos if he was thinking about getting another dog. He's undecided just yet but it was suggested that, if he does get one, he name it Roscoe P. Coltrane. Enos thought that was a good name. Especially when letting him out to go to the washroom. "Roscoe! Pee."
Oh, we laughed. I've said it before - we don't get out enough.
Robert's pretty much decided on the name Uncle Jesse. Seriously. He pictures taking his new pet out for a walk and someone coming up to him and asking the dog's name.
"Uncle Jesse," he will respond.
"Oh, he's a nice looking dog."
"She," Rob will say.
I know. I know. I'm shaking my head too. (He's Paul's cousin, remember.)
I'll be sure to get pictures when Enos builds the dog house! In cop car white. With a siren on top.
At some point during our visit, we got on the topic of dogs. And names. Rob and Amy are looking to add a dog to their family. We got talking about names like, well, Cooter and how, in keeping with the theme, Rosie should be called Daisy.
(Warning: If you know nothing about the Dukes of Hazzard you might want to jump ship here. You may want to bail even if you do know about the Dukes. I would understand completely.)
We asked Enos if he was thinking about getting another dog. He's undecided just yet but it was suggested that, if he does get one, he name it Roscoe P. Coltrane. Enos thought that was a good name. Especially when letting him out to go to the washroom. "Roscoe! Pee."
Oh, we laughed. I've said it before - we don't get out enough.
Robert's pretty much decided on the name Uncle Jesse. Seriously. He pictures taking his new pet out for a walk and someone coming up to him and asking the dog's name.
"Uncle Jesse," he will respond.
"Oh, he's a nice looking dog."
"She," Rob will say.
I know. I know. I'm shaking my head too. (He's Paul's cousin, remember.)
I'll be sure to get pictures when Enos builds the dog house! In cop car white. With a siren on top.
*sings*
Just good ol' boys,
Wouldn't change if they could,
Fightin' the system like a true modern day Robin Hood.
Wouldn't change if they could,
Fightin' the system like a true modern day Robin Hood.
'Tis the Season...Wait; What Season Is It Again?
Okay, so let's recap:
Tuesday was a stellar day - foggy, rainy and +8 and then high winds set in and we had a flash freeze...
Wednesday dawned bright and beautiful; why it was downright balmy (somewhere) - a high of -10, but no snow! So no rink-shoveling for me. Yay! I'm liking the flash freeze...
Not bad; about -10 on Thursday; couldn't really complain about that and then the snow started. Out-of-towners got to leave work early (that would be me!) so, picked the kids up at school and slowly made it along the slippery roads - only got stuck once, had to back up for traction and continued on our way again...
Winter. Right. I'd almost forgotten. Forecast for Monday? +9 and rain.
Tuesday was a stellar day - foggy, rainy and +8 and then high winds set in and we had a flash freeze...
Wednesday dawned bright and beautiful; why it was downright balmy (somewhere) - a high of -10, but no snow! So no rink-shoveling for me. Yay! I'm liking the flash freeze...
Not bad; about -10 on Thursday; couldn't really complain about that and then the snow started. Out-of-towners got to leave work early (that would be me!) so, picked the kids up at school and slowly made it along the slippery roads - only got stuck once, had to back up for traction and continued on our way again...
Winter. Right. I'd almost forgotten. Forecast for Monday? +9 and rain.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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