Highs And Lows

 My activities at the greenhouse are not always evident, but on occasion they do show well, as these geraniums demonstrate..........

..........and then there are other times.........

...when rotten skids are a pain in you know where.

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Speaking of pain, the Blue Jays got wiped again tonight by the rebuilding Baltimore Orioles.  Sad to watch.

Stay well.

Anniversary

Nothing exciting happened today, but.........nineteen years ago is a different story!

 Happy 19th anniversary to our special friends, Maureen and Matt.  

Stay well.

 

A New Canadian Hero

 Blue Jays had a surprising comeback win today against the Minnesota Twins, but............

.............the biggest news of the day was the 72 foot putt that Nick Taylor sunk on the 4th playoff hole to win the Canadian Open, first time a Canadian won the Open in 69 years!

Absolutely awesome!

Stay well.

War Stories

 Had our HVAC system repaired/rebuilt the other day.  The guy who did it had been recommended by other residents - good advice!

He suggested taking the old unit out completely and cleaning it outside before making the required repairs.  Mardi found the original warranty after the HVAC was removed - 48 years old, so a lot of grime had accumulated.

So out it went, and came back as good as new (at least for a few years I hope).

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Speaking of old bodies, I have a telephone appointment with my heart doctor next week, so I'll find out what needs to be rebuilt there too.  Can't be too serious if it only needs to be shared on the 'phone over two weeks after my stress test!

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Greg has been staying with us for a couple of days, and tonight, Mardi and I attended a get-together of Greg's old military buddies at the Power House Restaurant.

Lots of old stories of their good and bad times together.  An entertaining night!  Special friends whose love for one another was very obvious.

Greg leaves for B.C. very early in the morning.  Mom will deliver him to the airport.

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Blue Jays lost their second game in a row to the Minnesota Twins tonight.  Maybe it's the Toronto air that negatively affects Toronto sports teams!

Stay well.

Happy Birthdays

 Two important family birthdays today.  My niece Robin (Judy's daughter) and my daughter Jo-Ann.  Best wishes to both!

Sue and David hosted a birthday party for Jo-Ann tonight, inviting her parents, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Jo-Ann appeared to have a good time.

At least I think that she did....

She and Barbara are in town for a week, so we'll get to see them again, including tomorrow night for a game of cards or dice.  Looking forward to it.

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Blue Jays lost a stinker to the Astros tonight.  Pitcher Alex Manoah needs a break and should be sent down to Triple A for a reload.

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Speaking of reloads, my golf game took a step backward today.  I should be sent down, but the local mini golf won't take me.

Tomorrow is another day.  Stay well. 

Oh Canada

 After Mardi returned from church this morning we headed to Battlefield Park for the 1813 Battle of Stoney Creek reenactment.  The park was filled with tents and reenactors.

There were various vendor tents as well, such as the doctor's tent that this sign was posted outside.

Mardi and Monica were both in attendance and considered applying for the post.  Unfortunately, the "sober" reference killed their 

chances😢.

Marching into duty.

And beginning the battle.

Small cannons were lethal in the war, with each shot capable of taking out several soldiers.

Lots of noise and smoke!

According to the lady holding the gun, this weapon is 1813 vintage!

There are at least four reasons to be thankful that we were able to chase the Americans across the border 110 years ago:

1) We now live, on average, five years longer than they do, thanks to our health care system and our gun laws.

2) We don't have to live with loaded guns hidden around the house.

3) Ron De Santis can't bus homeless Central American immigrants to our hinterlands.

4) Although we have a spoiled frat boy for a Prime Minister, that's better than having a complete criminal who thinks he's still President.

All in all, we have a monument of which we can be proud!

And the Optimist Club appears to have found a new partner for our fundraising efforts.  Thank you Pizza Pizza!  And thank you to the three student volunteers (the two young ladies in the background and a young man who was on an errand) who helped us this weekend.

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And, the Blue Jays swept their three games with the Mets.  A good day indeed.

Stay well.