Well, the saga continues. 😦 As of yesterday, still no sign of my citizenship certificate. I’m now beyond belief. Another phone call to the passport office. This time, I get up at 5:30 am (they’re 2 hours ahead of me) so that I can perhaps be one of the first in line. The recording tells … More Our Move to Gran Canaria-Passport Saga – Part 2
I can’t deny that I’m excited for this next chapter in our life. Coming from Africa, I just couldn’t get used to the harsh winters that Edmonton has to offer. Vancouver was so very different and, even though the climate is very similar to that of London, I never really got used to it – … More Our Move to Gran Canaria – Passport Saga Part 1
We were heartbroken to have to have our darling Chewy put down last Monday. We’d had her for 17 years and she became my shadow for 15 of those years. She became so much a part of our lives, it was hard not to see her every day. I looked for her at certain times … More Goodbye to Chewy and Selling up for Our Move to Gran Canaria
Well it’s official, folks, we’re moving to Gran Canaria! Where, you say? Gran Canaria is one of the islands in the Canary Islands archipelago off the North coast of Africa. We’re beyond excited. And terrified. And excited. Three years ago, my dream was to become a digital nomad with an online business that would enable … More We Are Moving to Gran Canaria!
I changed the bed linen 3 times on Thursday afternoon/Friday night! The first time – to put nice clean sheets and duvet on the bed. Then, at bed time, I climb into bed with my book, feeling the nice, clean sheets and feeling good. Then snuggled down for a good night’s sleep. Right? WRONG! At … More Edmonton’s ICE District, A Snow Storm & Pretty Lights
Hello everyone! How are you all? Nothing much going on here this week. Winter is a time when things slow down a bit. I’ve been organizing my finances and my meal plans. I’ve let the finances get away from me a bit these past few months and I needed to get back on track if … More Winter Slow Down, a New Budge & a Destructive Kitten (aagghhh)
My husband, Michael, is from Viking descent, and so we incorporate some of the Norse holidays and feasts into our life. October 31st is Halloween for most people. For us it’s Harvestfest/Winterfest, for others it’s Samhain. Whatever you call it, it’s as good excuse as any for a feast and, of course, wine. “Wine” for … More Harvestfest/Winterfest, Lucy Settling In & a Trip to the Italian Store
Hello everyone! It’s pretty cold here this week and a howling little wind which doesn’t help. All the leaves are gone, so our street is looking pretty bare, and I got out my winter clothes from storage and bought myself some new winter boots and slippers. Although, we are experiencing some beautiful sunrises I had … More Fun With Grandchildren & A New Kitten
Winter is getting closer! Yikes. The leaves on some of the trees in our street are almost all gone. But, it’s still quite warm, thank goodness. We’re still managing an evening drink on our patio most evenings. We spent the day with Ella and Neil on Thursday. Went for a long walk to the park … More Fall Mantle & A Day With the Grandchildren
Saturday was supposed to be a day off for me, but I started refilling the spices and couldn’t stop after that! Most of the them were empty, or almost empty So I refilled them all and made a note to buy whatever was running low I like it 😁 I keep the ones I use … More Spices Refill, Pantry (re)Organization, Baking Bread
The Jane Effect 