Kelly Date February 28, 2010

What a fun week I had! A bit busy but I managed to get some down time in and get out and enjoy myself. I had a meeting with John on Saturday morning so we decided to meet at the Wolfville Community Market.

They hold it indoors during the winter, but it is always fun as there are so many people who come out to buy food and wine. There are other things of course like jewellery and painted silk scarves and hats and such, but the wine and food seems to be the draw. Of course there is music as well and they have different

artists perform every week.

In the summer the market is held every saturday right downtown and the performers do their thing in the outdoor pavilion. It is quite a lot of fun actually. I've included a few pictures for your pleasure and would have to confess to trying out two cookies and fresh sushi. Wow, it was fantastic. I just might have to go next week as well ha.

There was one table in particular that I thought

was nice. The lady had set out a number of very pretty necklaces and broaches and earrings that she makes herself. The best part was that the tables she used were so striking. Beautiful scarves and bold colours made it a must see table. I didn't buy anything, but was very tempted. Another fun table was a women selling fall produce. She looked like she was enjoying herself immensely and kindly agreed to let me take her photograph.

The rest of my week was mostly work but I did get out for coffee a couple of times and I'm very happy with what I managed to get accomplished. I was even able to get a lead on some communities I might be able to visit this summer and I might just end up back on the west coast again. Cool.

Oh yes, the Canadian men's hockey team won the gold medal against the USA. Freakin yes! Way to go Canada woop woop! I was so pleased to see them win. We lose so often it makes victory particularly sweet lol. What a great game and the US team was amazing. But we won - oh yea! Ha, you have a great week and try and stay out of trouble. Me

Kelly Date February 21, 2010

Hello and greetings from the icy land of Nova Scotia! Actually it's not that cold, but I need to complain about something heh. I went for run with Mr. Finnigan tonight and had to cut it short as it was so slippery with snow and ice. So, I came back home and was having such a good time I danced to music in the living room for about an hour.

I haven't done that for a while. Huey Lewis is always fun and I like a lot of the older rock songs like Fame and some of the newer stuff by Los Lonely Boys. Mr. Finnigan was looking at me like I was insane. Ha, this is okay. (He has insider information.)

I have been so busy this past week, but for the life of me can't remember what I did. It was fun and there were some definite highlights - me having fun. I've got a crazy week ahead of me as well as I'm supposed to have my thesis proposal on John's desk by Friday. Yikes! He went over it with me on Thursday and I have a lot to do, but the good news is that it's doable. But, things are looking good and I am smiling.

I have no pics at all to share with you this week so will put a couple up from various places I've been. So, this is short I know, but I've run out of data. I spent the whole weekend scrounging up 'data' for some work I'm doing and I'm filled to the brim with useless information.

So it's off to tv land for me for a while and then to sleep. I'll very much be looking forward to my walk tomorrow night after I finish up the work I have to do. Catch'n ya'll later dahlings.....

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ! ! !

I had a great week with my daughter, Chelsey, who was visiting from Oshawa, Ontario. She arrived on Tuesday morning and we had a fantastic week sightseeing and touring around Nova Scotia. I think her favourite place was Peggy's Cove, which is just south of Halifax and she was able to touch the Atlantic Ocean - a first for her.

I had never been there either and it was surprisingly barren, but absolutely beautiful. There were almost no trees and at this time of year the wind was howling and it was dreadfully cold. Yikes - very very cold in deed lol. The picture (top left) is one of my favourite scenery pics of her time here with me. I have several of her as well and have scattered them throughout.

Mr. Finnigan was a great big ball of excited fluff when he saw her coming to the car. He hadn't seen her for over a year and didn't let her out of his sight the whole time she was with us. What else did we do; we went for a couple of long walks, swimming, ate out with a good friend, and spent a lot of time just yakking.

One of the most fun things we did was go to get our cards read by a local lady here. We had a blast as she was quite funny. Our 1/2 hour appointment turned into 3 1/2 hours, but she was such a doll and had much to share with us. She even gave us a ride back to my place as it was cold and dark by the time we had finished. Oh, the future for Chelsey is that she will 'make the right decision' and apparently I am to "see something of Europe soon'. Ha. we had a blast and got into fits of giggles half way through.

We spent some time in Halifax as well and she managed to get some shopping done here in New Minas. Apparently, 'Bench' apparel is the thing to have and she actually found a store here with a good sale and sizes that

fit her. She is quite petite. She purchased a coat and a jacket and moaned all the way back home that she had spent too much lol.

Ah well, she looks fabulous dahling!

So on Saturday, I had the unhappy job of driving her back to Halifax to catch her flight back home to Oshawa. Mr. Finnigan and I are going to miss all the excitement. As for Valentine's Day I got one lovely email from Randy and sent off a few of my own. So, to all those out there reading this a happy happy day to you and yours. Have a wonderful week!

Kelly Date February 7, 2010

Okay, I know. I'm late. Ha. I'm often late. Don't like to be; try to avoid it; but seems to be a natural part of life. Short story - get over it lol. I am.

I'm late for no reason other than trying to finish up a couple of pieces of work and getting ready for a visit from my daughter. Chelsey arrives tomorrow and I have to pick her up at the airport just north west of Halifax. We'll spend the day over in Halifax and do a bit of touring so she gets a sense of the place. The harbour will be nice regardless of the weather and she can say "Been there, done that."

Would have to admit to being quite sad the last few days. I miss Randy terribly and am seriously doubting the wisdom of the trip to Las Vegas. As much fun as it was it is hard to say good bye again. One can only 'suck it up' so often. Aw, well this is the deal and I will keep my eyes on the goal. Argh, questionable goal that it is.

Thank god, Chelsey will be here tomorrow. I think we can both do with some cheering up. We have plans to go shopping, attend a presentation on Dafur at the school, go to the pub, and swimming. Should be fun. We'll take lots of picks and give you a better idea of things next week. She's here until Saturday so it will be a busy week. New stuff advisory for the next posting.

Have a great week wherever you may be......