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Sunday, April 10, 2005

Sunday, April 10, 2005

As you can see from the pictures, I drove out to Swan Haven to see the swans today - a sure sign of spring even if the weather doesn't know it's spring yet. The open water is quite a distance from the viewing point, so you must use a scope to see the swans if you want to see them larger than white dots, but you can sure hear them. They'll soon be flying over my house once they are rested and ready to head further north.

My bedroom is now painted and put back together. Made and froze an apple pie and chicken paprikas, awaiting Shaun's arrival. He said he would be in town on Monday night (that's tomorrow - guess I should phone him and see if his plans are still the same). He plans to start work right away - construction again.

Although the snow is all gone in town, there is still about a foot and a half on my lawn and my driveway is shear ice. It still drops about 10 degrees below zero at night so even though it warms up during the day the thaw is slow. I want to put in a small veggie garden this summer, but can't see the garden yet, so must be patient. Will be flying to Vancouver for the weekend in the beginning of May - a weekend deal I'm taking advantage of, so I'm looking forward to that. Not much else new here. Saw the movie Vera Drake - it was good but a bit slow - Vera was either very happy or very sad in the movie - she played both emotions well. Niece Jenn and her family are off to Disneyland this coming week - I'm envious. I'm sure they'll have a good time in California. That's about it for now.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

mmmm - yummy - Chicken Paprika - I just took Chicken out of the freezer but I do not have any sour cream - Darn - and Jimmy is out at work - Got Adam a foozball table yesterday for upcoming birthday - He and Jim put it together yesterday - Also getting him a punching bag and gloves - He got a Bow-Flex last year - Lotz of Toyz for Boyz in the recroom these days. Loved the pics - keep em coming. Don't you hate it when people tell you about their beautiful weather when you have snow ....Well, the past 4 days have been just fabulous - got the 3/4 of garden ready for planting - It is so wonderful to be outside again working in the soil. Can't wait to see pics of your garden this year - Going to Vancouver eh? - Great to get out of the kitchen - One day we will go somewhere when we get mooolah and someone to care for the dog and 4 cats and AT! Ciao for now!