Well Thursday was a hot one! But I got some of the grass cut, the back anyways. Since my retirement I have taken on the cutting of the grass, what was I thinking?? It is a big job, and I can't do front and back in the same day, I would be lying on the yard dead for sure. So I get the grass all done and then out comes the weed-eater thing, not a fan, but it has to be done. Boy can I make a mess, I have so much grass in the damn pool, not to mention how often I almost trip and go in the pool. Well the stupid thing runs out of the cutting stuff, so I have to quit for the day, thank God for that! Donkey will have to figure that out for me, not mechanically inclined and have no intentions of learning, thank you very much. So now I have to get all the grass out of the pool, and that is another job I really can't say I care for. There has got to be a better way. Light goes on, I am spraying all the grass that grows too close to the decking with killer, that will fix it! Concrete the entire yard would be so much less work.

So here is a good story for my readers, because I like to think I have them. When I retired from my job, that I absolutely hated and was seriously at the point that I was going to hurt someone, I naturally applied for unemployment. Paid into it since I was 12, should get something right? Well I had read their site regarding the qualifications for unemployment and quitting, what the heck I am still going to apply. Anyways, all happy with the thoughts that maybe I will get a little bit, and can up my wine intake and not have to bother the other half to get it for me. Like that would ever happen! Well don't I get a phone call last week that no I am not entitled to unemployment, because you can't quit your job without just-cause, I guess mentally over loaded and contemplating murder doesn't quite cut it. By the way I did tell them that when I had applied and you have to write your life story for them. So don't I give this woman who is just doing her job a blast, seriously where is all the money that I contributed. Oh and you don't have a choice you have to pay into unemployment, it is not an option to any of us. Well unless you are self employed or working under the table or possibly a thief. Back to my story. So no unemployment, whatever, now I am pissy, and give Donkey the what for, like he has any control, and he gave me some good advice. Which I haven't of course followed. So yesterday I go and get the mail, walking, like I always do, need to keep in shape, and don't I have a letter from unemployment. I need to go on-line or call and fill out my weekly benefit statements. What? So on-line I go, have a new access number for the unemployment site, and they are waiting on me to fill out forms, from back in June, and I am a two weeks behind in my benefit statements, you know the thing you fill out saying whether or not you are looking for work and are available. After doing that, I think well since I am here I am going to check this out, there is a section to check at what stage your claim is at. Now remember I said they had called last week saying no; on-line says they haven't reached a decision at this time, but have received my information from today and they are processing. Come on who is messing with me! All I want is all the money that I have paid since the age of 12 back, is that too much to ask, or I am going to Welfare, no I'm not. I love our government and all they do for us, the support and recognition that we receive from them and the damn lint in our pockets. Maybe I can get a GST credit, do we still have that? Or an extra HST credit? Sorry I am making myself giggle. Sorry it was a shorter story in my head.

Well the weekend is upon us, yeah! And you won't hear from me until Monday, I have to set up some boundaries for myself or I will always be rambling on.

Looking forward to a nice weekend, my oldest son and his girlfriend are coming up to hang out at the pool, and Donkey is golfing with an old friend. I have already promised myself to not drink too much, is there ever too much? And work on my chocolate tan. Company coming a week today and I have to show off my tan, I hear they are pretty white.

Dinner last night was terrible, was just simple bbq chicken with some thai noodles, was disgusting. I wasn't in the mood to cook was hopping my honey would bring something home, well I didn't ask him, so therefore he didn't, my fault.

So everyone have a nice weekend, if you are bored, please drop by, love having drop ins, bring beer and wine; oh and something to eat, I am not cooking this weekend, Donkey can. Talk to you Monday, be safe!

love and hugs

Well what a nice surprise, my Kitten has found me! For those who don't know who my kitten is, she is a very special friend from a time too long ago. We touch base we lose base, but with those special friends it doesn't ever really matter. They will always be our friend!

Is it hot enough for everyone! Hate having to have air conditioning on, just watch the money fly around the house all in the effort to stay cool. I think I could live without it, well I know I could if Donkey didn't live here too. I wouldn't probably be alive if poor Donkey had to come home and attempt to sleep in a hot humid environment. His patience wouldn't last! And those that know me know you need patience.

Speaking of air conditioning and the money that hydro sucks from us, how is everyone loving the new HST and all it is going to do for us. That's right you heard me, isn't that why our government has put it into place, make more jobs, put money back into the tax payers pockets. I don't know about you but I am not finding any money in my pockets, but it is new so maybe next month. Sorry I had a little spit up there. I did warn you that I have opinions and not everyone will agree with them. Close your eyes if you don't want to see them and just touch the screen, at least then we can still stay in-touch and you won't have to read this.
So now I go to the grocery store and have to try and figure out what is and isn't taxed. Where is that money going again? What if we only bought what doesn't have the HST on it, would that work?

But it was a beautiful day, I did get my new grass seed in place, now to watch it grow. And planted some beautiful daisies that I got at the market just up the highway. Yellow and purple, really nice, let's see if Donkey notices. He didn't had to point them out.

Dinner was an Alaskan Pollock with green onions, thai seasoning, and a mild salsa sauce. Served on a korma rice with peppers and onions. Was going to also do some yellow beans fresh from the market, but I had started into Miller time and that was going better than chucking beans. I think that is what they call it when you are taking off the ends. Correct me if I am wrong.

As far as Wine Korner - today was just all about the Miller, I lie it was BraVa - I am on a budget now, so have to watch my spending.

Oh and this is cute, my wonderful husband; who I think you have figured out, I call Donkey, took the grand-babies ice creams for a treat. And I really hope he gave them some Grandma hugs and kisses. Miss seeing them everyday!

Well today is suppose to be even hotter, hope everyone can keep cool. Just call in sick; due to a lack of interest, I can do it for you if you want. We'll hang out and have some nice cold drinks. I need to find my recipe for tequila and lichey pop, they are so good. Put Donkey to bed one Saturday at 4 in the afternoon, he isn't a tequila drinker obviously. But it was a good day!

love and hugs

Here I am again, did everyone enjoy their french fries? We didn't end up having any, even had them already, Donkey didn't want.
Then found out this morning, yesterday was also Happy Pecan Pie Day, that I know he would of wanted.

So summer is here and so far so good, I presently look like a nice piece of chocolate, and if I have my way I will be dark chocolate soon. We seem to be getting enough rain to keep everything nice and green, but also those beautiful hot days that makes everyone complain about the heat. We are just never happy, either too cold or too hot. Personally I hate the cold and everything about it, well I should correct that, I do like ice in a nice tall drink.

So yesterday I worked most of the day, because of the rain. So was able to rack up a nice amount of hours. Worked my poor fingers to raw bleeding bones, well that is what I tell the boss anyways. Who am I kidding I am the boss.

Dinner last night was BBQ burgers, some deviled eggs, (to put a smile back on my Donkeys face). And again when I figure out the whole picture thing I will include some. The deviled eggs looked yummy sitting in the frig. Oh and a salad, have to eat something healthy. Donkey took the leftovers today, hope he opens a window.

Now for the Wine Korner - nothing exotic or expensive. Just a nice strawberry zinfandel, always a good choice, especially when it is hot out. Donkey's new beer of choice is Steam Whistle, compliments of our neighbor who has introduced him to this pilsner. A nice local brewery, keep it Canadian if you can. But he was busy working outside and not wanting a beer. The yard is looking so good. We are now ready for the hot tub motor to be returned to the tub, and then the construction can begin. Damn mosquitoes, they are the reason behind all the work. You can't sit outside after 7 unless you want to be on the vampire menu. Well we will fix their little blood sucking ways!

I finished a really good book last night. My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, and I am sure most of you have seen the movie by now, I am not a tv person, would rather read the book. It was wonderful, a very good read, left me crying at the end. Love a book that can make me cry. Tears are such a waste of an emotion!

Today is a hot one!!!!! I have some soil to move and some grass seed to attempt to plant; as long as I do that before Miller time I should be okay. And of course I have to work on my tan. Days like today I wish my beautiful Grandchildren lived closer and we could play in the pool all day. Someday this will happen, especially if they move to my little village. Yes I am a grandma, and it is the best! wish I had of had them first. No offense kids! How can it get any better, you wind them up, sugar them up and then send them home. And they truly love me, even when I make them help clean the house. I have a picture of my curly haired granddaughter vacuuming before she could walk. Anyone that knows me, knows I am not kidding. Teach them young, not a bad thing. My little grandson even wipes down the counter after washing his hands, how cute is that. When my daughter is up next she will teach me how to add photos and I will share these little treasures with you.

So I guess I should head outdoors and get my chores done so I can enjoy Miller time. In this heat you need to keep hydrated!

I hope everyone has a Great Day and look forward to rambling again tomorrow.
love and hugs

Well here it goes, I have my first blog post. And I am already stumped of what I should be writing.

Have told you a bit about myself already, see the side about author, but I guess I could tell you a bit more.

Before I forget, Happy National French Fries Day - no it really is- check it out!

As I said I am recently retired and loving every minute of it! Have been learning to garden, and so far so good, things are still alive, some don't look that great but I did say I was learning. Will follow-up with pictures when I figure that feature out.

I work on-line doing editing as a part-time gig, gives me some of my own money, girl has to have wine, right. My husband is awesome but I don't think he would fully support my love of a good wine. Will have to find out if I can list those, I don't see why not. Maybe I will have to have a section of my Wine of the Week. Or Nettie's Wine Korner. I like the spelling.

Also learning to cook again. When my three wonderful children were growing up, they are going to read that comment and get a good laugh, I was a full-time stay at home mommy, and loved every minute of it. Well back in the day, I made everything that went into their cherub little faces homemade. Poor little beggars didn't know what a store bought cookie was until they went to school. I wonder which they preferred? So back to cooking I am, and trying out all kinds of recipes that my job never allowed me the time to do. There we go, might have that going on too. Nettie in the Kitchen. I make a mean Cajun Chicken! Really it is burnt, but I won't tell if you don't.

So here it goes, this will be my day one, and of hopefully many. Have been wanting to have a place that I can share and complain and view all at once. I think I have found it!