Our Little Get Away

The second to last week of August, we took a little trip to Owen Sound, Ontario. It is a pretty little town and home to Billy Bishop, Canada's Flying Ace. The home where he lived is lovely. They have now set it up as a museum. There is no admission fee, but they ask for a donation to help keep up the home. 

We found it very interesting. Brandon and Jordan had never heard of Billy Bishop before but sure enjoyed learning about him. 

Outside the house is a Memory Tree, paying tribute to both Bishop and others who fought in the war. 

The Memory Tree is a pine and it is lit up all year at dusk to pay tribute to those who served in the Canadian military. 

I will leave some other photos for another time. I have more of Owen Sound and also some of the flowers that bloomed in our yard this year. 

What I've Been Up To

This summer has been crazy busy. We put up a fence so Dakota can play in the front yard, which made him a very happy dog. He wanted to be out, but there was no where to put him. We debated. The Landlord wouldn't do it, so we decided if we were staying here, we would do it ourselves. If we ever move out, it will come off the last month's rent.

I've also been lending Brandon a hand looking for jobs. He worked 3 months in the Garden Center before he got laid off for the season and now we're trying to find him something else. We've put in quite a few resumes but are waiting for his Employment Support Worker to lend him a hand with follow up. It's taking forever and I suspect the jobs will be gone.

I've also been messing around with my digital program and making a few digital images and water slide decals for my Etsy shop.

Here are a couple of the ones that I have on there.

At present, hubby and I are working on some children's furniture projects, a primitive child's chair, a potty chair and next, is a adult's chair that is from the 40s.

So many things to do, so little time.

See you soon. 

Blessings,

Mary

Last year I had a castor bean plant growing in the front yard. I had meant to save some of the seeds, but forgot all about it as the chill of autumn set in. This year, I didn't have one and they are difficult to find here. If anyone has seeds they are willing to share, please let me know.

Tonight we have a severe thunderstorm warning. We had a couple of lightning bolts that seemed pretty close, a few drops of rain and now the thunder has faded into the distance. I wouldn't have minded a storm, but didn't want the hail or tornado warning that went with it. I was hoping for just a good rain storm, as we need it badly. 

Update on the back. The chiropractor gave me four treatments and it seems to be much better now, but not perfect. I have another appointment on Wednesday.

For those who knew Ann Butler, who used to write a blog here, she passed away last Monday. She will be sadly missed. We both had FB accounts. Not sure what happened. She was to have surgery. Not sure if she ever got it. Last word I heard was that she was undergoing testing. May she rest in peace. She is home in Heaven now. 

It Never Rains but what it Pours

I was running very smoothly the last few months. Am getting my Vitamin B12 back where it should be and have had energy again. Taking a supplement of 2500 once a week or so. That seems to be doing the trick. Then, last weekend, I put my back out and was in such severe pain that I phoned a chiropractor on Monday. I could barely walk. The treatment brought me great relief and I made another appt for Wed.

Wed I was okay but after the treatment, I felt even better. Still feeling okay but my neck and back muscles are still tight. I am going again on Monday and then probably not until Friday. After a couple of weeks, I will only do it monthly for maintenance. Chiropractors aren't included in our paid medical coverage, so it's costing some money, but also saving because Senior's get a $25 discount per visit. Only good thing I have found being a senior is that you do get discounts.

Well, it is late and need to rest my back. Thanks to all my previous blogging buddies for dropping by in my earlier post to say hi. Miss you all.