Part 1: Good News Post
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| My view |
Hello everyone! It has been awhile since I have been in blogland. Trying to catch up on everyone's posts, but blogger is being stupid and not updating my blog roll! So I have to go to my dashboard and individually click on people's blogs to see if there are updates! Anywho, technical blogger issues aside, I have come back from a week camping and cycling in Porpoise Bay, BC. My husband and I visited Porpoise Bay last year for our anniversary and loved it so much, we just had to return! This time, we had a whole week to relax and camp and cycle back and forth into Sechelt (which is about a 10-15km ride everyday). When we weren't in town, I relaxed on the beach and enjoyed the beautiful weather and the quiet peace you can't get in the city. Wow could I breathe better!! No stuffed nose!
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| My Man boy flying kite |
I have to say this: My husband is an AMAZING camper!! He is like the MacGuyver of camping!! Not only did he pitch the tent and set up everything, but he cooked everyday, started the fire, fixed bikes with his tools, made a cover for our tent in case it rained with fishing wire and electrical tape, carried massive amounts of weight on his bike (mainly beer and ice), set up a washing line, cleaned the dishes (although I helped) and made sure I was comfortable. Who could ask for a better man?!!!!
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| Hwaja chilling at the beach |
Our friends joined us the following weekend, as well as my Uncle Peter. We had a blast exploring the forests and the salmon spawning grounds. Our friends brought their little Chihuahua named Hwaja and he got his camp on!! He loved every minute of it and was such a good little doggie!
The only thing he didn't like was being told not to wander off to the other cyclists camps. He wanted free range!!
Here are some more photos of my trip.
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| Witches hazel growing on trees, means the air is fresh here |
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| Salmon spawning grounds |
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| Beautiful boats lined up by the shore at Davis Bay |
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| Hubby riding up epic hill |
It was a lovely trip and I am quite proud of myself for cycling all the way there and back. My legs were like jelly when I arrived home, but it felt amazing.
When we arrived home, I had the best mail ever! First,
Teresa, from
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches, sent me her Shepherd's Bush chart Tiny Gardens!! How generous of her and I can't wait to start this adorable little pattern! I'm thinking that once I'm finished with the chart, I can send it off to the next person who would love to stitch it too! Make it a traveling pattern?! The next RAK, is from my good friend
Joyce, from
Random Ramblings. We have developed a lovely friendship and she has been so kind as to send me some of her 25 count lugana for stitch HAED patterns with! I couldn't believe how kind both these ladies are and I hope to use their charts and fabric really soon!! Hugs to you both!!!
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| Fabrics and chart from Teresa and Joyce! |
Also I need to add that
Joyce is hosting this month's
ISHW!! So hop over to her blog and join in the fun! I won't be able to hermit until Sunday but I can't wait to hunker down and do some stitching.
Okay, onto Part Two: Bad News
After a wonderful camping trip, our beloved cat, Lucy aka Luchia, passed away at my Nana's home. We left her with my Nana, knowing that when we came back, we would have to make the tough decision to put her down. She was 17 years old at least. She could have been much older. I think she waited until we came home to go to sleep. It was Wednesday early afternoon, when she took her last breath. My darling Lucy, you were loved so much and we can't believe you are gone. My precious orange creamcycle kitty, I will miss your purrs, head butts, little paws, your meows, your love and affection.
We are beside ourselves with grief and it is surreal for us to have her gone. Today I have stopped crying because I need to be happy for my friend who is getting married tomorrow. It will be good to distract myself and think of something else.
She is buried under a tree and her little spirit will live in that tree. Here she is a few years ago. I can't post recent pictures of her, because she was so thin and it hurts me to see her like that. I want to remember her like this:
Take care, love your family and animals because we never know when they can go.
Anne
