<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270</id><updated>2011-04-21T23:52:51.262-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Claudia's Journal</title><subtitle type='html'>My journal</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>259</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-114043373620070924</id><published>2006-02-20T05:55:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-02-20T06:08:56.213-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-8C What a mixed bag of nuts we had weatherwise.  I took a day off on Friday because I heard we were going to have rain freezing rain and high winds, the weatherman was not wrong.  It started raing early in the morning, by mid moring the wind was blowing 100KM per hour.  I had trouble staying up-right.  The temperatures started to drop around noon time.  We went to the bank and did some grocery </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/114043373620070924'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/114043373620070924'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html#114043373620070924' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113991654860608914</id><published>2006-02-14T06:24:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-02-14T06:32:37.116-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>



Happy Valentine's Day
-3C this morning.  Just wanted to post these cute valentine gifts I received from Ginny yesterday, aren't they cute!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113991654860608914'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113991654860608914'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html#113991654860608914' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113983206819372920</id><published>2006-02-13T06:47:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-02-13T07:01:59.573-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-10C this morning.  Wow I haven't posted in almost two weeks.  I've been try to find a condo in Florida, so I spend most of my time surfing the web looking.  I haven't found anything yet.  Most of the hotels on Miami Beach are all in South Beach and we don't really want to go in that area.  I wanted to get a suite with a kitchen, my goodness they are so expensive, we might just as well go to </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113983206819372920'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113983206819372920'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html#113983206819372920' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113879440882735999</id><published>2006-02-01T06:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-02-01T06:46:48.836-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-2C this morning.  We had a power failure last night, it didn't last very long, but I was tired and have a bit of a cold so I went to bed.  I won't be going to aerobics class today.  It's almost time for groundhog day.  The month of January went by pretty fast and the winter so far has been very mild, very unusual for this area, but I'm not complaining.  I'm off to walk Jack, shower and then it's</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113879440882735999'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113879440882735999'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html#113879440882735999' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113870465906709080</id><published>2006-01-31T05:39:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-31T05:50:59.083-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-3C this morning, we had some freezing rain last night so I'll be putting on the icers when I go out for my walk with Jack.  Nothing much going on, still working on year end at work and trying to take care of stuff for my dad.  Inquiries were made if he could be laid to rest in the Field of Honor, as he had expressed that that was what he wanted..I was informed that this is possible...so we are </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113870465906709080'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113870465906709080'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113870465906709080' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113857844378699787</id><published>2006-01-29T18:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-29T18:47:23.836-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-7C and snow up to 25C by tomorrow morning.  I went to see Dad today.  He was sleeping when we arrived and I didn't have the heart to wake him up so we went downstairs for a while and when we came back to his room he had eaten and was awake and watching TV or should I say he was channel surfing.  He looked pretty well but has difficulty remembering and it takes a while for him to answer questions</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113857844378699787'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113857844378699787'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113857844378699787' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113836375212880792</id><published>2006-01-27T07:02:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-27T07:09:40.860-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-14 C and a few clouds.  It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday, not too many of those lately.  Year end at work is still going on but it's going well.  Dad is out of the hospital and we'll be going to see him tomorrow.  My foot still looks yucky, but not no worse, I take a long time to heal.  Another sad story in Montreal, this time it's about a young teenage girl who lost her life while working</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113836375212880792'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113836375212880792'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113836375212880792' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113797489678645178</id><published>2006-01-22T18:55:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-22T19:36:41.666-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-6C and Sunny today.  Didn't do much today. Yesterday we went to visit my Dad at the hospital, he's been there since Wednesday.  The residence where he lives sent him because they felt he was feeling mush and was more confused than usual.  They did some tests on him, they used his arm as a pin cushion.  They did ecography on his stomach and when we got there his nurse felt he would be leaving the</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113797489678645178'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113797489678645178'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113797489678645178' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113758134440195269</id><published>2006-01-18T05:45:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-18T05:49:04.413-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>1C and rain.  It's looks nasty out there, the sidewalks have ice on them and the road doesn't look good either.  Jack didn't want to go out, he hates rain, I'll have to take him for a little walk so he could do his business.  My toe seemed to be getting better but yesterday I felt a little sore, I thought it was my shoe but this morning it hurst a little and is quite red, there may be a little </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113758134440195269'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113758134440195269'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113758134440195269' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113724384384868223</id><published>2006-01-14T07:59:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-14T08:04:03.850-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
4C this morning and rain. I'm looking out my window and I see thick fog this morning.  It's very mild right now but Winter returns to Montreal this evening it's going down to -16 tonight.   Nothing special planned for the weekend beside a trip to the grocery store and a stop at WalMart to buy salt for the walkway, which will probably ice up after when the temperatures go down this evening.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113724384384868223'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113724384384868223'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113724384384868223' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113714963161626669</id><published>2006-01-13T05:40:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-13T05:53:51.626-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>0C and overcast this morning.  It's been quite mild the last couple of days, don't mind at all as long as there is no freezing rain.  It's my busy time at work so my post will be few and far between.  It's been a tiring week, I had two doctors appoinment, which made it a little more difficult, nothing terrible, a general visit to the doctor and a visit to a dermatologist to burn a wart on my </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113714963161626669'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113714963161626669'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113714963161626669' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113658047690917188</id><published>2006-01-06T15:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-06T15:47:56.943-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-6 C and overcast.  I took yesterday and today off work.  Took Mom to the doctor tomorrow.  He blood pressure was good 150/80, the meds are doing their work.  I mentioned that she was feeling a little off and nautious a couple of weeks ago, he said that this happens to elderly people, their digestion is not good sometimes.  She had an electrocardiogram last July and it was good.  She tires </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113658047690917188'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113658047690917188'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113658047690917188' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113620507135805578</id><published>2006-01-02T07:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-02T07:39:43.540-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-7C this morning and overcast.  My Mom, sister and niece came over yesterday for dinner.  I made a rib roast, and cauliflower with a pasta entre.  The roast was delicious.  For desert we had store bought chocolate cake.  My coffee maker which I bought in September is not working, the water won't go through, it just makes a lot of steam, luckily I kept my old one so I was able to make coffee last </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113620507135805578'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113620507135805578'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2006_01_01_archive.html#113620507135805578' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113607768444151323</id><published>2005-12-31T19:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-31T20:08:04.456-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Happy New Year's Eve.  Can you believe that the year has ended and another one begins.         We are spending a quite evening at home and will watch the ball lower in Times Square, providing I don't fall asleep.   I just finished watching a movie called C.R.A.Z.Y. that was made here in Quebec.  I've been wanting to see it since it came out in the theatres last May, but never got around to it.  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113607768444151323'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113607768444151323'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113607768444151323' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113589661306175320</id><published>2005-12-29T17:44:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-29T17:50:13.073-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-1C and raining.  Woke up to rain and icy sidewalks this morning. Jack wanted out this morning but when he saw it was raining he wanted to come right back in, lol.  It stopped raining around 6:00AM and I took Jack for a short walk but not before I put on my Icers.  What a great item, worth every penny, they really grip the icy sidewalks.  I put them on to go to the bus stop even if it's not too </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113589661306175320'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113589661306175320'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113589661306175320' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113576441770727942</id><published>2005-12-28T05:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-28T05:06:57.706-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-3C this morning and Overcast.  It's back to work this morning, four days flew by.  I work three days then I'm off three days then I work two days and I'm off again for four days.  I finally took some pictures of the basement, Tony put all the furniture back, I think it looks very nice.  
</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113576441770727942'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113576441770727942'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113576441770727942' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113571755916794729</id><published>2005-12-27T15:47:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-28T04:59:56.496-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-5c and sunny today.  We had a terrible freezing rain, snow and blowing snow yesterday.   When Tony asked me if I wanted to go out for dinner I said no.  I just went for a sort walk with Jack.  Today was a much better day weatherwise, bright sunshine, no wind and not too cold.  Today we went to Walmart, it was quite busy, we got a few things we needed and left.  I received these New Years gifts </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113571755916794729'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113571755916794729'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113571755916794729' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113560401177536531</id><published>2005-12-26T07:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-26T08:52:39.166-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-2C light freezing rain.  It looks like it's going to be a messy boxing day.  The roads are slippery and there have been a few fatal accidents on the road overnight.  I think we will stay indoors today. I did my shopping on line this morning at Chapters/Indigo.  Here's what I bought:
1. Ten Big Ones: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich - $7.59
2. Vertical Coffin - Stephen Cannell - $4.74
3.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113560401177536531'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113560401177536531'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113560401177536531' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113525061228718174</id><published>2005-12-22T06:16:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-22T06:23:32.296-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-12C this morning. It snowed last evening, around 2CM fell to the ground.  They didn't come to remove the ceramic tile in the basement yesterday, they are supposed to be here tomorrow at 8:00AM to do it and install the flooring.  I'm anxious to see what it will look like.  I am not a person strong on Christmas celebrations and this year I feel it's really gotten out of hand.  People are rushing </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113525061228718174'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113525061228718174'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113525061228718174' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113512781082940199</id><published>2005-12-20T20:08:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-20T20:19:50.123-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
I can't believe how fast the month is going by, four more days until Christmas.  We had 19 inches of snow last Friday, it made a mess of rush hour traffic.  They removed the snow on my street this morning.  They say it will cost 20 million to remove the snow from the city.  Tomorrow they are coming to remove the tile in the basement and on Friday they will install the new floor,  good thing I'm </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113512781082940199'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113512781082940199'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113512781082940199' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113464363988578811</id><published>2005-12-15T05:39:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-15T05:47:19.886-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>My weather icon says -15C but the thermometer in the house is showing -20C outside.  They are still forecasting snow for tomorrow.  Where does the time go?  Only seven more working days until the holidays.  I went into Chapters/Indigo book store yesterday at lunchtime to see if I could find a Christmas music CD by Daniel Mercure, a jazz artist from Montreal, the line-up for the cash was up to the</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113464363988578811'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113464363988578811'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113464363988578811' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113443468775646051</id><published>2005-12-12T19:25:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-12T20:10:51.763-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-11C this evening.  After a busy weekend it was a busy Monday at work today.  On Sunday  Tony and I cleaned some stuff out of the basement.  We are removing the carpeting and putting in a floating floor.  We bought the material and the floor should be installed sometime in January.  Last evening I watched a cute show on French television "Ecole des Fans" (Fan School, doesn't translate very well).</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113443468775646051'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113443468775646051'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113443468775646051' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113421225980909422</id><published>2005-12-10T05:44:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-10T18:33:51.356-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>0C Light Snow.  Tony went to see the neurologist and the doctor said he is pretty certain that he had a convulsion.  He gave him some meds and told him to go about his business.  He has more tests to pass, one that lasts a whole day at the hospital.  All is well.My sister is not doing too well, she had a sore on her leg that didn't heal due to poor circulation and got very infected and could </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113421225980909422'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113421225980909422'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113421225980909422' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113412772955132865</id><published>2005-12-09T06:24:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-09T06:32:25.396-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-6C Supposed to snow today.  Nothing to say so decided to do the meme.Appetizer
Name something you'll miss about 2005. Trip to Paris

Salad
What is one thought that went through your mind today? Will I still be working here next year?

Soup
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how compassionate would you say you are? 9.5

Main Course
If you could invent something, what would it be? A </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113412772955132865'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113412772955132865'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113412772955132865' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113400157124034236</id><published>2005-12-07T19:17:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-07T19:26:11.253-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-10C this evening.  Not much news, Tony went for an EEG but didn't get any results of that yet, he is going to see the neurologist on Friday.  The doctors each have their theory on what happened, but not conclusive, he may have had an epileptic ceasure.  He's fine just reluctant to go out alone.  Tomorrow is the office Christmas party, which I'm not going to.  They are expecting around three </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113400157124034236'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113400157124034236'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113400157124034236' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113386748714045392</id><published>2005-12-06T06:08:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-06T06:11:54.286-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-5 and Partly Cloudy.  I've joined the Sleighride fun at Debi's, what a fun idea.  It's so much fun finding sleigh's and goodies when I open my mail.  Drop me a line if you would like mine.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113386748714045392'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113386748714045392'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113386748714045392' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113361496724935197</id><published>2005-12-03T08:02:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-03T20:09:58.966-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>


You Are "Joy to the World"





Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,

It's not about what you get under the tree
But sharing love with family, friends, and strangers



What Christmas Carol Are You?

Ah, you are such a beautiful person! You are thepeaceful snow on a winter day. You would beconsidered a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113361496724935197'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113361496724935197'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113361496724935197' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113352468854483893</id><published>2005-12-02T06:52:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-02T19:16:18.256-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wow December 2nd already.  1C and it's supposed to snow any minute now.  Tony went for an EEG yesterday, no results yet.  His family doctor called last night and wants to see him on Saturday, she got the results of his blood tests, guess the cholesterol is up again.  I'm running a bit late this morning, I wanted to post a link to this cute site I found, you can make your own Snowflake.  Check it </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113352468854483893'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113352468854483893'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_12_01_archive.html#113352468854483893' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113331777612919939</id><published>2005-11-29T21:18:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-29T21:29:36.140-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Would you believe it was 17C here today, it's like an evening in Florida in the month of January.  I went to the podiatrist today at lunchtime, I thought I was going to blow away the wind was so strong, luckily it was very warm.Our washing machine died yesterday, the repair man came today and said the motor was shot, it cost $80.00 for him to come and give us the bad news, it will cost $300.00 </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113331777612919939'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113331777612919939'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113331777612919939' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113322315282639413</id><published>2005-11-28T19:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-28T19:26:03.870-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>We had freezing rain ovenight which made the sidewalks icy this morning.  I wore my ICER'S SAFETY SOLES when I went for a walk with Jack, I'm not taking any chances slipping and falling.  I don't put them on to go to work, instead I wore my big clunky boots very elegant, not.  It was all melted by the time I went out at lunchtime.  I went to the gym but had to turn back because I forgot my </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113322315282639413'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113322315282639413'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113322315282639413' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113304758647917098</id><published>2005-11-26T18:08:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-26T18:26:26.490-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>-6C and light snow.  It was a quiet day today, Tony woke up with a headache but it went away after a couple of hours.  We went for breakfast and then to the Mall and I did a little shopping.  I bought myself three sweaters, a blouse, a pair of slacks and a belt.  When I came back home I cleaned my cupboard and prepared a bag of clothes to bring to the Salvation Army.  I joined Vanilla Fieldsand </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113304758647917098'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113304758647917098'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113304758647917098' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113266500333183610</id><published>2005-11-22T08:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-22T09:18:01.466-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>4c and rain.  There is nothing new regarding Tony, he is feeling better but woke up with a headache and didn't want to take his medication.  He has an appointment for an EEG on December 1st. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test to detect abnormalities in the electrical activity of the brain.  He has to stay awake after midnight until 8:30AM because the exam is also done while sleeping.  He </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113266500333183610'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113266500333183610'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113266500333183610' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113250505555664250</id><published>2005-11-20T11:13:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-20T16:52:38.793-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>4C and overcast.  On Friday the 18th Tony had a seizure.  Let me try to explain. The day began as usual, I went for a walk with Tony and Jack before leaving for work, I got on the bus at a stop a few blocks away and Tony headed back towards home.  About 10 minutes later I got a phone call from Tony telling me to come back, that he was dizzy and that he gave me the address of the house he was in </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113250505555664250'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113250505555664250'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113250505555664250' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113209567892980058</id><published>2005-11-15T17:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-15T18:01:18.943-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>1C and we had snow today but it's raining now and slushy and it's making the roads a little slippery.  It's supposed to go up to 12C overnight, that's good because if it went down we would have a skating rink on the sidewalks tomorrow morning and it's much too soon for that.  I received this in my mailbox today and it describes Montrealers pretty well, so since I have nothing much to report I </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113209567892980058'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113209567892980058'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113209567892980058' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113191028822128992</id><published>2005-11-13T14:26:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-13T14:31:28.220-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>14C today but very windy.  We went to a restaurant for lunch today, Casa Greque, they have a lunchtime special soup, an entree, desert and coffie for $6.95. Afterwards we went for a walk with Jack and just came back.  I haven't posted in while since there just wasn't anything much to post about so I took a break. Since I don't have too much to do, I'm going to look for some winter graphics.  It </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113191028822128992'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113191028822128992'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113191028822128992' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113109825252732938</id><published>2005-11-04T04:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-04T04:57:32.536-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>5C this morning. It's been a nice week weatherwise, a little rain and a lot of sun and warm weather.  I could take this for the whole winter.  I haven't much to say so didn't feel like posting.  Let's see what did I do this week.  Oh yes, work, come home go to bed, wake-up, go to work.  We did rent a movie on Wednesday on Wednesday, Batman Begins, we watched it after supper, it was pretty good.  </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113109825252732938'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113109825252732938'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_11_01_archive.html#113109825252732938' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113066993525093465</id><published>2005-10-30T05:35:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-10-30T06:02:14.166-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It 3C right now but it's supposed to go up to 14C today.  Yesterday was a beautiful day and we went for a ride in the Eastern Townships.  It was lovely, we stopped in Knowlton and had a late breakfast at Hotel Knowlton and visited Station Knowlton a shop that sells homemade soaps and creams and other knick knacks. Click here to see all the pictures we took.
</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113066993525093465'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113066993525093465'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#113066993525093465' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113037099974138782</id><published>2005-10-26T19:42:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-27T05:58:20.376-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>5C today and overcast.  It's supposed to be sunny tomorrow.  Today the kitchen was finished, the corrections that needed to be done were completed.  All that's left to do is paint, yuk!! The second picture is the after today's work.  They had to move the fridge was right next to the stove and you are supposed to have a least 6 inches between them.  In between they put in a spice rack, that's what</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113037099974138782'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113037099974138782'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#113037099974138782' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-113028240514528971</id><published>2005-10-25T19:17:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-25T19:20:05.153-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It's been over a week since I posted.  I've been busy at work and haven't felt much like posting.  The weather is cold and rainy, I think we had 1 day of sunshine, Saturday and hubby and I worked in the garden, cutting down all the perennials and putting stuff away.  The shelter for car is up and I think it will snow this evening.  It's 2C right now.  That's about it.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113028240514528971'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/113028240514528971'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#113028240514528971' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112954081328789866</id><published>2005-10-17T05:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-17T05:20:14.516-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
9C and light rain this morning.  Yesterday was dull and dreary so after breakfast Tony and I decided to change the room where we have our computers.  It's a small room and in it we had our two computer desks, a cedar chest and a two seat recliner sofa.  We took the cedar chest into the basement and Tony started to un-plug his computer.  He moved it over into the corner facing the wall and I said</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112954081328789866'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112954081328789866'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112954081328789866' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112928733122455451</id><published>2005-10-14T06:46:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-14T06:57:07.866-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>My desktop weather says light rain but it's pouring outside right now and 11C.  More of the same for the weekend.  Time to hibernate. I stopped at a clinic yesterday to see a doctor and get my toe x-rayed but there was a three hour wait so I left.  I have a paper to get an x-ray but I will only get the results in two weeks, the other clinic I would have seen a doctor got an x-ray and get the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112928733122455451'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112928733122455451'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112928733122455451' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112919683499056516</id><published>2005-10-13T05:28:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-13T05:47:15.000-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>10C and Rain this morning.  It was a crazy day in the city yesterday!  
Eau no! Water main breaks in Old Montreal
  
Global National with Canadian Press 

Wednesday, October 12, 2005
 
MONTREAL -- A broken water main flooded a parking lot and shot into the air like a spectacular geyser, drawing a crowd of onlookers.  

We had just come back home from downtown, Tony had an appointment with the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112919683499056516'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112919683499056516'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112919683499056516' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112903274325671910</id><published>2005-10-11T08:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-11T08:15:05.316-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>10C and overcast.  It was a quiet Thanksgiving at home yesterday, we went to get Mom around lunch time and then went out for dinner.  Thanksgiving is not a big holiday here, some make a big dinner and others just spend the day shopping and catching up on stuff, I've done both.  I did manage to go to aerobics class yesterday morning before picking up Mom.  Today Tony has an appointment with the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112903274325671910'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112903274325671910'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112903274325671910' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112894206762905438</id><published>2005-10-10T06:36:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-10T07:01:07.803-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
9C this morning and overcast winds 26 kilometers per hour.  It was chilly yesterday only 12C and windy, the wind made it pretty cold.  Since it was so cold and rainy we went to see a movie, we saw "A History of Violence" it was about an average family thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a self-defense murder at his diner. Viggo Mortensen played Tom Stall the father, and Maria </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112894206762905438'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112894206762905438'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112894206762905438' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112876946793738358</id><published>2005-10-08T06:52:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-10T06:36:04.123-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>

Only 6C this morning and raining.  It was a busy week so I haven't been on the computer much and didn't have time to visit, I will try to visit everyone today and tomorrow.  Monday is our Canadian Thanksgiving thank you for the gift Connie.  A big thank you to Toni for the lovely siggy below.   I also want to thank everyone for all the Fall and Halloween gifts that you sent me and that I </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112876946793738358'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112876946793738358'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112876946793738358' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112838267398388431</id><published>2005-10-03T19:31:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-08T06:51:42.620-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>27C It was a beautiful sunny day, more like summer than Fall and more of the same tomorrw.  I was tempted to take the day off, but decided to wait until the end of the week.  I was able to go to Aerobics class today, it wasn't too bad, my toe still hurts with a closed shoe on, but I grin and bear it for an hour.  I had to empty out my locker at the fitness club I go to because they are renovating</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112838267398388431'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112838267398388431'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112838267398388431' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112824687997913357</id><published>2005-10-02T05:46:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-02T05:57:16.400-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It's 12C and clear.  Yesterday was a gorgeous day, October 1st an we had the air conditioner going, usually we are heating by now.  Tony moved some of my perennials and I took some out completely.  It' a good time to move them when you can see exactly how big and how high the plants are.  I will wait for the annuals to die before moving more plants, if this weather keeps up it may be a while.My </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112824687997913357'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112824687997913357'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_10_01_archive.html#112824687997913357' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112798622263129962</id><published>2005-09-29T05:13:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-29T05:30:22.636-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>16C this morning and very windy.  I think the bus might blow off the bridge this morning.  Nothing new.  I made an appointment with a physio therapist and I'm going tonight after work.  I made the appointment on Tuesday because the day before I had a nagging back pain, both my arms are still sore from an injury last October and earlier this year, and the injury to my toe is making me walk </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112798622263129962'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112798622263129962'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112798622263129962' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112764769323390308</id><published>2005-09-25T07:07:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-29T05:12:58.306-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>12C and cloudy this morning, believe it's going to rain.  It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday 22C.  You could hear all the lawn mowers going around the neighborhood.  I cleaned a bit in the garden, I needed Tony to move the perennials but he disappeared after he cut the grass, lol. I'm working on changing to fall graphics and will add all the lovely cards and gifts I've received from Connie, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112764769323390308'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112764769323390308'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112764769323390308' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112747123614943568</id><published>2005-09-23T06:16:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-23T06:35:17.696-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
19C and hazy this morning. I did have a mamogram and bone density test yesterday.  I had to wait an hour to get squeezed, ouch!  I had some time before my massage appointment so I went to Starbucks, boy they make good coffee don't they.  I had the Guatamala Antigua blend, I liked it so much I bought a pound, $14.00 CDN a pound.  Once in a while it's nice to buy a special coffee.  I had my </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112747123614943568'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112747123614943568'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112747123614943568' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112734232706593564</id><published>2005-09-21T18:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-21T18:40:42.350-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>24C Another beautiful sunny day.  After the traffic problem on Monday and with the start of the hockey season, I've decided to go into work early and leave early.  I take the bus at 6:00 and get to work at 6:45, I leave work around 3:50 to catch the 4:03 bus.  The bus terminus is very close to the Bell Center where the Montreal Canadians play hockey.  A hockey night means more traffic in the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112734232706593564'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112734232706593564'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112734232706593564' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112717295288970758</id><published>2005-09-19T19:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-19T19:36:24.116-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>19C it was a pretty warm day today.  It was only 13C when I woke up this morning but it was quite warm by lunch time a little humid.Difficult commute to work for some today because of this...Man scales bridge, stops traffic 

The Jacques-Cartier bridge was completely shut down Monday morning after a man scaled the superstructure at 6:30 a.m.
He's with the group Fathers 4 Justice which fights for </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112717295288970758'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112717295288970758'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112717295288970758' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112695735082689170</id><published>2005-09-17T07:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-17T07:57:54.520-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
16C this morning, it's supposed to clear this afternoon.  The kitchen is 95% done.  All that's left to do is paint and put some ceramic tile over the sink and stove.  I started putting stuff away but was too tired and my toe was hurting so I had to stop.  Click here to take you to the other pictures.  There are only a couple and they are a little dark, I will take more today when there is better</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112695735082689170'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112695735082689170'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112695735082689170' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112687165338459222</id><published>2005-09-16T07:39:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-16T08:02:26.870-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>

It's 16C this morning and cloudy.  Rain moves in tonight.The kitchen is not quite finished but I have water in the kitchen!!! They are coming back this morning to install the dishwasher and microwave above the stove.  Then we will have some tile put on between the cupboards and the kitchen counter and paint.  It should be finished by our Thanksgiving in October.

Canada's oldest person wants no</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112687165338459222'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112687165338459222'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112687165338459222' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112677656360129825</id><published>2005-09-15T05:19:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-15T05:32:34.710-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>20C this morning and there's a little rain but it's supposed clear and the temperature should be around 22C today.  A week before fall and the temperature was 29C yesterday.  No problem I can take it, I know what's coming in a few months.I have a kitchen counter, no sink yet, but I should have one by the end of the day, yipee!! There was drama in the city yesterday, 33 year-old to face charges </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112677656360129825'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112677656360129825'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112677656360129825' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112668930592255073</id><published>2005-09-14T05:08:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-14T05:16:10.926-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
Beautiful weather we are having, 30C yesterday and the same for today.  I managed to go to the gymn on Monday, no aerobics for me.  I did 30 minutes on the sationary bike and some weights.  I'll be going again today at lunch time.  Yesterday we had a fire drill and I had to go down nine flights, normally that wouldn't be a problem, but with my sore toe and sandals it was difficult, I was praying</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112668930592255073'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112668930592255073'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112668930592255073' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112643641443966953</id><published>2005-09-11T06:34:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-11T07:00:14.446-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>i've been tagged... 
Michelle tagged me so here goes...
1. What is your occupation? Pension Plans Administrator
2. What are you listening to right now? CJAD
3. What was the last thing you ate? A salad, didn't have breakfast yet.
4. Do you wish on stars? Not lately
5. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red
6. How is the weather right now? Sunny and cool
7. Last person you spoke to on </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112643641443966953'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112643641443966953'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112643641443966953' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112638985661454483</id><published>2005-09-10T17:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-11T06:31:50.276-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>6C when I woke up this morning but it's now warmed up to 18C.  I've been wanting to post since I got up, but it's been a pretty busy day and couldn't get to it until now.  I was up at 5:30AM and got a little cleaning done until hubby asked if I wanted to go out for breakfast, since breakfast is my favorite meal of the day of course I said yes.  I had an appointment for a pedicure at 10:00AM, by </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112638985661454483'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112638985661454483'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112638985661454483' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112622420287860187</id><published>2005-09-08T19:53:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-08T20:03:22.886-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Listening to Chicago19C today.  It rained for most of the day today, but it's clearing and it's supposed to be sunny tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday.  Although my toe is much better I still can't put on a closed shoe therefore I haven't been to the gym in over a week, I'm going a little stir crazy.  Tomorrow I'm going to attempt to put on a running show and go to the gymn.  I won't be able to do </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112622420287860187'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112622420287860187'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112622420287860187' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112600053410788845</id><published>2005-09-06T05:49:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-06T06:04:04.723-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>12C this morning.  It's supposed to be another beautiful day and go up to 25C.  Unfortunately I'm going back to work today after a week vacation.  This is pretty cool.... You enter your date of birth and get a bunch of information, click on the link below and find out what the moon looked like on the night you were born and find out what your name means.  

Birthday Calculator 
You entered: 7/3/</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112600053410788845'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112600053410788845'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112600053410788845' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112587230507323852</id><published>2005-09-04T18:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-04T18:19:57.700-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It was a beautiful sunny day.  We went went out for breakfast today and then went to Walmart to get a few things.  When we got back I went back to bed, I was a little tired, I think I had too much wine at dinner last night, I'm not use to drinking wine so when I do it takes me a day to recover.  Yesterday I went for a facial and the esthetician sprayed my face and chest with Solarderm.  Solarderm</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112587230507323852'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112587230507323852'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112587230507323852' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112574795994181204</id><published>2005-09-03T07:24:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-03T08:19:44.636-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>16C this morning, a bright sunny day.  Yesterday I went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned and got an e-ray taken.  Everything is fine no cavities, no bone loss and the gums are good.  Next time I won't go so early in the morning, I get so stressed out that I'm tired for the rest of the day.  I'll go late in the afternoon next time.When I got home the men were putting up the cabinets.  The </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112574795994181204'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112574795994181204'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112574795994181204' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112565500804595355</id><published>2005-09-02T05:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-02T05:56:48.053-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>20C this morning and clear.  Yesterday Tony had a dentist appointment downtown so I went with him.  My hairdresser is located in the office building I work in so I went to see her and got my hair cut.  After his appointment we went for breakfast and then stopped at Reno Depot before heading home.  Before going downtown we stopped for gas, the gas has gone to $1.34/litre that's more than $5.50 a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112565500804595355'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112565500804595355'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_archive.html#112565500804595355' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112544079787208390</id><published>2005-08-30T17:59:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-30T18:27:26.433-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>27C Warm and muggy againg.  We are expecting a heavy rain tomorrow but it's supposed to be sunny again on Thursday.  This from Reuters. I've been listening to CNN and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  So many heartbreaking stories, so many people with no homes to go home to,  the inevitable looting,We finished putting up the curtains and a couple of picture frames.  I want to try to re-arrange</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112544079787208390'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112544079787208390'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112544079787208390' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112534465593258668</id><published>2005-08-29T15:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-29T15:44:15.936-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>28C it's hot a muggy today.  I'm on vacation.  I had all sorts of plans for this week but they're on hold because I stumped my little toe on my right foot and I think it might be broken or just badly bruised.  I didn't go get it x-rayed because I didn't feel like waiting 3 to 4 hours at the clinique to pass to get an x-ray.  How did I manage to hurt my toe, you might ask.  On Saturday hubby and I</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112534465593258668'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112534465593258668'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112534465593258668' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112501281109190490</id><published>2005-08-25T19:21:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-25T19:34:44.996-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
 A beautiful sunny day it went up to 27C.  I went to Step class at lunch time, I've been to workout every day the week and will probably go again tomorrow.  One more day to work and I'm on vacation for one week. The kitchen is still not finished the cupboards are supposed to be ready the week of September 5th, I sure hope so, it will be over a month without a kitchen sink!This is scary, I </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112501281109190490'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112501281109190490'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112501281109190490' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112478998186064404</id><published>2005-08-23T05:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-23T05:39:41.860-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>15 C this morning, looks like it's going to be another sunny day today.  I was awake at 4:30AM and couldn't sleep any longer so I got up, made myself a cup of coffee and visited a little.  Have a nice day!</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112478998186064404'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112478998186064404'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112478998186064404' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112475320975819724</id><published>2005-08-22T19:15:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-22T19:26:49.766-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It was cool this morning but it turned out to be a nice sunny day, it went up to 24C.  I went to aerobics class at lunch time.  It was a regular work day.  More traffic, people are starting to return to work from vacation.  There was an accident at the entrance of the bridge so it was slow going coming home, but as soon as we got to the bridge it was smooth sailing, on the special reserved bus </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112475320975819724'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112475320975819724'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112475320975819724' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112461965340423525</id><published>2005-08-21T06:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-21T06:20:53.410-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>20C The forecast calls for cloudy with sunny breaks and scattered showers.  Looking south, it looked clear when I got up this morning but the clouds have moved in from the northwest and now it looks like it might rain.  I was hoping to working in the gardens, I have a couple of plants I want to stake and remove.  After the gym today I'm going to clean out my clothes closet.  When I did it in the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112461965340423525'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112461965340423525'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112461965340423525' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112453422216296916</id><published>2005-08-20T06:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-20T08:00:42.206-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>19C and raining.  Looks like it's going to rain all day.  I'm going to go to aerobics class at 10:00 and then go to Walmart and get a few things.  That's about it for today. 
Saturday Special

Sounding Off

1. A sound that makes you smile? Someone whistling or humming a tune. 
2. A sound that makes you sad? Sad songs 
3. A sound that makes you hungry? Can't think of one  
4. A sound that makes </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112453422216296916'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112453422216296916'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112453422216296916' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112444239924264247</id><published>2005-08-19T04:58:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-19T17:39:19.053-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> BERLIN (Reuters) - An "electronic nappy" used to monitor wetness sparked a bomb alert in a German post office when it arrived in a parcel ticking suspiciously, police in the southwestern city of Heilbronn said Thursday. 
"They suspected it was a bomb so they put the package into an empty room and called the police," said a police spokesman. "It was supposed to respond to wetness with bleeping </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112444239924264247'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112444239924264247'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112444239924264247' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112436017959489863</id><published>2005-08-18T06:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-18T06:16:19.600-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>10C this morning, a little chilly it will only go to 22C today a nice fresh day.  Should have taken it off.  I never was able to finish yesterday's post.  I wanted to say that Nadal who beat Agaasi on the weekend at the Roger's Cup here in Montreal lost against Tomas Berdych on Tuesday night, the first upset of the Cincinnati Masters.  I guess Nadal was worn out from the the Roger's Cup here in </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112436017959489863'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112436017959489863'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112436017959489863' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112415187232547275</id><published>2005-08-15T20:15:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-15T20:24:32.330-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It was another hot humid day.  There was fog when I left for work this morning.  The sink in the bathroom got chipped from washing the dishes in it even though we were being careful.  Sunday we went and bought a new one with new water taps and a new light fixture.  We also bought a new light switch with a dimmer.  Today while I was at work Tony took the old sink out and put in the new.  Well he </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112415187232547275'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112415187232547275'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112415187232547275' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112393198541872093</id><published>2005-08-13T06:52:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-13T07:21:56.346-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>22C this morning overcast and humid.  We are going to the Rogers Cup again today.  Not sure who we will see play, Andre Agassi was ahead of Gaston Gaudio of Argentina 6-3, 15-15 when play was suspended for the night. Their match had earlier been interrupted one hour 34 minutes by rain.  Don't know what happens when a match can't be completed. The top seed Nadal would like to face Agassi for the </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112393198541872093'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112393198541872093'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112393198541872093' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112380544798836293</id><published>2005-08-11T19:27:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-11T20:10:49.020-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>27C today another beautiful hot sunny day.  Yesterday I took a day off work to go the Roger's Cup.  We watched two matches under the scorching sun.  We watched fourth seeded and three-time champion Andre Agassi advance to the third round of the Rogers Cup with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Jonas Bjorkman and Greg Rusedski also advanced with a hard fought win over Max Mirnyi. For the first time </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112380544798836293'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112380544798836293'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112380544798836293' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112337944557441646</id><published>2005-08-06T21:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-06T21:53:53.256-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It was a beautiful sunny day today, 24C no humidity.  There is a soccer tournament going on in the park near our house, so when we took Jack for his walk we watched a game.  There are teams of all ages playing. 
Saturday Special

I Say..You Answer.. 

1. Early Morn...you answer? Favorite Time of the day. 
2. Foggy Mist...you answer? Reminds me of a trip to Pennsyvania we couldn't see more than a </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112337944557441646'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112337944557441646'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112337944557441646' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112306410933816061</id><published>2005-08-03T06:14:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-03T18:11:17.003-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>

15C this morning.

Flight crew praised for quick action
All 309 passengers and crew on board Air France jet surviveThe Airbus A340 was arriving in a driving rainstorm when it overran a runway at Pearson International Airport, smashed into a gully and burst into flames. Witnesses said it appeared lightning may have struck the plane.

For once a happy ending to what could have been a terrible </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112306410933816061'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112306410933816061'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_08_01_archive.html#112306410933816061' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112272599996821355</id><published>2005-07-30T08:17:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-30T08:43:57.643-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) -- The beloved American 
robin, not the annoying, raucous crow, may be the more potent source for West 
Nile virus, according to new research


15C this morning.
Here is my Saturday Special

Saturday Special
This Week Did You... 

1. Have anything exciting happen? Got a new Kitchen! 
2. Buy anything new (and I don't mean groceries)? Besides the Kitchen a new Fridge and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112272599996821355'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112272599996821355'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112272599996821355' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112263342598813481</id><published>2005-07-29T06:19:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-08-13T07:24:55.806-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
T.G.I.F17c this morning and clear. I'm debating if I should take Monday off or not.  I guess I'm feeling pretty good because if I was fed up I wouldn't hesitate to take a day off.  I better keep my days for when I'm tired, on the other hand it would be better to take time when I'm feeling good and feel like doing fun stuff.  Decisions decisions.  Today would be the day to take off, but there are</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112263342598813481'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112263342598813481'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112263342598813481' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112245654393256520</id><published>2005-07-27T05:28:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-27T06:42:17.903-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>20C clouds today with 40% chance of showers today. I was awakened at 3:30 this morning by the guys, Jack and Felix.  First Felix wakes up Jack then Jack wakes up Claudia, Tony sleeps through it all, lol.The kitchen is 75% finished.  There are a couple of problems that will be corrected.  Due to a mis-communication the large cabinet is not large enough.  We originally wanted it 24 x 15, but since </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112245654393256520'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112245654393256520'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112245654393256520' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112212062726438261</id><published>2005-07-23T08:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-30T08:17:41.463-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>16C this morning, it's a nice sunny cool morning, I think it's going to be a beautiful day.  A perfect day for cycling.  I don't think I mentioned that we are renovating the kitchen. The dining room is full of boxes containing the new cabinets and on Monday the work is supposed to start.  Tony emptied all the kitchen cabinets except for a few dishes.  All that's left to empty is the cabinet below</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112212062726438261'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112212062726438261'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112212062726438261' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112207208598419795</id><published>2005-07-22T18:23:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-22T19:25:33.416-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>I did post this morning but somehow lost it.  T.G.I.F.Boy am I glad this week is over, besides the hair fiasco, I had one problem after the other.  I went to aerobics class everyday except Tuesday so I could get rid of the stress and frustration I was feeling, it helped a bit.  Today I wanted to take the day off and end the week but I also wanted to clean up stuff I didn't have time to take care </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112207208598419795'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112207208598419795'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112207208598419795' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112181865070146915</id><published>2005-07-19T20:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-19T20:20:50.146-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>30C this evening but I'm not complaining.  I sold the portable airconditioner we bought when we were living in a Condo before we moved into this house.  A lady I use to work with couldn't bear the heat any longer and was happy to get it.  Today I went to get my hair coloring at lunch hour.  I hate to do this during lunch but I had it planned out, I took an appointment at 11:30 and figured I would</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112181865070146915'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112181865070146915'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112181865070146915' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112139441745422203</id><published>2005-07-14T21:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-14T22:28:34.160-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Another hot one today, 28C.  I took the day off work today to take my Mom to the doctor.  She had some blood tests and an electrocardiogram and the doctor said she was doing fine.  Tony came with us and after we had lunch and I went to book shop to spend the gift certificat I got for my birthday.  I got The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? a personal 40 day spiritual journey  by </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112139441745422203'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112139441745422203'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112139441745422203' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112116030736706003</id><published>2005-07-12T05:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-12T05:27:32.016-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Boy is it hot.  It was 34C yesterday with the humidity is over 42C.  I stayed in my air conditioned office most of the day.  I don't think there's an air conditioner to be be bought anywhere in Montreal this week.  If anyone is looking for one I have one for sale.   I did leave the comfort of the office to go to aerobics class at lunch time.  Today we are taking a friend out for lunch this week </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112116030736706003'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112116030736706003'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112116030736706003' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112090836280356308</id><published>2005-07-09T07:16:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-09T07:44:19.710-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It's supposed to rain all day today.  Right now it's Overcast.  Not much to do today, Tony went grocery shopping yesterday so I don't have to do that.  I want to go to Chapters to spend the gift certificat I received.  I tried to use it on line but they wanted a PIN number which you are supposed to scratch on the back of the card, but guess what there is no place to scratch!  I try to buy online </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112090836280356308'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112090836280356308'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112090836280356308' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112073086687194523</id><published>2005-07-07T05:54:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-07T06:34:21.336-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>"We'll fix it, mayor says
Tremblay pledges to upgrade aging sewer system"The torrential downpour that flooded highways and basements across Montreal Island on Tuesday was an "act of God" over which the city had no control, Mayor Gerald Tremblay said yesterday at a news conference.


There was just too much rain in too short a time for the city's aging storm sewer system, he said.
Just as we left </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112073086687194523'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112073086687194523'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112073086687194523' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112046784004245685</id><published>2005-07-04T04:46:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-04T05:10:59.073-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
18c this morning and clear.  It's supposed to go to 30C today again.  Yesterday was a nice quiet day we didn't do anything much.  It looks like Tony has an abscess on a crowned tooth.  The crown is loose and has been bothering him for a while now.   When he saw the dentist about it, he told him to take Advil and wait a while.  I think there will be a trip to the dentist today.  That reminds me I</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112046784004245685'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112046784004245685'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112046784004245685' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112038366072996103</id><published>2005-07-03T05:40:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-03T05:43:27.203-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!15C this morning.  Yesterday my niece and her family came to visit and brought me a bouquet of exotic flowers.  The stems were too long for any vase I had.  Luckily my sister called me to tell me she was coming over after she finished work so I asked her to get me something tall for the flowers.  She bought me the pretty bucket in the picture, it was a perfect match.  She </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112038366072996103'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112038366072996103'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112038366072996103' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112030027361949945</id><published>2005-07-02T06:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-02T06:37:22.530-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>

 15C this morning and breezy, I think it will be a pleasant day.  I forgot to mention the little celebration was held at the office in honor of my up-coming birthday.  It started early when I received a birthday card from a co-worker with a lotto ticket inside.  When I returned after getting lunch, someone had decorated it with balloons.  Around 2:30 a my co-workers san Happy Birthday to me and</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112030027361949945'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112030027361949945'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112030027361949945' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112026182750921700</id><published>2005-07-01T19:39:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-01T20:03:12.306-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'> It went up to 30 C but then it rained and it cooled down to 25C, it's 7:30PM and it's 27C and still muggy.We had thunder showers and Jack is afraid, he shakes an tries to jump up on the dinning room table and on our bedroom night tables.  Tony had to put his harness on and hold him with the leash to keep him down.  He finally calmed down and is now sleeping.  Mikey was afraid as well he used to </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112026182750921700'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112026182750921700'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_07_01_archive.html#112026182750921700' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-112008754588847000</id><published>2005-06-29T19:15:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-29T19:27:03.433-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>27C and Hazy.  The heavens opened up this morning and the rain came down in buckets.  It was quite a light show with loud thunder.  I was just about to leave the house when it started to rain.  I put on my raincoat even though it was quite warm and muggy and try to leave just the same, but I changed my mind when I hear the crack and saw the lightning.  It ended 20 minutes later just like it </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112008754588847000'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/112008754588847000'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#112008754588847000' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111986824333743946</id><published>2005-06-27T06:15:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-27T06:30:43.643-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>19C this morning, it will go up to 30C again today.  Yesterday was a beautiful day.  We spent a lovely day at friends.  We enjoyed the sunshine in the beautiful backyard that Helene decorated with garden furniture and pots and other stuff that she has found at garage sales.  I'm sorry I didn't bring my camera as it is hard to describe how lovely she has made her backyard.  Jack and Felix stayed </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111986824333743946'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111986824333743946'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111986824333743946' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111979930442514126</id><published>2005-06-26T11:18:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-26T11:25:15.320-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It's 26C not as hot as yesterday, but it's still early.  Going to friends for a Barbeque today.Took this picture of Felix, he seems to be intrigued with the Richard Watherwax picture hanging above my compupter desk.  He's been catching ants lately and I think he thinks the spot on the cat's paw is another ant. I had to take a picture of Jack also. He will be visiting the groomer on Tuesday.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111979930442514126'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111979930442514126'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111979930442514126' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111971260236386563</id><published>2005-06-25T11:16:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-25T11:32:58.356-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>Wow it's already up to 27C this morning I believe it will go up to 34C today
Saturday Special

One Word Describing You 

1. What one word describes you best? Happy
2. What one word describes your personality? Sensitive 
3. What one word describes your taste in clothes? Designer 
</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111971260236386563'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111971260236386563'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111971260236386563' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111962093170244195</id><published>2005-06-24T09:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-24T09:52:07.630-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>21C and Overcast this morning.  It is supposed to go up to 31C today, I guess it will be a hot and muggy day.  It's our "Fête (pronounced Fate) Nationale" therefore I'm off work today.  Everything is closed so I will be staying home and doing a little gardening and a little reading, maybe a little cleaning.  The sky was quite colorful last evening so I took this picture. unfortunately my </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111962093170244195'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111962093170244195'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111962093170244195' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111952261044574124</id><published>2005-06-23T06:25:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-23T06:30:10.450-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>It's only 10C this morning but they say it will be 31C this afternoon.  Tomorrow is St. Jean Baptiste Day in Quebec a national holiday so everything is closed including the office, yippee!  There will be many celebrations but I will be celebrating sitting under my Gazebo in the backyard sipping a little Sangria.  Oh joy oh bliss.  I'm also taking Monday off so it will be a nice four day </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111952261044574124'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111952261044574124'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111952261044574124' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111943152619162281</id><published>2005-06-22T04:55:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-22T05:18:09.120-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>17C I was up at 4:00 AM this morning, well actually awake at 3:30 AM.  Hubby let the dog out this morning and left him to do his business.  I asked hubby if the gate was closed, yes he said.  I got up to watch him and couldn't see him, sometimes he disappears in back of the shed, and there's also a spot near the gate where I can't see him.  I waited about 30 seconds and decided to step out to get</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111943152619162281'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111943152619162281'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111943152619162281' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111908962659511364</id><published>2005-06-18T06:04:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-18T06:20:16.326-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>11C this morning.  It sure is cool this morning.  Although I saw a bit of blue sky peeking out from the clouds, it looks like it's going to be overcast all day.  We slept with the window open in the bedroom last night so the birds woke me up at 4:30AM, I don't mind I love to hear them chirping. My neighbors have bird feeders and I love watching them come by to get their evening meals.  Not too </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111908962659511364'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111908962659511364'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111908962659511364' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023270.post-111900405773370454</id><published>2005-06-17T06:06:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-17T06:29:33.850-04:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type='text'>PARIS, France (AP) -- Actor Tom Cruise said he and girlfriend Katie Holmes are engaged, after he popped the question early Friday morning atop the Eiffel Tower.
Bet he didn't have to stand in line for 1hr and a 1/2 to reach the top.  Of course not he probably had dinner at the Jules Vernes restaurant that way he beats the line-up and has priority to the top.  No, they probably closed the tower </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111900405773370454'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6023270/posts/default/111900405773370454'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ramblingsnew.blogspot.com/2005_06_01_archive.html#111900405773370454' title=''/><author><name>Claudia</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
