Our phone is no longer connected to the old house. So if you're trying to get a hold of us today, please use our cell phone numbers. Thank you!
The moving truck arrives tonight at around 5:30ish. Hopefully, I will have the rest of the house packed by then. ; )
See everyone soon!
Friday, July 27, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
AHHHHHHHHHH!
I yelled myself hoarse. Again.
What the heck was that?
This is the only team I've ever known that consistently snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.
I am sick. Frustrated.
Yuck!
Get. It. Together.
I'm taking a breather from Rider games... having hopes dashed too often is not healthy for this fan. Next Saturday we host Edmonton and I will be moving. So I'll be distracted with the moving truck, boxes, chaos... etc.
Go Green! Yeah... right...
What the heck was that?
This is the only team I've ever known that consistently snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.
I am sick. Frustrated.
Yuck!
Get. It. Together.
I'm taking a breather from Rider games... having hopes dashed too often is not healthy for this fan. Next Saturday we host Edmonton and I will be moving. So I'll be distracted with the moving truck, boxes, chaos... etc.
Go Green! Yeah... right...
Pictures
These are pictures from earlier today at the official handing over of the keys. That is me standing by the back door, while Richard and Sheldon check out something on the sprinklers. (All pictures by Logan)
That's Mikaela beside the new fence and our flowers.
That's Mikaela again pointing to the deck plate where our new deck will go later this summer. Right, Richard?
That was Logan taking a picture of himself taking a picture of our ensuite.
That is the light fixture in our dining room. Without a table underneath it Richard kept whacking his head.
This is our first picture on the walls of our new house. It was a gift for Richard and he unwrapped it at the new house. It won't stay in this location in our dining room, but this nail on the wall happened to be handy.
This is Mikaela peeking out of the storage area on the landing on the way upstairs.
This is our car parked in front of our new house. In case anyone is interested, the house next door (the one on the right-hand side) is for sale. $290,000.
Okay. That is all the pictures for now. Reality needs some attention before we can truly call that home.
Jubilation... and reality
We have keys!
We stood in our own house. Our house. Our very own house.
It was so exciting! I'll post pics as soon as I can track down the camera again.
It seemed even more beautiful than we remembered.
Unfortunately, I came home several hours later and reality came crashing back in.
Ah yes... there is a lot of work to do. There is more packing. Lots of hauling. More cleaning, wiping, scrubbing.
But it does feel so great!
We stood in our own house. Our house. Our very own house.
It was so exciting! I'll post pics as soon as I can track down the camera again.
It seemed even more beautiful than we remembered.
Unfortunately, I came home several hours later and reality came crashing back in.
Ah yes... there is a lot of work to do. There is more packing. Lots of hauling. More cleaning, wiping, scrubbing.
But it does feel so great!
Friday, July 13, 2007
Post-game blog post
Ok. Technically there was still 32 seconds left when I shut it off, but the game was done a while ago in essence.
The only good thing to come out of tonight's game was I learned how to watch TSN games on broadband. Worked slick, once we figured out where all the links were. (Check out tsn.ca if you want to try it!)
But back to the game...
Or lack thereof.
I can not make excuses for this team. They've got the talent, the coaching, and this year (for a change) a playbook. Yet they could not pull it together tonight. They looked like a bunch of rookies playing high school football for their first game.
There are no excuses left. We've seen what this team can do. And tonight they didn't just fail to live up to expectations, they failed to show up for the game.
And I think they can no longer afford to do that. They've given Riderville a taste of victory - not just scraping by and winning by a few threads on a football seam, but actually winning a game like we know what the heck we're doing and not many fans are going to stand for anything less.
Three things I was happy to see: Fantuz finally stepping up to the plate and CATCHING a ball. They need to get the ball to him when he's hot and open.
The second thing... Austin actually pulled the quarterback. I have screamed myself hoarse in previous seasons trying to communicate to the previous coach the value in changing up the playmaker.
However, those pleadings fell deafly on my TV as Barrett would often refuse to pull the QB until too late in the game to make a difference. What's the point in changing quarterback's in the fourth quarter when they have just 15 minutes to clean up a game's worth of mess?
Having said that, I do believe KJ should have been tossed back into the game when Crandell threw his first pick. The change may have kept some positive energy going, rather than letting it die completely.
And the final thing I was thrilled to see... going for it on third down! And it paid off more than once. The 3rd down gamble can often generate badly needed momentum and can change the entire direction of a game. (If used properly.) There's always risk involved, but hey... in a game like tonight could they have gotten much worse?
I see some tremendous potential because these things demonstrate Austin's creative playmaking genius.
However, I am completely dismayed at the team's lack of consistent effort.
Receivers need to catch the ball. Tossers need to toss.
And the gladiators... well.. actually they did a pretty good job. If not for their gritty play, the game could have been much much worse.
Inconsistency is the only consistent thing for the Roughrider fans for far too many years. So let's hope this one massacre at Mosaic Stadium is the only time we look like we're still trying to learn high school football.
Because this team can do better.
And has done better.
Because the fans deserve better.
The only good thing to come out of tonight's game was I learned how to watch TSN games on broadband. Worked slick, once we figured out where all the links were. (Check out tsn.ca if you want to try it!)
But back to the game...
Or lack thereof.
I can not make excuses for this team. They've got the talent, the coaching, and this year (for a change) a playbook. Yet they could not pull it together tonight. They looked like a bunch of rookies playing high school football for their first game.
There are no excuses left. We've seen what this team can do. And tonight they didn't just fail to live up to expectations, they failed to show up for the game.
And I think they can no longer afford to do that. They've given Riderville a taste of victory - not just scraping by and winning by a few threads on a football seam, but actually winning a game like we know what the heck we're doing and not many fans are going to stand for anything less.
Three things I was happy to see: Fantuz finally stepping up to the plate and CATCHING a ball. They need to get the ball to him when he's hot and open.
The second thing... Austin actually pulled the quarterback. I have screamed myself hoarse in previous seasons trying to communicate to the previous coach the value in changing up the playmaker.
However, those pleadings fell deafly on my TV as Barrett would often refuse to pull the QB until too late in the game to make a difference. What's the point in changing quarterback's in the fourth quarter when they have just 15 minutes to clean up a game's worth of mess?
Having said that, I do believe KJ should have been tossed back into the game when Crandell threw his first pick. The change may have kept some positive energy going, rather than letting it die completely.
And the final thing I was thrilled to see... going for it on third down! And it paid off more than once. The 3rd down gamble can often generate badly needed momentum and can change the entire direction of a game. (If used properly.) There's always risk involved, but hey... in a game like tonight could they have gotten much worse?
I see some tremendous potential because these things demonstrate Austin's creative playmaking genius.
However, I am completely dismayed at the team's lack of consistent effort.
Receivers need to catch the ball. Tossers need to toss.
And the gladiators... well.. actually they did a pretty good job. If not for their gritty play, the game could have been much much worse.
Inconsistency is the only consistent thing for the Roughrider fans for far too many years. So let's hope this one massacre at Mosaic Stadium is the only time we look like we're still trying to learn high school football.
Because this team can do better.
And has done better.
Because the fans deserve better.
Ack!
This week we had a rather unexpected turn of events regarding our move.
The sellers are moved out already and were concerned about leaving the house empty for so long. As a result they offered to move up the possession date - if we were ok with it.
We were hesitant since absolutely everything is already booked - moving truck, furniture delivery, utilities, friends, catering...
But we decided to take the leap. We just have to get the house insured right away.
So...
We officially take possession of our house in one week.
Seven days.
Eeek!
Nothing changes for those wishing to help us move. We decided at this late date getting a moving truck would be impossible. And the utilities - forget it. So while we take possession next Friday, it'll be another week before we move in.
Exciting, yet I find myself inexplicably scared out of my mind! LOL! Homeownership is a wonderful, yet daunting responsibility it seems.
I think I need someone to hold my hand!
Anyway... here is a picture of the chaos that is slowly engulfing the entire house.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Riders romp: 49 to 8!
I think the Stampeders are still looking for the liscense plate of that green-and-white truck that just pasted them to the turf. Maybe it was a tractor.
I don't think they ever did get a good look at what hit them, as they spent an inordinate amount of time picking Taylor Field's new turf out of their helmets.
Or like Burris - lying on his back gazing up at the prairie sky.
Did you see how the Riders dug for the ball?
It was a Rider ball all game, they just loaned it to the Stamps on occasion so they could practice their defensive plays.
I noticed something on Roughrider faces that I haven't seen in a good long while... joy! My goodness, it looked this team suddenly discovered football is fun!
For a loyal group of fans crowded into the house of the only friend with TSN, we discovered another joy: cheering for a winning team! I, personally, can not get enough of DJ Flick's spectacular catch in the end zone - one handed, around blanket coverage, while falling down! How in the world...?
I predicted Austin would not let down fans and I'm not ready to gloat yet, but... honestly even I didn't see this coming.
B.C. Lions will be Saskatchewan's next victims... er... I mean... team to beat on Friday.
Pondering a mad trip to Regina just to see the green and white truck in person.
I don't think they ever did get a good look at what hit them, as they spent an inordinate amount of time picking Taylor Field's new turf out of their helmets.
Or like Burris - lying on his back gazing up at the prairie sky.
Did you see how the Riders dug for the ball?
It was a Rider ball all game, they just loaned it to the Stamps on occasion so they could practice their defensive plays.
I noticed something on Roughrider faces that I haven't seen in a good long while... joy! My goodness, it looked this team suddenly discovered football is fun!
For a loyal group of fans crowded into the house of the only friend with TSN, we discovered another joy: cheering for a winning team! I, personally, can not get enough of DJ Flick's spectacular catch in the end zone - one handed, around blanket coverage, while falling down! How in the world...?
I predicted Austin would not let down fans and I'm not ready to gloat yet, but... honestly even I didn't see this coming.
B.C. Lions will be Saskatchewan's next victims... er... I mean... team to beat on Friday.
Pondering a mad trip to Regina just to see the green and white truck in person.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Blessed
This morning as I sip lemon tea at work, I'm looking out at a perfect blue sky.
I'm suddenly overwhelmed with gratitude for the many blessings God has bestowed upon our lives in the past year.
My kids have each had a wonderfully successful year at school. Hubby has seen his job responsibilities grow. My work has increased both with writing and with my part time job.
Of course, we've gotten a house, too. What a major blessing and joy that is!
But then there are blessings of a more subtle nature...
We were each spared tragic accidents and injury.
We were also spared any major illnesses.
No major emotional trauma tore apart our world.
Our kids have never known the pain and agony of watching their parents divorce.
We are lucky enough to live in a country that affords us - not only a life if impractical luxury at times - but also freedoms our ancestors probably couldn't dare to dream - freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom from social classes, etc.
Our lives are so... blessed. Undeservedly, richly blessed.
Listening to: FREE 100.3 FM
I'm suddenly overwhelmed with gratitude for the many blessings God has bestowed upon our lives in the past year.
My kids have each had a wonderfully successful year at school. Hubby has seen his job responsibilities grow. My work has increased both with writing and with my part time job.
Of course, we've gotten a house, too. What a major blessing and joy that is!
But then there are blessings of a more subtle nature...
We were each spared tragic accidents and injury.
We were also spared any major illnesses.
No major emotional trauma tore apart our world.
Our kids have never known the pain and agony of watching their parents divorce.
We are lucky enough to live in a country that affords us - not only a life if impractical luxury at times - but also freedoms our ancestors probably couldn't dare to dream - freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom from social classes, etc.
Our lives are so... blessed. Undeservedly, richly blessed.
Listening to: FREE 100.3 FM
Moving details
I know several of you have been asking for details on the move - I think so you can help us. Or maybe so you can stand on our porch and mock us.
Either way here are the specs:
Thursday, July 26:
Richard and JJ take possession (also our 11th anniversary!)
Friday, July 27:
All day - appliances and furniture delivered to new house
5 p.m. Richard gets moving truck
Evening - loading up moving truck at old address (3214 McGill Street)
Saturday, July28:
Morning (exact time TBD - probably about 9ish) - empty moving truck at new address (131 Blakeney Cres)
Second load will be organized after first load
5 p.m. - Richard takes moving truck back
6 p.m. - Supper at new address (131 Blakeney Cres)
Roast beef, buns and salad, courtesy of my mom, Jackie
Driving instructions for new house: Drive west on 33rd past Wedge Road. Keep going until you think you're about to leave the city. Turn left onto Steeves Avenue. Take the first or second right. Both are Blakeney Crescent. Parking could be an issue, so you may have to park on Steeves and then walk. We're closest to Steeves on the second right hand turn. Our house is on the south side of the street.
Driving instructions for old address: McGill is one block north of 14th Street, just off Acadia Drive. We're really close to the Circle drive on-ramp.
Please email me or call before the move to get our cell phone numbers if you want them. I won't publish them here.
Countdown to move: 22 days!
Listening to: fish tank making weird noises
Pending assignments: none! Woohoo!
Either way here are the specs:
Thursday, July 26:
Richard and JJ take possession (also our 11th anniversary!)
Friday, July 27:
All day - appliances and furniture delivered to new house
5 p.m. Richard gets moving truck
Evening - loading up moving truck at old address (3214 McGill Street)
Saturday, July28:
Morning (exact time TBD - probably about 9ish) - empty moving truck at new address (131 Blakeney Cres)
Second load will be organized after first load
5 p.m. - Richard takes moving truck back
6 p.m. - Supper at new address (131 Blakeney Cres)
Roast beef, buns and salad, courtesy of my mom, Jackie
Driving instructions for new house: Drive west on 33rd past Wedge Road. Keep going until you think you're about to leave the city. Turn left onto Steeves Avenue. Take the first or second right. Both are Blakeney Crescent. Parking could be an issue, so you may have to park on Steeves and then walk. We're closest to Steeves on the second right hand turn. Our house is on the south side of the street.
Driving instructions for old address: McGill is one block north of 14th Street, just off Acadia Drive. We're really close to the Circle drive on-ramp.
Please email me or call before the move to get our cell phone numbers if you want them. I won't publish them here.
Countdown to move: 22 days!
Listening to: fish tank making weird noises
Pending assignments: none! Woohoo!
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