9 Moons Ago

  

From time to time, for various occasions, Cam and I will treat ourselves to some beverages (aka booze). One of these times, we picked up a bottle of Asti and as we were leaving the store, Cameron spied a very inexpensive (aka cheap) bottle of “Passion Pop” which intrigued him, because it was lemon lime flavoured. I grimaced, but told him to put it in the cart and we’d try it for experimentation’s sake.

The Asti was lovely, as usual. The Passion Pop?

Hrmmm. So nasty that I didn’t finish one glass. THEN I read the label:

“LEMON LIME FLAVOURED WINE PRODUCT
Produced with the aid of milk, fish, egg & nut products and traces may remain.”

Eewwwwwwww…

So, that’s the difference between a good inexpensive wine and a cheap wine….

…product.

  

Well, I’m finally getting over the jet lag. Sorry that I haven’t been very “vocal” online, but yes, I’m happy to be back. However, I managed to miss the snow that I was hoping for in Pennsylvania, by about a week! (Can’t wait to see those pics, Kathy!)

The weather has been pleasant. Still quite warm, sometimes hot, but in this house it’s nice and cool. Thick stone walls are a blessing in summer. We also have been making good use of of oscillating fans. Mmm.. very nice, especially with a cold ginger beer in hand.

The dogs are enjoying new toys from “Nanna”, and Gus and I have had one good walk so far… easing into the routine of things once more. Starting on job seeking, doing the grocery shopping with Cameron, and playing around on photoshop until I pick up the paintbrushes in my studio:

Cameron and I decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day the night before, just because we were in the mood to celebrate. We went out to an Italian restaurant, called “Sofia”, and had nice meals. I ordered the small ravioli and got a serving so big that I took more than half of it home and that was enough for lunch today, and a snack later on.Then came the tiramisu.

It was bigger than my head. (Well just about.)

And sooo goooood that I’m going to be dreaming about it for a week.

After dinner, we stopped at the store where Cam bought me the most lovely red tulips!! They are gorgeous:

So, it’s been a lovely Valentine’s Day. I hope you are having a lovely one too!
Much love to all my family and friends, near and far. Love you and miss you!
Heard that you called the other day, Mumsy…we were out running errands.
Kaffy, I’m wearing my “love” socks! Love ‘em!
:-D

  

My 2 yr. old nephew, Ike, loves doggies! When you ask him what the doggie says, he says “woof woof!” which sounds more like “wuss wuss!” His favorite magazine cover at my Mom’s house has a picture of a little dog on it. So last night I painted a picture of the dog for Isaac to hang in his bedroom:

I’m liking the painting… I’m going to have to do some more!

  

Sorry for the long unexplained absence. My elbow is now fine & dandy and I’m finished with the physio-therapy. Thanks for the well-wishes.

Well. I’ll keep it short and sweet, because I’m B-U-S-Y, but suffice it to say, I’ll be back in the U.S.A. in about a week!! YAY!! I’ll see if I can get a more well-rounded entry up here before I leave, but if not, I’ll keep ya posted from PA!

(Seth, we got your CD and think it’s great!! I’ll send you an email soon!)