Computer Saga Continues

Well, we think the computer is fried...I am going to take it to the computer dr to see what they can do...thankfully I don't have alot of pictures on...that's right Patti, I make a back up too. If there's nothing they can do then it's time for a new one, we have had that computer for probably seven years now. Basically, it' s not too bad since I can blog when Mike gets home and "lets" me use his laptop. I haven't figured out yet how to check my email though. You can leave a comment on my blog as "anonymous" but leave your name in the body of the comment so I know who you are.
It's Survivor Night tonight, yes...I admit it, I am a huge Survivor fan, I have watched every episode since it started, I may have missed the very first one but that's it. I used to arrange a pool at Russel Metals all the time but I am not involved in it this time, since I am no longer there. It will be different knowing that there is no way I can win money from the show, not that I ever did.
We are heading to Halifax tomorrow for Mike's checkup. We may even go to Queensland for the day, our kids have no school tomorrow, it's an inservice here.

Josee's Birthday

Happy 41st Birthday to my sister, Josee...hehe...no secrets around here.

I am starting to resent my brother in law, Jeff, since he is the one who dropped that wood in the driveway. Graham and his friend, Connor did pile some but I had to redo their piles, they were falling over, then more is being put down in the shed, our yard is quite a slope.

Elysia had her first dance class last night, she is taking hip hop/jazz with her cousin Sarah. She was a little nervous at first because she didn't know anyone but Sarah but she said that she enjoyed it quite a bit.

Computer

There is something wrong with our computer...not sure if it's the monitor or the actual cpu...hoping for the monitor though since it's cheaper. Mom's going to lend me hers to use to check. Right now I am using Mike's work laptop and have a time limit because he has "work" to do. Elysia is doing her homework...Graham and Connor moved some wood but are having a break with crackers and a movie.
It's certainly getting cold at night, Graham is not thrilled to have to wear track pants over his shorts because he says he will sweat to death if I make him wear pants all day.
Elysia is heading to her first dance class tonight with her cousin Sarah. Sarah took this class last year, it's kind of a jazz/contemporary class...she's looking forward to it.

Wood Movers

Graham and his friend Connor have decided that moving wood and stacking it is fun...who knew?? Ask me if I'm happy? I do go after the fact and restack it but they don't need to know that. They have made quite the dent in the pile...I'll give them some money for helping out. Elysia wants nothing to do with it...maybe I'll dangle the money factor in front of her and that will make a difference.
I am taking Elysia to the superstore to show her how to download and print her photos, she's not too thrilled with the part where she has to pay.
Manchester United 1 Everton 0

Scarey Dawna

Had a wonderful weekend in Pictou county with Patti and the girls scrapbooking at the farm...only one little complaint...scarey Dawna. My friend Patti has a Halloween obsession. This year she has purchased a five foot "Dawn of the Dead" or something of that nature. It's a woman, dressed in a gauzy white dress, with eyes that light up and she is motion sensitive and moves and moans (not in a good way) when she is activated. First I had gone out in the dark to light the fire for the ladies out of the kindness of my heart. While I am out there, Angie sneaks out into the small barn and waits for me to head back to the house and jumps out at me...I screamed. I forgot to mention that Patti's parents' farm is in the boonies and it's pitch black outside. I went back to the fire to keep it going and I could see those fools (Lori, Angie, Patti, Reta and our new buddy Nicole) laughing their heads off so I figured one of them was going to sneak up on me. I wasn't waiting so I went into the house. I didn't find out what the joke was until Patti asked me to get her camera out of the bathroom. First I am thinking "what's her camera doing in the bathroom" but do I ask...no...I, being the kind hearted, trusting soul I am, head into the bathroom, only to activate Dawna. All I see is her eyes glowing in the dark and she's moaning, needless to say I screamed...hahahaha, they all laughed. Dawna made the rounds all weekend, being moved around the house for best effect. Sunday morning, she was right outside my bedroom door, she startled me but I could have bet money she would be there.
All in all, a great weekend. My kids seemed to miss me, Graham asked me why I had left them. I think it was for sanity.
I think my husband is losing it, he's talking to my budgie birds that he supposedly hates, I know the truth though.

Pictou County

Heading to Patti's parent's place in Pictou County for a weekend of fun, frivality and scrapbooking. Adults only, no kids allowed. Graham was not thrilled with that part since he though Keegan would be bringing his transformers. It's a great time to get away since my brother in law dropped a couple of cords of wood in the driveway...wonder if the wood moving fairies will be dropping by.
Just in case you are wondering, the abyss known as Graham's bedroom is gone. Most of his treasures are in a bag on the side step. He had playing cards all over his room. He had about 10 dollars in Canadian Tire money in there. What a mess it was...he's on room probation right now.
When we moved here Elysia had to start playing an instrument because band is mandatory here. She decided to continue playing this year even though it was optional. She is playing the flute and is doing quiet well, we can even recognize some of the songs she plays.
Have a good weekend.

Graham's room

I am on my way into the abyss...also known as Graham's room. Not quite sure what he does in there sometimes but I am certain one of them is not cleaning. It is beyond comprehensible. Elysia's room is usually pretty good, on occasion it gets messy but nothing like her brother's room. Don't get me wrong, I do make him clean it but sometimes it just needs a "mommy" clean. Hoping not to find too much garbage. They have quite strict "garbage rules" here. You can only put out so many bags every two weeks. If you put out too many and the garbage man is kind enough to take them apparently our neighborhood has a "Garbage Natzi" who will call the county and complain...how pathetic is someone's life when they feel a need to complain that I put out one bag too many.