Tales from the Bush in Quebec

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

HE FOLLOWED HER TO SCHOOL ONE DAY...

It was 8 AM when Mummy arrived with Little Flea; earlier than usual so to enable setting up the laptop for the tele-school Grade One class. It was my initiation to online learning because Mummy usually works later shifts, when school is already over for the day. Although I did think to put the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

WINTER. AND KARMA

I was up and down all night, keeping the fire going. It is a little chilly here; -34C which for some countries would be -29F, I believe? Sam, my male pittie, usually gets up with me no matter what the time, and he enjoys going outside to have a look-see. When I opened the door he stopped, edged his... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 9, 2022

THE MAGIC

My Little Flea stayed with me on Friday night when Daddy went to the hospital for his scan. Mommy was working, but both parents were finished in time to run out and pick her up before the government imposed Covid curfew. Little Flea was allowed to choose, and a sleepover with Mémère was the winner,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 7, 2022

MOTHER WHAT?

Am I a mother hen? Darned right. Not only for my immediate family, but also for the far flung sisters and brothers and nieces and nephews and cousins. For friends and their families, for people on their own who need a hug sometimes, for neighbours and for my beasts and mouthy bird, or any fur or... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 6, 2022

A DAY WITHOUT POWER - NO PROBLEM

Yesterday our provincial Hydro Company left us messages – there was maintenance needed on the lines and equipment in our area, so power would be closed from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Thursday (later today, it’s 4 AM at the moment). I can see that the Dunany Demons are in good form; it has been snowing... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

THERE ARE ALWAYS RAINBOWS

I had some errands to run, and stopped into the regular pet shop to pick up some food for my beasts and a bag for Bushman’s pup too. The news about the fire had spread and, even if the shop is in another municipality, the owner offered a large discount on that purchase. Warms the heart, it does! My... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 2, 2022

THEN THERE IS THIS

My usual habit – waking up at 3 AM and coming out to sit at the kitchen table with a decaf and waiting until the Advil kicks in so I can go back to sleep. This morning, however, the silence in the bush was disturbed by a huge BANG! Fireworks? At this time of the morning?? A few seconds later another... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 1, 2022

ARE WE THE ONES?

In November, we learned that Karen’s DIL was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’ve mentioned Karen here to Blogit; she’s a long-time, close friend (she was my maid of honor those many years ago) who now resides in the apartment of this huge house. Her two sons and their families live in the Toronto... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

A WILD 7th BIRTHDAY FOR MÉMÈRE

Today my little flea turned 7 years old. I was planning to visit her anyway, so when her mom texted saying that she had been called to work at the last minute and asking if I could grandchild-sit, I agreed immediately. There was a hitch though. Because it was Miko’s birthday, she had been allowed to... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

THE GRINCH ATTEMPTED TO STEAL MY CHRISTMAS!

It was one event after another. 1- By the time my son was available to pick up a natural tree, they were sold out. I resorted to buying a tall artificial one, resigned to missing the evergreen smell that I so enjoy at Christmas. 2- I had 4 meat pies (tortières) in the oven when the power went off.... Sign in to see full entry.

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