This, That and Some Other Things

Well, here we are, officially into spring, with the weather turning nicer every day (although there are still some cold nights) So, what's new? Well, to start with, my niece got engaged recently. Mandy and Tyler have apparently decided to wait for a couple of years before tying the knot, which is a good thing. That time will allow them to objectively determine their course of action in planning their lives together. Congratulations to them both.

St. Paddy's day passed uneventfully at our place. Neither my wife or I celebrate it (was a workday anyways, lol) and neither of us are into green beer. However, for those that enjoy this type of thing, I hope the day was all you wished it to be. My youngest daughter just sent a picture of our youngest grandson wearing his new glasses. He actually looks good in them and apparently picked out the frames all by himself, lol. Guess that is the curse of the Smith family hitting home again; sooner or later everyone will need glasses (whether or not they wear them is another matter, lol). Oh well, I just put my reason down to old age ha ha.

A good friend of ours mentioned that her dog is pregnant and due to deliver around Easter. Talk about "goodies" in your easter basket, lol. Her dog is a cross between a mini-pincer and a Jack Russell, and apparently mated with a Shih Tzu. That should prove to be interesting as to what the pups will look like - little puffs of fur with teeth and attitude? Too funny. Actually, this may work out quite well - our oldest daughter lost her cat recently and she has been thinking of getting a dog for the kids, but hadn't gotten around to it yet. With Bootsie being on the small side, the pups shouldn't be too big either, which would fit in well for the girls - that way the dog is not yanking them all over the place lol.

A month today, we open the trailer for the season. I am soooo looking forward to it. Hopefully Mother Nature will cooperate this year and give us a good camping season - last year was more rain than not and it is not that enjoyable when you are cooped up inside most of the time. If I wanted to be cooped up, I would sell the trailer and stay home - that way I wouldn't have the expense of the trailer fees every year. I know, I know, that is all part of camping and I agree, however you soon tire of all the rain and soggy ground. Oh well, will have to wait and see. Our weather guru at Environment Canada has predicted a warmer and sunnier summer, however he also predicted lower than normal snowfalls for winter and we set records for the level received, so you know how much faith I have in his forecasts!

Speaking of Easter, it is coming up fast - less than a month away. Mmmmm ..... chocolate! Although I can't have a lot due to my diabetes, I will have a bit. However, my wife will probably drive me nuts wanting more, so will have to make sure there is enough in the house for both of us lol. I noticed the other day when we were shopping that she stuck a couple of bags of chocolate eggs in the cart, lol. And so it starts. Oh well, you know the old saying; "happy wife, happy life". Tax time is also coming up fast. I did my taxes the other week and am not happy with the results. Oh well, what to do? Like the old saying goes, the only two things that are a constant in life are death and taxes.

I have been soooo bad this year! I had great plans to do several things over the winter and didn't accomplish a bloody thing. I more or less vegged out all winter, other than clearing snow, and really didn't do a thing that I wanted to do. Ah well, there is always next year, lol. The beauty of retirement is that there is no rush to do anything - it gets done when it gets done.

Well, can't think of much else to write on at this point. All the salient points have been covered and anything else would be idle chit-chat, lol. So, for the time being, will leave it here. Have a great day everybody........

Grandpa out ..............