It was a long 3 days of meetings, site visits, lunches, and breakfast meeting. I did get quite a bit accomplished, so it was a productive trip. I stopped in Nanton on the way home and took my friend Winona out for an early dinner. There's a restaurant there called Blu's Bistro that serves really good food. I hadn't seen Winona for a while, so I gave us a chance to get caught up.
The Regional Spring convention for progress club is in Red Deer this year, last weekend in May. Winona and Shirley will be sharing a room and taking in all the festivities. I'll be the only one who has to get up to attend the AGM and sessions while they'll get to sleep in.
It will be good to sleep in my own bed again, with the furballs curled up beside me. Haven't seen LeeAnne or Al yet, they're both working tonight.
Friday, January 30, 2009
New Shoes Afterall
The mismatched footwear was very noticeable in the light of day, so... I found these on sale at the mall in Lethbridge (regularly $100 marked down to $19.99) Leather uppers, rubber soles good for walking on ice, very comfortable.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A Lucie-ism @ Lethbridge Lodge
You always forget something, right?
Well I remembered to wear a right and a left boot, but one is black, and one is brown!
I've had the black ones forever, and liked them so much, I bought the identical pair in brown last year. It's kind of hard to tell in the shadows of the coat closet. I didn't notice until I took them off in the hotel room, even though I was in the office this morning and replaced them with shoes. I figure if it took that long for me to notice, nobody else will clue in, even though I'm here for 3 days. I really don't need another pair of shoes, and don't want to sneak off to the nearest mall to get matching footwear.
They announced 100 KmH winds in Southern Alberta, and they were not kidding. The waves of drifting snow across the highway was almost surreal, like being in another world. I had to slow down, but other than that, didn't really have any problems. My car is very aerodynamic, not like some of those SUV's I passed on the way down.
The wind is so loud here in Lethbridge, and I'm on the 4th floor. Appears this hotel doesn't have room service, but it does have a nice restaurant and the lounge is in a park-like setting with trees, little foot bridges, pool & jacuzzi, etc.
My first meeting isn't until 9:00 AM tomorrow, so I get to sleep in.
Good night, all.
Well I remembered to wear a right and a left boot, but one is black, and one is brown!
I've had the black ones forever, and liked them so much, I bought the identical pair in brown last year. It's kind of hard to tell in the shadows of the coat closet. I didn't notice until I took them off in the hotel room, even though I was in the office this morning and replaced them with shoes. I figure if it took that long for me to notice, nobody else will clue in, even though I'm here for 3 days. I really don't need another pair of shoes, and don't want to sneak off to the nearest mall to get matching footwear.
They announced 100 KmH winds in Southern Alberta, and they were not kidding. The waves of drifting snow across the highway was almost surreal, like being in another world. I had to slow down, but other than that, didn't really have any problems. My car is very aerodynamic, not like some of those SUV's I passed on the way down.
The wind is so loud here in Lethbridge, and I'm on the 4th floor. Appears this hotel doesn't have room service, but it does have a nice restaurant and the lounge is in a park-like setting with trees, little foot bridges, pool & jacuzzi, etc.
My first meeting isn't until 9:00 AM tomorrow, so I get to sleep in.
Good night, all.
Friday, January 23, 2009
I survived my first week as "Acting Director" without any blood-letting, barely. Needless to say, I didn't get any of my own work done. When I got home today, I was so tired that I fell into bed and slept soundly for 2 hours. Then I got up and fixed myself a big plate of fish & chips (what diet?) and am watching a Hillary Swank movie on TV (Raise Your Voice) which is pretty good.
Today was interesting. Our illustrious Premier was present at the Drop-in Centre for the announcement of a $7 Million affordable housing project. I've never been in a room with that many polititians before. I was glad we didn't have to do it outside. A few days ago I was driving downtown with the sunroof open, and today was about -30 degrees with the wind chill.
Next week I'll be in Lethbridge for 3 days, and although it will be crammed with meetings, I'm going to try to enjoy some time away from the office. Hopefully I won't have to spend more than a few hours in the eveninbg organizing and recording my notes on the lap-top. I got upgraded to an executive room at the Lethbridge Lodge with high-speed internet and work area. I'm thinking a "new release" movie in my room after a lavender-scented bubble bath, and room service. All that travelling has to come with some perks.
Today was interesting. Our illustrious Premier was present at the Drop-in Centre for the announcement of a $7 Million affordable housing project. I've never been in a room with that many polititians before. I was glad we didn't have to do it outside. A few days ago I was driving downtown with the sunroof open, and today was about -30 degrees with the wind chill.
Next week I'll be in Lethbridge for 3 days, and although it will be crammed with meetings, I'm going to try to enjoy some time away from the office. Hopefully I won't have to spend more than a few hours in the eveninbg organizing and recording my notes on the lap-top. I got upgraded to an executive room at the Lethbridge Lodge with high-speed internet and work area. I'm thinking a "new release" movie in my room after a lavender-scented bubble bath, and room service. All that travelling has to come with some perks.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Nothing exciting, Just stuff
Ithought I'd better update before the cyber-gremlins snuck in and locked me out again.
Next week, I'm doing my first stint as "Acting Director" while my boss is away having some minor surgery. I was getting complacent since I had been able to avoid it so long. There's a fine line between having no interest in getting into management, and staying in the game. I just don't want to be responsible for anybody's work but my own.
I had my brush with the flu bug last week, but at least I didn't get the nasty cold Al had, and passed on to Lee Anne. I think they both wore themselves out when the kids were here. They had a really good time, and want to come back.
I've already fallen off the wagon at the gym, allegedly because of the flu. You know, I think there's a special place in Purgatory for fitness trainers, those sweet young things in their cutsey size 3 matching outfits, assuring me it will get easier. (Is that mean?)
While the East is shivering in unspeakable cold, we're getting balmy +10 weather while there's still tons of snow on the ground. What a mess. Calgary only plows the main roads because, historically chinooks have melted most of the snow away from the side roads. My back alley is in the shade so it's melting slowly.
I haven't decided yet if I'm going to a fellow progressian's 60th birthday party tonight, it's way the hell out in Bearspaw. Feels like a lazy weekend which is fine by me.
Next week, I'm doing my first stint as "Acting Director" while my boss is away having some minor surgery. I was getting complacent since I had been able to avoid it so long. There's a fine line between having no interest in getting into management, and staying in the game. I just don't want to be responsible for anybody's work but my own.
I had my brush with the flu bug last week, but at least I didn't get the nasty cold Al had, and passed on to Lee Anne. I think they both wore themselves out when the kids were here. They had a really good time, and want to come back.
I've already fallen off the wagon at the gym, allegedly because of the flu. You know, I think there's a special place in Purgatory for fitness trainers, those sweet young things in their cutsey size 3 matching outfits, assuring me it will get easier. (Is that mean?)
While the East is shivering in unspeakable cold, we're getting balmy +10 weather while there's still tons of snow on the ground. What a mess. Calgary only plows the main roads because, historically chinooks have melted most of the snow away from the side roads. My back alley is in the shade so it's melting slowly.
I haven't decided yet if I'm going to a fellow progressian's 60th birthday party tonight, it's way the hell out in Bearspaw. Feels like a lazy weekend which is fine by me.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Hallelujah
One of my all-time favorite songs is Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. I don't profess to fully understand the lyrics (what's your take on it?) I knew it was popular, but I had no idea how many artists had recorded it. I wanted to post my favorite versions, but "it" won't let me. Check out YouTube. The best music video, of course, is by Cohen himself, See if you can find it: Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah. Next best: K.D. Lang version. I also like the Bon Jovi version and the HALLELUJAH, (Shrek Song) which features the World Idol - Kurt Nilsen. Funny-looking guy, but boy, can he sing!
"After you've listened to Kurt Nilsen, click on "Lost Highway" which he does with Willie Nelson. Great video showing the ravages of addictions. I wonder why they featured Willie in this one?
Maybe some day I'll learn how to post the link directly onto my blog.
Later.
"After you've listened to Kurt Nilsen, click on "Lost Highway" which he does with Willie Nelson. Great video showing the ravages of addictions. I wonder why they featured Willie in this one?
Maybe some day I'll learn how to post the link directly onto my blog.
Later.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Back to work
The week at work has been pretty hectic, as expected. Drove down to Lethbridge today in ice-fog so thick, the visibility was reduced to about 3 car-lengths. You know, I've always thought driving for hours and hours is so boring, and sometimes I get sleepy. Having said that, I'm thinking maybe today was not a good time for me to test out my new hobby - learning Spanish while driving. Trying to concentrate on the road, and interacting with the CD (which by the way is supposed to be used in conjunction with a workbook which obviously is not an option while driving) gave me a headache. Anyway, I think I learned a bit.
I don't know why I find it so hard to concentrate on just one thing at a time, I even read 3 books at once. I have to have the radio on in my office, and I'm usually munching on something while working on the computer. It's like I have to use all 5 senses at once. Now it seems I never watch TV without working on my laptop. Then again, is there anything left on TV that requires anyone's full attention? I know, I'm rambling - too much coffee today.
I'm trying to curve the impulse to check on my office e-mail tonight because that would be counter to my resolution "Balance 2009".
I went back to Spa Lady yesterday. God, I'm so out of shape. I have to start all over again with the lowest weights and resistance levels. Oh well, it's a start.
And that's all for tonight.
p.s. I bought gas for 68.9 cents/litre in Claresholm, and it is now at 77.9 in Calgary.
I don't know why I find it so hard to concentrate on just one thing at a time, I even read 3 books at once. I have to have the radio on in my office, and I'm usually munching on something while working on the computer. It's like I have to use all 5 senses at once. Now it seems I never watch TV without working on my laptop. Then again, is there anything left on TV that requires anyone's full attention? I know, I'm rambling - too much coffee today.
I'm trying to curve the impulse to check on my office e-mail tonight because that would be counter to my resolution "Balance 2009".
I went back to Spa Lady yesterday. God, I'm so out of shape. I have to start all over again with the lowest weights and resistance levels. Oh well, it's a start.
And that's all for tonight.
p.s. I bought gas for 68.9 cents/litre in Claresholm, and it is now at 77.9 in Calgary.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
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