Opening the cottage 2016

 April 25, 2016: First time in the cottage this year. Ice still on lake. 

Dead mouse in the toilet...2 dead mice, actually!

May 9, 2016: Made the beds.

Master bedroom

Lakeside stairs...some damage from shifting posts under the house.

You can see the slant to the posts. Hhmmm...no wonder we call the cottage the Slanty Shanty.

The floating wharf is not in yet. The solid wharf is looking a little wonky.

The bunk house all set up for Cam (or guests)

Pearl Jam for Mother's Day 2016

Kevin and I don't buy each other Christmas, birthday, Mother's Day or Father's Day gifts. Instead, once in a while we gomout for a nice meal, a movie or THIS:

This was pur bug gift tonesch other this year and as a bonus, it was on Mother's Day. I spent time with Darcy and my mom earlier in the day and then an eveninv being serenaded by Eddie Vedder.

Kevin and I waiting for this much anticipated concert to start. For Kevin, this is his number 1 band, but his second time seeing them. For me, I have loved this band since I was about 17, and they are probably my number 2 band, but this is my first time seeing them.

 

Eddie!!

We were waaaay up, but we could see fine and the acoustics were great!!!

Tribute to moms by Eddie Vedder:

https://youtu.be/1lx5IjHA7W4

We've been through a lot, says Eddie...

https://youtu.be/bMqf1aYGMyA

Sirens

https://youtu.be/cV_muWJCrzk

Spring 2016

A project I am working on for Amelia's birthday. 

Final quilt:

http://dizzyfordragonflies.blogspot.com/2016/09/dr-who-rag-quilt.html

My view on my walk to work.

 Family of squirrels in our tree:

https://youtu.be/V0me4ANfXRI

The last bit of snow at the cottage, May 9.

A loon flapping its wings on Black Lake.

May 27

May 28: First weekend at the lake. 

Not having our boat in the lake didn't stop us from getting a boat this weekend! Our neighbor took us out for a wee ride :-)

OMG!!!OMG!!!OMG!!! 

First of all, say what!?!? Gord Downey of my all-time favorite band has BRAIN CANCER!!!!????

Second of all, I got tickets to the Ottawa show on their final tour. Final tour. Final...still can't believe this...I know he's not family, or even someone I actually know, but I feel like he is a friend. I have learned so much about him, his band and his music over the past 20+ years of listening to The Tragically hip. His voice has been in the background of so many experiences in my life. I actually took an interest in some of Canada's history because of their lyrics.

I have been to see The Hip at The Montreal Forum, at Bourbon North, at a small venue somewhere in Montreal (I think it was on St. Denis St), at the Bell Centre and soon at the Canadian Tire Centre. Each show was different and amazing...such a tight band, lots of energy and it's really about the music, not about stunts, or lights, or costume changes...about music. I can't believe this it; this is going to be the last time I see them live. 

June 11 typical...gggrrrrr!!!

June 8: We're both 40 now!!!

Charla's 40th birthday party...photo props courtesy of her friend Flo, what a great idea! 

http://tiggeric.blogspot.com/2016/09/charla-big-4-oh.html

Cameron was in the Drama Club and this was their final presentation of the year.

My beautiful Tigger enjoying a rare moment outside. 

http://dizzyfordragonflies.blogspot.com/2016/09/cancer-sucks-even-for-pets-june-21-2016.html

Cameron graduated from grade 6. High school in the fall!!