Proud to be Canadian!

Canada (pronounced /ˈkænədə/) is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area. Its common border with the United States to the south and northwest is the longest in the world.

I love to watch hockey and I was thrilled to watch Canada's Men's Hockey Team play against Russia. I am looking forward to watching Canada's Ladies Hockey Team play tonight!

I am proud to be Canadian and I don't think I say 'eh'. I am in the Contact Center Industry and speak often with people from various countries and various languages. I used to be a CSR and I recall having a particular gentleman teasing me 'about'. I used to tease him saying I was out and 'about' in 'aboot'. :)

Canada's experience with diversity distinguishes it from most other countries. Its 32 million inhabitants reflect a cultural, ethnic and linguistic makeup found nowhere else on earth.

Aren't we lucky???!!! Oh Canada.

*After note - Canada Women's Hockey Team won Gold.*

Looking forward to Spring

Baking

I don't know about you folks, but I am methodical when it comes to baking. First you get out all of the ingredients that you require for your recipe(s) measuring out the amounts you need. Then put away the original packaging from which you just measured. Therefore, leaving just your measured amounts. After that, you are off to 'dump' and bake. You also have to clean up as you go along...so you don't have a BUNCH of dishes left over.
In this picuture I have just completed baking biscuits (on the cupboard next to the molasses. After all, what are hot biscuits without molasses right?. My shells have been baked for the buttertarts which is the mixture in the bowl waiting for the tarts to cool down enough. If you look closely, you will also see my newest 'treasure find' that I needed in order to reach the oil, molasses, and a few other baking supplies.
But now, I have to scrub the floor. Why you ask? Well, of course - I dropped an egg! :-( But salt works great in assisting with the clean up. You shake a bunch of salt on the egg and 'poof' so much easier to scoop up.
Well, until next time. I am off to scub and then get a hair cut. Then back to finish up my buttertarts before everyone has a chance to eat them all on me. Toodles.

Another Treasure Found

Sadly, at 4'8" I can't reach a lot of things - even in my own kitchen.
I came upon this in a local shop the other day. I have kicked myself over the last few days for not inquirying if it was for sale and it's price.
I was so excited today when it was still there and she told me it was for sale. I quickly brought it home to test. I love that it's old. I recall one along the same concept in a home that I used to visit as a kid. I always had to pull out the 'step'.

**Shop located in Salibury next to The Right Stop (NBLCC) on Horsman Street. It is a flower shop that also carries antiques, jewelry and more. "Flowers & Treasures"**

A winter walk

It’s nice to see you smile!
It's been a long while.

In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer

Hillsborough, New Brunswick

Today 'Black Rose' and I headed to Hillsborough to get some pictures and such prior to her meeting friends for a movie.

We will return another day to walk the marshlands.