Donna Palmer
Ontario, Canada
Member since May 2010
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22.July.2019 - ate homemade vegetarian lasagna that I had in freezer for evening meal
27.June.2019 - Went on a short road trip to Staynor, Ontario to visit a used book shop, and then on to Creemore, Ontario for lunch and a walk around the town.
22.July.2019 - Went to appointment with Sheila Trecartin for a reading to channel my sister, my Mom and my Grandma.
26.January.2018 - Sent Birthday card and note to Shirley
8.February.2018 - Sent Birthday card to Keith
15.February.2018 - Gave Birthday cards to Joya and to Carl
5.March.2018 - Wrote a letter to Joya and sent her copies of Guidepost magazine
22.March.2018 - Sent Birthday cards to Ann and to Matt
7.April.2018 - Gave Lindsay a Birthday card
26.April.2018 - Sent a sympathy card and note to Joya on the death of her sister this month
14.May.2018 - Mailed Birthday cards to Dave and Kev
14.May.2018 - Wrote a letter/note and mailed to Shirley
17.May.2018 - Wrote note and mailed prayer shawl to Joya
13.June.2018 - Wrote letter and mailed book and flower seeds to Brooke and Caleb
18.June.2018 - Gave a Birthday card to Alyssa
26.June.2018 - Wrote thank you note to Kathy & Neil after staying with them on the weekend
12.July.2018 - Mailed Birthday cards to Auntie Joan and to Hayley
16.July.2018 - Wrote note to Uncle Ron & Aunt Phyl to follow up on our visit of 15.July.2018
2.August.2018 - Mailed Birthday card to Kori
15.August.2018 - Wrote card to Megan & Jesse and mailed with baby blanket to New Zealand
16.August.2018 - Mailed Birthday card to Phyl Jones for her 95th Birthday
16.August.2018 - Mailed Anniversary card to Mike & Barb for their 35th Anniversary
8.February.2018 - Sent Birthday card to Keith
15.February.2018 - Gave Birthday cards to Joya and to Carl
5.March.2018 - Wrote a letter to Joya and sent her copies of Guidepost magazine
22.March.2018 - Sent Birthday cards to Ann and to Matt
7.April.2018 - Gave Lindsay a Birthday card
26.April.2018 - Sent a sympathy card and note to Joya on the death of her sister this month
14.May.2018 - Mailed Birthday cards to Dave and Kev
14.May.2018 - Wrote a letter/note and mailed to Shirley
17.May.2018 - Wrote note and mailed prayer shawl to Joya
13.June.2018 - Wrote letter and mailed book and flower seeds to Brooke and Caleb
18.June.2018 - Gave a Birthday card to Alyssa
26.June.2018 - Wrote thank you note to Kathy & Neil after staying with them on the weekend
12.July.2018 - Mailed Birthday cards to Auntie Joan and to Hayley
16.July.2018 - Wrote note to Uncle Ron & Aunt Phyl to follow up on our visit of 15.July.2018
2.August.2018 - Mailed Birthday card to Kori
15.August.2018 - Wrote card to Megan & Jesse and mailed with baby blanket to New Zealand
16.August.2018 - Mailed Birthday card to Phyl Jones for her 95th Birthday
16.August.2018 - Mailed Anniversary card to Mike & Barb for their 35th Anniversary
Note added to goal Have lunch or dinner with family or friends once a month for a year
11.January.2018 - Lunch with Ann in Fergus prior to Crystal's sister's funeral service
15.February.2018 - Out for Joya's Birthday dinner to Il Buco with Joya, Carl and David
7.March.2018 - Out for lunch with Dad and David to try Halibut House in Alliston
7.April.2018 - Lunch with Lindsay, Matt and children and Dave at the Gorge Kitchen in Elora
5.May.2018 - Lunch with Dad, Ann, Lindsay, Dave and Liam at the Swiss Chalet in Alliston
17.June.2018 - Father's Day lunch at Swiss Chalet with Dad, Ann, Jr Lintons, Kirkham's, Dave, Jr Stewarts
23.June.2018 - Had dinner at Neil & Kathy's home in Salem
4.July.2018 - Dinner with Ann, Andrea, Joanne, Valerie and Rachel at Jack Astor's in Toronto
11.July.2018 - Lunch with Dad at Halibut House
28.July.2018 - Lunch with Dad and Ann at Swiss Chalet
3.August.2018 - Dinner at our place with Ann when she stayed overnight (ribs and corn on the cob)
8.August.2018 - Lunch with Dad at Halibut House
12.August.2018 - Lunch with Ann at the Fergus Highland Games
19.August.2018 - Dinner with Kori at our place
20.August.2018 - Breakfast with Kori and David at Hot Stacks
22.August.2018 - Dinner at our place with Ann when she stayed overnight
15.February.2018 - Out for Joya's Birthday dinner to Il Buco with Joya, Carl and David
7.March.2018 - Out for lunch with Dad and David to try Halibut House in Alliston
7.April.2018 - Lunch with Lindsay, Matt and children and Dave at the Gorge Kitchen in Elora
5.May.2018 - Lunch with Dad, Ann, Lindsay, Dave and Liam at the Swiss Chalet in Alliston
17.June.2018 - Father's Day lunch at Swiss Chalet with Dad, Ann, Jr Lintons, Kirkham's, Dave, Jr Stewarts
23.June.2018 - Had dinner at Neil & Kathy's home in Salem
4.July.2018 - Dinner with Ann, Andrea, Joanne, Valerie and Rachel at Jack Astor's in Toronto
11.July.2018 - Lunch with Dad at Halibut House
28.July.2018 - Lunch with Dad and Ann at Swiss Chalet
3.August.2018 - Dinner at our place with Ann when she stayed overnight (ribs and corn on the cob)
8.August.2018 - Lunch with Dad at Halibut House
12.August.2018 - Lunch with Ann at the Fergus Highland Games
19.August.2018 - Dinner with Kori at our place
20.August.2018 - Breakfast with Kori and David at Hot Stacks
22.August.2018 - Dinner at our place with Ann when she stayed overnight
14.May.2018 - started to create my Etsy Account this month. Added info and photos. Not yet active/live
6.August.2018 - activated my Etsy Account for crocheted baby blankets
6.August.2018 - activated my Etsy Account for crocheted baby blankets
Note added to goal Have lunch or dinner with family or friends once a month for a year
11.January.2018 - Lunch with Ann in Fergus prior to Crystal's sister's funeral service
15.February.2018 - Out for Joya's Birthday dinner to Il Buco with Joya, Carl and David
7.March.2018 - Out for lunch with Dad and David to try Halibut House in Alliston
7.April.2018 - Lunch with Lindsay, Matt and children and Dave at the Gorge Kitchen in Elora
5.May.2018 - Lunch with Dad, Ann, Lindsay, Dave and Liam at the Swiss Chalet in Alliston
17.June.2018 - Father's Day lunch at Swiss Chalet with Dad, Ann, Jr Lintons, Kirkham's, Dave, Jr Stewarts
23.June.2018 - Had dinner at Neil & Kathy's home in Salem
15.February.2018 - Out for Joya's Birthday dinner to Il Buco with Joya, Carl and David
7.March.2018 - Out for lunch with Dad and David to try Halibut House in Alliston
7.April.2018 - Lunch with Lindsay, Matt and children and Dave at the Gorge Kitchen in Elora
5.May.2018 - Lunch with Dad, Ann, Lindsay, Dave and Liam at the Swiss Chalet in Alliston
17.June.2018 - Father's Day lunch at Swiss Chalet with Dad, Ann, Jr Lintons, Kirkham's, Dave, Jr Stewarts
23.June.2018 - Had dinner at Neil & Kathy's home in Salem
15.January.2018 - Initial weigh-in . . . weighed 210 lbs.
19.March.2018 - Weight up 1.2 lbs. this week . . . current weight is 202.2 lbs.
14.May.2018 . . . current weight is 199.2 lbs. Weight loss of 10.8 lbs
19.March.2018 - Weight up 1.2 lbs. this week . . . current weight is 202.2 lbs.
14.May.2018 . . . current weight is 199.2 lbs. Weight loss of 10.8 lbs
6.April.2018 - blocked the baby blanket to flatten edges and then wrapped it
7.April.2018 - took the completed, wrapped baby blanket to Elora and gave it to Lindsay for Liam
7.April.2018 - took the completed, wrapped baby blanket to Elora and gave it to Lindsay for Liam
15.February.2018 - Took Carl and Joya out to dinner at Il Bocu Italian restaurant in Barrie to celebrate Joya's Birthday
7.March.2018 - David and I went out for lunch with Dad to Halibut House in Alliston
7.March.2018 - David and I went out for lunch with Dad to Halibut House in Alliston
22.March.2018 - the baby blanket for Liam is completed, including a border that Sharon showed me how to add when I saw her yesterday at the yarn shop.
12.March.2018 - Current weight is 201.0 lbs. I have lost 9 lbs since 15.Jan.2018 (in 8 weeks). First New Year New You challenge is over. Second challenge to start on 19.March.2018
5.March.2018 - Current weight is 202.2 lbs. Have lost 7.8 lbs. since Jan 15 2018 (in 7 weeks)
18.February.2018 - Joya helped me to get started in crocheting this baby blanket and taught me basic stitches while she was visiting in February. I bought a book as well on basic crochet 101 to assist me.
1.March.2018 - about half way through the baby blanket for Liam and really enjoy how relaxing and satisfying this is
1.March.2018 - about half way through the baby blanket for Liam and really enjoy how relaxing and satisfying this is
1.March.2018 - goal achieved. I am half-way through crocheting a baby blanket for Liam and feel very confident now in my skills
19.February.2018 - Have lost 7 lbs. since starting the Challenge on 15.Jan.2018. Current weight is 203.0 lb.
22.February.2018 - Joya taught me how to crochet basic stitches when she was here on a visit from February 9 - 20, 2018 and supported me in starting to crochet a baby blanket. While she was here I purchased a basic 'how to crochet' booklet from Michael's Craft store that I will review to ensure I am making stitches the correct way.
15.Jan.2018 - Started to focus on losing weight by joining Kelly's New Year - New You Challenge. Current weight is 210.0 lbs. Goal weight is 185 lbs.
22.Jan.2018 - Lost 2.8 lbs. in week #1. Current weight is 207.2 lbs.
22.Jan.2018 - Lost 2.8 lbs. in week #1. Current weight is 207.2 lbs.
25.December.2017 - David bought me a pattern for a baby blanket, baby yarn and a crochet hook for Christmas. I plan to crochet a baby blanket for Lindsay's baby that is due in early February 2018
30.November.2017 - Attended Jann Arden's Christmas concert at Massey Hall with Andrea
Note added to goal Have lunch or dinner with family or friends once a month for a year
25.December.2017 - Christmas dinner at home with Dad, Ann and Mike & Barb
25.December.2017 - David bought me a pattern for a baby blanket, baby yarn and a crochet hook for Christmas
1.January.2018 - found videos on the internet to learn how to crochet; put my pattern, yarn and hooks into my craft/sewing bag
1.January.2018 - found videos on the internet to learn how to crochet; put my pattern, yarn and hooks into my craft/sewing bag
1.January.2018 - Wrote 5 thank you cards/notes to family (Ann, Dave, Crystal, Lindsay & Matt, Nicole & Josh, Mike & Barb) after Christmas and Boxing Day
19.Sept.2017 - text from my cousin Val that my cousin Marilyn is looking for someone to use one of the tickets she has to see "Me and My Gal" playing at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake next week on Sept. 28, 2017. Told Val that I will go with Marilyn.
20.Sept.2017 - Marilyn phoned this morning to confirm attending the play at the Shaw Festival next week.
28.Sept.2017 - Attended the play "Me and My Gal" at the Shaw Festival Theatre with my cousin, Marilyn.
20.Sept.2017 - Marilyn phoned this morning to confirm attending the play at the Shaw Festival next week.
28.Sept.2017 - Attended the play "Me and My Gal" at the Shaw Festival Theatre with my cousin, Marilyn.
7.July.2017 - Banana, clementine orange
8.July.2017 - Banana
9.July.2017 - Blueberries
10.July.2017 - Kiwi, clementine
11.July.2017 - Banana
12.July.2017 - Clementine
13.July.2017 - Banana
14.July.2017 - Banana, blueberries
15.July.2017 - Clementine
16.July.2017 - Cantaloupe
17.July.2017 - Apples, Cantaloupe
18.July.2017 - Banana, blueberries
19.July.2017 - Clementines
20.July.2017 - Banana, clementine
21.July.2017 - Banana, blueberries
22.July.2017 - Clementine
23.July.2017 - Cantaloupe, blueberries
24.July.2017 - Clementines
25.July.2017 - Banana
26.July.2017 - Blueberries, Banana
27.July.2017 - Clementines
28.July.2017 - Banana, clementines
29.July.2017 - Banana
30.July.2017 - Blueberries
31.July.2017 - Blueberries
1.Aug.2017 - Blueberries
2.Aug.2017 - Clementines
3.Aug.2017 - Clementines
4.Aug.2017 - Clementines, banana
5.Aug.2017 - Clementine
6.Aug.2017 - Bananas, blueberries
7.Aug.2017 - Clementine, blueberries
8.Aug.2017 - Clementine, blueberries
9.Aug.2017 - Peach
10.Aug.2017 - Peach
11.Aug.2017 - Peach
12.Aug.2017 - Peach, blueberries
13.Aug.2017 - Banana, blueberries
14.Aug.2017 - Clementine
15.Aug.2017 - Clementine
16.Aug.2017 - Peach
17.Aug.2017 - Banana
18.Aug.2017 - Peach
19.Aug.2017 - Tomato
20.Aug.2017 - Blueberries
21.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
22.Aug.2017 - Clementine
23.Aug.2017 - Peach
24.Aug.2017 - Clementine
25.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
26.Aug.2017 - Clementine
27.Aug.2017 - Peach
28.Aug.2017 - Peach
29.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
30.Aug.2017 - Clementine
31.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
1.Sept.2017 - Peach
2.Sept.2017 - Tomato
3.Sept.2017 - Kiwi
4.Sept.2017 - Clementine
5.Sept.2017 - Orange juice
8.July.2017 - Banana
9.July.2017 - Blueberries
10.July.2017 - Kiwi, clementine
11.July.2017 - Banana
12.July.2017 - Clementine
13.July.2017 - Banana
14.July.2017 - Banana, blueberries
15.July.2017 - Clementine
16.July.2017 - Cantaloupe
17.July.2017 - Apples, Cantaloupe
18.July.2017 - Banana, blueberries
19.July.2017 - Clementines
20.July.2017 - Banana, clementine
21.July.2017 - Banana, blueberries
22.July.2017 - Clementine
23.July.2017 - Cantaloupe, blueberries
24.July.2017 - Clementines
25.July.2017 - Banana
26.July.2017 - Blueberries, Banana
27.July.2017 - Clementines
28.July.2017 - Banana, clementines
29.July.2017 - Banana
30.July.2017 - Blueberries
31.July.2017 - Blueberries
1.Aug.2017 - Blueberries
2.Aug.2017 - Clementines
3.Aug.2017 - Clementines
4.Aug.2017 - Clementines, banana
5.Aug.2017 - Clementine
6.Aug.2017 - Bananas, blueberries
7.Aug.2017 - Clementine, blueberries
8.Aug.2017 - Clementine, blueberries
9.Aug.2017 - Peach
10.Aug.2017 - Peach
11.Aug.2017 - Peach
12.Aug.2017 - Peach, blueberries
13.Aug.2017 - Banana, blueberries
14.Aug.2017 - Clementine
15.Aug.2017 - Clementine
16.Aug.2017 - Peach
17.Aug.2017 - Banana
18.Aug.2017 - Peach
19.Aug.2017 - Tomato
20.Aug.2017 - Blueberries
21.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
22.Aug.2017 - Clementine
23.Aug.2017 - Peach
24.Aug.2017 - Clementine
25.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
26.Aug.2017 - Clementine
27.Aug.2017 - Peach
28.Aug.2017 - Peach
29.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
30.Aug.2017 - Clementine
31.Aug.2017 - Cranberry juice
1.Sept.2017 - Peach
2.Sept.2017 - Tomato
3.Sept.2017 - Kiwi
4.Sept.2017 - Clementine
5.Sept.2017 - Orange juice
Note added to goal Take one of the cats to Ultimate Healing Concepts for a reading with Sheila
Successful in the Street Cats Spring 2017 Auction bid to get a gift certificate for a 20-min. reading at Ultimate Healing Concepts
27.July.2017 - responded to a message posted by Sheila on fb asking for a volunteer to join her at a Canadian Cantonese interview in August to be on set with her and have a pet reading. Sheila connected with me and said she will confirm the August date when known.
28.July.2017 - Sheila confirmed bringing one cat on Thurs. Aug 3rd for the Cantonese interview and one cat on Friday, Aug 25th at 12:45 pm for the gift certificate reading from Street Cats
August 3, 2017 - Took Holly for a reading with Sheila Trecartin at no cost as we volunteered to participate in the Cantonese interview.
September 11, 2017 - Took Lewis for a reading with Sheila at Ultimate Healing Concepts with the 20 minute reading we purchased at the Street Cats Auction
27.July.2017 - responded to a message posted by Sheila on fb asking for a volunteer to join her at a Canadian Cantonese interview in August to be on set with her and have a pet reading. Sheila connected with me and said she will confirm the August date when known.
28.July.2017 - Sheila confirmed bringing one cat on Thurs. Aug 3rd for the Cantonese interview and one cat on Friday, Aug 25th at 12:45 pm for the gift certificate reading from Street Cats
August 3, 2017 - Took Holly for a reading with Sheila Trecartin at no cost as we volunteered to participate in the Cantonese interview.
September 11, 2017 - Took Lewis for a reading with Sheila at Ultimate Healing Concepts with the 20 minute reading we purchased at the Street Cats Auction
Sept 16 and 17, 2017 - Attended the one and a half day workshop in "Animal Communication - Level 1" offered by Sheila Trecartin at Ultimate Healing Concepts. Need to complete 10 Case Studies before certificate will be given.
Application completed and mailed on August 31, 2017
6.July.2017 - Radishes (lunch)
7.July.2017 - honey (breakfast); carrots (lunch)
8.July.2017 - milk from local dairy farm (breakfast)
9.July.2017 - carrots (dinner)
10.July.2017 - lettuce (dinner)
11.July.2017 - potatoes (dinner)
12.July.2017 - honey (breakfast); carrots (lunch)
13.July.2017 - lettuce (lunch)
14.July.2017 - milk (lunch)
15.July.2017 - carrots (lunch)
16.July.2017 - mushrooms (dinner)
17.July.2017 - carrots (lunch)
18.July.2017 - mushrooms (dinner)
19.July.2017 - honey (breakfast)
20.July.2017 - mushrooms (dinner)
21.July.2017 - tomatoes
22.July.2017 - red pepper jelly
23.July.2017 - carrots
24.July.2017 - honey
25.July.2017 - tomatoes
26.July.2017 - carrots (lunch)
27.July.2017 - tomatoes (lunch)
28.July.2017 - tomatoes (lunch)
29.July.2017 - tomatoes (dinner)
30.July.2017 - blueberries (breakfast)
31.July.2017 - blueberries (breakfast)
7.July.2017 - honey (breakfast); carrots (lunch)
8.July.2017 - milk from local dairy farm (breakfast)
9.July.2017 - carrots (dinner)
10.July.2017 - lettuce (dinner)
11.July.2017 - potatoes (dinner)
12.July.2017 - honey (breakfast); carrots (lunch)
13.July.2017 - lettuce (lunch)
14.July.2017 - milk (lunch)
15.July.2017 - carrots (lunch)
16.July.2017 - mushrooms (dinner)
17.July.2017 - carrots (lunch)
18.July.2017 - mushrooms (dinner)
19.July.2017 - honey (breakfast)
20.July.2017 - mushrooms (dinner)
21.July.2017 - tomatoes
22.July.2017 - red pepper jelly
23.July.2017 - carrots
24.July.2017 - honey
25.July.2017 - tomatoes
26.July.2017 - carrots (lunch)
27.July.2017 - tomatoes (lunch)
28.July.2017 - tomatoes (lunch)
29.July.2017 - tomatoes (dinner)
30.July.2017 - blueberries (breakfast)
31.July.2017 - blueberries (breakfast)
5.July.2017 - Clementine orange
6.July.2017 - Clementine orange and banana
6.July.2017 - Clementine orange and banana
30.June.2017 - Strawberries (breakfast)
1.July.2017 - Green beans (dinner)
2.July.2017 - Strawberries (breakfast)
3.July.2017 - Green onions (dinner)
4.July.2017 - Green beans (dinner)
5.July.2017 - Green beans (dinner)
1.July.2017 - Green beans (dinner)
2.July.2017 - Strawberries (breakfast)
3.July.2017 - Green onions (dinner)
4.July.2017 - Green beans (dinner)
5.July.2017 - Green beans (dinner)
24.February.2017 - Had initial appointment with my new Family Doctor: Dr. Tracey Tessaro
18. "Old City Hall" by Robert Rotenberg - 20.March.2017
19. "Flying With Amelia" by Anne Degrace - 13.June.2017
20. "They Left Us Everything" by Plum Johnson - 24.June.2017
19. "Flying With Amelia" by Anne Degrace - 13.June.2017
20. "They Left Us Everything" by Plum Johnson - 24.June.2017
6.July.2017 - Cycled over 80 km during the month of June 2017 while participating in The Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for SickKids Foundation to fight children's cancer! Cycled 3 - 4 days per week to achieve this.
6.July.2017 - Have been consistently sleeping 7 or more hours per night for over one month
19.Feb.2017 - Returned home after spending 1 month in New Zealand. Left Canada on January 22, 2017.
2017 - completed
24.October.2016 - My ticket is booked to fly to New Zealand via San Francisco on January 19, 2017 with my Goddaughter, Megan Davies. My return ticket back to Canada is for February 20, 2017 via Vancouver, British Columbia
17. "The Piano Maker" by Kurt Palka - 23.August.2016
6.Aug.2016 - Corn on the cob from farm on 8th Line (dinner)
7.Aug.2016 - Peaches from Niagara region; Maple Syrup from Ontario (breakfast)
8.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes from Ontario (Lunch)
9.Aug.2016 - Corn on the cob from farm on 8th Line (Dinner)
10.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes from Ontario, Chapman's Gelato (Ontario) (Dinner)
11.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes, Lettuce and Strawberries from Ontario (Lunch)
12.Aug.2016 - Peaches and Strawberries from Ontario (Breakfast)
13.Aug.2016 - Peaches and Strawberries from Ontario (Breakfast)
14.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes from Ontario (Breakfast)
7.Aug.2016 - Peaches from Niagara region; Maple Syrup from Ontario (breakfast)
8.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes from Ontario (Lunch)
9.Aug.2016 - Corn on the cob from farm on 8th Line (Dinner)
10.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes from Ontario, Chapman's Gelato (Ontario) (Dinner)
11.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes, Lettuce and Strawberries from Ontario (Lunch)
12.Aug.2016 - Peaches and Strawberries from Ontario (Breakfast)
13.Aug.2016 - Peaches and Strawberries from Ontario (Breakfast)
14.Aug.2016 - Tomatoes from Ontario (Breakfast)
16. "Swimming into Darkness" by Gail Helgason - 13.August.2016
Met our Goddaughter, Megan from New Zealand in Sept. 2015 when we were both in England - $25
We met Megan for the first time in September 2015 when we were both in England together!
Phoned to get my name on the central registry list for a family doctor - 22.July.2016
11. "The Love of a Good Woman" by Alice Munro - 16.August.2014
12. "Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill - 18.May.2015
13. "Hurrican Hazel: A Life With Purpose" by Hazel McCallion with Robert Brehl - 25.July.2015
14. "Open Heart, Open Mind" by Clara Hughes - 13. Feb.2016
15. "Somewhere in France: A Novel of the Great War" by Jennifer Robson - 24.Feb.2016
12. "Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill - 18.May.2015
13. "Hurrican Hazel: A Life With Purpose" by Hazel McCallion with Robert Brehl - 25.July.2015
14. "Open Heart, Open Mind" by Clara Hughes - 13. Feb.2016
15. "Somewhere in France: A Novel of the Great War" by Jennifer Robson - 24.Feb.2016
Started this task: June 2016
Finished reading this book on May 18, 2015. Such an amazing story and very well written. I'm glad that I took the time to read this book.
Started reading this book on Sunday, February 15, 2015
7 Things x 2015
My seven answers to the Day Zero alternative New Year's resolutions poll:
My seven answers to the Day Zero alternative New Year's resolutions poll:
- Learn how to Write a book
- Start Planning for retirement
- Stop Biting my nails
- Take a vacation to St. Lucia
- Find A way to make money at home
- Try Becoming minimalist
- Be more Mindful and live in the moment
Went to the Dairy Queen in Alliston and bought a Dilly bar on Saturday, July 26, 2014.
Spent the day relaxing at the beach on the Atlantic ocean while at the Iberostar resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. What a relaxing day this was!
6. "The Accident" by Linwood Barclay - 17.March.2013
7. "The Little Girl Who Was Too Fond of Matches" by Gaetan Soucy - 9.June.2013
8. 'My Journey' by Olivia Chow - 8.June.2014
9. 'October' by Richard B. Wright - 21.June.2014
10. 'Giving Something Back' by Robert Nicholas Kucey - 28.June.2014
9. 'October' by Richard B. Wright - 21.June.2014
10. 'Giving Something Back' by Robert Nicholas Kucey - 28.June.2014
Swam in the Atlantic ocean while on vacation in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic at the Iberostar resort, March 30 - April 6, 2014.
Renew Passport: 22.February.2013 - $25
Read a Biography: 10.March.2013 - $25
Take a Trip to Las Vegas: 31.March - 5.April.2013 - $25
See a Cirque du Soleil show: 1.April.2013 - $25
Read a Biography: 10.March.2013 - $25
Take a Trip to Las Vegas: 31.March - 5.April.2013 - $25
See a Cirque du Soleil show: 1.April.2013 - $25
Renewed Passport on 22.February.2013
Read "The Real James Herriot: The Authorized Biography" - 10.March 2013
Went to see the Cirque du Soleil show "The Beatles - Love" in Las Vegas on April 1, 2013.
Went to Vegas and stayed at the Rio - March 31 - April 5, 2013
Get new glasses: 15.Dec.2012 - $25
Get a library card: 12.Jan.2013 - $25
Connect with Ann on Skype: 12.Jan.2013 - $25
Start a Book Ring or Book Ray on BC: 14.Jan.2013 - $25
Get a library card: 12.Jan.2013 - $25
Connect with Ann on Skype: 12.Jan.2013 - $25
Start a Book Ring or Book Ray on BC: 14.Jan.2013 - $25
10.March.2013 - booked trip to Las Vegas for March 31st to April 5th. Booked Air Canada flight and hotel (Rio).
14.January.2013 - Added a message on the BC Forum to start my first Bookray - "Daisy Miller" by Henry James
Saturday, January 12, 2013 - David and I went to the Cookstown Branch, Innisfil Public Library, and got Library cards today
Note added to goal Connect with Ann on Skype and set up regular times to talk together
Saturday, January 6, 2013 - Arranged regular Skype 'chat' time as 7:30 pm on Saturday evenings. Connected via Skype tonight.
Saturday, January 12, 2013 - Connected with Ann via Skype tonight.
Saturday, January 12, 2013 - Connected with Ann via Skype tonight.
7.Dec.2012 - Completed vision testing and selected, ordered, paid for new glasses
15.Dec.2012 - Picked up my new glasses
15.Dec.2012 - Picked up my new glasses
5.Nov.2012 - Ontario potatoes on Shepherd's pie for dinner
4.Nov.2012 - Squash at dinner from Mennonites in Walford, Ontario
2.Nov.2012 - Honey Crisp apple at lunch
3.Nov.2012 - Milk from Creemore, Ont dairy at breakfast
3.Nov.2012 - Milk from Creemore, Ont dairy at breakfast
Note added to goal Connect with Ann on Skype and set up regular times to talk together
Sunday, October 28, 2012 - Ann called me on Skype and the sound and picture were good. First official Skype chat with Ann
1.Nov.2012 - Milk from Creemore, Ont dairy on breakfast cereal
5. 'Remembering the Bones' by Frances Itani - 29.January.2012
Submitted photo for the contest on Author Louise Penny's facebook page, 7.July.2012.
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Photo Contest: Spirit of Place
Show your favorite place to read, think, or just be!
In celebration of the release of The Beautiful Mystery I would love for you to share your most sacred place. Submit a photo of a place that you hold dear, a place that calms your heart and spirit. Where you feel safe and at peace. Then you, your friends and fellow Chief Inspector Gamache fans can vote on a favorite photograph. Whoever gets the most votes by August 28th, will win a framed and signed cover of The Beautiful Mystery!
Finished the 1st book in the series, "Anne of Green Gables" on 2.July.2012
4. 'Anne of Green Gables' by L. M. Montgomery - 2.July.2012
Set up Family group on facebook - 6.April.2012 - $25
Started my 365 day photo journal on my Birthday: 4.April.2012
Private family fb group page set up: 6.April.2012
Fly Business Class - 20.March.2012 on BA0099 - $25
Note added to goal Have lunch or dinner with family or friends once a month for a year
Hosted 21st Birthday party for Keith with family - 19.Feb.2012
Mom & Dad for dinner - 25.March.2012
Mom & Dad for dinner - 25.March.2012
3. 'Still Life' by Louise Penny - 4.March.2012
Upgraded to Business Class (Club World) with British Air when flying home from our trip to England in March 2012. Flight BA0099 on Tue. March 20, 2012. Flight was full and we hadn't booked seats for the return flight home to Toronto. Went to the BA Club lounge while waiting at Heathrow, went through 'Fast Track' to board the plane and sat in seats 11A and 11B in Club World. What a fantastic experience and so much fun!
2010:
May 29
May 29
Note added to goal Have lunch or dinner with family or friends once a month for a year
BookCrossing friends and sister to BBQ - June.2010
Cousin (Scott) and his family for lunch/visit - 1.Aug.2010
Stewart clan and Mom & Dad for lunch/visit - 15.Aug.2010
Ann & David for dinner - 2.Oct.2010
Mom & Dad and Ann & David for dinner on Easter weekend - 23.Apr.2011
Mom & Dad for dinner on Mother's Day - 8.May.2011
Cousin (Scott) and his family for lunch/visit - 1.Aug.2010
Stewart clan and Mom & Dad for lunch/visit - 15.Aug.2010
Ann & David for dinner - 2.Oct.2010
Mom & Dad and Ann & David for dinner on Easter weekend - 23.Apr.2011
Mom & Dad for dinner on Mother's Day - 8.May.2011
1. 'Moral Disorder' by Margaret Atwood - 17.May.2010
2. 'The Penny Tree' by Holly Kennedy - 4.July.2010
2. 'The Penny Tree' by Holly Kennedy - 4.July.2010
2010:
July 1
July 1
Started: 18.July.2010 - fresh peaches with cereal
Writing in 'Barb Journal' started - $25
Hosted BBQ for BC friends: 26.Jun.2010 - $25
Drive to and from work without texting for 1 week: 27.July.2010 - $25
Got highlights in my hair: 25.Aug.2010 - $25
Frozen yoghurt from new Ice Cream shop in town - 1.Aug.2010 - $25
Go kayaking - 31.August.2010 - $25
Buy fishing rod and go fishing - 3.Sept.2010 - $25
400,000 km on Jetta - 7.October.2010 - $25
Renewed Health Card - 30.October.2010 - $25
Read 6 new authors in a year - 18.November.2010 - $25
Travel to England to visit Mum - 8.December.2010 - 29.December.2010 - $25
Put $100 per week into RRSP savings - 31.January.2011 - $25
PUT $300 DONATION TO RELAY FOR LIFE: June 2011
Finished watching the last episode of 'Lost' - 14.May.2011 - $25
Completed a sponsored walk/relay for charity: Relay for Life, Fergus for the Canadian Cancer Society - 17 & 18.June.2011 - $25
Go to the Dentist - 25.June.2011 - $25
Plant herb pot on the back patio - 10.July.2011 - $25
Hosted BBQ for BC friends: 26.Jun.2010 - $25
Drive to and from work without texting for 1 week: 27.July.2010 - $25
Got highlights in my hair: 25.Aug.2010 - $25
Frozen yoghurt from new Ice Cream shop in town - 1.Aug.2010 - $25
Go kayaking - 31.August.2010 - $25
Buy fishing rod and go fishing - 3.Sept.2010 - $25
400,000 km on Jetta - 7.October.2010 - $25
Renewed Health Card - 30.October.2010 - $25
Read 6 new authors in a year - 18.November.2010 - $25
Travel to England to visit Mum - 8.December.2010 - 29.December.2010 - $25
Put $100 per week into RRSP savings - 31.January.2011 - $25
PUT $300 DONATION TO RELAY FOR LIFE: June 2011
Finished watching the last episode of 'Lost' - 14.May.2011 - $25
Completed a sponsored walk/relay for charity: Relay for Life, Fergus for the Canadian Cancer Society - 17 & 18.June.2011 - $25
Go to the Dentist - 25.June.2011 - $25
Plant herb pot on the back patio - 10.July.2011 - $25
With Shirley on Sugar Lake - 31.August.2010
August 2010. Fishing with David on Sugar Lake at Shirley & Steve's.
Renewed in Alliston - 30.Oct.2010 - have temp. paper confirmation with new card to be mailed
Note added to goal Buy frozen yogurt/ice cream at the new Ice Cream shop in town
1.August.2010 with David, my cousin Scott, Jackie and Ava
400,000 km reached: 7.October.2010
Started Season Three:
Episodes 1 - 4: 9.Oct.2010
Episodes 5 - 8: 15.Oct.2010
Finished watching the last episode: 14.May.2011
Episodes 1 - 4: 9.Oct.2010
Episodes 5 - 8: 15.Oct.2010
Finished watching the last episode: 14.May.2011
Signed up for the Canadian Cancer Society's 'Relay for Life' in Fergus on 4.February.2011. Joining the Stewart family in the team "Walking with Wings" in memory of Barb. The Relay is to be held on 17.June.2011
17 - 18 June 2011: Completed my participation in the Relay for Life event. Raised $2,065 from family, friends and colleagues. Donated $300 from my Day Zero Project funds and donated $200 of my own money - total donation to the Relay was $2,565.00
"Walking with Wings" raised over $7,500
Relay for Life, Fergus raised over $76,746 for the Canadian Cancer Society
17 - 18 June 2011: Completed my participation in the Relay for Life event. Raised $2,065 from family, friends and colleagues. Donated $300 from my Day Zero Project funds and donated $200 of my own money - total donation to the Relay was $2,565.00
"Walking with Wings" raised over $7,500
Relay for Life, Fergus raised over $76,746 for the Canadian Cancer Society
Booked flight to leave 8.Dec.2010 and return home on 29.Dec.2010
Trip to England completed as per above dates.
Trip to England completed as per above dates.
Dental appointment: 25.June.2011