Category Archives: Personal

It just doesn’t fit into another category or is a very random posting – they will fit into here.

DSL where I am? Sounds like it…

As I have mentioned, I have canceled my internet with Xplornet.  I was using their satellite system and in heavy cloud cover, I had intermittent internet, at best.  That doesn’t work when I use internet for my work and need … Continue reading

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Weekends go by too quickly…

The weekend was good, as most weekends are, but it went by way too quickly, as most weekends do. Saturday, I did my monthly run into Lethbridge.  I had a 9am appointment at TD bank as I wanted one of … Continue reading

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Weekend Update…

Well, my plan to help out my friend with her dog has hit a snag. I checked with the property management company and I’m not allowed any additional dogs. I can’t say I’m surprised by this, who really wants more … Continue reading

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Internet and the weather…

I cancelled my main internet provider today. I’m inside the first month, so they have a money back guarantee. I’m pretty remote and this is satellite internet. In the second half of August, it was fine. Now that it’s September … Continue reading

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Lots happening…

The electrician was at my place on Tuesday and did all of the work that he needed to do.  There were issues with many of the touch sensitive light switches so they were replaced with regular light switches.  A new … Continue reading

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Crowsnest Pet Care

I saw an ad in one of the groups I am on in Facebook for a company called Crowsnest Pet Care.  They offer to let your dogs out while you’re out and other pet type services. I had to work … Continue reading

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Great weekend…

I am on day three of my three day weekend. The weather has been awesome. From the looks of the forecast, this may be the last of summer. On Friday, I took the dogs down to the lake. A dog … Continue reading

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All done, the house I mean…

Wow.  After 2 weeks, my bathroom is finally done.  Everything in the house and outside is now done.  Well, just about.  An electrician needs to come in and do some minor work and then cleaners will come in. The doors … Continue reading

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Labour Day

It’s Labour Day today, in Canada and the US anyway, I am unsure where else it is observed.  So, that means it is a day off for most of us.  In Alberta, stores are generally open, malls, grocery stores, restaurants … Continue reading

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The Long Weekend

My shower is done in the bathroom. Some tile work still needs to be completed and some minor electrical work as well. Combination deadlocks are also being installed. So, the house is coming together nicely. It was a busy few … Continue reading

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