Home again, home again…
I went to Calgary last weekend, and had a wonderful visit with my three daughters. Of course I did spend some time with my stepmother, who is now in a nursing home; that is somewhat saddening, but we did find some bright moments.
There is some very rugged country en route:
These are views of the Banff-Jasper Parkway, which is majestically scenic at any time of year, but which can be treacherous and subject to sudden changes of weather and road conditions. I was very lucky this trip, as there was compact snow on the road in places, but mostly bare and dry or bare and wet but not icy. And, as I’m fond of saying, there were “not too many OTHER idiots on the road!”.
Every time one stops along the Parkway, one is greeted by a raven looking for a handout; now I plan for it, though I’m not fond of ravens. This one, as large as a housecat, received a brownie:
The Pet Hostel is not too busy at this time… it’s a little break from the pace. I’m glad that the garden and garden centre have been “put to bed” for the winter. In some ways, it would be nice to grow vegetables and flowers all year ’round, but I would have to give up something in order to “keep up”. As it is, I’m thinking that the summers are too hectic, but this year the weather was wonderful and the bugs, very few, and the memories are precious. Shelly’s and Merv’s wedding, along with the party here in August, and the associated time with family, were all high points, of course.
I’ve had a few dogs to groom this week, and have neglected to do photo shoots after most of them. This is a darling wee puppy from Valemount, a new customer for me, and related to some shih tzus that I groom regularly. This is Daisy:
I really have to run along and work again now… I just have a beloved regular client to groom today, “Mickey”. I have fallen behind on Raggedy Ann doll requests and MUST get sewing again this winter, along with catching up to bookwork and taxes.
Take care, my friends, and have a good day. ~ Love, Ann
