Sure sure... the calender says it's March 21, 2013... first day of Spring and all, but has it really sprung?
Been a mixed bag this last few days. After melting near all the snow we had, leaving the little Polaris high and dry... there's a little mini blizzard yesterday. Six inches of wet, heavy snow that was even hard for the Big old Bear to plow, refusing to roll off the blade, sticking to it like sap in your hair on a warm summer night.
I stuck inside most of the day after that, DELIVERING on our bathroom. Happy to report, "it's a boy"... handed out the Cubans, and flushed the toilet, which thankfully, works.
Time... about 10 pm.
The last of the unfinished projects from the build (insert drum role here) is finished!!! Amid rockets going off, the marching bands and hilarious little people strutting to and fro, yes I may have been a bit delirious, I have to say... I was immensely relieved.
While waiting for glue to dry over the last few days, I continued the process of clearing out boxes and organizing the garage, a not so simple task. Hate to admit it... but I think I still have some of my 'shite' in boxes since moving back to AB from PEI... the last time. Sure I know the adage, if you haven't missed it, blah blah blah. On the flip side, many a time a girlfriend or Bugs Bunny, (nyea, what's up Doc?) have asked me, "I don't suppose you have one of these kicking around?" and... after rummaging through the stuff, successfully coming up with a whatchamacallit proudly displayed in my fingers and smugly on my face, I've felt vindicated for being a pack rat! You men out there know what I'm talkin' bout here don't ya!
Okay, long hot shower lasting from 10:30-11 pm, followed by four scoops of Caramel cashew and Chocolate toffee treats, heaped with mixed nuts, followed by whipped topping (an edible oil treat) chocolate syrup and a large spoon... I rewarded myself for a Job well done!
Today, a cold Nor Easter blowing snow across County Line rd, flurries hinting of more of the same, backing up the ominous weather report of blizzards to come, faded away.
Blazing blue skies and temperatures approaching 10C by the time we reached Borden, felt a whole lot more like winter is done... and spring had arrived. Why Borden you ask, former CN town terminus of the infamous PEI ferry crossing, and of course since the late 90's, the bridge. Since Canada's Confederation, signed right here on this little Island where the country came into being, Islanders (or conversely invading mainlanders as they are called) have awaited the long promised... yet still missing, Fixed Link!
Since that time, when seemingly every one on the Island and thousands of foreigners were gainfully employed building the thing, you can actually 'drive from the Island, to the rest of Canada, year round. Oh joy!
Borden, I always thought as I crossed weekly from my store in Moncton, that for one's first view of the Oiland... was a pretty run down shabby one at that.
Fortunately the Gateway to PEI, has neatly cleaned up its act. It's now a pretty community with park space, good lighting, signage while the dilapidated shacks filled with bucktoothed bootleggers have been bulldozed into quiet rubble, the shacks... not the bootleggers, of which I'm certain that some have survived.
Bootleggers have always been a part of PEI culture and although some have gone to that cold fridge full of Schooner and Alpine in heaven... no doubt others still survive and thrive.
We looked at a five unit building for sale that once was a grand old rooming house in the days of seafaring captains and steam driven locomotives, pulling car loads of travelers or potatoes, or both!
The building must have been a sight in those heady days of Anne Shirley, and although somewhat worse for the ravages of time, is still funky as all get-out. Lots of hardwood and ornate paneling, whether it's funky enough to own as an income property remains to be seen.
Closer to home... we did close a deal on a 6 plex (that used to be a church!) in Summerside, and hopefully there is still some good karma in there.
Now... with the new banking rules making it even tougher for Canadians to borrow money (because we are so over stretched?!) we shall see if we can actually own the thing.
By this time next week, we will know if that piece of dream-works, becomes a reality.
Happy Birthday Liz!
Been a mixed bag this last few days. After melting near all the snow we had, leaving the little Polaris high and dry... there's a little mini blizzard yesterday. Six inches of wet, heavy snow that was even hard for the Big old Bear to plow, refusing to roll off the blade, sticking to it like sap in your hair on a warm summer night.
I stuck inside most of the day after that, DELIVERING on our bathroom. Happy to report, "it's a boy"... handed out the Cubans, and flushed the toilet, which thankfully, works.Time... about 10 pm.
The last of the unfinished projects from the build (insert drum role here) is finished!!! Amid rockets going off, the marching bands and hilarious little people strutting to and fro, yes I may have been a bit delirious, I have to say... I was immensely relieved.
While waiting for glue to dry over the last few days, I continued the process of clearing out boxes and organizing the garage, a not so simple task. Hate to admit it... but I think I still have some of my 'shite' in boxes since moving back to AB from PEI... the last time. Sure I know the adage, if you haven't missed it, blah blah blah. On the flip side, many a time a girlfriend or Bugs Bunny, (nyea, what's up Doc?) have asked me, "I don't suppose you have one of these kicking around?" and... after rummaging through the stuff, successfully coming up with a whatchamacallit proudly displayed in my fingers and smugly on my face, I've felt vindicated for being a pack rat! You men out there know what I'm talkin' bout here don't ya!
Okay, long hot shower lasting from 10:30-11 pm, followed by four scoops of Caramel cashew and Chocolate toffee treats, heaped with mixed nuts, followed by whipped topping (an edible oil treat) chocolate syrup and a large spoon... I rewarded myself for a Job well done!
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| Finally, a working jet tub and non jet loo! |
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| Dairy treat, yum yum! |
Blazing blue skies and temperatures approaching 10C by the time we reached Borden, felt a whole lot more like winter is done... and spring had arrived. Why Borden you ask, former CN town terminus of the infamous PEI ferry crossing, and of course since the late 90's, the bridge. Since Canada's Confederation, signed right here on this little Island where the country came into being, Islanders (or conversely invading mainlanders as they are called) have awaited the long promised... yet still missing, Fixed Link!
Since that time, when seemingly every one on the Island and thousands of foreigners were gainfully employed building the thing, you can actually 'drive from the Island, to the rest of Canada, year round. Oh joy!
Borden, I always thought as I crossed weekly from my store in Moncton, that for one's first view of the Oiland... was a pretty run down shabby one at that.
Fortunately the Gateway to PEI, has neatly cleaned up its act. It's now a pretty community with park space, good lighting, signage while the dilapidated shacks filled with bucktoothed bootleggers have been bulldozed into quiet rubble, the shacks... not the bootleggers, of which I'm certain that some have survived.
Bootleggers have always been a part of PEI culture and although some have gone to that cold fridge full of Schooner and Alpine in heaven... no doubt others still survive and thrive.
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| Arcona reno kitchen. |
The building must have been a sight in those heady days of Anne Shirley, and although somewhat worse for the ravages of time, is still funky as all get-out. Lots of hardwood and ornate paneling, whether it's funky enough to own as an income property remains to be seen.
Closer to home... we did close a deal on a 6 plex (that used to be a church!) in Summerside, and hopefully there is still some good karma in there.
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| Followed by another. |
Now... with the new banking rules making it even tougher for Canadians to borrow money (because we are so over stretched?!) we shall see if we can actually own the thing.
Happy Birthday Liz!
Can't imagine why one would want to own an apartment building in Borden-Carleton!
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