Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Sunday May 28, 2023 Outing

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Sunday May 28, 2023

I was up early to wash my Turi blankets because the white cotton backing left a horrible mess on my recliner. While I was at it, I washed the "Oh My Papa" shower curtain to remove the wrikles as well. All came out beautifully... I am so amazed that the blankets are actually cool to sit on... Bonus!!

Well I have been invited to the lake next weekend with my kids. Let us hope the weather will cooperate. The forecast is for temps in the low 20's.

I decided to go out for lunch and went as far as Boston Pizza on 106 St but it does not open until 4pm on Sundays, so I backtracked and satisfied a constant craving for donairs which have become one of my favourite foods. I couldn't even eat it all so I may will have enough for a light supper before my bad snacking habit watching the hockey game and reading. The guy at the donair shop had me bring in the Golden because he did not trust a trio hanging around outside (they were still there when I left).

I then took the Golden south towards the Legislature and the High Level Bridge for a bit of an afternoon outing. All of the construction at the Legislature grounds to the north really detracts from taking pictures from decent angles.

When I returned, I collapsed into a long afternoon nap until the rising wind outside made me get up to close the windows. We are finally getting a bit of the promised rain for today. I hope it pours all over the province to give respite to the firemen battling the forest fires. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/3ffcc2d0ef3e4e0999b0cf8b636defa3

There are way too many wildfires out of control.... The tiny sprinkle outside would sadly not be much help for anything.

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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The tram was running over the High Level Bridge

A donair is one of my favourite meals

A pretty decent restaurant.

The Legislature of Alberta

See the flags

A sculpture nearby

A robin is scavenging

Suntanners at Ezio Faraone Park above the river

Bridges above the North Saskatchewan

A gorgeous day

The lovely Legislature again

Flower plantings at our building

Sunflowers are magical

I love them, and their seeds, lol.

Newly washed blanket moved to the loveseat

The other graces my recliner.

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Saturday May 27, 2023 Deliveries

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Saturday May 27, 2023

Yesterday I was up real early but had to delay until a reasonable hour to begin laundry.

While the clothes were in the dryer, I took a chance to run quickly to Dollarama to get stronger reading glasses, 2.50 strength, for some of the small type in the books I was reading. I also picked up 3 bags of Spitz to make reading more enjoyable.

Since I had to leave all my favourite DVD movies behind with Roger when I left Colombia, I decided that I would download a few of them in case I ever have company that could be interested in watching. I also downloaded the next year of Outlander, Season 6 and began watching that. I can't forget that I have many Prime movies waiting to be viewed as well, since I am now paying for Prime. Really, I would much rather read a good book than watch a movie it seems.

My family have all received my RedBubble "Oh My Papa" gift of a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle collage of our favourite photos of our dear dad and family. Kudos to Canada Post for getting them across Canada to my 5 siblings in one piece.

Today, I made a trip to the Edmonton Public Library since I have finished the riveting Conn Iggulden series about Julius Caesar (although I see he has now added a fifth book to the "Emperor" series). I had picked up a huge Tom Clancy book downstairs but it was quickly apparent that I had already read it, so it was time to find more. The EPL had almost no Iggulden or Clancy books, so I had to try something different.

Of all things, I picked up a book by Bill Clinton, ghost written by James Patterson. Then I got a book by our cousin, his wife, Hillary Clinton and rounded the day out with a Clive Cussler offering.

Wandering downtown is always quite pleasant and it was a beautiful day for it.

When I returned home, my final delivery was waiting at my door from RedBubble. This was my long-awaited "Oh My Papa" shower curtain and it looks great! Now I really do have to get Roch to approve raising the shower bar.

My niece Dawn came by for a short visit and a beer with Clamato. I gave her one of the extra Turi blankets because Turi was her favourite too when she visited me in Ecuador.

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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My "Oh My Papa" Collage

Caught the High Level tram in operation

The Explorer tribute on 108 St.

Very interesting

Yes, it is a windvane

The Macdonald

CN Tower, Silly Hall and the Library

I love the ManuLife building

My choices of books today

The shower curtain spread out

Shower curtain installed

We love our dad.