tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post8452939138857075298..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Family Day without Family. . . materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35943835096890060682014-02-10T21:49:02.983-08:002014-02-10T21:49:02.983-08:00That's a yummy long weekend you've got ahe...That's a yummy long weekend you've got ahead, then. 4 days, with Valentine's Day as a starter. Any plans?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36078970522794164382014-02-10T21:48:13.679-08:002014-02-10T21:48:13.679-08:00It's not completely better yet, but much impro...It's not completely better yet, but much improved, thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54589543287347871742014-02-10T21:47:31.357-08:002014-02-10T21:47:31.357-08:00I don't know how you manage the entertaining y...I don't know how you manage the entertaining you do -- you're a whiz! But yes, I would have been not just nudging, but perhaps giving the odd shove out that door at 10! ;-)<br />The steeking seems to have gone well. I think I'll post some photos this week. Now to pick up and knit the edging. materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-32495111180689483522014-02-10T21:46:03.733-08:002014-02-10T21:46:03.733-08:00I wondered how that would work for federal workers...I wondered how that would work for federal workers. Paul's retired before it came into effect, so we never tested it. Free parking is a tiny trade-off for a day off. Yours sounds like a busy day, not as restorative as mine. Take care.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53843254447585445802014-02-10T21:44:14.819-08:002014-02-10T21:44:14.819-08:00I hadn't even heard of that opera -- and I hav...I hadn't even heard of that opera -- and I haven't been to the Chan for years. Such a lovely hall.<br />I'm putting those books on my list!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60880874077591584162014-02-10T21:42:57.642-08:002014-02-10T21:42:57.642-08:00It was a full day, quite busy, but very enjoyable....It was a full day, quite busy, but very enjoyable. And yes, I have similar tricks to get through, especially if I'm teaching 3 or 4 1st-year classes. This term is much more comfortable, marking-wise.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70319168128656568842014-02-10T21:41:51.945-08:002014-02-10T21:41:51.945-08:00I did change out of my pjs, but only just. . . ;-)...I did change out of my pjs, but only just. . . ;-) <br />As for running in the snow, it's just a question of being a bit careful . . . and being willing to get wet!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-27379283102316971622014-02-10T21:41:07.075-08:002014-02-10T21:41:07.075-08:00We've only had it as a holiday for 2 years, I ...We've only had it as a holiday for 2 years, I think. I'd rather assumed they were the same date. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22119469796797386942014-02-10T21:40:35.665-08:002014-02-10T21:40:35.665-08:00The whole day was delicious! Thanks!The whole day was delicious! Thanks!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81848025851434787322014-02-10T20:43:52.857-08:002014-02-10T20:43:52.857-08:00Hi Mater - as K.Line said, our Family Day is next ...Hi Mater - as K.Line said, our Family Day is next week. My husband is taking Valentine's Day and next Monday off (he doesn't get the provincial holiday). <br /><br />Have a good week!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59618312337159641402014-02-10T14:07:03.546-08:002014-02-10T14:07:03.546-08:00That lovely long run seems to indicate your should...That lovely long run seems to indicate your shoulder has healed- good to hear!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4440803179455421302014-02-10T12:13:08.762-08:002014-02-10T12:13:08.762-08:00Good luck with the steeking - I've only done i...Good luck with the steeking - I've only done it once, but even on non-sticky yarn it held amazingly (a cardigan for a boisterous 2-year-old), so I'm sure it will work perfectly.<br />We hosted a welcome party for new neighbours on Sunday afternoon/evening - about 20 adults and a dozen or so kids. It was really fun, but I had to be at a client at 8am Monday, for a full day meeting/workshop (sprung on me at the last minute, long after the party was organised), so I had to nudge people out the door after about 10pm :) Tiffanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-80793286571536118272014-02-10T11:08:33.349-08:002014-02-10T11:08:33.349-08:00Good luck as you wield the scissors! You are brave...Good luck as you wield the scissors! You are braver than I. <br />Today is not a holiday for federal workers (not that I am one, but I work out of a federal office) so everyone is resentfully here - but the parking is free and that makes up for it somewhat. <br />Today? Work, slide home, cook and then visit with my parents who arrived yesterday. Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-39698982119365635972014-02-10T10:35:19.224-08:002014-02-10T10:35:19.224-08:00I have to do some laundry and housecleaning today ...I have to do some laundry and housecleaning today but will probably do some Netflix as well. There is a French movie about a group of Trappist monks taken hostage that looks promising. Monsieur is away doing musical activities so I am on my own. Have you ever seen The Florentine Straw Hat by Nino Rota? I saw it yesterday at the Chan. It was hilarious! I enjoy the UBC operas and watching the young cast members doing ticket sales and stage hand work as well. I have two books that were recommended to me that are waiting to be read: A Novel Bookstore and Bitter Almonds by Lawrence Cossé. Madame Là-bashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703782237948233124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-30962004334043483172014-02-10T10:00:53.245-08:002014-02-10T10:00:53.245-08:00Wow..that sounds like a pretty full day! Good idea...Wow..that sounds like a pretty full day! Good idea to get that marking out of the way first....those essays have a tendency to sit on your desk calling you...don't you think? <br />My teacher friends and I used to laugh at the different ways we had to "get through" a big pile of marking. Some would sit down and not get up until they were finished. I could never do that. Maybe with a class of grade 9 essays....but certainly not with senior papers. I'd take the big pile and divide it into smaller piles of 5 and then plan to finish 5 each time I sat down at my desk over several days. Then I would trick myself by marking 6 (or even 7) instead of 5...and when I arrived at the last pile of 5...sometimes it would only be 2 or even 1. Joy...a spare hour for reading!Sue B @highheelsinthewilderness.blogspot.cahttp://highheelsinthewilderness.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22544147953938718132014-02-10T08:22:51.350-08:002014-02-10T08:22:51.350-08:00How will you manage to run in the snow? Staying in...How will you manage to run in the snow? Staying in Pajamas has a certain appeal....good luck with the steeking, never heard of that technique I hope that you will show us the results. hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58091502057201254032014-02-10T08:01:10.638-08:002014-02-10T08:01:10.638-08:00It's Family Day in Ontario next Monday - the 1...It's Family Day in Ontario next Monday - the 17th. Weird how it's not the same everywhere. I guess it's because it's a provincial holiday vs. federal stat?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-60037623492611044102014-02-10T07:08:10.755-08:002014-02-10T07:08:10.755-08:00Enjoy your day and hope the steeking goes smoothly...Enjoy your day and hope the steeking goes smoothly! Extra time reading sounds delicious.Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.com