Dresser Update

This is what you get when you mix a couple shots of rum with the babys milk.....

Just kidding!!

Almost done with the dresser, I just have to get the top done, sand it and stain it.....

This was funny.While I was working on the dresser the Purdy's were watching the hockey game. So I finish up for the evening, clean up my mess and I take a couple of pics of the dresser, As I'm taking the pics I hear snoring coming from the t.v. room which is right beside the area I'm building the dresser (its about 9pm, eastern time) So I look over to see whos sleeping and I see there both passed out on there futon, I have no idea how they fell asleep with me making so noise. So I took a pic of them.....

In honor of my birthday:)

You're a dynamic, charismatic person who's possibly headed for fame.You tend to charm strangers easily. And you usually can get what you want from them.Verbally talented, you tend to persuade people with your speaking and writing.You are affectionate and loving, but it's hard for you to commit to any one relationship. Your strength: Your charm Your weakness: Your extreme manipulation tactics Your power color: Indigo Your power symbol: Four leaf clover Your power month: December

This is the kind of person you're supposed to be if your birthdate is May 12th...not really sure this is me...what do you think???

Good news...
1. I am officially employed until July 1st...maybe even longer (the date got pushed back by a month because we have so much to do).
2. The internet guy comes on Saturday to install our internet. So we'll actually have internet that works and I can post some pics again.
3. Steve and I have finally decided what we want to do for our one year anniversary. We're going to buy a nice camera and go for a romantic dinner. Looking forward to it.
So far a good day!
Cari

Crappy internet

I have so many pics to post but our internet at home is not cooperating! It's very frustrating when the internet doesn't work well! Hopefully I'll get to post some pics soon!

Cari

It's finally Friday! AND the weather isn't too bad...20 degrees with a little sun. The weekend isn't going to be too bad either...not great but at least they're not calling for rain. Only an hour and a half left to go before I go home...tick tock...tick tock..."Time goes by...so slowly slowly..." Everybody now! "Time goes by........."

Cari

Last night Steve and I got TONS of stuff unpacked. I'm thinking that if we do some more tonight, we should be able to get everything unpacked. No more boxes. That way the weekend can be relaxing and enjoyable...

Here are my goals for the weekend:

1. Kick off the weekend by having the Purdys over for dinner on Friday night.

2. Get some sleep...lots of sleep...sleep in and maybe even nap.

3. Get my hair highlighted and cut (I really need this! I'm starting to resemble Jesse a little).

4. Do the fun stuff around our new place, like hang pictures and curtains...the final touches that make the place really feel like home.

5. Walk Jesse. He's been pretty neglected this week...poor puppy...but I must say he's adjusting well to his new home.

6. Visit Katie and Marc's new puppy.

7. Buy myself some new PJs with my La Senza gift certificate from Darryl, Stacey and Shamus:) Thanks again guys!

8. If there's time and the weather is nice...I would like to plant a few plants for my balcony.

This week has really been really long and exhausting...I'm looking forward to this being my weekend!

Cari

Last night I was pretty much tired and cranky and went to bed at 9 but tonight I'm feeling a little more motivated and I'm making it my goal to get some more unpacking done. The more I get done tonight and tomorrow night, the less I have to do this weekend. My only goal for the weekend is to relax and well...relax. After I get things a little more organized, I'll post some pics of our new place.

Happy Birthday to my Nanny Henley who turns 93 today!!!! Too bad I'm just getting her card in the mail today... I don't think she'll be getting that on time!:( I really need to get more organized with my card sending, especially seeing as my sister Connie's b'day was on Friday and I'm just mailing her card today too...Sorry Connie!!! At least you have something to look forward to...a card from me...Yeah!!!! Ha ha!!!

It's so rainy and grey outside and I'm having such a hard time concentrating on work...it's amazing how the motivation can just get sucked out of you when you find out that you're getting laid off in a month. I decided to make this a colorful post...I need some color in my life at this exact moment...Tonight I'm going to do something to cheer myself up...just not sure what it will be yet...hmmm....maybe a pedicure in my new bathtub...

C.

So do you want the good news or bad news first?

Let's go with the good...I really love my new apartment...It's bright, open and a cheerful place to wake up in. My plants are going to grow well there.

Bad: My last day of work is May 31st. My agency is closing. The first job I've ever had that I actually like. Looks like I'll be heading to the unemployment office very soon.

Cari

An update on our move...

Steve, Marc and Darryl moved most of the big stuff into the garage at our new place today...a special thanks to Marc for getting the truck! Tomorrow the people living there now should be out by early afternoon and then we can move in...I'll clean and we'll unpack. I'm not working on Monday so hopefully I'll get most of the important stuff in place by the time Tuesday comes. Tonight we're crashing at Darryl and Stacey's (thanks guys for the great hospitality as always!) and then tomorrow night is our first sleep in our new home...

Thanks to my friend Joanne who helped pack us up today...she's a crazy good packer! She gets stuff done! Oh that reminds me...Joanne and I went to the drugstore today and asked for boxes. So the guy goes in the back and finds us 5 small and kind of crappy boxes but they got the job done, so I was happy...We thank him and he says..."Next time I'll have to charge you." I laugh cause I think he's joking and then he says again with no smile..."Next time I'll put it on a bill." Charging for old boxes that are only going to get thrown away??? What has this world come to????

Happy Birthday to my sister Connie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

moving weekend...busy busy...

It seems like it's been so long since I've posted anything yet I don't have a whole lot to share. Life has been very busy. Work is super busy...packing has kept us busy and the weather has been terrible all week. Rainy and cold. So we didn't do much. I actually wore my winter coat the other night when we walked Jes. We're moving this weekend and looking very forward to it. It'll be nice to get settled and be able to start planting some things on our balcony. My goal this year is a balcony full of plants and flowers. Steve's going to make us an outside table and I'm already having visions of eating dinner outside in the much quieter neighborhood surrounded by flowers. It just seems so far away as I sit in my PJs freezing with the heat turned way up in my apartement like it's winter. Where oh where did the warm weather go???

Steve's Grandma...

Isn't she cute?:) Thanks Lisa for the pics! I promise to write soon! Have an amazing time in Paris and Italy if I don't get to write you before you leave!

My bro's new blog

Calling all fellow family members...George now has his own blog...check it out at...

http://rolfdevinci.blogspot.com/ ... looks pretty cool! I encourage you all to get a blog...it's fun and a great way to stay posted on each other's exciting lives:)

Cari

Easter dinner

My day so far...

Tomorrow we're going to have an Easter dinner at our place with Darryl, Stacey and Shamus. Stacey's making the turkey, gravy and stuffing for the bird and I'm doing the veges and the dessert. Steve and Darryl have been hard at work yesterday, today and will be again tomorrow putting down ceramic tile in Darryl and Stacey's kitchen. It's going to look great! It was just me and Jes here today and the weather has been super weird...sunny one minute and then pouring the next, so I made an Oreo cheesecake and a lemon meringue pie. I also made some stuffing for tomorrow (my sister Connie's yummy recipe!). I LOVE stuffing! I hope the desserts taste good...it's my first time making both! I'm not too sure about the cheesecake...man that stuff takes A LOT of cream cheese...4 packages! Anyway I'm off to the vegetable market to buy the veges for dinner tomorrow.

Steve bought me an Easter Lily yesterday...he's so sweet:) It really smells great! It's making my kitchen smell so nice! Just like spring! It's so pretty...I love lilies.

Here's my pie cooling...not too hard to make at all...hope it tastes good!

Moving date

Official moving date: April 29th. Two more weeks. So for all you poor people who volunteered to help us out...that's the date to save :)
Cari

Easter cookies

Yeah! Last day of work before the long weekend! Last night I made Easter cookies and Jesse was my helper or maybe more like Jesse kept guard of the cookies. Here's some pics that Steve snapped while Jesse and I were hard at work...

Inspiration of the day...

I recieved this as an email from my sister, Carol. I really enjoyed reading it and found that it made me think...so I copied and pasted it for my blog...read on...

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER

by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer)

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's."
More "I'm sorry's."
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it, live it and never give it back.

Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what we are blessed to have and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally.

My TV Debut!

So guess what??? It turns out that I was on the news after all! The accountant at work came in today and said, "Didn't I see you on the news last night Cari?" Apparently they did a whole segment on H&M coming to Montreal and they showed me talking! John (the accountant) said that I was the only person who said something negative about H&M! That's probably why they put me on! Anyway, last night Steve and I were both sick and ending up falling asleep from 6 to 9 and for one of the first times in FOREVER we didn't have supper and watch the news. Isn't that always the way??? The one time you don't watch! I missed my big debut! Ha! Ha!

Cari

Jesse Bunny

Looks like the Easter Bunny came early to our house this year!

Shopping...

So I finally went shopping yesterday with my friend Lyndsay. She's awesome to shop with, she's a designer and really knows what she's talking about! I finally got some much needed work clothes and at pretty good prices. I bought 2 pairs of dress pants (one white and one navy), a beige skirt and 2 blouses (one white and one a nice summer green) and a white tank top for wearing under those kind of shirts that go too low in the front. According to Lyndsay, white is in for this summer so anything in the color white goes (as long as it fits nice). Anyway, now I just need to buy some shoes to wear with these outfits! Shopping on a budget can be stressful cause you have to get stuff that works for work but also can be worn casual for outside of work. I'll definitely still need a few more things but it was a great start. It was a fun afternoon and it will be nice to actually wake up and not have to dig for someting to wear!

Cari

So I feel like crap and I just ran out in the rain to get some Advil sinus medicine and guess what? I got interviewed by CTV! I wonder if I'll make the news....If I do...I don't think I handled it very well! They stopped me on the street and asked my opinion on H&M...which I went to and tried on sooooo many things and hated everything. So, I told them that I was disappointed and it wasn't all I heard it would be. Watch the news tonight...You might just see me and hear me (I have a cold and sound terrible!) making a fool out of myself!

Ugh. The weather has been cold and even snowy all week. Winter is making it's come back. I've been sick this week with a sore throat and now chest cold. And to top it all off our shopping trip got cancelled :( I sure am looking forward to the weekend. On a positive note, I found out that my friend Kristi and her husband, Matt are coming to visit us this summer for sure! That'll be fun! Oh and we're moving very soon...the other people will be moving out by the 20th, at the lastest so we'll get to move in before May 1st.

Cari

Our Sunday.

Steve and I went to Voyager Provincial Park in Ontario today. It hasn't officially opened yet but you can park your car outside the gate and walk in. We went for a really nice hike. Jesse had an amazing time! It was so peaceful and calm there. There were a few people here and there but not many. A very big difference from when you go in the summer and it's packed. I really enjoyed it...here's some pics...
The boys.
Me.
See Jesse swimming with his stick?

What a great day!

Jesse swimming (first time this year!)
This is a bench that we found in the middle of the woods...it was pretty weak...I wouldn't sit on it but it sure looked cool!
Steve took this...Not sure what it is...
An old tree stump.



Jes loves to swim.
Okay this was AMAZING. All these birds are Canada geese and I have NEVER seen anything like this in all my life. They were everywhere. But unfortunately, we disturbed them and they all flew away. Like literally 500 birds all honking and flying away. We felt bad but it was pretty cool
Here they are flying away...It seriously was really cool. Really.

Isn't he cute?

Shamus is such a cutie!

We went to see 'Inside Man' last night. Good movie. I enjoyed it and so did Steve.

No dairy for me.

As of yesterday I started a no dairy diet. The stomach pains that I get after I eat have become REALLY bad so I finally went to the doctor. She says that I have to try to determine what it is exactly that sets off the intense pain in my stomach. So for starters, she says that I can't eat any dairy products for at last 2 weeks and see if I feel better. Then if that doesn't help, I won't be able to eat any wheat products and see if I see a difference. Also, I have to keep a food diary and mood diary because she is wondering if it is worse when I feel stressed. Ugh. This is going to be a super pain! But hopefully I will find out what causes the pain and then feel better. It sucks though because it's only day 2 and I'm craving dairy! I'm going for breakfast this morning with my friend Katie and I'm already disappointed that I can't have eggs benedict (my favorite!) because the sauce has milk. Also, no alcohol...which usually wouldn't matter but tonight is a b'day celebration for a friend and I can't even have a glass of wine, oh well at least I can take my car and not have to worry about getting a drive home! I must be postive!

C.

Oh...One more thing...H&M opened in Montreal yesterday! I checked it out last night after work. HOLY BUSY but wow...some great stuff. I saw a zillion things I want to buy but I'll be strong...as our shopping trip to Albany is only 3 weeks away! I think it helped me not to buy anything that I didn't feel well and the changing room line was like literally 50 people long. I am in desperate need of spring/summer clothes for work. I have always had jobs where I dress casually and now that I have to dress up for work, I have nothing! Not much longer now....

Must. Save. Money. Must. Be. Strong.

C.

On my walk today with Jesse, I saw something that for some reason struck me as funny. There was this older woman wearing SUPER short shorts and a tiny little tank top. It is 20 degrees outside today I might add. However, she was standing in a huge pile of snow (the frozen yucky piles that take longer to go away) in BIG ole winter boots that came to her knees, shoveling. She seemed to be on a mission to spread all the snow out all over the pavement to make it melt faster. I wish I could have taken her picture because I think you really had to see this woman to understand the humor in it! Not that I am complaining but isn't it early for weather this warm? It seriously feels like June to me, when everyone first starts to wear flip flops and summer clothes. It is still only March technically. I wore my flip flops and capris today. Don't forget that clocks go ahead this weekend, making the days even longer! I can't wait to be able to walk Jesse in the parks after supper!

The snow tires are coming off the car today. Yippee! :)

Boxes, boxes anyone???

Okay so Steve and I are in the process of trying to get packed and organized since our official moving date is May 1st but there is the possibility that we will be able to start moving into our new place the middle of April. Anyway, so we are facing the usual moving dilemma of needing boxes and apparently they are extremely hard to come by, as most stores crush them for recycling as soon as they empty them. However, the IGA right up the street from us has TONS of boxes lined up by the cash. So, Steve went in last weekend and asked for some. They told him he could take 2 (he took 3...that's my bad-ass husband baby!) So then, I later went in and asked for some and they told me I could take 2. So, we waited a few days and tonight when we stopped in for a few groceries, we asked if we could have some boxes. The cashier had to call the manager and get permission and then told us that we could take 1 box. It's like pulling teeth to get an old cardboard box! Steve has nicknamed them the 'Box Nazi'. They are seriously crazy about their boxes. We're going to have to start paying neighborhood kids to go in and hook us up with some boxes!!!
C.

I must say...I feel refreshed. Steve and I met for lunch today and ate OUTSIDE on the balcony of a restaurant on Crescent Street. It was nice. Just relaxed, chatted and watched the people go by. It was actually hot sitting in the sun with my shades on. It really helps to break up the day, when you get out and enjoy the sunshine! Ahhhh...okay must go back to filing. I'll be so happy when all the files are in order and I can work on something else!

Guess what I saw on my walk to the train this morning? Green grass popping up everywhere! I think I like this time of year because it brings with it so much hope for all the great times that lie ahead. I am looking so forward to the warmer months! Now let's just hope that I am working during that time and not spending the summer looking for a job. Everyone keep their fingers and toes crossed for me that the agency where I work isn't closed. If all goes well, we'll actually expand. But if all doesn't go well, we'll close. It's a little stressful! Oh well, for now I will enjoy the signs of spring and stay cheerful! Worrying will only make me wrinkle:)

Cari

Our weekend...

The weather this weekend was AMAZING. Spring is here for sure! Yesterday and today we had a high of 12 degrees with sunny skies. I had the windows open and it felt SO motivating. We had a super productive day today. Steve and I did lots of spring cleaning, which since we're moving in a month, also included going through stuff, throwing stuff out and packing stuff we don't really use everyday. It feels so good to have things organized and cleaned out. I finally got rid of some of my clothes that I don't wear (I'm going to donate them) and lots of odds and ends that have been kicking around in boxes since we moved to Montreal. The only room left to organize is the kitchen and hoepfully we'll tackle that next weekend. Other than that, we took a couple nice walks with Jesse, had our first BBQ of the year at Darryl and Stacey's house, watched a movie (A History of Violence...an 'okay' movie), I did some baking (carrot muffins) and Steve made a monster stew (very yummy!). All and all a very relaxing and yet productive weekend. We rewarded all our hard work with some strawberry shortcake and now I think I'll go curl up for Desperate Housewives...Finally a new episode...

I'm so thankful that it is Friday. It's been a long week and to top it off, Jesse managed to find a pair of my pantyhose in the wash (I didn't even know they were there) and ate them. I called the vet and she said to give him a Vaseline sandwich and after that just straight Vaseline. She was worried that Jesse wouldn't eat it. Yeah right. He loved it...Would have thought I had given him a peanut butter sandwich. Anyway, he had a tummy ache last night but hopefully today he will feel better. He was doing so well too...Not getting into any trouble. Oh well. Here's to the weekend...

Cari

Babysitting...

Well Steve and I are at Darryl and Stacey's babysitting Shamus. Shamus is now sleeping, Steve is working on our dresser, I'm watching a CSI re-run and Jesse is sleeping on their futon. Shamus was so much fun! No crying and lots of laughs! I was planning to take pictures but I forgot to bring my camera. Oh well...next time...One more day until the weekend!

Cari

Blah day

Yick. What a day...Although the sun is shining brightly, I'm feeling glum. There are SO many changes going on right now with work due to the government and all their new laws. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that all works out and I have a job in a few months. Other than that there isn't really anything new...Just thought I would share my mood with you...Hey that rhymed. I'm a poet and I didn't even know it:)

Cari

Wanna rent our apartment?

Here's the link we just posted to our apartment that we currently have up for rent...Anyone interested?:)
http://montreal.craigslist.org/apa/144366146.html

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Furniture shopping...

Happy Spring! Although it is freezing in Montreal today and really doesn't feel like Spring at all. On a positive note, I think Steve and I finally found a sofa and chair that we like. We have been looking for awhile but man there are some UGLY couches out there! The one we found we both like and it's actually less than what we budgeted for. We're also planning to get a fridge and stove, which I am SUPER excited about. Finally the crazy ass budget that we have been on for what feels like FOREVER is paying off and we're actually buying some real furniture. We can soon retire our beloved futon to the spare room and when company comes (hint hint!) they will have their own room to sleep in. Also, as an added bonus, we're planning to have our furniture delivered to our new apartment on May 1st, which means that the guys won't have to move the old crappy, super heavy appliances on moving day!

Our Saturday morning walk at the dog park...

I don't think we picked the smartest puppy in the pound...Jesse LOVES sticks and out of all the sticks in the woods, he decided he wanted the one that was frozen in the ice. He tried to get it out for so long!

This is Jesse working to get the stick...At least he's determined!

Dresser update...

So it's about 50% done. So far it's coming out not so bad. Hopefully start the drawers next weekend.

Steve (I have issues) Dickinson

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Help to the bloggers everywhere!

Why oh why is our blog looking like this???

To the Irish at heart everywhere!

Happy Saint Patty's Day Everyone!

And to all of you who wrote on my chatterbox...I would love to reply but for some strange reason it won't let me post! Yeah Kristi for getting a blog! And to Sara...I know what you're up against with the goal of getting the recipes...Be strong in the name of rice pudding! Have a great weekend everyone!

Feeling like crap...

So I had my second acupuncture treatment on Tuesday evening and have felt like complete CRAP ever since. Severe neck pain and really bad headache. I didn't even work yesterday I felt so sick. I slept all day with a heating pad on my backand popped Advil like candy! I thought I had a bit of a flu but now I am seriously thinking that it might have been a reaction from the acupuncture. Apparently it's normal to feel terrible afterwards but it certainly does NOT motivate me to want to keep going. Hopefully it will not be like this every time...

Cari

My Plants...

This is the new plant that Steve bought me as a surprise. He brought it home after spending half a day at the hardware store! He LOVES it there!

This is exciting. My Christmas cactus finally bloomed for the first time after being half dead for 3 years! No joke.

Cari

Dresser

Well the wife has me working agian on another project, this time its a dresser. So far this is what I have got done. Its made out of pine, I was going to use hardwood, but since I'm poor white trash, I went with pine. When this is done, the Ball and Chain wants a mirror. Its going to be 6 to 7 feet high, tall but narrow, framed with 2 by 10 pine.....its going to be an interesting piece. And after that, if the Mc Purdys have'nt kicked me out of their basement and taken my key, I'm going to build an oak entry table....more pics to come as this thing progresses.

Steve (they call him the "Duke") Dickinson

Saturday...

Saturday day I went to the art museum dowtown with my friend Joanne. We saw the exhibit about Catherine the Great. Some really amazing paintings. The weather was so nice. Plus 11 and sunny. Everyone was sitting out eating and drinking at cafes and pubs. I love that feeling when it gets warm and everyone seems to come alive again! Saturday night Steve made us a yummy dinner. It's so nice having a husband that cooks! Here are some pics from the day...

This is just outside the art museum and I really like it...

This is the museum. This is the poster for the exhibit that we went to see.

This is Steve cooking us dinner...

This is dinner....

This is me eating dinner. Asparagus is by far my most favorite vegetable. Yum!

My first acupuncture appointment...

Well...what an experience. The acupuncture appointment went fine. The needles seemed to make my heart race, which kind of freaked me out BUT the deep tissue massage that they gave me after the needles came out was CRAZY. I swear internal body parts got moved around. My toes were curling! Tears were coming to my eyes. Apparently I have a lot of stress! Now today, you can see red marks all over my back from where they rubbed! But I have to say, I really think this might help with my neck and back pain! Even this morning I feel a little better than usual. They told me I should come twice a week at first but at $75 a visit, I don't think that will happen. I'm going to make another appointment for next week and see how that goes. It would be amazing if I could get through a day without a headache!

Cari

Acupuncture here I come...

In exactly 2 hours I am going to have my first acupuncture appointment. I'm a little nervous and not too sure what to expect. It doesn't hurt does it??? I'll post all the exciting details later! Have a great weekend everybody!

Cari

Has Spring Sprung in Montreal???

It's a rainy grey day here in Montreal. It's warm though, a balmy plus 2! AND...it's supposed to be plus 9 on Saturday! Could it be that Spring has sprung? Here's hoping! I am getting very excited now for the girls' weekend away next month! We're going to the States shopping. I can't wait to get some new spring and summer clothes. I don't think I have ever been so eagar for the warm weather to come as I have been this year.

A few pics from Kathy and Joe's...

Joe cooking us supper...
Kathy cooking us supper...
Tyson (Kathy and Joe's dog) waiting for supper...
Jesse hanging with his cousins, Max and Tyson... Tyson looking out the window...He's so cute and SO cuddly...
Joe playing his drums...
Steve's picture of fruit...

We had a great weekend. We visited with Kathy and Joe, enjoyed some fantastic cooking (thanks to Kathy and Joe!) and really enjoyed the band that we went to see on Saturday night. They played great music and the Iris pub was really cool too. I would like to have the chance to go see more bands like that in Montreal. Anyway, I'm going to post a few pictures tonight from the weekend...

TGIF

Well today feels like it's going in slow motion! I can't wait for the weekend. I'm super tired. Steve and I are leaving for Ottawa tomorrow to visit Kathy and Joe. We're actually planning to go out on Saturday night with Darryl and Stacey and their family while we're there. There's a band playing from Nova Scotia, 'Boys Next Door'. I'm looking forward to a little Maritime music! They're playing in a pub somewhere in Ottawa. Should be fun. Anyway...Have a great weekend everybody! I'll let you know all about our weekend when we get back:)