Estranged

Laugh 'til I cried. (no I did) From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (255 days old)

Honestly Hubs in just the best mimic in the world. And BIL (God love him) has a very colourful, explicit, and wide ranging vocabulary of profanity for when he is driving. His patience level is wel… more

Dancing with Smokes From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (257 days old)

Well another interesting day in the great white north. Today Hubs decided to take me to a Native Indian Reservation. OK then? So we drove up North a bit, and we headed off the main highway, so I am… more

I'm a Lumberjack and I'm ok From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (258 days old)

So today BIL went off to work his afternoon shift, and as a throw away remark said "Oh guys, there might be some wood turning up today, not much, just a bush cord" ?? Ok we said, no worries. Do we … more

Walked on Water (no I did!) From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (262 days old)

Today we drove to one of the huge lakes in the area. Totally frozen over with ice Huts all over it. The guys sit in them with a case of beer, drill a hole in the ice and fish. I know, it doesn't so… more

Blowing snow and friendly banks! From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (262 days old)

Well we work up today to find our lane blocked by snow. BIL and Hubs got out there with the snow blower and in no time we had a way out. While they were out giving each other "blow jobs" as I put it… more

Licensed to Thrill and why Dogs don't babysit From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (264 days old)

Whoppee, I got me a real Canadian driving licence today! I am so relieved I don't have to take another test. They just swapped it. If they had made me take a test, I might never have driven again!!… more

It's a whole new world From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (267 days old)

You gotta love it! Hubs and I went exploring today, and saw some sights that we would never have seen in England. We have driven around this morning and thoroughly entertained ourselves pointing out… more

My New Home From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (268 days old)

Here we go, lets see if we can get some photo's on here … more

Help Needed From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (268 days old)

Hello lovely people. I have forgotten how to put pictures into my blog. I do have the memory of an elephant and the technical know how of an ant, so it's not surprising. But I have 3 lovely photo… more

Sunshine and new experiences From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (269 days old)

So today the sun finally shone. We took pictures of the lake, and the cottage, and when I can work out how to post them we will. We went out exploring and guess what? in pet stores in Canada they a… more

And Here I am!! From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (270 days old)

Yes! We made it to the Frozen North. The flight was great, but getting dawg through customs took FOREVER. The worst part was the customs official behind the counter had no heart (and clearly no pet… more

Ok, now I feel stupid From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (277 days old)

There was I last night, convinced my friend had cut herself off from me and not talking. Those of you keeping with the soap opera that is my life, will know I sent her an email. I heard nothing … more

This is what I want to send From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (278 days old)

Hey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Haven't heard from you for a few days? Just wondered if I had done anything to upset you? Can't think of anything that i did. But if I did, then please let me know? This i… more

Do I? or Don't I? From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (278 days old)

Give me some advice here people? My best "friend" for the past gawd knows how many years has suddenly gone silent. We are a few days away from going away forever. Hubbs phoned her hubs and as… more

Holy Cr*p From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (279 days old)

Well, my lovely blog friends. Hubbs and I were hoping to quietly move to Canada with no bells and whistles. Hubbs Mom knew we were coming. Hubs bother knew we were coming. But they had both agre… more

Not long to go now From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (280 days old)

A week tonight Hubbs and I will be closing our door on our little home in England for the last time. How freakin scary is that? Well, not very. Considering all the grief we can look forward to by… more

If ever I was in doubt? From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (283 days old)

To ship dawg to the frozen north has cost us more than it would cost to ship both of us and all our stuff. BUT, if ever we were in doubt then the following article tells us we are doing the right thi… more

Still here - only just From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (292 days old)

Hi guys Just in case you were wondering where the hell I had gone. Well nowhere for now. We are intending to cross the big pond in early Feb. Everything is in place and the Dawg has his papers an… more

Courting Disaster From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (308 days old)

Well, life is a funny old thing isn't it. I have got to the ripe old age of almost 50 years old without EVER setting foot in a Court Room as someone that was guilty of something. Today that change… more

Gving myself the (car) Boot From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (311 days old)

Well then? that was an interesting day. Hubby and I were up at 6.30am piled the van with a lifetime of cr*p and set off for a morning of car booting. Bear in mind the temperature was minus 2 and th… more

Very Very Worried From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (312 days old)

I have a friend (oh I know who'd have thunk it) No really. I only met her six months ago and she is lovely. Right now, I am so worried about her. She was bullied for years by her ex husband. He se… more

Burocracy Red Tape and Stupidity From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (314 days old)

I don't know if any of you ever watch little Britain. But there is the woman in the bank who coughs and says "Computer says no" I had a similar experience today. I took in my passport application… more

Aren't People Lovely? From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (314 days old)

Aren't People Lovely? Hubs and I are still selling off all our belongings. Well we can't take them with? So. We have stuff listed on anything that is free. Last night we were down to our last £3 … more

Best Get Knitting From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (317 days old)

Well? Tomorrow we have to explain to the car loan people that they need my car back coz I can't pay for it. We also need to explain to our mortgage company that no matter how many threatening voice … more

It's Really Happening From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (318 days old)

Eight years ago, almost to the day. Hubby left his life in Canada to share it with mine. We had no money then and didn't know what the future would hold? But, we have had sometimes a great li… more

Oh Dear!! From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (318 days old)

Well, it was No.1 Sons 22nd birthday today. I know, I know. I berated my ex mother in law for having a baby that close to Christmas. My ex's birthday is 20th December and I went one better. Uh. … more

And at Christmas you have to believe. From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (319 days old)

Mmmm. Well? As many of you know. Hubs and I are in dire straits. We have the wolves at the door demanding money, they want to repossess the house, the car, and anything else that isn't nailed down… more

A Little Christmas Song From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (323 days old)

Ok, well it's not really. But a few years ago I rewrote the words from the song "She" made famous by the film Notting Hill and sung originally by Charles Aznavor and later by Elvis Costello. The… more

The Miracle Potato From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (325 days old)

Well so they say! There is an advert on TV at the moment, on almost every commercial break and it is for Roosters Roast Potatoes. The tag line is "They do more". What do they mean they do more? I… more

Hiding indoors From Zappy5971 in Size 10 by teatime (325 days old)

Hubby and I don't have alot of cash to splash this Christmas. So we haven't bought any gifts, apart from a few bits for No. 1 Son and girlfriend and I do mean BITS. Anyhoo, it has been such a relief… more