Saturday we were busy little bees! John headed to Metro, LCBO and Holy Cannolis.
I did two loads of laundry - washed and put away. Dropped off a gluten free food donation for the Thanksgiving food bank.
I placed our Thanksgiving grocery order for online delivery on Friday. I had a coupon for 5% off and free delivery (Voila) plus Rakuten kicked in another 3% discount.
Watered the plants.
All before noon!
I prepped the potatoes and cooked/mashed the turnips and carrots/mushrooms for tomorrow.
Sunday we did our tidying up (putting things where they belong) for company for dinner. My nephew and his girlfriend came to dinner and we had a great catch up. I can't believe we didn't take any photos!!!
I booked the hotel for our Montreal visit at the end of the month. Price was $211X2 a night but I used some points (46K) so only paid for one night.
John golfed in Markham.
The Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Restoration of Identity Project on the south-west quadrant of Nathan Phillips Square is an Indigenous cultural space which honours residential school survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities, and Indigenous cultural traditions, called The Spirit Garden.
At the heart of the Spirit Garden stands a six-foot-tall limestone turtle sculpture, composed of 10 individual pieces and weighing approximately 10 tonnes. Positioned within a reflecting pool and aligned with Magnetic North, the turtle represents Turtle Island – Mother Earth – embodying First Nations creation stories. The names of 18 residential schools that once operated in Ontario are displayed in stainless steel lettering on the pool’s north wall.
The Teaching Lodge is a pre-formed laminated Ash wood structural frame enclosed with a white cedar tongue and groove exterior enclosure and sheathing. Operable skylights provide ventilation, and the space is secured with doors located at the east and west entrances to the lodge. The interior features built-in seating for approximately 60 people. The lodge reinforces the importance of family, represents life’s journey and serves as a spiritual home for all First Nations peoples.
The Three Sisters artwork is etched onto Muntz metal panels depicting the symbiotic relationship between corn, beans and squash and shared values associated with stewardship of the land and planning for the seventh generation. The story serves as a model for, “how to be a woman in the world.” Women are teachers, life givers and support one another as they work with the ground (Earth).
The Spirit Canoe is a 36-foot-long stainless-steel sculpture with laser-cut artwork and painted infill panels. The canoe is a tribute to the Métis Voyageur tradition, representing resilience, collaboration and the connection of the Métis people to land and waterways.
Although it was a bright sunny day, the canoe was totally in the shade. I'd like to get photos when the sun is reflecting off it.
The Inuksuk is a traditional stone landmark, standing five-feet-tall and stacked in the Spirit Garden on a raised plinth. It serves as a cultural marker and symbol of guidance for Inuit peoples, representing safety and reassurance on the land.
Tuesday John went to get his hearing aids checked. That never happened as he got stuck behind an accident on the Queensway so he cancelled it.
I made ham sandwiches for lunch before heading downtown, seniors' day at Rexall, some banking, new jeans (Nope, didn't like Cleo's selection) and picked up John's items from the tailor.
Wednesday he golfed at Crosswinds with a friend. I headed out to Burlington for shopping and lunch with my BFF. I was glad I grabbed my jacket at the last minute, it was cold with the wind.
We grabbed a poutine at NY Fries in the food court. Then we shopped and we both found some things we will go back for, when we feel like trying on stuff.
Thursday I made beef and barley soup from the leftover roast beef and veg as well as last week's prime rib bones. It was good!
They were filming Law and Order- Toronto right by us on the Humber Bay when I went by. We had been notified by the condo that this would be taking place.
Not my photo,,,
This week, TKE (elevator company) completed the reintegration of the newly released Low-rise and High-rise number one (1) elevators, and both were operating well. My photo didn't capture the monitor that is above the floor panel. Now work will begin on the other four elevators.
Friday John headed out to golf, we were up before the sun!
Fall displays.
I went to the Eaton Centre because I had found jeans I liked on Wednesday in Reitman's, then buy one get 30% off another. But then on Thursday everything went to 40% off, woo hoo! Got the dark navy jeans and black pants plus two chemises.
Crossing to Eaton Centre. Gorgeous day, started out at 8C but went to 23C.
The $ store is in fine form for Halloween. So much plastic waste.
I cleaned out fridge for my food order which was delivered around 5 PM.
John is busy buying "accessories" for his new golf cart, so far, a scorecard holder, cup holder?
I reminded our plumber that he needs to replace our bedroom heat valve and asked him if he had an electrician recommendation. He didn't recommend anyone, I'll ask him when he comes next week.
We finished the Mr. McMahon documentary series and all I can say is what a POS he was.
WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership and the mogul's controversial reign.
We watched the Menendez Brothers documentary. In 1996, the Menendez brothers faced trial for killing their parents, a case that captivated America. Years later, they share their side through interviews with those involved, offering a fresh take on the events.
Bad Lieutenant 1992 While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness and redemption.
Accused series 2023 is based on a British series that I would like to find.
Chronicles ordinary people getting caught up in extraordinary situations, where one wrong turn leads to another, until it's too late to turn back.
Each episode is a fast-paced provocative thriller, exploring a different crime, in a different city (except all filmed in Toronto), with an entirely original cast. Accused opens in a courtroom on the defendant, with viewers knowing nothing about their crime or how they ended up on trial. Told from the defendant's point of view through flashbacks, the show holds a mirror up to current times with evocative and emotional stories. In the end, audiences will discover how an ordinary person gets caught up in extraordinary circumstances, and how one impulsive decision can impact the course of that life (and the lives of others) forever.
READING
I finished The River Home and really got involved in the characters. No one character is good or bad, everyone is doing their best to navigate life.
I also finished Distress Signals which I enjoyed, although apparently I had read it six years ago!!!
I finished The Perfect Couple which had me second guessing and never getting the right answer!
A good quick read, nothing special.
I finished The Trap which has an interesting premise and has chapters written from the perpetrator's POV. It was definitely a plot twister!!
I started The Desperate Wife told from multiple POVs, it got my attention.
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