Linking up with Marg at The Intrepid Reader
October 2023 - Toronto ON
September 2023 - Orillia ON
Nothing exciting happened on the weekend, and that's okay.
I did book our covid and flu shots online.
Monday John used the golf simulator in the morning. We both went for our latest covid shots at Rexall FCP in the afternoon.
Tuesday was a gorgeous day for John to golf.
I walked up to the Eaton Centre.
The vacated Nordstrom space at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre has been transformed into a new interactive exhibit called Canadian Chroma.Nordstrom announced its departure from the Canadian retail scene in early 2023, cutting 2,500 jobs and leaving conspicuous voids in shopping centres across the country.
Cadillac Fairview (CF) has filled the literal void with this new experience, described by organizers as a "multi-sensorial journey celebrating Canadian culture through sights, sounds and colour."
Another new display at Union.
Makadeyaa Makwa, acrylic on canvas 16 x 20 inches 2020. Black Bear surrounded by flowers and strawberries. This painting originated from a dream I had laying down strawberries on Mother Earth for the bears, referred to as heart berries. When I lived out west in a fishing village, a back bear came to stand under my studio window for a long time. I believe he may have been a spirit bear, as there were only grizzly bears in this forest. I felt protected by this back bear who came to bring me home.
Haribo pop up in Union. I got some sample for a friend's daughter.
I didn't realize he was real until he waved!
Gone are the googly eyes! In the spirit of the season.
Wednesday was supposed to be a good day for golf but it rained overnight and forecasted 100% rain which never happened. John got the balcony cleaned up. I did some decluttering after reading an article about getting rid of extra throw cushions (I did 3), about how we don't need a stationery drawer (I got rid of a gazillion hotel pens, index cards, envelopes (I kept a few) address labels etc.
I also threw out all those silly plastic bags that come with sweaters, you know, with the piece of wool and an extra button!
The other suggestion, that I didn't do yet, was all those gift bags we save!
Thursday was also a foggy rained out golf game. I went downtown to pick up some stuff.
We are leaving Friday for a week in a resort in Georgian Bay, the weather gods are not smiling on us for the week but we'll find things to do. The resort does have a restaurant so that will be good too.
We are packing and gathering what we need, we will have a 1 bedroom unit. We stayed up here last May.
Friday morning we packed what we needed and did the 2 hour drive to Collingwood.
We checked in, unpacked and relaxed.
Quite a difference in temperatures this week.
Finally a resort that actually meets our expectations. It is in a hotel, has a restaurant, etc. The units and big and comfortable. I actually took photos.
Double living room, one with TV the other with fireplace.
Looking towards the full kitchen.
The moon!
COOKING
Saturday Spanish chicken thighs and chorizo
Sunday pork belly and cabbage with rice - a new combination to us, but very common in Beijing. John cut the pork in thin pieces and that made them nice and crispy. I also made this stir fry sauce as we like more sauce.
Monday hamburger patties beans and mashed potatoes (and remainder of cauliflower)
Tuesday coconut shrimp and homemade coleslaw
Thursday homemade bacon burgers. We are slowly getting the freezer reduced.
Friday up north - we brought steak, baguettes and mushroom with us.
WATCHING
Finally watched Where the Crawdads Sing
I came across STILL STANDING that follows Canadian comedian Jonny Harris as he sets off across the country, to discover the hidden comedy in Canada's small towns. The 100th episode was in Dawson City Yukon.
It is on CBC Gem, it is available on YouTube pay to watch.
Running with the Devil is a 2019 American crime thriller film. The CEO of an international conglomerate sends two of his most regarded executives to investigate why shipments of cocaine are being hijacked and over cut somewhere on the supply chain.
Crisis is a 2021 crime thriller film. Set against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic, stories of an undercover cop, a professor and a grieving mother collide.
Get Gotti 2023 mini series - Told from both sides of the law this documentary series from the makers of "Fear City" follows the FBI's battle to bring down infamous mob boss John Gotti.
READING
I really enjoyed Gone by Mo Hayder.
I started From the Dead by Mark Billingham.
The unit at the resort looks spacious. Enjoy your stay in Collingwood! Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
ReplyDeleteYour accommodation looks terrific. I hope the restaurant matches your expectations. Have a fun and interesting time.
ReplyDeleteYes, the restaurant was good. Nice to have as the forecast is dull and rain.
DeleteI like the bear and it´s story.
ReplyDeleteHans is really everywhere! (HARIBO stands for Hans Riegel Bonn, Bonn is really quite a small town).
I think I would´ve jumped when he suddenly moved, LOL.
Uh-oh, the balcony... yes, on my list... Decluttering is good.
21C is OK :-) (14 here right now).
Ohhh, a fireplace!
You make me drool here. We have but kale that went... "bad". Ingo used a ton of butter, that´s all you taste. Buhuuu. It took me 1 hour to prepare that!
Interesting movies. We´re still at Trek... will take a while :-) Have a great Sunday.
Thanks, Iris, I had no idea where Haribo came from!!
DeleteWe turned on the fireplace yesterday as it was only 5C.
I love the northern lights artwork! I really want to see the aurora in real life someday. I hope you have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lovely resort space. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteCanadian Chroma looks wonderful. I'm glad the recently vacated space is occupied with something interesting. Enjoy your time at the resort, Jackie. It looks lovely!
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