Happy Spring

Our Easter dinner went well.
I did not take the pictures I wanted. I was too busy trying to get food on the table so we could all eat at a decent hour.
Little Man was in charge of colouring the deviled eggs.
I think he did a fantastic job.

His next task was to photograph whatever he wanted.
Apparently, just the cats.

Rebel spent most of the evening snuggled with Hampton on the couch.


Reno tried to make a sneak attack on anyone who walked by his super secret hiding spot.


Tom spent the evening on higher ground avoiding the Reno's craziness.


Napoleon snuggled with the Grandparents.

After all the festivities, this is what I have been working on:

My Sockstrap sock.
Once I wrapped my brain around Clue no. 3, I really started to coast along.

In my television world, I've been trying to find things to watch Walking Dead returns.
So far I am quite happy with Bates Motel, Arrow, Revolution and catching up with Downton Abbey. Wednesday night we will give Hannibal a try.

I hope everything is going well for you. I'm going to pick up this sock again and watch a few more episodes while the rain continues to pour outside.
Keep dry everyone.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate.
I am what is called a lapsed Catholic, so I do not really celebrate.
That is probably why I have no problem working most holidays.

Everything has been pretty quiet over here. I have been watching a lot of Downton Abbey. I have actually been calling this show Downtown Abbey for some time. I just thought because the show took place in England, the characters were pronouncing their home with a cute accent.
While watching I have been knitting quite a bit.
I completed my cowl,

That photo was actually taken the first day of Spring.
We had over a foot of snow and it was the first snow day the children actually experienced this school year.
Winters in Canada are puzzling.
The yarn I used was from Bohemia Fibers and is named Knight on an Iron Horse. Or something like that. I accidentally spilled wine all over the name tag and it is unfortunately unreadable. It was a near death experience. I was sitting on my chair with my feet propped up on my desk and I moved a little to far..Next thing I know....I almost went ass over tea kettle. Sadly, the glass of wine was lost.
I also worked a little more on my knit-a-long project, Sock Strap.

That strawberry cupcake was my snack. That is a just a bonus picture for you all.
So while I was munching on cupcakes, knitting and watching Downton Abbey, Hubs was trying out the vacuum attachments.

Now even the ceilings are dust free for the moment. With four cats however, that is not a very lasting environment.

Since I am working tonight, we will do our big dinner on Tuesday.
I am going to try out this little recipe and see how it goes.

For those of you who celebrate, Happy Easter.
For the rest of my friends in cyber world, have a fantastic Sunday!

Socks and Sandwiches

I hope everyone is keeping well. All is well as far as I know on my end of things.
I've been glued to my pc watching three seasons of Downton Abbey. It reminds me very much of one of my favourite movies, The Remains of the Day.
Since I cannot just sit and watch anything, I've completed Clue one of Sock Strap.

And a close up:

Not bad eh?

Since I am on night shift, I have the pleasure of creating lunch most days.
This was yesterday's

A salad of mixed greens, nuts, croutons, dried cranberries, apples and cheese. The sandwich is something rather special.
I found President's Choice of Montreal Smoked Meat.
The Quebecor's in the house thought is was amazing.
It must have been, there were no leftovers.

I was rather sad to read that Stompin Tom Connors died Wednesday. He was one of my favourite Canadians simply because he believed in the good of this country. His belief that we should promote our country rang true in his music. Connors covered everything from Prince Edward Island Potatoes to Ketchup to Roll on Saskatchewan.

Dove

While watching Soul Eater, I completed Cat Bordhi's Dove socks.



My next project is a mystery knit along.
I am using Madelinetosh Tosh Sock yarn, Georgia O'Keefe

I love this colour!

However, I am very distracted with all of my projects and television programs.
I should be doing this instead:

Yes.
That would be an employee evaluation.
In French.
I am good with this.
I think about how far I have come within my work and my new life here in Quebec, and I have come a helluva long way. I have learned a new language and new customs. I have overcome quite a few obstacles. There a few more I need to tackle, but overall, Live Is Good!

I am going to catch a few hours sleep before I go to work tonight.
I hope you are all having a great week end.

Things That Me Go Hmmm

I can remember most lyrics to songs of the 90s but I cannot remember my telephone number nor the colour of my toothbrush.
There are just way too many options in that container.

If I place two identical products in separate rooms of the house, Hubs will continue to wonder who keeps moving them around.

I always seem wake up ten minutes before my alarm goes off because I have to visit the washroom.

I am afraid to like a television program in case the people in charge decide to take it away just when I find it most interesting.


Just what are those cats seeing that I'm not seeing...

Sooo..

Some Dummkopf broke into our garage earlier this week. Luckily, no one was hurt and there was minimum damage. It still really blows chunks.
The idea that someone took it upon themselves to break into our personal space, go through our things and help themselves really pissed me off.
I just keep telling myself that eventually their lifestyle choices will catch up to them. In the meantime, it was like CSI around our place. There detectives going door to door. Finger prints and foot prints were being processed and cataloged. The little man was able to speak with police officers and see a cruiser up close and not from the back seat or in the rear view mirror.
I am still thinking mean thoughts toward that individual(s). At least no one was hurt. We are still however, not amused.


You know what makes me feel better?
Richard Simmons!


My current cross sticht!


Great music!




Simon's Cat


Oh well. Tomorrow is another day!
Have a good night everyone!

Old Skool

This is my new favourite obsession:


It is a Duo Retro Gaming System.
I have been playing Link for days now.

Have any of you watched the season finale of American Horror Story: Asylum?
Am I alone when I went, Ok, wait, What?
I'm not going to spoil the show for everyone. I just want to know that I am not alone.

Sinister!
Oh Boy!
This was incredibly spooky for me. During most of the film I was at the edge of my seat.
I had to keep reminding myself, it's ok. Breathe. It is only a movie.
I loved it!

On the domestic front, I made cookies again.
These turn out great.

They are called .

I did not have enough chocolate chips, so I used some butterscotch chips as well.


The meeting that ensued after concurred that I should make these again.


I hope you are all having a great day!
See you later.