As I watched the outdoor Winter Classic from Boston’s Fenway Park yesterday and saw Number 4 Bobby Orr skate onto the rink, it brought back great memories. Back in the early to mid 70’s I was a huge fan of Number 4 and when I was playing road hockey everyday after school and all day Saturday and Sunday I was Bobby Orr going end to end and scoring.
For one Christmas probably 1974 or 75 I was given a Boston Bruins jersey and my brother a Montreal Canadiens jersey.
I obviously did not realize at that time that this would be the first jersey of my collection which now numbers 40. I am thankful that my Mother held onto this old ripped jersey. I am not sure if my Mom understood the significance of how she displayed the jersey but I am just glad to have it.
I have finally had some time to go through my pictures from my recent cruise in December. You can find them here
It is hard to believe how quickly time flies, the cruise was almost three weeks ago. Never sure where the time goes but oh well. A brief synopsis of the cruise follows…
We arrived bright eyes and bushy tailed in San Diego after an uneventful flight (I will not get into the hoops Air Canada made me jump through to get on the plane!). Again I was joined by my friend David on this trip. As this was Grey Cup Sunday and we were in a US city we decided to explore if there was a possibility of seeing the game anywhere. We ended up at the Tilted Kilt a fine establishment with great “views” and even though they tried to find the game for us there was no joy in San Diego for us, well except the “views” at the Tilted Kilt. After spending some quality time at the Kilt we headed out to explore downtown San Diego and see what there was to see. After a day of exploring and enjoying the “views” we headed back to our hotel in preparation for the next day and our cruise.
On Monday we boarded the Carnival Elation and after a buffet lunch I enjoyed my first umbrella drink a Cozumel. The ship sailed a little late due to a medical incident (we later found out) but once you are on board you really do not care. The pampering begins as soon as you are aboard and does not stop till you are kicked off. Day one on board was very relaxing and after a very delicious dinner we went to the show and wandered around the ship. As this was the week right after US Thanksgiving the crowds were a little thin so the late night activities did not have as many people as we experienced in the past.
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Well not quite if I look outside but it is 11 days until I head for the Sun. My cruise out of San Diego leaves in 11 days. Did I say it is only 11 days till my cruise. Not that I am counting as the Carnival Website provides a countdown for me, now isn’t that a great service. Carnival is in the Eastern time zone at Midnight it is 10 Days!
It is hard to believe we are in November already. It seems like yesterday that I booked my December cruise and in less than 3 weeks I will be sailing to the sun for a week of relaxation. While the last few weeks have been a very difficult time for me I know a relaxing break will help me get refocused and start to move on. Life is not the same without my little buddy to take care of and to give me a reason to go home. But I know over time I will get past this and I think the cruise will be part of my therapy.
This will be my third cruise and I have started to believe this is the best way to vacation and probably my first choice in the future. Not sure if I will try other companies or stick with Carnival which so far I have enjoyed the experiences and the prices make it very affordable. Not sure what is on the horizon travel wise but I can foresee another cruise in the spring to maybe the Caribbean or the Bahamas.
What is the saying about it when it rains it pours….I came home last night and nothing seemed out of place except in the middle of my bedroom carpet was a leaf. Now it may seem strange that a leaf on my carpet would catch my attention but for some reason it got me thinking. As I looked around my room I noticed a drawer not quite closed correctly. This triggered me to look around my house, I grabbed my large Mag-light and started to go through my house. In my basement I discovered a window in the back of my house had been pushed in. When I looked closer I saw that the window had been pried off of its tracks.
I put the window back together and immediately started a search of my entire house checking all areas as I now knew someone had been and could possibly still be in my house. After an exhaustive search I found no one in my home but did find another window unlatched and my back door unlocked. During my search I noticed my valuables were untouched which caused my to look deeper to make sure I had not missed anything. At this point I think the shock had worn off and I got very angry as I realized my home had been violated.
It looks like the scum must have been scared off because they did not get any of my valuables, they just took my feeling of safety which we all feel in our homes.
Some stuff I found while Googling
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
finally…
They give unconditional love and undying loyalty in return for regular meals and an occasional pat on the head. – Jon Winokur
Over the past few months I have been wrestling with a decision which I did not want to make but knew I would have to make at some point. Some decisions are easy or seem easy, this one was one of the most difficult decisions I think I have ever had to make.
Yesterday, Saturday October 24th I took Tara to the Vet for the last time. Over the past few months she was getting more and more confused and I believe less aware of her surroundings and people. I was forced to block off the stairs as she would fall down the stairs periodically. As the time went on I begin to see that she was not enjoying a good quality of life but really just surviving.
After almost 15 years together it has been a long journey together and we had some great adventures. While some people would not understand the connection, Tara was a part of my family and a true friend who no matter what was happening in life, no matter what kind of mood I was in, she would give me unconditional love.
Now as I look around my empty, quiet house I am expecting to look over beside me and see her sleeping peacefully. A part of my heart has been ripped out and I have an emptiness which is so painful I am not sure when this pain will fade.
Good Bye Baby Monster.
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