Sunday, October 25, 2009

This is Jeanne and May May on the hill. She was attending a protest gathering where they were trying to get the government to do more about climate change. So good to see her do more things like this. You go Jeanne!



This lady is such an animal lover. Here she is with the pigeons on Bank Street where she feeds them everyday but these pigeons don't get old stale bread she pops into the coffe shop to buy them treats. Today it is lemon poppy bread! Look how tame those birds are with her. It is amazing to watch when she comes out of the coffee shop, not a bird in sight and then all of a sudden they all come and follow her until she stops. She had bought May May a wonder red coat a couple of years ago and she still looks lovely in it. Thanks for being so good to the animals!
This young man was inside the mall where Sue and I stepped in to get warm when he came up to say hello to May May. Girls pay attention, he is looking for that special someone! Grab him quick!

This is Sue from the hot dog cart on Bank St., she is holding May May and the coat that I had made for her dog Benji. Benji was chasing a squirrel and got hit by a car, no broken bones but he is stiff and sore so she wants to keep him warm when he is outside. See you soon Sue.

This is Yvonne with May May. She is the wonderful nurse that comes over to do my toes and take care of my feet, that is very important when you have diabetes. Thanks for keepiing me healthy Yvonne!
This is Dorothy and Mike with the girls. I had been sitting in the park reading a book and then Dorothy came up to say hello she had had the same idea. She instantly fell in love with the Shelties.

The Pied Piper of Dundonald park is at it again! That is Sue and Darren watching Mike give the dogs a treat.
This couple were passing in the park and had to stop to say hi to May May and Ellis. They just loved to be petted and welcome anyone to do so.

My chiropractor had asked me to do a testimonial for him and then he had sent me to have my picture professionally taken. While I was there she had taken 4 or 5 of me and then asked me to pick May May up and have our pictures taken together. I didn't get to see them because she is still taking film pictures, wow I was surprised. Of course I have forgotten their names already but the photographer is holding May May and that is her friend with her. Can't wait to see the pictures.

May May and I were heading up Somerset Street and right outside one of the bigger Chinese restaurants we saw this beautiful woman in this wonderful dress. She had just gotten married and was off to her reception. I asked her where her husband was and he was parking the car. Good work, train him early! Good luck in your married life.
The clean up crew at Dundonald Park. Thanks for all the hard work you do every spring and summer. That is Dave facing the camera.

This is Justy's friend Claude he was babysitting Ellis the weekend she moved. He is hugging Skyler and is just in heaven. Gee I wonder if he is a dog person! Everyone goes to him for advice about dogs.

Well Wayne, May May and I had a chance to go for a walk again! We hadn't seen each other all summer and it was nice to catch up. It was very chilly that day and we both can't take the cold anymore so we stopped in somewhere to warm up and I took their picture. Think I will send it to the police! Wayne wouldn't smile and May May has the expression of "Oops, we got caught!" on her.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Oops! Never fight with a bus, the bus always wins!

One of the dancers from "Chorus Line". This has been my lucky week first I was hugged by Elvis and now this wonderful dancer.

A poster from Chorus Line which I seen on Thursday at the NAC. It was a wonderful production.

Three of the original seats that were in the National Arts Centre when it first opened in 1969.
Some helmets used in a production at the NAC.

A mask for a horse which was used in one of the productions at the NAC.
This gown was used in one of the plays presented at the NAC.

While doing some renovations at the National Arsts Centre they uncovered this hard hat which was worn by one of the workers when the NAC was being built in 1969.
A mask that was on display at the National Arts Centre.


Masks on display at the NAC. These are of Diefenbaker, Mulroney and Trudeau.



Poor Izzy at first wasn't get any treats from his dad Mike. The daucshounds seem to be getting them all finally she got one. Doesen't she look ute in her new winter coat? I made it! Thank you for modeling for me Izzy.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Wow I finally got to hug Elvis! He was just hanging out in front of the Newport Restaurant singing his little heart out. Great job Elvis!

Who knew Elvis would end up appearing at the Cornicopia Fest! Sure glad I went.
This Skyler Lisa's son and his girlfriend Laura, it was a beautiful day to spend on Wellington Street.

Laura and Elvis!


Pictures inside the restaurant "The Works" on Wellington Street. Skyler is talking to a co-working and then Skylar and Laura are sitting waiting for their hamburgers.


This was a person on stilts in costume, she just did a fabulous job and she was really great posing for us as it was very hard for her to stay still on her stilts.

Here is a goat and sheep we got to pet at the fall festival, the sheep seemed to be particularly interested in my wool hat it was almost as if she was saying: "Is that you Dolly?" They were so calm and let everyone pet them it must have been a long day for them.

On the way home from the fall festival smoke was pouring out of the Giant Tiger on Wellington and fire fighters were at work with more roaring to the scene. Read in the paper the next day that there was $60,000 in structural damage, as well as smoke damage to its upper floors. This is the second fire there in two years.
This is Bubba the chihuaua, he is modelling the winter coat I made for him. He's not very good at staying still while I take a picture so this is about the best I could do. Poor Bubba has bronchitis and is on medication. Get well soon Bubba!

May May having a little nap, she lives an exhausting life!


Some beautiful fall trees in Dundonald Park.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Well I finally got my blog updated! I had the summer from hell and didn't get much done. I hope I never get that sick again. In July I had fallen and hurt my hip really badly and it just started to be better when in August I got a terrible bladder infection and a kidney stone was trying to pass at the same time. I finally ended up in emergency surgery to have a stent put in but the infection just didn't want to clear up. Finally I went into day surgery to have the stent removed and picked up a bug in the hospital and was horribly sick again. Finally it seems to be all over and my energy is back up and I am back to art group again and am sewing up a storm. May May is certainly pleased that I am better as she missed a few walks during that time. Chance and Maggie are pleased as well as I certainly wasn't paying them enough attention as far as they were concerned. Now it is a beautiful fall day and I am headed down to Westboro for the afternoon. Pictures to follow!

Ellis modelling the pumpkin costumes I am making for Halloween for the dogs upstairs. Great job Ellie!