On August 25, 2012, I had the privilege of attending the first annual (we hope) Stars Big Water Lake fundraiser event put on by Alberta Insulation. Right here, I'll make a quick note and compliment Alberta Insulation for providing shuttle service to and from the event. That may seem like a no … [Read more...]
Have you ever watched that show Eat St.? If you have, then you know just what kind of delicious food is being served at Food Trucks across the country and North America. Up until recently, Calgary wasn't part of that. Now, however, we've joined the trend and are making mouth watering treats … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, I had the privilidge of seeing The Beach Boys during their 50th Anniversay Tour. A blogger friend of mine, TalkingMomCents won a pair of tickets and graciously offered them to me. I snapped them up in a hurry without giving her a chance to change her mind. :) … [Read more...]
During the Stampede, Ranchmans holds an annual firefighters vs cowboys charity event. The monies raised in this event go to The Calgary Firefighter Benevolent Fund and the CPRA Cowboy Benefit Fund. I was invited to attend this year. This is a great cause so I headed down to see what they were up … [Read more...]
Sunday afternoon, July 8, I found myself invited down to Ranchmans to check out the Mutton Bustin. This event used to be yearly but went on hiatus 6 years ago. Now it's back and it's fantastic. A great family event and yes, it free to attend. Let's jump right in because there is so much to … [Read more...]
My Daughters Wedding - A Video Clip of the Ceremony Video removed at my daughters request :( What an amazing day! As you can see, my daughter and new son-in-law got married in our home yesterday. They wanted a quiet, untraditional ceremony with just close family … [Read more...]
Cowboy Mardi Gras - Done Stampede Style Yes, it's that time of year again. The Calgary Stampede is just around the corner and the tourists have shown up for the Greatest Show on Earth. Hotel rooms are booked solid (and not just by the tourists), cowboy boots and skimpy clothes are bought and … [Read more...]
I love my hometown! This year, the Calgary Stampede celebrates 100 years! It's going to be even more exciting than it's ever been. You're invited to visit our city and take in everything we have to offer. March 29, marks the 100 day countdown. It's time to dust off the cowboy hat and put on the … [Read more...]
I recently celebrated my 50th birthday. Part of that celebration included a family lunch. It was the best time for everyone to get together. My future son-in-law suggested a restaurant he had recently heard about. A Greek restaurant called Plaka. It was close by and I love Greek food. Greek it … [Read more...]
This past year has been a whirlwind. So much has happened and changed in my life. I took steps to overcome my fear of water and within weeks of that, I began this blog. The road this year has had it's ups and downs. It's been sad and happy, scary and joyful, confusing and yet clear as a bell. … [Read more...]
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