Monday, September 21, 2015

Chuckles and Chortles

And a brand new week begins! How are you all doing? I hope the weekend was good to you. We worked very hard on Saturday but yesterday...ah yesterday...we took the day off and ran away from home. All the way to Ottawa to visit our university gal.

This young lady is really enjoying university.

Alex is doing great. Her classes are going very well, she's made a lot of new friends and she is loving life in Ottawa.

It was a beautiful day, so we went for a walk in the downtown area near her residence. When the hunger pains hit, we stopped off for dinner at a restaurant where the food was good and the dessert was even better.

We shared this piece of oh-so-amazingly-delicious cheesecake.

We had a really lovely time and returned home happy and rejuvenated. It was a much-needed break.

Today we get back to renovations but before we do, here's something to tickle your funny bone.








Have a great day, friends!

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  1. Bethany CarsonSeptember 21, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Glad you had a good time with your daughter. Love the family picture, and that piece of cheesecake looks heavenly! Good one about the cardiologist! I never thought I'd enjoy the medical profession, but I think I might enjoy that job! :)

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      I don't blame you, Bethany. That's a medical profession that is quite enjoyable :)

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksSeptember 21, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Hey, I ate in Dunn's the last time I was in Ottawa too! Clearly I made a mistake by not having the cheesecake. Glad your daughter is enjoying university. It really is a magical time of life.

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:34 PM

      Next time you are there, Debra, don't miss out on the cheesecake. It is very VERY good.

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  3. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!September 21, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    So glad your daughter is enjoying college. It's the best years! And, so happy you took a much needed break.

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:35 PM

      She is having a great time. I think these next four years will just zip right by!

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  4. The Dancing CroneSeptember 21, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    I loved the cardiologist! hahahahahahahah! Love the family photo!

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  5. bettySeptember 21, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Oh my gosh with that dessert! Yummy! Glad you had a good visit with your daughter and that she is adjusting well to university!! Had to laugh with the cardiologist one as I used to work for lots of cardiologists :)

    betty

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:40 PM

      It was wonderful visiting her. And we really enjoyed the break from the renovations.

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  6. The Happy WhiskSeptember 21, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Glad to read that you got a well-needed break along with family and good food. The best.

    Here's wishing you another kickass week. Once I'm done reading blogs, I'm off the the movie room to sort DVDs and donate what we don't want. My whole way of thinking is, do I want to take this to the new house? If no, out the flip it goes.

    Gooooodbye! Not to you, to the stuff.

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:22 PM

      I love your way of thinking. That's what I do, too. Out, out, out...the best!

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    2. The Happy WhiskSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:09 PM

      Last night there were a few DVDs and collections that I was having a hard time with. We have CSI on DVD, five seasons and we don't watch it anymore. But because we bought it back in the day when they were expensive, I was having a hard time donating them. Today, they're in the donate pile.

      I dropped stuff off yesterday, just some fabric, and that felt good.

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    3. The Happy WhiskSeptember 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM

      I'm back. I'd email you but the tablet is allllll the way on the east wing of the trailer and it's such a far walk. Anyway, I got the DVDs ready to go. Even the expensive ones that we don't watch. And on the shelf, I placed all my whole food books.

      Tim's books are in his office, but mine I read in the Lemon Tart Room.

      Anyway, had to come by and tell you. Now ... I'm gonna fish dish and then sit back down to watch more Lucy.

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    4. MarthaSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:43 PM

      Hehehe...I love these surprise little messages. They are fun to read :)

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  7. ChristineSeptember 21, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    How lovely you got to visit your daughter! That 'sex scandal' one made be burst out laughing.

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:28 PM

      It was a really nice visit. I'm so happy she's enjoying living in Ottawa.

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  8. JimSeptember 21, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    A very rewarding weekend indeed, Martha! Can see on everyone's faces that all is well.
    Haven't been to Ottawa for years....must get back.
    That 'tight-lipped' dog tells all!! lol

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:44 PM

      I think you'd really enjoy a visit to Ottawa, Jim. It's such a beautiful city.

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  9. GailSeptember 21, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    So wonderful you got to visit your daughter. I am glad she's doing well and is happy in her new environment.

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:54 PM

      She's happy and that is the best thing. She will really enjoy her university years.

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  10. RedSeptember 21, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    They make some these desserts a work of art.

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:59 PM

      They really do. It looked nice and tasted great.

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  11. AdamSeptember 21, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    What if you don't like pizza rolls? Is that why people are voting for Trump?

    Oh wait no, they vote for Trump because they enjoy his racist comments

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  12. LindaSeptember 21, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful daughter and cheesecake!
    Ok...break over....back to work!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  13. CaramellaSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    Nice that you got to see your daughter! What a temptation that dessert!

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:17 PM

      It was very tempting. Thank goodness we shared it; just too much for one person!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    how lovely, everything, the wonderful beautiful trio, that desert to live for, and Cody, you deserve it all Girl xo

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:26 PM

      Always nice to see you here, girl! How are things with you?

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  15. psychelynSeptember 22, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    I love cheesecakes!!! Great to hear that your daughter's enjoying her university life.

    Cody's going to be a populist :)

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:29 PM

      Cheesecake is one of the few desserts I like. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, so it takes something special to get my interest.

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  16. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 22, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Just love that photo of the three of you.
    Glad Alex has had a great start at Uni ... and pleased you had a bit of a rest.

    Thanks for the chortles.

    All the best Jan

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    1. MarthaSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM

      Thanks, Jan. It was nice to take a break and just enjoy the day with loved ones.

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  17. AntiquityTravelersSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    awesome that you got a day off! looks like you enjoyed the visit ... by the say Cody for president, I'd vote for him

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  18. CraveCuteSeptember 25, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Martha! These are the funniest ever! Love them all!

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    1. CraveCuteSeptember 25, 2015 at 10:29 AM

      Ooops forgot to say... you look so cute together and that dessert looks delicious!

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    2. MarthaSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      I'm so glad you enjoyed them. It's fun putting these posts together! And thanks for the nice words about our little family :)

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