Olympics Random Thoughts

*Just so you know, as of this moment...

That's right, bitches.  Canada is kicking butt.

*I wish I was a skier....
...or a skater....
...or a curler....
...or a hockey player...
...or, well, athletic in any kind of way

*I enjoy some of the tight-fitting outfits

*You all know I have bathroom issues.  So, you must know that if I saw this, I would get poop soup immediately, because the thought of uncomfortable or notnearby bathroom facilities starts the system, if you know what I mean.

*I would like to toboggan down some of those ski hills

*Tobogganing should be an Olympic sport.  Then I would be an athlete.

*We were watching speed skating.  By the end of the 3000m race, the skaters were practically panting from the exhaustion.  My kids couldn't understand why they were all laughing.  And, when I explained that they were exhausted, my kids couldn't understand why........

*Apparently there is a stray dog problem in Sochi.  Can someone send them all here and I will love them forever?

*Dear Russia.  Gay people are awesome.  Gay athletes are awesome.  Just accept everyone and the world will be a better place.

*Do moguls skiers eventually need knee replacements?

*When a Canadian wins, I cant help but do the ugly cry.

*Dear Canadian athletes.  You guys rock and the entire country is cheering you on.  Love Moi

Lake Louise

I am going through severe Mountain Withdrawal.
I am convinced it it is a real sickness.
One that people {who experienced the beauty and freshness just a few weeks earlier,} suffer from when they go back home to boring flat land.

I love Ontario, but nothing compares to the beauty of the mountains.

I am convinced Lake Louise is one of the most beautiful places in the entire Universe.
As I walked along the trails surrounding the icy, blue/green water of the tiny lake, I wondered if Heaven looked like this.
I wondered if my Daddy was in Heaven looking at a similar view.

It was a nice feeling.



Other things I thought about.
How cold is that water?
What does it look like here in the winter?
I really should have wore more appropriate footwear.

I wonder if people have their ashes scattered here when they leave this world.
I would like to live here until I leave this world.

I hope we don't run into a hungry bear.
I am hungry.

Add "Travel through Canada in an RV" to my Bucket List.
Next time go hiking with Bear Spray.
And snacks.

My shoulder hurts. I need to purchase a smaller camera to take hiking.

But, no camera photographs could ever compare to seeing this view up close in real life.



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Mountains and more mountains..............

This post will forever be known as "The Post with a Million Mountain Photos".
So, last week I totally did the "Wifely Duty" of tagging along with hubby on a business trip.
Too bad I didn't wear fancy dresses, lots of makeup and accompany him to business dinners while there.
Instead I did the tourist thing and wandered around with my camera in hand.
And I got lost.
In a big city.
Alone.

But anyways......

I will tell you about that later.

Let me first tell you about Banff, Alberta.
OHMYEFFINGGAWWWWWWWD!
I don't like to brag, but my country is probably more beautiful than yours.
I thought that before, but, after seeing Banff, I now know it is true.

The mountains.
The quaint shops.
The rocky bridges.
The trees.
The fresh air.
The green trees.

Perfection, people.
Go there.
Tomorrow.

Banff is now officially one of my favourite places in the world.


Stuff that happened while we were there.
* we rented a blue Mustang and drove around like we were uber cool 20 year olds away from their parents for the first time ever. {FYI I have never used the word "uber" in my life, until now}
* I ate steak 3 days in a row

* I searched for bears and moose and mountain goats
* But only saw deer

* We were surrounded by Asians. Apparently the entire population of Korea vacationed there at the same time as us.
* I was complimented on my perfume by the translator of a Korean man who wanted the name of it so he could buy it for his wife.
* Name of my perfume? Japanese Cherry Blossom.
True.
I couldn't make that shit up if I tried.

* We went on a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain. I clenched my sphincter the entire time, terrified we were going to die.
* We didn't.

* But we almost froze to death.
Note to self. When going to the top of a mountain, dress appropriately.
Even the Asians knew that.

* I decided I need to learn how to ski and golf
* And that I need to move there
* But then I saw the real estate prices
So I think we will just visit.

Do you have a Bucket List?
Add this destination as a place to see before you die.
And take me as your tour guide.

Coming up on the blog....

Lake Louise. Holy Mackerel it is a beauty.
Calgary and the hidden world's inside it.

Stay tuned.

A Winter Walk

Things I love when walking around the property in knee deep snow and minus zero (Celsius) temperatures. The scenery.


The crunch sound the snow makes as I take each step.
The sound of the wind blowing through the open field.
Ike following behind me.

Ike stopping when I stop....
...and then posing as I take photos.


The silence.
The simple beauty in the colours black and white.

Forgetting everything else that needs to get done.
The cats following behind me....and Ike.


The {funny and cute} moments.

Coming inside where it is warm and cozy.
Bring on Spring!

Rurality

Winter Wonderland

I enjoyed winter for about 2 hours the other day.
Snow had fallen during the night and we awoke to a wonderland.
I had just enough time to walk around the property capturing beauty before it melted and looked gross again.

Mother Nature and I have a love-hate relationship.

What We Do in Canada.......

Apparently I am becoming a person who used to blog.
Don't cry.
I am still alive.
Just a tad busy and overwhelmed with everything I need to get done.

My basement is a write-off.
We bought a new filing cabinet last January and it still sits empty.
My photo albums are way behind. My recipes are scattered throughout my kitchen. We need groceries.
I have two recently spayed barn cats living in a cage in my basement temporarily.
I own three children.
And a dog who is determined to send me to the crazy house.

But.......we went sledding.
It was fun.
And my back still hurts.