Everybody Needs Somebody

Yes, everybody does need somebody! I was reminded of this today when Josi and Greg and their son Matt came by today to take away an old oak cabinet from our dining room. It's part of our ongoing renovation process. The cabinet had to go so new flooring can eventually be put down in the kitchen and dining room.

They also hooked up a digital picture frame (Frameo) that they had given us for Christmas. Now, we can  put some of our favorite images on it and M and I can watch them together. We can also show these images to visiting friends and relatives. I repeat, everybody does need somebody! M and I couldn't have done any of this alone.

So, thank you J and G for helping us out so much. You are so appreciated!

Sorry But No Christmas Letter for 2023

 2023 brought lots of changes here at 43 Carbutt. Our home is undergoing major renovations this year due to a serious leak that went downstairs. We're still dealing with the fallout from that. Flooring has to be replaced. We plan to upgrade our fridge and stove also to more energy efficient ones.

We had to replace our microwave when it suddenly died. Good thing it was replaced because we're living on morning smoothies, cooking frozen supper meals and making toasted cheese lunch sandwiches.

M visited her sister's place to celebrate Christmas there. We're having some of her family here on Christmas day and we're visiting J and G's on Boxing Day to share gift giving there.

Fortunately, the weather and roads have been good for travelling.

But, even without a Christmas letter, we can wish all of our friends and relatives a Merry Christmas 2023!

I Thought I'd Die at 60 yet I'm Turning 80 this May

 It's surprising  that I've lived nearly 20 years longer than I thought I would. So many of my old friends and acquaintances have passed on but I'm still here. Hey, I'm not complaining. I hope I live many more years.

I'm a grand-father already and may become a great-grandad before I kick the bucket. Not that I want my grand-kids to start a new generation anytime soon. They're still in their early to late teens. If they're smart, they'll wait until they're at least in their late twenties. I just hope they'll be happy in whatever decisions they make.