We have had amazing warm weather this past weekend, I took full advantage of it by having my good friend, Lauren over for a visit.
The entire visit was spent outside walking up and down the main drag of Almonte; my new hometown.
The Mississippi river cuts right through the middle of this town, and I am lucky enough to have my backyard right beside it.
Our first stop was "Baker Bob's" where we picked up a dozen fresh dinner rolls, that tempted us the rest of our walk.
The next was at the "Superior Restaurant" a local eatery that is probably as old as this town. It's very small-town diner - old fake wood siding, a snack bar lined with older gentlemen discussing weather, sports and local news.
Lauren and I pulled up stools of our own, each with a coffee and had a good visit with the locals.
Our next stop was at the local butcher's "Don's meat market." I went to pick up an Easter ham my mother had ordered a few weeks earlier.
The shop is very simple, old glass fronted deli-counters show off Don's selection, including his notoriously delicious sausages. In woven baskets in front of the counter are onions, potatoes, garlic and other veg. Little handmade signs stick to the baskets proclaiming "I'm Canadian!"
It's nice knowing where your food is coming from! This same butcher also has a chalk-board sign hanging above the counter saying: "All men wanting special cuts of meat MUST have a note from their Wives."
I already know a lot of people here, despite the short amount of time I've been living here. There's the baker, the butcher, the head librarian and a few shop owners as well; that doesn't include the friendly people you just end up chatting with. ;)
I was so proud, I had a cyclist stop me on my walk back from the post office, asking where he could get a good cup of coffee and some food. Just like a local I pointed him in the right direction, I guess I'm starting to fit in here!
As soon as I grab some new batteries, I'll post some photos. I know I keep promising, but I will deliver!
~ Jenny
Monday, April 5, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A short update
Hello my friends,
I know I haven`t been around lately, mostly due to the fact that we have no Internet at the moment.
I am currently sitting at one of the computers at the local Library typing this.
The small town we moved to is lovely, I have already met my wonderful neighbours, and enjoy having the convenience of living in a small town where everything is just a short walk away.
Jeremie is really enjoying his new job, and I am just starting to look - I may have a job with the local Vintage Used Clothing store here in town, which would be wonderful - but I wonder how much I`d make in actual cash, as I`m likely to spend it all on clothes!
The snow here is finally starting to melt, making my daily treks around town much more enjoyable (albeit slushy.)
The syruping season has officially started - and last weekend Jeremie and I spent all Saturday tapping trees and making maple syrup.
It was during the day that I found myself poking around the old barns and asking my Dad if anything was in them, specifically any bikes.
He told me my Grandmother`s bike was still there - I was thrilled! I had been looking a good older bike, as I can`t use air-brakes and to find back-pedal brakes on newer bikes is almost impossible.
The bike is bright Blue with chrome handle-bars and really looks lovely. I`ll probably have to invest in new tires, chain and seat - but I already know that I`ll use it a lot in this tiny town to get around during the summer.
Right now I am still unpacking, and looking for items I know I packed... somewhere. ;)
Organizing, organizing, organizing.
We just need to find a desk and sign up for Internet and we`ll be all settled.
We have toyed with the idea of not getting Internet..wouldn`t that be a hoot!
Well I better go!
As soon as I can I`ll post photo`s!
- Jenny
I know I haven`t been around lately, mostly due to the fact that we have no Internet at the moment.
I am currently sitting at one of the computers at the local Library typing this.
The small town we moved to is lovely, I have already met my wonderful neighbours, and enjoy having the convenience of living in a small town where everything is just a short walk away.
Jeremie is really enjoying his new job, and I am just starting to look - I may have a job with the local Vintage Used Clothing store here in town, which would be wonderful - but I wonder how much I`d make in actual cash, as I`m likely to spend it all on clothes!
The snow here is finally starting to melt, making my daily treks around town much more enjoyable (albeit slushy.)
The syruping season has officially started - and last weekend Jeremie and I spent all Saturday tapping trees and making maple syrup.
It was during the day that I found myself poking around the old barns and asking my Dad if anything was in them, specifically any bikes.
He told me my Grandmother`s bike was still there - I was thrilled! I had been looking a good older bike, as I can`t use air-brakes and to find back-pedal brakes on newer bikes is almost impossible.
The bike is bright Blue with chrome handle-bars and really looks lovely. I`ll probably have to invest in new tires, chain and seat - but I already know that I`ll use it a lot in this tiny town to get around during the summer.
Right now I am still unpacking, and looking for items I know I packed... somewhere. ;)
Organizing, organizing, organizing.
We just need to find a desk and sign up for Internet and we`ll be all settled.
We have toyed with the idea of not getting Internet..wouldn`t that be a hoot!
Well I better go!
As soon as I can I`ll post photo`s!
- Jenny
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
New Blog in a New Place
Hello my friends,
As you can see, I've started a new blog - mostly due to the fact that I am no longer in the Prairies.
I'm back in Ontario, and trying to settle into my new life here.
We're moving at the end of this month into a new apartment, here are some photo's the landlord took:
I will try to post more once we moved in, and I've set up my things. God Bless,
- Jenny
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