June 30 to July 6

Sunday June 30

Went to Mass at 10:30 and sang with Theo and Elaine. Had breakfast with Hendrina at BH afterwards. To celebrate Carolyn’s achievements, we went to the Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre “Millennium Room” at 1:45 for a time of sharing at 2:00 pm. Her brother, two sons, son-in-law and some friends gave lovely tributes to her life and her daughter played the violin. There was also singing and displays of some of her quilts and hooked rugs.

Monday July 1

Canada Day. Dull and cloudy and temperature around 21° C. Went for coffee at BH. Had a nice chat on the phone with Carole C. It started to drizzle around 4 pm but we went over to the park at 6 and had a Lion’s hamburger and looked around and talked to a few people. The Deen’s (all 4) talked of going to Hastings and we went home. We thought about going back for the fireworks but it was too damp. We were able to see them from our bedroom window!

Tuesday July 2

Started off dull and still cool but the sun came out in the afternoon. Had coffee at BH and John W made a quick stop on his way to Peterborough to see his sister who is very sick. I am doing the change over to July and August slowly. Went to Cobourg and bought a bunch of storage containers for keys and beads and such. Had supper at Wendy’s and went to Victoria Park for the Band Concert. It was nice to see old friends again. Went to DQ afterwards with a lot of band members and friends.

Wednesday July 3

Dorothy’s birthday. John’s sister is not doing well and had to have an operation to remove a bowel obstruction. There are heart and lung complications also. Spent time sorting beads and charms and need more containers. Had a swim in Deen’s pool and Tom & Joyce joined in too.

Thursday July 4

Sharon’s birthday. Warm and muggy. Went to BH after lunch and then went to Peterborough. Talked to Joan and all is well there. Got lots more containers and spent the evening sorting things.

Friday July 5

Made up five Kumihimo necklace sets before lunch at BH. John W stopped in on his way home. His sister is sedated with feeding tubes and oxygen and is getting strong drugs to fight the blood infection. It is a waiting game now. It is hot and muggy with a misty rain alternating with sunshine.

Saturday July 6

Bad night as it was very hot and humid. Went to BH but it was closed, very annoying. Stopped in Havelock Dollar Store on the way to the Lion’s president’s party. A very good turnout and there was lots of shade and a nice breeze so we were quite comfortable. Food was good too and we got home around 7:00 pm.