Sunrise - Digby, Nova Scotia

I wanted to say something poignant and poetic about the sun rising on a new chapter of your life for this special day, but the words truly escape me. What can I say that I haven't told you over the years? I have always admired your courage, your strength and your determination. You really are an inspiration! Now it is time to slow down and enjoy your retirement. I am so looking forward to spending more time with you and sharing so many more adventures yet to come. I wish you the very best retired life has to offer!

Congratulations Mom! 

Sunrise at Digby, Nova Scotia, September 2012.

Happy Anniversary Dear!

I am re-gifting the first bouquet of flowers you ever sent me. And! Since copper is the traditional  seven year  anniversary gift, I've hidden a roll of shiny new pennies:) If you can find it, it's all yours;) Happy 7th anniversary to my partner, my best friend, my love.

For you Dear

You may wonder....

...just what kind of fag hag misplaces her fags?

And I will tell you....the kind who can not only locate them again, but double the number:)

Left to Right: David, Scott, Me, Danny, Fred.

Thanks for all the fun guys!

For those of you who may have missed how I misplaced my fags.We were separated during the storm on Cape Breton Island a week earlier. The guys actually made it to Meat Cove the night I returned to Cheticamp. We were reunited this week on Prince Edward Island.

David, I used "misplaced" instead of "lost" just for you babe!

Blog Blogging

Everything I have ever done really well, was a struggle for me. I still get it wrong more than I get it right - and I am certain that my blogs will exemplify that fact. I'm not afraid of getting it wrong. In fact, getting it wrong provides an infinite supply of fodder for the stories that you all enjoy, like 'The Great Kroger, Coca Cola Debacle of 2009'. If I ever find a way to tell that story, without the expletives, I just might blog about it!

A little blog trivia for you: Chipz was a nickname first coined by a close friend of mine. Quipz should be self explanatory, but I know there are IU grads reading this, so allow me to explain. Quipz stems from quip; a clever comment or sarcastic remark. "Life at Mach 3, Without Safety Restraints" is a tag line I penned to infer a life lived dangerously. On the edge. Just flying by the seat of my pants at mach speeds, which may actually be more truth than inference.

I started this blog, for the opportunity to learn something new, to express myself, to be creative, to share with you, to make you smile, to make you laugh, maybe make you cry and maybe even make you think (ok, scratch that last one). And for some of you out there, maybe even make you piddle yourself. Don't worry! I am not pointing fingers here, but I may use that photo you sent to my cell phone, for an evidentiary blog someday;) I hope you enjoy my blogs, but if you don't, unlike in person, you can shut me up with the click of a button;)

Thank you to those of you who have taken the time to read my posts and provide me with feedback. You have been a tremendous help. I have also enjoyed the examples of other wonderful blogs that you guys have shared. I can only hope to aspire to such greatness. Please visit often and don't be afraid to leave comments. I do enjoy the banter.

Special thanks to my number one fan, promoter and partner! I love sharing my life with a woman who enjoys my quirky sense of humor, gets my jokes (after only the third or fourth explanation), and is always first in line with a pat on the back (when I'm choking on toothpaste). I love you dear!

Breakfast of Champions

A couple amazing things happened this morning. First a breakfast was prepared by someone other than myself, before solar noon and second, it wasn't burnt. It was totally edible and delicious. Eggs, bacon and fresh mango. The eggs were scrambled just as I like them with hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper. The bacon was cooked to crunchy perfection and the mango was sweet and juicy. Thank you dear!