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What a day, What a day!
Started off with me actually sleeping in until 12pm. WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT? No clue. Sure I stayed up to watch Saturday Night Live which means I didn't get to bed until 1am, but still, 12PM!?!?!?!!
I was actually woken up by Bob saying my name softly, me not being able to open my eyes because I was still tired and him asking do I know what time it was. After a guessing game of starting at 9am and going in hour incriments and him telling me it was 12pm, I forced open my eyes and felt sad as that meant 1/2 of the day was gone. We were due to go to my brother's house for 5pm for Easter Dinner.
The phone rang and it was my brother stating he was coming over to pick up a card table & chair set he had brought over for New Years for us to use for our party as they required it for dinner this evening. Guess that means I have to get up and quickly dress. He arrived shortly after with my nephew Dawson and we showed them our metal detecting finds from the previous days. They were impressed. Dawson thought it was so cool to hold on to a spoon that was from the 1800's -- "How much do you think it costs?" he asked. "$7.00" Bob replied. "Woooow!!" was Dawson's response. LOL 
After they left it was my job to feed Bob. No, actually, he was craving pizza but our local pizza shoppe was closed until 4pm if they were open at all due to it being Easter Sunday. I'm a good little wife, so I made pancakes. Bob was impressed, I mixed in thawed out fruit (Strawberries, Grapes, Peaches) along with some Chocolate Chips. Mmmm Mmm!! Haven't had pancakes in a long time.
We then did some work on the computer and decided to do some 
quick yard work before we had to leave for dinner. We noticed as Spring arrived that there were beautiful yellow Daffodils appearing in our back yard so we decided to move them to the side garden. We know they'll probably die as of now due to the move, but at least the bulbs will be there for next year. We think they look really nice. We also moved a wishing well that needed work off the covered up well and placed two garden statues nearby. We were happy with the result.
It was soon time to leave so we headed o
ver to Marnie & Will's and met up with Mom, Dave & Kelly for a YUMMY YUM Dinner that Marnie had prepared for us. Turkey, Italian Dressing (Her Mom's Recipe), Normal Dressing, Carrots, Potatoes, Candied Turnip, Buns, Brussel Sprouts, Gravy - it was amazing. For dessert she had three types of pies to choose from and ice cream. We were sooooo full! She's an amazing chef! Mommy gave Bob and I two chocolate bunnies - one Rice filled and one Nut filled.
Afterwards we relaxed and enjoyed the awesome conversation and Will even gave us a mini concert.
So, I have come across another cool BLOG searcher named BLOGGED. It's pretty neat to type different subjects in and see what blogs pop up.
Quick update on my Doc Martens. I've worn them for 3 days with two pairs of socks on and the pain is hardly there. I was told 2 weeks of wearing them should wear them in. So fingers crossed. I really like them.
Now, I'm a believer in Ghosts. 
I've seen something at Fort George (NOTL, Ontario, Canada) and even felt something on the back of my neck as if there was a hand pressing on it. I've seen a towel move without explanation in an old house of mine, felt things, etc........
Bob and I went on a couple ghost tours together and took a few photo's and seen things, 
We're hoping to go on a couple more this year along with cousin Steve & Nadine as they are believers too. Bob isn't so much, but wants to.
Anyone else out there had experiences?
and then Sage & Rosemary arrived to talk to everyone who showed up. Deanna Jones & Natasha Pedros (Suitcase In Point) -- reminded me of like a Joan Rivers interview. 
We got ourselves some drinks and some good seats and waited for the show to begin.
Edwin Conroy Jr. & Deanna Jones
We weren't able to stay too late, but we heard there was a wonderful after party complete with a band that Joe Lapinski plays with.Hopefully next time I'll be able to get more photo's with people from Suitcase In Point. Sometimes it sucks to be so shy! (BLUSH)
MORE PHOTOS: CLICK HERE
Karyn Bower - ever heard of her? If you haven't, you should! 
And I am also happy to report she is my 2nd cousin! :o)
Hopefully, she will have CD's available -- so check back often!
The Irish Harp Pub http://www.theirishharppub.com/
245 King Street, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario
Join them in the Harp all afternoon & evening as they celebrate!
ALSO, hoping my Yellow Submarine bag arrives today!!!
If you click the above photo it will take you to a photo album I took of more photos of this building.
And a following is a video that a good friend of my brother's (Bryan) took along with more photo's of the actual fire when it happened.
We saw other people inside the old Prudhommes Wet N Wild Park where I had worked one summer as a teenager so we decided to pop in and take some shots. SO weird!!! Everything is overgrown, very sad.
Click the photo above to go to my mini album of how the park looks now.
This is how it looked prior
After walking around and reminiscing we decided to go metal detecting.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT OUR DETECTING STORY.
After hours of detecting and including a nice coffee break thanks to Nadine, Bob started to feel weak since we really had not eaten anything all day except for a muffin. It was decided we would part ways and go off in search of food and head for home for a nap and a day of relaxing and painting. After all, I had a special request for a painted frame, so I should get that finished before the end of the day and Bob is practicing his Guitar Hero.
After work, Bob and I headed out to Heather & Xander's for dinner. Heather made this fantastic assortment of Indian style food. I can't remember any of the names. lol
I know there was brown rice, some sort of pita bread, something spicy with cheese, butter chicken and something with spinach and these little bean things. Anyways, TOTALLY YUMMY! Heather is an amazing cook! She can bake and decorate cakes as well as cook dinner! lol She even served Coconut Milk for us to drink.
After dinner we took off to go see THE WATCHMEN in Niagara Falls.
I don't want to give it away, but for me, I really loved the movie!!! I know they said it was long, but again for me, it wasn't. I think my favourite character was Dr. Manhattan. teehee!
So in honour of this movie, I located this blog entry with cutesy little Watchmen Toys, artwork, etc...
Super Punch: Watchmen link roundup
Received this email this morning from someone I know:
Subject: Everyone PLEASE read VERY IMPORTANT (March 3, 2009)
Katharine Ouderkirk Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:54 AM
>>>Everyone please take this seriously this happened to my friend Lynn's co-worker on March 3rd in St. Catharines on her way to work. Kathy
This happened to me TODAY March 3/09!!! I was driving on the QEW heading to St.Kitts at 8am this morning, took the Niagara Street cut-off turned right on Grantham Ave. He is using a car that looks like an unmarked cruiser. Similar if not an Impala. Beige/light in colour. He does NOT have red and blue flashing lights, his front head light flash right then left right then left. He does have a siren that is loud like a cops hence why I pulled over. He was wearing a dark suit with a dark suit jacket, when he approached my car he quickly flashed a badge and put it away saying Niagara Regional Police. He is about 5'11 6 feet tall short dark/gray hair medium build. He used a very MEAN voice when speaking to me saying that I was speeding. He had on Dark sunglasses that he never removed. He asked for my licence and insurance. Went back to his car took about 7-8 mins then returned. He handed me my stuff back and said your ticket will be in the mail. I looked at him and said for what charges? He yelled at me well let's see 130 in a 100 that is $230 and following to closely that is another $100 and walked back to his car. Of course me being me yelled out my window excuse me as I had a question he never turned around just got in his car. He waited for me to pull out first then came right behind me. I went straight he turned left onto Welland Ave. I called the regional's as things didn't add up and I was NEVER even issued a ticket today nor was my licence or plates run through the system. I had t o make a report!!!! This jerk NOW has where I live my age and name!!
EVERYONE PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE!!! IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF IT'S A REAL POLICE OFFICER CALL 911 and HAVE THEM SEE IF THERE IS AN OFFICER THERE!!!! BETTER TO BE SAFE THEN SORRY.....
If anyone has any questions feel free to send me an e-mail
Jenn Katharine Ouderkirk
Payroll Coordinator
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521 Ext. 4287
THEN I FOUND THIS VIA THE ST. CATHARINES STANDARD WEB SITE:
So as you know, yesterday was Bob's 39th Birthday! Of course we both spent the day at work.
Bob phoned me up in the morning to tell me his parents had made a special trip to his office to present him with a cake complete with a train on it and to give him a card. I made sure he promised to bring me home a piece after work. lol
When the work day was done, it was decided we would go to Subway for a yummy sub and grab a Timmies coffee for dinner.
We had tickets to the Ice Dogs game for 7:30 pm (You can click the ICE DOGS PICTURE to go to their link)
Before the game started, they did a moment of silence for a local Lincoln & Welland Regiment Soilder Warrant Officer Dennis Brown who along with two other soilders were killed Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 by a Roadside Bomb in Afghanistan. (Click his picture to read some newspaper articles on him from the St. Catharines Standard). I had actually met him once a long time ago.
Story on the funeral for Warrant Officer Brown.
Photo's of Warrant Officer Brown.
The hockey game was intense. They were playing the Brampton Battalion. Click here for the whole play by play of the game.
During the game play they would address the fans to look to the large screens that showed the game as well in case you were in a seat that couldn't see the play and they would do this KISS CAM and focus in on couples live and get them to kiss. One couple didn't. LOL
They also announced Birthday's and I was lucky enough to contact The Ice Dogs a month before requesting they post Bob's birthday and they did along with announcing it, unfortunately Bob was looking at me when they flashed his name on the screen, but he did hear his name. I received a kiss for that.
Unfortunately The Dogs did not win. :o(
Really hoping we can hit another Ice Dogs game sometime. They are really good games!!!!!
Hoping Bob's "Secret" birthday will arrive today!!! (FINGERS CROSSED). Tonight we are off to my Mom's to have a mini birthday dinner for Bob along with my brother, his girlfriend and my nephew.
Looks like things are looking up!
First, thanks to a good friend named Jeff -- he told me I could try and purchase Doc Martens at the Boot Shop in the Pen Centre in St. Catharines, so I'm aiming to do that soon. THANKS JEFF!
Second, the "secret" present from Bob is suppose to arrive by tomorrow by 1:30pm -- that's awesome! I wasn't sure if it was going to happen or not, but the guy on Etsy assured me it will -- and to top it off he paid for the postage. WOWOWOW! I will post pictures once Bob opens it. So stay tuned for photo's this weekend.
Third, I finished off the "secret" painting and will be posting photo's after Saturday of it, as I don't want to ruin the surprise for who it is for. All I will say is Bob thought it was amazing and I brought it to work and the girl's "Oooohed and Awwwed over it" and even one of the tech's asked if Debby had painted it. Debby is an AMAZING painter and for him to group my painting in with her's that really meant a lot to me. teehee!
Here is one of Debby's paintings.
Forth, the Guitar Hero World Tour party is happening this weekend. You'll definately have to come back for photo's from that!!
That's all for now. Later!
With spring fast approaching and the odd mornings getting up and going outside to feel the warm temperatures the odd time along with a drizzley morning, it makes me crave thunderstorms.
Bob and I LOVE thunderstorms and driving somewhere where we can try and take photo's of lightning.
These were taken near the Beacon in Jordan Station, Ontario, Canada.
When I first started dating Bob, in 2005, he told me he was acting in a show that could possibly hit the tv stations in the future titled ABOVE NIAGARA. It was all shot within the Niagara Region.
One day he had to go and do a film shoot and asked me to come along. I was just going to be on the side-lines watching. It was a cool afternoon and it was starting to cloud over. We got there early. The scene was with the Mayor (Janine Heaven)* of "Port Niagara" along with the Mayor's Assistant "Bob". There were suppose to be a bunch of extra's pretending to be the media interviewing the Mayor. Robert "Tanos", the director, showed up with his crew and cameras and started setting up. A few more extras showed up but there weren't enough. Bob introduced me to him and "Tanos" asked me if I would mind playing an extra. I had no experience acting since I'm quite a shy person in real life. What the heck, might as well try. I agreed. My job, take a camera and just pretend to take photo's of the interview. It was fun!!! Mind you a while later when I actually got to see part of the show, I wasn't on screen for very long and it was my back (and I was 30 lbs lighter) ROTFL!!!!!!!
I was asked again to play a part as Bob's assistant in a town hall meeting, and I didn't have lines, but as the rest of the cast and extra's left, they did a close up of Bob asking me out for a drink and I had to respond. (BLUSH). Another time was a scene for a Halloween Party. I was told once again just to be an extra in the background playing a game with Bob, etc......... but again at the end of the night, Bob's big part came up and he was having a conversation with another character. Next thing I know, "Tanos" is saying "Say this and say that", etc...... LOL -- my big break! Shy little Mary is acting reciting lines.
The show is still being compiled and Tanos has added a new twist. He is actively searching for more positions to be filled. This you are interested? CLICK HERE and then click on the menu selection CASTING.
There currently is a FACEBOOK GROUP as well.
* Janine Heaven is the offciant who married us - looking for an officiant? CLICK HERE
PS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KARYN : TRAILMIXDESIGNS!!!!!!!
PSS: Just added some cute little penguins on the side of the page, you can't miss them. Try moving your mouse around them and they follow!
Now it is time to introduce you to some local muscians who live in my neck of the woods. :o)
Ceol Cara, pronounced (“key-OLE KAR-uh”) is an Irish (Gaelic) phrase meaning “music friend ”.
The band formed in early 2005 through newly bonded friendships with the sharing of music at song circles. The four band members each currently live in the Niagara area and have been active in the music scene for many years. Everyone contributes vocally in rich textures and harmonies covering a variety of Celtic, Traditional, Shanties and Canadian music. Known for their personalities on stage and the fun and energy that they have performing together, Ceol Cara continues to grow in popularity around Southwestern Ontario.
I was actually introduced to them because I work with one of the group members. I first saw them when they played at a Piratefest in Toronto a few years ago and they were totally amazing. I then saw them again at the Grape & Wine Festival in St. Catharines and then again at a friend's wedding. You can normally find them out and about at different bars, etc... playing for small to big crowds as everyone seems to enjoy their music. One of their fun songs is titled TIGHTY WHITIE MAN. They are currently recording for a CD - so stay tuned for that! Also, here is their schedule to see them live.
Next we have the great Joe Lapinski (giggle).
I was introduced to him back when I first started dating Bob (2005) and saw him perform in a theatre group named Suitcase In Point . I'll never forget, I really really enjoyed the show that I contacted the group to tell them so and Joe wrote back thanking me. I went to another show later on where Joe (which I didn't know at that point) was going to perform musically and he actually recognized me from MYSPACE (when I was using that site) and he remembered I liked the Pet Shop Boys. So as time went on, I found out he had his own album along with one he had with a group named The Regards. After listening to some previews of songs on Joe's SUNDRIES album I knew I had to have a copy. I purchased one and even had it autographed by Joe! (GRIN) I love all the songs off the album but my favorite by far is SONG FOR DIGGING. Maybe it is because Bob and I love to Metal Detect. lol Here is Joe's Schedule.
And last but not least we have Michael Wainwright.
I first saw him when he was playing with The Caverners. He was John Lennon. Who doesn't love the Beatles?? You can also see some video's shot from the Grape & Wine Festival in St. Catharines. But that was just the beginning. I didn't realize until we bumped into him at the Ringo Starr concert at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls last year that he did solo work. Bob recognized him when we let out from the concert and we went over to him and I was quite shy. Bob said he knew his brother and they went on talking and that's when Michael told us about the Guitar and a Car Tour. I even got a hug from Michael. (BLUSH) If you have time, you really have to listen to his music and take the time to watch all the video's he has for the Guitar and a Car Tour!! Very very interesting stuff!!! Here is his schedule.
And there you have it, I'm sure there are hundred's of other local bands, but these three are my favorite so far! Here's hoping they get nominated for the Niagara Music Awards 2009! It would be so cool if their music could be played on 91.7 Giant FM radio station!
Keep up the great work lads!!!! Keep those hits coming!!!!!!!
MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT IS NOW ON TWITTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLICK HERE!!!!!!!!!
So, yesterday was a lazy day. We slept in, woke up, it was blowing and snowing outside. We made coffee & toast and decided it would be an art day.
Bob started working on more little G-Scale items for his Garden Train set and I was inspired by a Blue Meanie from Beatle's Yellow Submarine and painted this funky and fun photo frame. (Currently for sale on Etsy, see to the right of the screen for my store).
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