I go to the bathroom to...meditate for a few minutes, and when I get back to the game, the score is Newcastle 1, Arsenal 3!
Next time it is depends city!
Later, Mushers!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
A Saturday in Runamuk
The day started early with a quick trip to Dragonin's Kirk for breakfast with some of FCC's relatives down from Nuddude for the day. Good meal, pleasant conversation, good times.
We got back to Runamuk in time for FCC to get to work.
After going to the Institute to get some paperwork taken care of, it was off to St. Andrews Runamuk to print out the bulletin for tomorrow. While there I had a chance to shoot a few sets of targets with the air rifle. The first couple were spent zeroing in first from a fixed position, and then from the prone. Since I haven't shot in a couple of years, I was very rusty, but the last set of five bulls were acceptable with all but one shot outside the target, and the rest with decent groupings.
Now, I'm home having a nice cup of tea watching the game between Newcastle and Arsenal. So far it is nil all, but still a decent game.
Later, Mushers!
We got back to Runamuk in time for FCC to get to work.
After going to the Institute to get some paperwork taken care of, it was off to St. Andrews Runamuk to print out the bulletin for tomorrow. While there I had a chance to shoot a few sets of targets with the air rifle. The first couple were spent zeroing in first from a fixed position, and then from the prone. Since I haven't shot in a couple of years, I was very rusty, but the last set of five bulls were acceptable with all but one shot outside the target, and the rest with decent groupings.
Now, I'm home having a nice cup of tea watching the game between Newcastle and Arsenal. So far it is nil all, but still a decent game.
Later, Mushers!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
MacThumper Reads
As the days grow longer, the winter doldrums recede in to the realm of memory. It is time to read!
This year I'm trying to read the books discussed by the Canada Reads 2009 panel on CBC.
The five books this year are, moving from west to east: "The outlander" by Gil Adamson, "Fruit:A Novel about a Boy and his Nipples" by Brian Francis, "The fat Woman next Door is Pregnant" by Michel Trembley, "Mercy among the Children" by David Adams Richards, and "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill.
The Rumanuk Public Library has copies of all but "The Book of Negroes", so I am well on my way.
I've read "Fruit" and enjoyed it although, to be honest, it wouldn't have normally been on my list of books to read. A coming of age book, Fruit introduces us to a young boy trying to come to terms with his sexual identity. It was a story that evoked sympathy and a degree of empathy if for no other reason than that we all have experienced the confusion of adolescence.
Mind you, I doubt if many have had conversations with their nipples, but that might just be me!
I've started Mercy among the Children but suspect it is going to be a slog. The story, so far, is interesting, but looks like it is going to be depressing. The "hero" of the story seems to have a perpetual "Kick Me" sign, and everyone seems willing to follow that direction. The "hero" is a professional cheek turner, taking the abuse without a word.
Well, there is no putting it off. Back to the book. Pray for me!
Later, Mushers!
This year I'm trying to read the books discussed by the Canada Reads 2009 panel on CBC.
The five books this year are, moving from west to east: "The outlander" by Gil Adamson, "Fruit:A Novel about a Boy and his Nipples" by Brian Francis, "The fat Woman next Door is Pregnant" by Michel Trembley, "Mercy among the Children" by David Adams Richards, and "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill.
The Rumanuk Public Library has copies of all but "The Book of Negroes", so I am well on my way.
I've read "Fruit" and enjoyed it although, to be honest, it wouldn't have normally been on my list of books to read. A coming of age book, Fruit introduces us to a young boy trying to come to terms with his sexual identity. It was a story that evoked sympathy and a degree of empathy if for no other reason than that we all have experienced the confusion of adolescence.
Mind you, I doubt if many have had conversations with their nipples, but that might just be me!
I've started Mercy among the Children but suspect it is going to be a slog. The story, so far, is interesting, but looks like it is going to be depressing. The "hero" of the story seems to have a perpetual "Kick Me" sign, and everyone seems willing to follow that direction. The "hero" is a professional cheek turner, taking the abuse without a word.
Well, there is no putting it off. Back to the book. Pray for me!
Later, Mushers!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
It's Hammer(less) Time
Every once in a while, I remember hearing that something was "like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer; it feels sooo good when your stop."
Today we woke to temperatures above 0 C, and the crust of ice in the driveway was softer. I was able to clear out the drive, find bare ground, and all this while wearing just a fleece top- along with my regular clothes that is.
Later, I took Fang for a walk around Runamuk, again with just a fleece top. Each person we met smiled and commented on how beautiful the day was. For the day at least, winter was over.
Yes, for the people of Runamuk, today was a "hammerless" day.
Later, Mushers!
Today we woke to temperatures above 0 C, and the crust of ice in the driveway was softer. I was able to clear out the drive, find bare ground, and all this while wearing just a fleece top- along with my regular clothes that is.
Later, I took Fang for a walk around Runamuk, again with just a fleece top. Each person we met smiled and commented on how beautiful the day was. For the day at least, winter was over.
Yes, for the people of Runamuk, today was a "hammerless" day.
Later, Mushers!
Friday, March 6, 2009
A Day of Prayer in Runamuk
Today was World Day of Prayer, and it was the turn of St. Andrews Runamuk to host the event.
It must have been very important that things went well. That might have been the reason why we were called Thursday evening to remind me that the Church steps had to be shovelled clean. So important a task that our neighbours were called to ask them to tell me that the steps needed to be cleaned.
This morning I called the boss to let him know that I was taking a day off so I could hack through the ice and snow before and on the church steps, make certain the place was warm, the pews were in order, the AV equipment were primed and ready to go.
The upside to this was a coffee break at Hannah's Bakery and Bait Shop for some of her nearly famous cinnamon rolls, and some Mad Elk Coffee. Um, good! Almost made the hacking worth while.
Sadly, the priest who was to the speaker at the service failed to show. Apparently, the twin otter he was to fly in on had mechanical problems. Fortunately, Rev. Candy was there to provide some leadership and continuity, so all went well.
You will have to excuse me. The kettle sounds like it is ready to boil, and there is a cinnamon bun with my name on it in the breadbox.
Later, Mushers!
It must have been very important that things went well. That might have been the reason why we were called Thursday evening to remind me that the Church steps had to be shovelled clean. So important a task that our neighbours were called to ask them to tell me that the steps needed to be cleaned.
This morning I called the boss to let him know that I was taking a day off so I could hack through the ice and snow before and on the church steps, make certain the place was warm, the pews were in order, the AV equipment were primed and ready to go.
The upside to this was a coffee break at Hannah's Bakery and Bait Shop for some of her nearly famous cinnamon rolls, and some Mad Elk Coffee. Um, good! Almost made the hacking worth while.
Sadly, the priest who was to the speaker at the service failed to show. Apparently, the twin otter he was to fly in on had mechanical problems. Fortunately, Rev. Candy was there to provide some leadership and continuity, so all went well.
You will have to excuse me. The kettle sounds like it is ready to boil, and there is a cinnamon bun with my name on it in the breadbox.
Later, Mushers!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sunday Evening in Runamuk
After spending this past week preparing of St. Andrew Runamuk's Annual General Meeting, feeding fish and recovering morts, and of course, shovelling great gobs of snow, Sunday evening is here.
I've had a nice pot of tea, a chance to read some blogs, and watch a documentary on the History Channel on small arms smuggling entitled, "Running Guns". I was able to miss the AGM for St. Andrews, so this documentary will provide the much needed depression I would otherwise have missed!
Supper was a nice shrimp curry, so at least- for now- I have a good taste in my mouth.
Later, Mushers!
I've had a nice pot of tea, a chance to read some blogs, and watch a documentary on the History Channel on small arms smuggling entitled, "Running Guns". I was able to miss the AGM for St. Andrews, so this documentary will provide the much needed depression I would otherwise have missed!
Supper was a nice shrimp curry, so at least- for now- I have a good taste in my mouth.
Later, Mushers!
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