This year the gardens are up to me. I’ve been thinking about what I’d like to put into the garden, and I’ve been told I can’t just “plant” rocks.
I’d really like some suggestions. I need stuff that is hard to kill, and Ideally stuff that will grow back every year (meaning my gardening for years to come is trimming, weeding and watering only)
My garden has pretty much full day sunshine, and my favourite little flowers are violets.
Hellllllp.
IVillage Easy to Grow Top Ten
Plantea Beginners List
I’ve been restless sleeping recently, so I’ve been reading on how to encourage a better nights sleep.
Below is the best list I found of things to do to get those extra Zzzzzzzzzzz
Sorry about last week Monday Melee participants and Fracas – the run up to the wedding, the wedding itself and the wind down winded me! 
I’m back to Melee with the best of ‘em! 
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Joey’s The Monday Melee for March 5, 2007
1. The Misanthtropic: Name something (about humanity) you absolutely hate.
When you fall in the snow people just watch and walk by. I fell on Sunday, and no one stopped to help me. Those that read my blog will know that the previous Sunday after the wedding I sprained my ankle. I was in pain.
2. The Meretricious: Expose something or someone that’s phony, fraudulent or bogus.
Can returns in Quebec : I bought a RedBull, paid the $0.05 deposit charge, went back to return the can and I was told they don’t accept those cans back for refund!
3. The Malcontent: Name something you’re unhappy with.
Colin and I have company this coming weekend, and we cleaned our place (we aren’t home much so sometimes the cleaning piles up a tad) – Colin just didn’t help as much as he should have, we are both guilty of the mess.
4. The Meritorious: Give someone credit for something and name it if you can.
It was a slow week and a slower weekend, with cleaning the house we didn’t do much – so I’m giving myself credit for cleaning my house top to bottom. Shallow I know!
5. The Mirror: See something good about yourself and name it.
I’m proud of myself for trying to (re) learn how to sew on a machine.
6. The Make-Believe: Name something you wish for.
The ‘Easy Button’ from Staples/Business Depot/Bureau en Gros, and for it to really work.
1. The Misanthtropic: Name something (about humanity) you absolutely hate.
When skinny people say “Oh, I eat like a pig and never gain an ounce”
2. The Meretricious: Expose something or someone that’s phony, fraudulent or bogus.
Bank of Montreal charges more than any other bank in Canada for service fees. ScotiaBank and TD Canada Trust are the most economical banks for fees. I’ve been getting screwed for years.
3. The Malcontent: Name something you’re unhappy with.
I want more recognition at work.
4. The Meritorious: Give someone credit for something and name it if you can.
Ian D’Sa. He is the bass player of the band “Billy Talent” and a friend of Colin’s. He and Colin graduted Sheridan College Classical Animation, both were up for the same job with Electronic Arts in England as a video game animator. Ian ended up turning it down saying that he wanted to concentrate on his band “Pez”. The recruiters for EA told Ian he was a fool for not taking the job. A few years later Pez, who became “Billy Talent”, were featured artists in one of EA’s biggest games “BurnOut”. Congratulations Ian. Be proud of sticking to your guns and reaching for the goal you wanted. You’ve earned it. And good luck at your show tonight at Montreal’s biggest concert venue, The Bell Canada Center.
5. The Mirror: See something good about yourself and name it.
By nature I’m selfish, lately I’ve been trying to put others before myself.
6. The Make-Believe: Name something you wish for.
To be able to sing well. . .
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People who don’t signal when driving their car, in fact I blogged about it here.
My husband works very late. I miss him. It makes me unhappy that he works so long and hard, and doesn’t get the kudos he deserves.
My Friend Christine Harvey who wrote a great article about BSL (Breed Specific Legistlation) – Man Bites Dog.
I have a short flight from Montreal to Toronto next weekend, for my soon to be Sister in Law’s MGH Wedding shower. When I lived in England I made alot of short haul flights to paintball tournaments, so I became accustomed to packing light and not checking my bag.
Here are some tips for all you Non Bag Checking types. . . . . .(please if you have any more, post them in the comments!)
1. Take the batteries out of your electric toothbrush. If it accidently switches on, the wirring noise will alert authorities to your bag, and under the X Ray it looks like something completely different.
2. Underware is not suited to being an ‘on top of the bag’ item. Murphy’s law says, if you put your underware on the top – your bag will be searched. This law also applies to condoms, tampons, pads and any medical ‘cream’.
3. If it comes in a soild form, and a liquid form – pack the soild form. Not only because alot of security stations and airlines are wary of liquids in the cabin now, it may also get all over your clothing. If you do pack liquids, ZipLock baggies are your friend! Put liquids inside of baggies to help safe guard aganist leaks. Also, consider buying small travel size or sample sizes of your prefered products – many large chain pharamacies, such as Boots, Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix have a wide selection. They won’t break the bank, and if you do have your product siezed it won’t ruin the trip.
4. Don’t pack a hairdyer. Use the one from your hotel, or who you are staying with. Apparently hair dyers look like weapons under the X Ray.
5. Keep within your airlines guide for the size and weight of your bag. Nothing is worse than buying the year in review edition of People magazine and leaving it in the side pocket of your bag after being asked to check your bag.
6. That IS your carry on bag. Don’t try to take 14 bags into the cabin – people with that much stuff SHOULD check their baggage. If you have a small purse or carrier sack and your bag that is more than suffient
7. Just check your bag on long haul flights (People always pack more than they should in their hand luggage, so your overstuffed bag will just make the cabin, well more stuffed.)
8. If you think you might not need it, don’t bother taking it. Whatever the item is will also be available at your destination.
9. Just because you aren’t checking baggage, doesn’t mean the rules don’t apply to you. Scissors and sharp stuff are a no-no to no baggage check travellers.
. . . . .I’m going to add to this one later.
Colin and I have recently been talking about putting together a “Home Emergency Kit” in case of severe weather or something. . . .(that is if we ever get it)
The big question: What to put in our kit?
Do you have a kit, and what do you have in it?
In an emergency you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. You should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
Not sure what to put in your kit? Find out what you and your family will need to get through 72 hours.
BASIC KIT:
Water – at least two litres of water per person per day (Include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order)
Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (remember to replace the food and water once a year)
Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are compact and lightweight.
Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:
Manual can opener
Flashlight and batteries
Candles and matches or lighter (remember to place candles in sturdy containers and to put them out before going to sleep)
Battery-powered or wind-up radio (and extra batteries) & Entertainment (based on the ages of family members)
First aid kit
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.
Special items such as prescription medications, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities & Non-Prescription Drugs
Extra keys for your car and house
Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers cheques are also useful) and change for payphones
A copy of your emergency plan including contact information
It is always a good idea to have extra supplies on hand. Here are some recommendations:
A change of clothing and footwear for each household member
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
A whistle (in case you need to attract attention)
Garbage bags for personal sanitation & Toilet paper and other personal care supplies
Safety gloves
Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, fasteners, work gloves)
Small fuel-driven stove and fuel (follow manufacturer’s directions and store properly)
Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
Important Family Documents
CAR KIT:
Food that won’t spoil, such as energy bars
Water
Blanket
Extra clothing and shoes
Candle in a deep can and matches
First aid kit with seatbelt cutter
Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car.
Warning light or road flares
Small shovel, scraper and snowbrush
List of contact numbers
It is always a good idea to have extra supplies on hand. Here are some recommendations:
Sand, salt or cat litter
Antifreeze/ windshield washer fluid
Tow rope, jumper cables
Fire extinguisher
Roadmaps, whistle and flashlight
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