Day 481 - Dental Appointment & Hot Diggity Dog It's Cold Out!

I finally spoke with my husband this morning! Yay! The days are dwindling until I see him again! I can hardly wait! I have so much to do yet, but I will get there! I smell a few late nights in the near future!

I zipped off to Black Diamond for my check up. It was snowing nicely when I left. Yay. I had a great check up though! I love it when Dentists ask me if I've had braces. I haven't. My teeth are starting to crowd slightly, but nothing to panic about! He also said they were quite white. I was thinking about a whitening kit again, but perhaps I'll hold off.

I stopped at the pet shop & picked up a few weeks worth of dog food for the girls. I sure do miss them. My days don't seem complete without a cuddle & wag from both of them. Sigh.

I stopped in at Mom2's & picked up Jaco's papers to start his registration application. (finally) I dropped off the dog food & chatted with Jordan about being a vegan body builder. I'm going to work on him! He'll try a little here & there! Just you wait & see!

Oh nuts. Yes, nuts. I went to CNF next & spoke to the bulk department to see if I could order nuts in bags instead of the plastic tubs. I'll need about 12 kilos of various raw, organic nuts to get me through the next stage of my new life. I know it sounds crazy, but at least I can take my nuts with me. Can you take months worth of chicken & beef with you? (I'm actually pretty excited to make this stuff!)

It has turned bitterly cold again & I was happy to get home. I chatted with a few friends this evening & did my best to start getting organized for the big trip. I've got a long ways to go. I'm not even unpacked from Florida, let alone Saskatchewan, let alone packed for Jaco!

Wish me luck for a productive day tomorrow!

xxxxMaria & Valentina

Day 454 - Dentist, Bank, Luggage, Packing!

Oh my. I’m so far behind I don’t know how I’ll ever catch up. I’m sitting her trying hard to remember what I did on the 20^th of January. The day before I left for West Palm Beach, Florida. Then it hits me!

I had a dental appointment for a cleaning in Black Diamond. I raced over for that. I visited with Lois, my favourite Hygienist, about the past 6 months. Her dog is not doing well. I am very sad for her.

I will see her in a few weeks when I return from Florida. I have to see the Dentist, so I’ll be back into the clinic. My teeth are still very sensitive, despite using special toothpaste for the past 6 months.

I picked up a few boxes of dog food for the girls to last while I’m gone and then headed for Okotoks. I stopped at the TD bank to close my business account & deposit some money. The Teller was so kind. She didn’t ding me for closing the account early. When I had opened it, I was under the impression I would ‘pay as I go’ for transactions, but apparently they were still going to charge me $9/month regardless of my transactions. We started chatting & her Mom had recovered from Breast Cancer last year. She had shaved her head in support of her Mom! That made my day! Shockingly she received a lot of judgment for doing so. She had clients at the bank who refused to be served by her! Some even commented audibly, questioning why the bank would let someone sick work at a bank! The nerve! I tell you!

After the bank, I boogied to the city & picked up my suitcase. It had come back damaged from Cuba & I had it replaced. (Eagle Creek – No Matter What – Best Luggage Ever!) I picked it up & stopped at Mom2’s for a quick visit. I didn’t stay long, as there was still plenty of packing to do! Honestly, I’m amazed at how much stuff is in that room! My goodness!

One more day until I fly away… Wish me luck!

xxxxMaria, Oceana, Valentina & Adios

Adios stretched out

Oceana keeps warm by the Mac

The girls help me pack

Day 175 - Happy 39th Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday to My Wonderful Mother! I hope your day is extra special & you filled it with a little dog named Annie! :o) I'm still waiting to hear the news that Valentina has a sister or Aunt. (As Mom says, 'I'm my own Grandpa') :o)


Today I had a free shower at the clinic. Actually, I had my teeth cleaned, but there was so much water spraying everywhere, it was like I had a shower! Yup, for those of you who hate paying for dental work, it was $25 to have my teeth cleaned. I found out later that since it was my first cleaning, Castillo's clinic doesn't charge you anything! Ha! I like that deal! 


I boogied back to the hotel & made my way straight to the Post Office. Of course, today was April 15th, when all the Americans have to have their papers ($$) to the IRS (I think). So, 1.5 hrs later I had my boxes shipped! The queue was about 30 people deep & after I was served, it was a little longer! The Customs forms want a very detailed account of what is in the boxes. Each form only has 4 lines. I had 25 different items. Yeah. I took a little while! 


After the post office ordeal, it was down town to return a few things & hopefully find a weigh scale that worked! I stopped in at City Dog & took back the astro turf that never did seduce Valentina into using it. I then headed to Abercrombie & Fitch & found Jaco a sweet deal on a shirt & hoodie. ($12 for the shirt & $20 for the hoodie) I then found a weigh scale with a 1 yr warranty! Yay!


My day was slightly dimmed when a creepy dude named Willie tried to pick me up at the trolley stop - gold teeth, dreadlocks, red shirt & red shorts - tempting, but NO!!!! Oh where for art thou Jaco?!? Then his buddy proceeded to 'slyly' take photos of my backside on his cell phone. Lord help me get home safely! I have never been so happy to see that Blue Line Trolley come rolling along!


I was up until 0245 packing. Yup. Another 2 boxes to ship tomorrow. My luggage weighed 35 lbs each. Surely to goodness that would keep me underweight for the flight tomorrow? SURELY. 


Dulce Suenos,
Maria y Valentina
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

The fruit man sells delicious fruit outside the clinic!

The best edible flower ever!

Waiting for the bus home!