tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69803833637660687182024-03-13T05:20:18.031-07:00PENZ THOTS Tidbits and tales about this life we leadBluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.comBlogger311125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-49077929646738862812012-04-09T09:11:00.001-07:002012-04-09T09:11:22.558-07:00 http://www.mainananak.net/wp-content/themes/indigo/rkdk.html?gssyu=h.msg&osy=cm.jjg&sg=vbfs BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-56072199878203399022012-04-08T13:47:00.001-07:002012-04-08T13:47:14.673-07:00My email sent spam Hello everyone,My apologies as it seems my account has been hacked and is sending out spam. I'm trying to figure out how to fix this. Please do not open the link in any emails from me.Penny Love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries. -Corita Kent BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-69312324084092898262012-04-08T12:03:00.001-07:002012-04-08T12:03:14.806-07:00 http://blog.forodelevante.com/wp-content/themes/default/gmjre.html?rgh=h.jpeg&sdvb=gh.gif&sgc=fwxu BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-43930419265160848152010-10-01T15:16:00.000-07:002010-10-01T15:35:20.531-07:00Saag Paneer - Indian FoodWow, talking with Leanne the other day about going to Haryana's and it had me thinking about Saag Paneer - yummy stuff!Now that her first trimester tummy is settling down we're going to attemtp Haryana's Restaurant in Terrace. It's well worth the wait. I've eaten at the Hot House and was not very impressed but Haryana's is really, really good. There is a guaranteed wait but as I said - WORTH IT, BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-91374141416581260762010-09-30T11:23:00.000-07:002010-09-30T16:24:17.235-07:00Two dogs or one?!?!I saw that our Rottweiler Breeder has plans to breed in the Spring of 2011 with pups on the ground early summer. She has promised a new puppy due to what happened with Quade so the question is are we ready? How will Gibson adjust? He's such a pup still himself at 18 months that I worry he will feel left out or not as important.To some of you this may seem ridiculous and we're personalizing him BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-47964086824585595852010-09-26T20:55:00.000-07:002010-09-26T20:57:29.786-07:00House Cleaning!I don't believe anyone ventures here much anymore as i've been a very negligent blogger with the temptation of Facebook. However, I do miss blogging! Right now i'm working on cleaning the cobwebs out, freshening things up a bit and giving the page a wee bit of an overhall.I'll be back to update once these chores are done!!!xo PenBluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-25687696918891268422010-06-14T14:17:00.001-07:002010-06-14T14:24:26.866-07:00HOliDAzEI'm so excited Hal and I are heading out in August to Saskatchewan to visit with Hal's Dad and Stepmom for a week. I also have an additional 3 weeks (I didn't realize last year there was 3 weeks to be taken and only took 2) to be used and am pondering the idea of going away the first two weeks in December to some place tropical with Hal. Sooooo, if any of you still read this I'd like some ideasBluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-23303420246752921852009-12-20T15:25:00.000-08:002009-12-20T15:29:30.132-08:00Sunday morning wake up callI love you GibsonI love you GibsonI love you GibsonWoke up this morning at 6:45 a.m. to my boy whining and wanting outside to do his business. He went out, brought him back in and tucked him back in his crate. Usually he goes back to sleep for at least an hour - this morning my handsome black boy wanted to stay up while I had visions of pillows, duvets and sleeping going through my head.We BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-48779959353614715442009-12-19T11:54:00.001-08:002009-12-19T12:08:54.098-08:00Howdy in BloglandHope all is well with each of you and I'm not sure there is anyone even reading this anymore but what's important is that I have a place to just be and say whatever is going on in my crazy mind, lol.Last night and today i've been thinking about Favourite holiday memories or traditions. -I love, love, love the National Lampoon's Christmas movie - I never tire of watching it and laugh just as hard,BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-91399970778216675262009-09-21T18:24:00.001-07:002009-09-21T18:29:37.233-07:00Our Getaway!!Hal and I have one week of holidays left and we're going to take part of that time to take off to Vancouver and see the Canucks play. One of the first things he asks is "Should we call so and so?" First response was "NO, he monopolizes way too much of your time and you spent enough time on OUR last holiday with him!" Perhaps I'm being selfish but damnit our time away sucked for me because we BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-75161289584143613932009-09-17T21:41:00.001-07:002009-09-17T21:42:37.313-07:00god dammit!I just spent 10 minutes venting and with one hit of a key it was wiped out. Now I'm crying out of pure frustration!!! What this boils down to I guess is needing to start getting selfish for myself. If one of us can do it and think there is nothing wrong with it then perhaps it's my turn.Gone to bed and fucking mad!!BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-66028768432198648722009-09-15T13:30:00.001-07:002009-09-15T13:30:24.728-07:00Back to blogging?Perhaps but I'm not sure if there are even any lurkers out there. The question though is, "Does it matter? This is a place for me to say what's on my mind, what's new in life, etc." Currently I'm working on organizing this chaotic heap that I call an office. I'm searching for shelving units in order to complete the closet and that will help with organization. BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-51217488647669751472009-07-14T21:38:00.000-07:002009-07-14T22:19:17.397-07:00Hello Pen - are you in there??****SIGH****These days I'm feeling pulled in 10 different directions and there is not a lot of time or ambition to do what I would like or need to do. I'm feeling trapped, smothered, stuck! I want to kick of my shoes, run barefoot in the grass and have days of time to do complete nothingness. But with that said, it would drive me crazy too with no real goal.There are times that I could just say "BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-52197069215723999772009-06-19T23:59:00.000-07:002009-06-20T00:30:29.291-07:00So much happening and the days fly by!Wow, there's such a mix of good, bad and some just plain sad. The good stuff - the new payroll position is now officially mine. Deborah's last day was today and it's sort of a mixed bag of emotions. Starting something new is scary, whether a new job or retirement. I honestly don't know how it would be to go from working 40+ hours a week to suddenly having days to yourself. Yes, granted it BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-17744176136864974162009-05-24T11:05:00.001-07:002009-05-24T11:16:05.259-07:00Pictures of our boy GibsonWow, I can't believe what a difference a puppy can make. Hal and I are both very happy and the house seems alive again. I was thinking back to when Cleo was first sick in November and how things really hadn't been the same since then.I still deal with guilt about not having her put to sleep sooner but the reality is that we didn't know it was Kidney disease. We thought it was the Spondylosis (BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-42998957900391654162009-05-14T07:51:00.001-07:002009-05-14T08:02:40.024-07:00Adding to our familyAs most of you know we are adding a lab puppy to our household this weekend. As much as I'm so excited and happy to have the sound of little feet, the smell of puppy breath and a loyal companion I am terrified that something will be wrong with him.We have had no luck with our furbabies in the last little bit. I guess that's not quite right - Cleo was older, but still not old enough and Quade BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-75450148215294167842009-05-05T07:37:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:43:36.292-07:00Spring has sprung!It feels good this season they call Spring! It's a joyful time with the 'aliveness' of all the trees, animals and even us humans. Hal and I are doing okay with the loss of Cleo, it wasn't as hard as we had anticipated because she was so ill and in a great deal of pain. We miss her funny antics and being greeted at the door when we come home. Have to say that is one of the hardest parts, the BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-8790409084222001432009-04-25T17:21:00.001-07:002009-04-25T17:36:51.533-07:00Here we go againI'm sitting here bawling my eyes out and thinking 'Why?'We are having Cleo put down on Monday evening, my poor girl has shrunk away to nothing and is suffering terribly. You see the pain in her eyes and I just wish she could tell me where it hurts. She's now lost almost 30 lbs and is a mere shadow of her former beautiful self. My girl with a heart full of love, eyes that speak volumes and her BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-5747718778393056792009-04-20T23:19:00.000-07:002009-04-20T23:23:56.038-07:00HobbiesThere are a few things I enjoy doing. Now this doesn't necessarily mean I'm good at them, lol. I'd called up Shari yesterday to see what she was up to in the evening and she had no plans to speak of so asked if she'd like to go out and take some pictures. She thought it would be nice to get out too, now we had no idea what we were going to make the subject of the photo shoot but would figure BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-90583964275832154562009-04-18T22:11:00.000-07:002009-04-18T22:13:44.600-07:00Yay - Import and ExportI DID IT!!!! I've imported all the posts from the old template that I had. Back then there was no way that I could get it imported, had tried and tried but now blogger has an import/export feature that is soooo easy to use. It's nice to have the history back here but now have to read through and see what may need to be deleted, lol.I'm coming back to blogging as I miss it terribly. Making someBluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-88787752439697802762009-03-22T22:30:00.000-07:002009-03-22T22:33:21.308-07:00I'M ALIVE!!!yes, we are still alive and breathing here but I have to say:I'M SICK AND TIRED OF WINTER - BRING FORTH SPRING NOW!!!Life has been crazy busy as it is with all of you but I'm hoping that soon, very soon I'll be able to blog more. The office is almost complete but for some shelving and a few finishing touches. It's nice to have everything in here with room to move! Some scrapbooking has alreadyBluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-40475189646619766642009-01-25T09:25:00.000-08:002009-01-25T09:43:03.937-08:00Meal plan coming upHal bought me the "Biggest Loser" cookbook for Christmas and I love it! Now before some of you get offended you have to realize that Hal and I faithfully watch the show and I've often commented on recipes for healthier meals and loved some of the ones they've come up with.Hal knows I struggle with food, specifically Carb cravings from PCOS. The cookbook gives you lots of great recipes for all BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-54686300797552851302008-12-28T12:40:00.000-08:002008-12-29T22:04:45.901-08:00I love my Christmas Present!So this year I actually asked for a Kitchen Appliance - a new programmable slow cooker and it's already been used twice since Christmas Day!The first meal made in it was Bacon Wrapped Chicken breast and then a recipe that brings back memories from a wonderful trip to Nashville, TN. BBQ Pulled PorkBluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-49931389539495650212008-12-27T13:33:00.000-08:002008-12-27T13:57:17.565-08:00I saw this HUBBY survey on Janelle's blog and decided to do it!1. He's sitting in front of the television, what is on the screen?Big surprise here for some of you - SPORTS! And I don't just mean hockey, baseball, football either, the guy would even watch paint dry if it was a sport!!2. You're out to eat what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?Thousand Island most of the time.3. What's oneBluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6980383363766068718.post-59909338649893034132008-10-19T20:58:00.001-07:002008-10-19T21:32:32.521-07:00Meal Plan MondayRosemary and Garlic Roasted Chicken , grilled vegetables and riceGreek Salad, Beef Souvlaki, Rice Pilaf and Pita Chili and whole wheat bunsChicken Ceasar salad, garlic toastHomemade Pepperoni with Feta Pizza and Garden SaladPork Kabobs, fire roasted peppers, grilled seasoned red potatos BluEyedFoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685641367344389852noreply@blogger.com1