Tuesday, 20 April 2021
Book ~ "The Don: The Story of Toronto's Infamous Jail" (2021) Lorna Poplak
Sunday, 18 April 2021
Coronation Park, Trillium Park and William G. Davis Trail, and Ontario Place, Toronto, ON
I went for a walk (about 8.5km) this afternoon and headed south to Coronation Park ... it was sunny and a warm. It's been a while since I've been there.
I kept going to Trillium Park and William G. Davis Trail ... I love this park and trail!
Friday, 16 April 2021
Nova Scotia's Community Haul ~ April 2021
I received my April Nova Scotia's Community Haul subscription box today.
CAUSEBOX, Spring 2021
Last month I purchased an annual subscription to CAUSEBOX ... I received my first box (the spring box) today.
CAUSEBOX is a quarterly curation of socially conscious lifestyle products for women. Every box is filled with products that have a story and make a difference! Inside of CAUSEBOX you’ll find the best jewelry, homewares, skincare products, accessories and more each season. And we tell you the stories behind each brand. Many of the products are exclusive CAUSEBOX collaborations that you can’t get anywhere else!Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Castle & Coal, Toronto, ON
On my way home from my walk, I stopped in at Castle & Coal (Dovercourt/Queen Street W). Gord has stopped in a few times and picked up some of their tarts for us.
KC's tree, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto, ON
I went for a walk this afternoon to Trinity Bellwoods Park and checked out KC's tree ... I hadn't been since the fall.
The leaves are just starting to bud!
Nature's Wellness Box - April 2021
What is in the Box?
The box features 5-6 full-size, natural, vegan and cruelty-free products worth $80+! We designed our boxes to feature practical and fun products you can use every day.
Friday, 9 April 2021
COVID vaccine #1
Ontario and Canada has been very slow in administering COVID vaccines. Ontario recently went into our third lockdown ... only essential businesses are open. It seems we are worse off than we were a year ago when this all started.
Vaccines have been rolled out by age group, with our seniors rightfully being targeted first as they are the most vulnerable.
Gord got his first shot last Thursday at one of our hospitals because he is a transplant patient. And because of this, he doesn't have to wait three months to get his second shot ... he's getting it next week. Yay!
Last week my age group could start registering to be notified when appointments are available. I registered at a couple of our local drug stores but didn't hear anything. This morning I did it again. With Rexall, you have to register at specific stores so I did at some downtown. Within an hour, I received an email from a Rexall that I could make an appointment and when I checked, I could have one today. Today! So I scheduled one for 4:10pm. Right after that, I received an email that I could register at another Rexall downtown.
The Rexall I went to had been out of vaccines for a while and had gotten a shipment this morning. It's encouraging to see things are finally moving.
Here I am getting my shot ... thanks, Ruth Anne!
Big relief to get shot #1! I can't wait for shot #2!
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Honeycomb (aka Newfie) knitted mittens
- With A, cast on 42 sts
- Knit 1, purl 1 for 18 rows
- Purl
- Purl, increasing 2 stitches on each needle for a total of 48 stitches
- *Knit 4 with B, slip 2 purlwise with A*, repeat to the end of row
- Repeat this row 4 more times (5 in total)
- Purl 2 rows with A
- Knit 1 with B, * slip 2 purlwise with A, knit 4 with B*, repeat to the last three stitches, knit 3 with B
- Repeat this row 4 more times (5 in total)
- Purl 2 rows with A
- *Knit 4 with B, slip 2 purlwise with A*, repeat to the end of row
- Repeat this row 4 more times (5 in total)
- Purl 2 rows with A
- Knit 1 with B, * slip 2 purlwise with A, knit 4 with B*, repeat to the last three stitches, knit 3 with B
- Repeat this row 4 more times (5 in total)
- Purl 2 rows with A
- In step 12 above, purl 2, put 7 stitches on a stitch holder for the thumb and cast on 7 stitches, purl to the end. Purl 1 row.
- Knit the pattern until long enough (I did 6)
- Knit 1 row
- *Knit 4, knit 2 together*, repeat to the end
- Knit 2 rows
- *Knit 3, knit 2 together*, repeat to the end
- Knit 2 rows
- *Knit 2, knit 2 together*, repeat to the end
- Knit 2 rows
- *Knit 2 together*, repeat to the end
- Thread the yarn through remaining the loops and pull tight
- Weave end inside
- With A, pick up the 7 stitches from the holder
- Pick up 7 stitches around the thumb hole for a total of 14 stitches
- Knit to fit length of thumb
- Knit 2 together all around
- Thread the yarn through the remaining loops and pull tight
- Weave end inside
Tuesday, 6 April 2021
Book ~ "Thereby Hangs a Tail" (2010) Spencer Quinn
Sunday, 4 April 2021
Fajita-Style Chicken Bowl, Hello Fresh
Saturday, 3 April 2021
Turkey Milanese with Pesto Green Beans and Creamy Potatoes, Hello Fresh
Friday, 2 April 2021
Twist and Shout knitted dishcloth
- Row 1-3: K37
- Row 4: K3, P31, K3
- Row 1:K3, P1, *K4, K2tog, K3, YO, P1* 3 times, K3
- Row 2: K3, *K1, P5, K4* 3 times, K4
- Row 3: K3, P1,*K4, K2tog, K2, YO, K1, P1* 3 times, K3
- Row 4: Same as Row 2
- Row 5: K3, P1, *K4, K2tog, K1, YO, K2, P1* 3 times, K3
- Row 6: Same as Row 2
- Row 7: K3, P1, *K4, K2tog, YO, K3, P1* 3 times, K3
- Row 8: Same as Row 2
- Row 9: K3, P1, *YO, K3, SSK, K4, P1* 3 times, K3
- Row 10: K3, *K5, P5* 3 times, K4
- Row 11: K3, P1, *K1, YO, K2, SSK, K4, P1* 3 times, K3
- Row 12: Same as Row 10
- Row 13: K3, P1, *K2, YO, K1, SSK, K4, P1* 3 tiimes, K3
- Row 14: Same as Row 10
- Row 15: K3, P1, *K3, YO, SSK, K4, P1* 3 times, K3
- Row 16: Same as Row 10
- Repeat Rows 1-16 two more times (3 times total)
Finishing
- Rows 1-4: K37
- Bind off and weave in the ends.
Ghost Kitchens, Toronto, ON
We both ordered wings. Gord got plain wings with sweet chilli sauce on the side and I ordered wings with jerk sauce through Canadian Jerk. They were good wings and we'd get them again.