It's been a while since my last post. My last stretch at work was very busy, the ICU was overflowing. We had to put a couple of our children in the recovery room across the hall because there was no room in the unit. By the end of my four shifts I was exhausted as were all my team members. We were ready for a much needed break.

I just returned from a quick trip to Nova Scotia to visit my parents. It's still nice & green there. You would never know they got a major dump of snow last week.

My parents are doing reasonably well. Mom has her good & bad days. I guess that's to be expected. Dad does a great job taking care of her.

Mom & I got some shopping done, she was very pleased about that & I think Dad was very glad he didn't have to go! We had a very nice Turkey dinner on Friday with my daughter & her boyfriend. It was fun to have everyone together even if it was just a short time.

My sister and her girls met me for lunch at the airport today. I always enjoy the company while waiting for my flight.

The flight back to Ottawa via Montreal was good. Quite bumpy between Halifax & Montreal. Hard to read with the words jumping all over the place. I'm not sure how the flight attendant was able to serve everyone with the amount of turbulance we had.

Back to work tomorrow. Hopefully things have settled down a bit. Then the best part...my return to Florida on Friday for my days off. I can't wait!

Take Care & Keep Smiling!

Today is the middle of my days off & I have managed to keep very busy. I joined a local gym here with plans to stay active over the long winter. I had a training session today with one of the Trainers there. She pushed me a bit so that I could see that I really was capable of more than I thought I was. It was a very good workout, I expect to be sore tomorrow.

I have been walking a lot these days, enjoying getting out & about. Not sure how I'll feel about it once the really cold weather with north winds & snow get here. Just thinking about it makes me shiver! Also brings back memories of the cold Frozen Arctic.

This picture is from Qikiqtarjuak on Baffin Island. I worked up there for 3 weeks last year. Very beautiful place. Mark, you could take some awesome pictures up there!

Another busy day planned for tomorrow, a little shopping. Time to get some ideas for Christmas. Also plan to get out my poles for some Nordic walking. That's a great exercise! Helps maintain a better posture while walking which is good for the abs & breathing.

Hope you are all well & keeping active!

Take Care & Keep Smiling!

Picture sunny Florida...now picture this. I forgot what the sun looks like! It's raining today but temperatures are still very mild. I'll enjoy this while I can because winter is just around the corner.

The flight back to Ottawa was good. We arrived early, & the pilot & his crew received a round of applause from very satisfied customers.

Work was very busy these past couple of days. My co workers were glad to see me back & jealous of my tan. George, one of my "team" members gave me a big hug telling me it was about time I got back. hmmm, I was thinking I wasn't gone long enough.

Today a couple of friends & I are heading off to a Photographic,Video & Digital Imaging Show here in Ottawa. I'm hoping to get some good pointers as I would like to be able to take pictures as good as Mark's. First I have to learn what all the buttons mean, and how to focus.

I'm working nights tonight & tomorrow. Somebody has to do it.

Time to meet my friends. Hope you are all enjoying a great day!

Take care & keep smiling!