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New Computer

I just got my new MacBook today and I am loving it! I know I have only just seen the tip of the iceberg so far, but I am really impressed with what it does. There has definitely been some adjustment required in going from a pc to a mac, but it has been fun figuring it all out. It doesn't hurt that I have a mac-crazy sister that is only a voip call away.

This is going to be fun.

Congratulations Gwen!

Happy computer shopping Gwen! I too am computer shopping. I just ordered my new macbook and it should arrive by Wednesday - at least that is what fedex says. I think I'll sic Nadia on them if it doesn't show. I don't think they want to suffer the wrath of Nadia a second time.

So, once again I have started my holidays off with a rotten cold. It's starting to become a tradition. At least I have 2 weeks off this time so I'll likely to be able to enjoy the majority of it drug free.

Template Switcheroo

I couldn't take it anymore - I hated my new template. It seemed awfully silly to change a template that I really liked to accommodate a widget that I don't need. It was time to go back to my old template. I played with the html for a while to try to make the widgit fit, like I did with my superhero quiz, but I couldn't make it work. So I decided I don't care that you can't see your score when playing Simon. Sorry.

Weekend Plans Gone Awry

I seem to be stumbling into these great day trips lately. Last Sunday Nadia and I tried to go to the Fall Fair here in O.S. Who knew that the fair ended on Saturday? What kind of fair ends on Saturday?? Anyway, we decided to go to Neustadt for a drive instead, and ended up having a great day. Finding lunch was a bit of a challenge, but there was no shortage of antique shops. We also managed to stumble upon the brewery, where we had beer samples and a dinner recommendation from the man working there. All in all it was a very good day.

Today, I decided to get another stamp in my Explore the Bruce passport. I've been working on this off and on over the summer and picked up clue last week when I was in Neustadt. In order to get my next stamp, I had to go to hike the Sulpher Springs trail. Unfortunately it started pouring as I was driving there.

Not one to give up, I checked my passport and discovered there was another clue in Mildmay, so off I went. According to this clue I had to go to the nearby mountain bike trail to get my stamp. Luckily I didn't actually have to bike the trail, but I did have to walk through the pack of 5 or 6 young guys preparing to hit the trail, in order to get to the box and stamp my passport. I felt a little out of place but I was damned if I was going to drive all that way and not get my stamp. There are important prizes to be won!!

Then for the drive home. Of course, I didn't want to drive back the way I came - where's the adventure in that? I checked my trusty passport and sure enough there was another clue in Tara, so off I went. This clue sent me to Arran Lake for my stamp. Not much there other than a pavilion and the stamp box, but it was a lovely drive. Then home from there.

All in all it was a great day. I saw some beautiful parts of the area and discovered some great new back roads.

I guess the lesson to be learned here is to go with the flow. Neither today or last Sunday worked out the way I had planned, but both turned out to be fantastic nonetheless.

I'm still going to try for that Sulphur Springs one though. Maybe tomorrow...

Superhero Quizz

I found this superhero quiz & thought I would give it a try. It turns out I am most like Storm from X-Men. She's cool I guess, but I could probably think of a better power than manipulating the weather. On the other hand, I might have been able to cool things down the last couple of days.