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11th month
11th day
11th year

Happy 60th Birthday Randy

Let's not forget - - - - -

11th month
11th day
11th hour

Lest We Forget   

Happy Thanksgiving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day.  Enjoy your day and this nice warm weather we are having.

Lions Club Website

St. Peter's and Area Lions Club has a new website.  Click on the link below and see what's happening at the Lions Hall this fall.

http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/stpetersns/

Check out the Club's calendar, photo gallery, and weekly events

Annual Craft Sale

Annual Craft Sale

St. Peter's Lions Hall

November 12 - 10 am to 5 pm

November 13 - Noon to 5 pm


Join us for a fun filled weekend at the Annual Craft Sale sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Peter's Volunteer Fire Department

My craft table will be set again this year with rosaries, chaplets, auto rosaries and handmade knitting and crocheting.

click on the picture for larger image

September Delayed - Birthday Wishes

September Birthdays

MacKenzie Goodall - Sept 8
Ed MacNeil - Sept 8
Chris Hayter - Sept 9
Kelly Burke - Sept 13
Adam Touesnard - Sept 23

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EVERYONE

Wedding Anniversary

Erick and Rhonda MacPherson - Sept 6

September Delayed - Memorials

Sorry for the delay with the September stats.  I am going to post the stats for September and update the blog for October because there are only a few days left.

September Memorials


John Stone - St. Peter's - 2003
Hugh Campbell - St. Peter's - 2003
Freda Schumacher - St. Peter's - 2004
Frankie Boudreau - Northside St. Peter's - 2004
Anthony Burke - River Bourgeois - 2005
Harold MacDonald - St. Peter's - 2005
Eugene Thomas - Mira - 2005
Ed Robertson - Halifax - 2005
Margurite Zack - Sydney - 2006
Ray Landry - Sampsonville - 2007
Phyllis Dakai - Sydney - 2007
Danny Johnson - Chapel Island - 2007
Sophie Mombourquette - L'Ardoise - 2008
Genevieve Carter - Sampsonville - 2008
Ivy Williamson - St. Peter's - 2009
Ermest Mombourquette - L'Ardoise - 2009
Alfred Groom - Grand Greve - 2009
Melvin MacPhail - Northside St. Peter's - 2010
Raymond Robertson - River Bourgeois - 2010
Rose (LeRue) Sampson - L'Ardoise - 2010

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace, Amen

Holly's Hair

Hi Everyone

Thanks so much for the birthday greetings.

Some pics of Holly's long beautiful hair and the donation she made to Locks for Love.

August Updates

Happy August Birthday to:

Lorne Hayter
Mason Sampson
Randy Burke Jr
Joe Currie
Richard Landry
Issac Porrier
Myself
Austin King
Tiffany White
Winnie Burke
Hazel Lindloff
Isabelle Hayter

Happy Birthday to each and everyone of you who are celebrating a birthday this month


Imagine, August 1 already and still no summer.  Well, here's hoping that the month of August will be much dryer and a little warmer (not much, just a little) LOL

OK,  August birthdays and memorials have been updated and a new slide show is in the works, so keep watching.  Enjoy the remainder of your summer.

PS: (Aug 5)  New slideshow up and running

eReader Update

I promised I would let you know how I got along reading on my new eReader (it's actually called Kobo).  There are many different types of eReaders out there, you just have to make a choice.  This one I chose because it is connected to Chapters Indigo and I can use the gift cards to purchase books on line.  Most of the books are the same price you would pay at Walmart or the Superstore, but there are some free ones out there and some at reasonable prices.

Anyway, my first ebook was a Harliquin Romance.  I chose this book because it was free (LOL) and because it was a smaller book than I usually read.  I thought reading ebooks would be hard on the eyes but you can turn down the backlight on the reader to ease eye strain.  The reader is about the same weight as a large paperback and lighter than a hardcover book.  The reader I have is a touch screen, which I would recommend and WiFi, so I can purchase and download the books direct to my Kobo without going through my computer.

For anyone who does a lot of reading, it's a lot of fun, BUT, don't forget about the paperback, it can't be replaced YET !

New eReader

I have taken my reading habit up to a "tech" level.  I decided I needed an eReader, so I chose Kobo.  And I am back to my old habit of reading two books at one time, LOL, one on paper and one on the eReader.  "Once A Cowboy" by Linda Warren is my first ebook and I will let you know how I like reading from the eReader when I get into it more.  BUT as usual, I have my second ebook lined up already, Debbie Macomber's new book "A Turn in the Road".

As you can see from the blog, I have also dabbled in audio books, but I'm not a big fan yet!  I listened to the book on my ipod, but I really wasn't impressed by the readers voice or her style of reading (for lack of a better word).  Reading style is hard to explain, but I hope you get my meaning.

50th Birthday Party

Derrick's 50th Birthday Party

Updates

AMAZING  it's July 9th already.  Happy Birthday to all our July birthday people.   The big news this JULY - - - - - - - - -  Tracy MacNeil was 40 on July 4th   AND  brother Derrick will be the big 50 on July 25.

Happy Birthday to all

New Flowers

Hi all

I replaced flowers on Dad's grave stone this week.  I should have had them there by Father's Day, but, better late than never.

I also had a visit with John while I was there.  I will have to find something to put flowers in at his grave site also.

A Birthday Celebration

Exactly 3 weeks after these pictures were taken, Esther passed away.


Esther Campbell celebrated her 98th birthday yesterday, June 23.

Happy 98th Birthday Esther

Weather Facts

Hi Folks

THE SUN IS OUT, YAY!!!!!!

Now for the bad news about May's weather.

18 days of RAIN
11 days of overcast & cloudy skies, with sprinkles of rain and a few sunny breaks here and there.
 1 day of sun in the morning and rain in the afternoon
 1 day of  SUN with the temp about 19 degrees.

 More facts:

April had more sunny days but the temps were very cold, even for April.

So far in June - 8 out of 11 days have been rain and/or cloudy - 2 days were sunny in the afternoon - and of course TODAY  it's Sunny.  Right now it is 15 degrees with a promise to get warmer as the day goes on.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

I'm so surprised it's raining, AGAIN   I am going to check my calander later just to see how many rainy days we have had since the beginning of May.

It's a little late, but I have finally posted the Mother's Day pictures on a slideshow.  Hope you enjoy them.

Zendoodle-Zentangle

I have been teaching myself to do some pen and paper doodling.  This technique is called zendoodle or zentangle.  I haven't doodled anything to complicated yet, but this is the result of my first attempts.

This is very simple to do.  If you would like to try just search Youtube for "zentangles"

June Updates and a New Book

Welcome to the family blog.  June updates are posted and a new book for June.

This book has three short stories about knitting.  Debbie Macomber's is a short story from her Blossom Street series and other two I haven't read yet.

Debbie Macomber website

Youtube Interview






Blog Information - Some visiters have said they can not send me a comment on this blog, but I have changed that and you should have no problems now.  Under the comment block, click on "comment as:" and select "Anonymous" right at the bottom of the list, then click on "post comment". it should work this way.  If you have any problems, just email me.

New Birthday Girl

Welcome Anna Stockley to our May birthday list.  Glad you could join us on our family blog. 

Anna (Fran) is the daughter of Elden Burke-MacPhee and John MacPhee and my first cousin.  Enjoy your visits.  Send me your email address and I will add you to my family blog address book.

Picasso??????

WOW !!!

NO,  but very close, LOL

My first canvas painting!!!!

Light A Penny Candle

New book for May 2011    

Light A Penny Candle  -  Maeve Binchy

http://www.maevebinchy.com/

Youtube - Maeve Binchy









This lady is a great writer.  Her books are long but VERY interesting.  Visit Maeve Binchy's website and listen to an interview on Youtube.  The links are above.

Relatively Speaking

Marion has emailed me the latest issue of Relatively Speaking (April-May issue).  If anyone would like a copy, just let me know and I will email one to you.

The stories in this issue:

Where Are they Now?
How Did Relatively Speaking Get Started?
Graduation
Exercise the Mind
Humor
A Mother's Day Tribute to Aunt Elizabeth

May Updates

Welcome to WET and RAINY May.  Where is the sun?

Mother's Day coming up this weekend.  Happy Mother's Day to all you ladies out there.

Royal Wedding 2011

I got up this morning just after 6am to watch the Royal Wedding.

Beautiful bride, beautiful dress and a very handsome Prince.  He looks so much like Prince Edward.

Rosaries

Hi Folks

I have posted a temporary slideshow featuring some of my hand made rosaries.  I also have older stock full sized rosaries at $25.00 each and some auto rosaries at $15.00 each,  These are great as birthday and Mother"s Day gifts.

Four Star Mac and Cheese

Move over Kraft Dinner.   Here is a recipe that tastes much better:

3 Tbsp margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

Oven:  350 deg

Melt margarine in large saucepan on medium heat.  Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.  Add 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese;  Cook and stir 1 minute or until cheese is melted.  Add macaroni, stir until evenly coated.  Pour into casserole dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.  Bake for 20 minutes.

April Updates

Hi Eveyone

April updates are posted.  I am still working on a new slide show, should be done soon.

Hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather.  Still very cold but the snow that falls now will not stay (isn't that a nice thought).

St. Patrick's Day Cartoon

A "LOLA" cartoon for St. Patrick's Day

Spring Around the Corner

Hi Everyone

Is spring around the corner?  I sure hope so.  We've had enough snow and cold weather.  We need some sun and warm temps.

I have some new rosaries in my stock.  Below are pics of St. Theresa and St. Andre rosaries. I also have some St. Agatha/St Peregrin rosaries finished but no pictures yet.  St. Agatha is the patron saint of  nurses and breast cancer and St Peregrin is the patron saint of all cancers.  These new rosaries are $30.00 each, old stock rosaries are $25.00, I will post pictures of them soon.

St. Andre Rosary

St Theresa Rosary

New Slideshow

Check out the new Digital Scrapbook Slideshow.  More digital pages coming soon'

Slide your mouse over each slide to stop the slide from moving and you can see the title.

Pictures From After the Storm

 

Groundhog Day Storm

Wow, lots of snow from that storm.
Birthday and Memorial updates have been posted, a little late I know but here they are.  Keep watching for a new slide show, coming soon.

This is my book for February.  I will likely only read one this month.  I'm getting my glasses changed because my bifocals are out of wack, need new lenses.

Crazy Cartoon

Here is a crazy cartoon for those who love to knit.

Scrapbook Pages

Click on each photo to enlarge and see more detail

Wall of Fame

Hey Guys and Gals

Check out my wall of fame.  These scrapbook pages are different than the ones in the slide show.  I did the slide show pages on a digital program.  These pages I scrapbooked with "real" paper and I have them hanging on my computer room wall.  I also found a place for the family picture Darlene gave us for Christmas.

New Slide Show and Music

January is sailing along very smoothly.  Today is Old Christmas, so everything "Christmas" has been placed back in boxes and plastic tubes for another year.

7 out of 11 family members (including myself) have reached milestones, so to celebrate I have posted a slide show of our 50th and one (1) 60th birthday.  Enjoy the slide show and the music.

Fraser and Linda Burke with their 8 grandchildren

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

May health and happiness follow you all year long