Unfortunately I had to call in a snow day on Tuesday as we had a huge snow dump of 40-50 Cm all in one day! As I was on the late shift, I had to drive this week and Billy text me to say that I should stay home. I went out to shovel 6 times just so Billy could get his truck off the highway. (His employer sent him home early as most of the city shut down) now I don't need to remind you what it's like shoveling, but try it with only your left hand functioning!!! I also forgot to mention that I had discovered a flattish tire on my car so I had to get it into town soon.
Wednesday is a funny day to 'start' your work week, but that's how it worked out for me. After getting my tire fixed (for free, thank you Black Dog) I had texted my cousin to see what the condition of our shared parking spot was. She indicated the spot was clear but the sidewalk plots had been through and dumped a drift along the road. When I got there I figured that I could drive through it....wrong! I ended up getting stuck in snow right up to the bottom of my windows. Thank goodness I had put a shovel in my car as I spent the next 30 minutes trying to free my car that was hanging out in the middle of Earl street. At least 40 people walked by with no offers of help. I was really looking for one of those snow angels I've read about to appear. No such luck. I was only 15 minutes late for work and am grateful I have an understanding manager and supervisor.
The rest of the week slipped by quickly and before you knew it, it was Friday night. Normally we head out to a friends garage but about 5 o'clock I started feeling ill. My head was pounding, I was shivering and I had a wicked stomach ache. I came home and passed on the take out chicken the hubby had stopped and picked up for us. I sat upright with pillows piled behind me and covered myself with two big quilts. After googling my symptoms and based on the possible side effects of the drug I'm on, I am concerned. I have an appointment with my cancer doctor on Tuesday so they can set me straight. Many times I have been told that once you have had cancer, it's sure to come back over and over. I hate to think that way, but if it's true then I will deal with it when diagnosed. Until then, lets eat cake:)
We bought tickets to a sold out show for a local 'retired' band called Steve Cheeseman and the Heaters last month and I really felt like I wasn't going to be able to make it. There were so many of my friends going so I didn't want to miss it. It was almost like a miracle, as the day progressed and I thought about all those people who would be there supporting our local legion, dancing and singing along with those good old songs of our youth, well I actually started to feel better. Mind over matter I guess. Even my friend Patsy mentioned that Steve and his band had that gift of making us all feel good. She was right! The symptoms disappeared and a wonderful night was had by all. Especially my husband;) Of course I was the DD, so you know who got to drink beer:)
My friend Laurie was in attendance and while hanging out in the hallway, we happened upon a "boy" we grew up with named 'Fym Kairfax'. (Fym was kind enough to BBQ the steaks for the dinner and boy were they delish!) The first thing out of Laurie's mouth was "why don't we go for a ride in your Trans AM." The look on Fym's face was priceless. He said he hadn't thought about that car in years! No wonder, as it was 40 years ago that he had bought it! Talk about a lot of long time friendships in one building. I swear the majority of the people there had all known each other for decades. That's what it's like to live in a small town! On a side note: I introduced two ladies who didn't know each other and within two minutes they figured out that the ones nieces and nephews were the other ones cousins ! Wow!
So the night flew by. Billy had me up on the dance floor more times than ever before and by the end of the night I was trying my hardest not to giggle as he sang into my ear "to love somebody...the way I love you..." I drove the boy home and kissed him good night;) Funny how he ended up back in bed at noon hour today;)
So this coming week I'm back on 9-5 and I will be car pooling with my Billy. There is another storm predicted on Wednesday and Thursday so I will have no excuse to call in a snow day this time;)
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