Retirement? Not right now ...

So every now and then I think I should retire from the news game. But I am having fun. Seriously, I usually grin each morning as I head to work. Sometimes I think I am loopy. Then this week the company said thanks for five years; they gave me a raise, gave me another week of vacation and gave me a really nice watch.

Getting up to date

Staying up to date on things. Was pleased to chat with Debra recently to learn that she and John are planning a trip to Europe and a Mediterranean cruise. Also, kudos to John for his recent win on a CTV trivia show. I hope they have a great time. Deb said they have plans to visit Vimy Ridge. I am jealous. I can't wait to see some of the photos from their travels.

I was spring cleaning my hall closet on the weekend when I found a nice pair of almost new black Timberland ankle boots. I absolutely know they're not mine, so I think they were left by Neil during his last winter visit two years ago. I tried them on and they fit perfectly. I will have to talk to Neil. * * * * * I have been so busy lately, I barely noticed that spring is almost over and summer will soon by here. It's a great time of year. I am especially pleased that I feel healthier. I think I get tired of winter to the point where I just like to sleep in on weekends. The nicer weather encourages me to walk more. That feels good. I was pleased recently to go out with Jenn and Scott for a nice supper at the Dog House restaurant in Azilda. It was nice just to sit and shoot the breeze while enjoying good food and fresh draft beer. Jenn and Scott are also considering some interessting travel plans, so it will be nice to see how that goes.

My usual beer at my local pub was Muskoka Brewery Treat Lightly. But they have been selling out or not buying enough of it. So this past weekend, I had to fall back on my usual Bud Light... an American brew that I was avoiding.

I has been bitten by the travel bug again and I am no sure where to go. I know I cannot go to the U.S. although there were a couple of cities I had planned on visiting before the government there got stupid.

I saw a recent travel report of a guy who travelled from England to New York on the Queen Mary. That could be an interesting trip. https://cruiseinsider.com/specials/transatlantic-crossings-with-cunard/cunard-line