If you do, you'll miss something - time is just flying past.
Work has been consuming - board meetings, reports, our AGM (all too much politics and egos!) - A great event marking the topping off (the last piece of the structure) of our new building - one of the things that eats up my time - can someone figure out how to speed up retirement!!
Had the great pleasure of dinner with Keith and Karen when they were here in Toronto - we were all so busy we had to work to find time.
There was a 50th birthday party - an 85th birthday party - memorial lunch for my mother and memorial BBQ for my uncle (her brother). More family than I have experienced in the last 40 years!
Pride Week is here - too many parties - too much drinking - hopefully lots of sun - A harbour cruise, a parade, friends and fun - a great blast before heading south for the respite of the jungle
Packing is complete except for the computer and toothbrush.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
No Monkeys
So, after much work yesterday, the backyard in Toronto is clean and summer-livable once again! Winter has been scrubbed away, pots planted, flowers blooming and BBQ sizzling!
This morning, coffee in hand we sat at the patio table. It was sunny and warm (ok a slight chill - it was only 18C). Familiar of our Ojochal morning ritual - YES. But as Lisle noted - there aren't any monkeys!!!
7 weeks til we are home!
This morning, coffee in hand we sat at the patio table. It was sunny and warm (ok a slight chill - it was only 18C). Familiar of our Ojochal morning ritual - YES. But as Lisle noted - there aren't any monkeys!!!
7 weeks til we are home!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Ojochal Bound
Ticket booked - land in San Jose July 5 - arrive Ojochal July 6
Back to San Jose Aug 18 and fly to Toronto Aug 19
Lisle is still unconfirmed but likely only 3 weeks
I will have to manage on my own!!
Back to San Jose Aug 18 and fly to Toronto Aug 19
Lisle is still unconfirmed but likely only 3 weeks
I will have to manage on my own!!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Bill and Deb
We spent last Sunday afternoon with Bill and Deb in a pub with beer and burgers.
They live in Barrie (about an hour north of Toronto), and are diving head first into the Costa Rica dream.
They purchased land in Chantales in February and have moved into house design - the plan is to be in paradise in 2014.
Lots of questions, lots of ideas, lots of fun - - too bad they will be so far south!
They live in Barrie (about an hour north of Toronto), and are diving head first into the Costa Rica dream.
They purchased land in Chantales in February and have moved into house design - the plan is to be in paradise in 2014.
Lots of questions, lots of ideas, lots of fun - - too bad they will be so far south!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
News from the North
I was going to say frozen north, but we haven't been that this year. A balmy winter with very little snow - at least within the Toronto city limits. No boots, no shovels and a comfortable walk to work.
Today we sprung ahead to daylight savings time - now it might actually be light until 7 pm - we are close to reaching 12 hours of daylight with spring a week away. Funny how 12 hours of daylight and when it happens isn't an issue when we are south - but here it seems a gift from heaven.
The combination of my mom's passing in February and the reality of my work environment has started my mind in motion - spurred by the fact my pension statement shows my early retirement date as March 1, 2014! Maybe Freedom 55 can be a reality!!
News from down south - we have had 3 very successful rentals - all suitably impressed with the accommodations - mostly impressed with how well stocked the house is - read that as Lisle has every gadget known to man - even in the jungle!
While we have been warm this winter, Ojochal has been baking - high temps (35) and no rain. Makes for great beach weather (can't wait to hear about the moonlight beach picnic and bonfire) but is disastrous for the roads that dry out and crack! I am sure there are complaints about the dust as people drive by! I hope the hot dry trend doesn't mean extra wet later on - still no bridge in sight for the river!
Apparently the Begonias don't mind the weather!!
Well the dates for our return to Ojochal are coming together - early July likely. I am pushing for 7 weeks, but not sure Lisle can do that. It's killing him that I might be there longer than him!
Today we sprung ahead to daylight savings time - now it might actually be light until 7 pm - we are close to reaching 12 hours of daylight with spring a week away. Funny how 12 hours of daylight and when it happens isn't an issue when we are south - but here it seems a gift from heaven.
The combination of my mom's passing in February and the reality of my work environment has started my mind in motion - spurred by the fact my pension statement shows my early retirement date as March 1, 2014! Maybe Freedom 55 can be a reality!!
News from down south - we have had 3 very successful rentals - all suitably impressed with the accommodations - mostly impressed with how well stocked the house is - read that as Lisle has every gadget known to man - even in the jungle!
While we have been warm this winter, Ojochal has been baking - high temps (35) and no rain. Makes for great beach weather (can't wait to hear about the moonlight beach picnic and bonfire) but is disastrous for the roads that dry out and crack! I am sure there are complaints about the dust as people drive by! I hope the hot dry trend doesn't mean extra wet later on - still no bridge in sight for the river!
Apparently the Begonias don't mind the weather!!
Well the dates for our return to Ojochal are coming together - early July likely. I am pushing for 7 weeks, but not sure Lisle can do that. It's killing him that I might be there longer than him!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Heat of the Night
How I miss that - the warm breeze, the jungle sounds!
Toronto's winter has been great by northern standards - most days above freezing and very little snow.
I told my boss this week that I needed more time away from the office and was looking at 7 weeks in July and August - she almost fell off her chair. Then I added that my early retirement date is only 2 years away. She said maybe having me here for another 5 years with a more flexible working arrangement was a good thing - we will see how it all shakes out.
4 months a year enjoying the heat of the night, even if I need to do some work, will be a good thing.
Toronto's winter has been great by northern standards - most days above freezing and very little snow.
I told my boss this week that I needed more time away from the office and was looking at 7 weeks in July and August - she almost fell off her chair. Then I added that my early retirement date is only 2 years away. She said maybe having me here for another 5 years with a more flexible working arrangement was a good thing - we will see how it all shakes out.
4 months a year enjoying the heat of the night, even if I need to do some work, will be a good thing.
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