Explanation: The day before yesterday was Grey Cup day in Canada. Our Saskatchewan team, The Roughriders, were victorious. They beat the Tiger Cats from Hamilton (Ontario) by 45 - 23. We had the lead early on, won the game by about half time, and turned it into a rout by the end.
Explanation 2: If you're not familiar with "Grey Cup," think of it as Canada's Superbowl. Only we play it at the end of November, not the middle of January. If we tied to play the Cup in January, the ball would likely just freeze in the air when it was thrown. Not a good idea.
Bear Fact Number Two: A long time ago, I promised you more pictures of our new den, if you were patient. I think I have tried your patience long enough. So. . . .
First Bedroom
With enough closets and cupboards for the Queen of England (almost)
And a Solarium (all right, sun room) which is J's computer and art room, and our granddaughter's space and bed when she comes to visit.
The Second Bedroom
The door with the full mirror also goes into the upstairs solarium.
The Third Bedroom (our grandson's space) . . .
and also the Bear's study (from which I'm sending this note).
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| Remember: a tidy desk is the sign of a sick mind |
Bear Fact Number Three: I have (almost) nothing to wear. And we're into the Advent and Christmas season.
Explanation: Everything I have is either too large or too small. But I don't expect much sympathy. I've shrunk yet another size. This is definitely self-inflicted. Sigh!
I think that's about enough facts for now. More, later.
Blessings and Bear hugs, everyone.
Bear you are a funny creature! Remember to donate clothes that no longer fit to a homeless cave .. Though I suspect you already thought of that, bring the generous bear that you are. I have fallen in love with those hardwood floors! Congrats on the 'Super Bowl' victory!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder, Helen. Actually, I did plan to go through my closet later this week, and clear things out, as you suggested. Great minds think alike. Or something.
DeleteAlso, glad to be a source of some amusement.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Well done, Bear. The cave is looking good and you are right, a neat desk is a sign of a sick mind. Mine, I can say, like yours, is very healthy.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the look of the cave. And you're right; my desk is very healthy. Here's to healthy desks!
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Congratulations on your team's win.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I love your new den, Bear. The most wonderful aspect of it (to me) are the rooms for your Grands. Any den is much happier when the Grands are there, and you have perfect spaces for them.
Lovely....
Planning for the grandchildren was one of the key elements of our move. They're less than two blocks down the street from our place, and one (or both) is here almost every day. So we thought each should have a place of his/her own, and that worked out very well.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Jackie; blessings and Bear hugs!
Your desk IS tidy--compared to some I've seen, anyway!!
ReplyDeleteMy desk is, perhaps, tidier than yours? Somehow I doubt that.
DeleteBlessings and Bears hugs, fishducky; I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I love those floors too! Share your dieting tips please..I need to lose a few pounds so I can sneak a few more pieces of pie!
ReplyDeleteThe floors are delightful to see, thanks, but very squeaky for walking. Nuisance in the night.
DeleteDieting tips: eat just a little less, be active just a bit more. In your case, maybe go maul some wood. I haven't worked pie into the equation; perhaps you could offer some suggestions, after Thanksgiving.
Remember: life is tough; eat desert first!
Happy Thanksgiving, Terri; blessing and Bear hugs!
I'm so happy to see pictures of your new den! The Solarium—I want it! ;) It would be such a perfect place to do my writing and art journaling.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Thanksgiving!
Glad you like the pictures. Perhaps your husband could build you a solarium for Christmas?
DeleteIn Canada, we have Thanksgiving in early October, but thanks for the wishes.
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving; Blessings and Bear hugs!
What a nice den! Thank you for the pictures, it looks perfect. And perhaps it's time for a new wardrobe, Bear? I know it's tough but you will look so spiffy afterwards. :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy the additional pictures, DJan. As for a new wardrobe, that will cost more than what I have. Perhaps a few selective purchases down the road, sometime. Or I may just fit nicely into some of the smaller things in the back of the closet.
DeleteHappy thanksgiving; blessings and Bear hugs!
congrats on your team!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize my mental health was in such a state until I looked at my desk this morning and saw everything in its place! Skip musta cleaned it for me!
Ah, blaming another for your condition. There's a name for that, I think. Perhaps you should see a counsellor.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs, Zoe!
Your den looks nice and cozy. And bright.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Grey Cup win. That game was watched, here.. .just not by me.
The den is, indeed, delightful, Hilary. Perhaps as much as your new home.
DeleteAnd the Riders did just fine. Can't say that I'm a football fanatic, but I watch most of Saskatchewan's games.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Love the new den, thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. It really is a nice place.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
I love the photos! I hope you have plenty of belts.
ReplyDeleteSigh.
**Hugs**
Glad you like the pix, Reffie. I don't really have much interest in belts. I prefer to keep my pants in suspense. So to speak.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs; Happy Thanksgiving, too.
Your place looks very comfortable as well as interesting. I love odd doors and all windows.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a clothes shopping trip is called for. Great news.
Thanks you, susan. Lots of good space here.
DeleteWhile a shopping trip may be in order, I've no cash for that right now. Perhaps in the new year.
Blessings and Bear hugs; greetings to Crow!
Your den is beautiful. I love putting on clothes and discovering they're too large.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Thanks, Janie. Discovering clothes are too large is interesting, isn't it? Discovering I can fit into things I haven't worn for a long time is even more interesting — things that are still (more or less) fashionable.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Blessings and Bear hugs!
Yeh for Saskatchewan! They deserved to win! Love the pictures of your house! Please take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteThe Riders time had come, and they did well! G;lad you enjoyed the pictures; the house is delightful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Such a neat, attractive, and organized abode! I've enjoyed the tour.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anita. Glad you enjoyed the tour!
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Blessings and Bear hugs!
Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteGlad you came to visit, J.C.!
DeleteYour house looks so cute! Congrats on more weight loss.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Hey bear, I have no idea about the Grey Cup and all. I am just happy that your team won.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics of your place. What I love even more is that you live with the younger generations of your family. (Am I wrong in concluding that?) God bless your family.
Glad you enjoy the pictures, KK. As for living with the younger generation, that's only sometimes. They have their own home just down the street, but they have been spending a lot of time with us, so we found ways of fitting them into their grandparents' house. Works well for everyone!
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Great that your team won! And congrats on a nice new home and your weight loss. I though I would lose too when my hubby was away, but no such luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing our fu with the team and the hew house. Sorry you didn't loose weight when your hubby was away. Were you snacking off of Samson's plate?
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
A comfortable home for you and all whom you love!
ReplyDeleteThat it is, indeed, Susan. A perfect place for me to be Contemplative Bear.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Oh Bear I do love your new den lots of room for everyone. I do hope you stop shrinking I would not worry it happened to a girl named Alice and she came .Remember Alice. Oh I heard about your football win you do know I live in Ontario don't you:) No worries I do not partake. B
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy the look of the place; thanks for saying so.
DeleteI know of Alice. Alas, I've not had any of her encounters.
As I remember, you live in the eastern part of Ontario, closer to Ottawa than Toronto.
Blessings and Bear hugs
Loving the look of the bear cave. Hope you aren't dropping sizes because you are sick. Take care! ♥
ReplyDeleteGlad to now you like the look of the new cave. It's not ill-health which is reducing my size; I was out splitting firewood the day before yesterday.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Go Roughriders! My dad was raised in Ralph, SK (and if you know where Ralph is/was, I am so, so sorry).
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by yesterday.
Talk about a small world! Thanks for visiting.
DeleteSorry, I don't know where Ralph is, or was — except that's my dad's name, but he's from Ontario.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
A very attractive and comfortable house. Now may the house faries visit you often. A lot of windows in your study and must be a warm and sunny room on those sunny days. You will be very happy there.
ReplyDeleteIt is a delightful house, Manzi! Lots of windows = warm in the summer, cold in the winter. But we're having good times!
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Love this little peek into your life, the rooms looks so cosy and colourful and tidy - I love tidy - so I must have a very sick mind! Fun to see into the office where all the workings of the bear go on.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the peek, Jody. I normally prefer tidy, too, but it rarely happens in my study. Bedroom, living room, kitchen, yes. Study, no.
DeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!