Monthly Archives: October 2011

October 23, 2011

What a day.

By Karen Ford

Well today was the day of the walk – Active for Autism.  And it turned out to be a great day for it too.  It was cloudy at first, and a tad bit cold, but the sun came out just before the walk actually began and it started to warm up.

We got up, had our breakfast and had to go to hubby’s work to pick up another sponsor’s money.  We had to catch her before she started her day.  At this point, we didn’t have Brett with us.  It was just the 3 of us.  Brett was with my parents for the weekend, so they had to get up early and bring him in for the walk.  They also sponsored us as well.

I filled out the sponsor form as Ford Family, as it was all of us doing the walk this year.  Next year it will be different, I will get as many sheets as I can print off and hand out for family to help us out.  And knowing my mom and my inlaws, they can get loads for us out there.

Though, we didn’t do that bad.  We got $247 in sponsor money.  There were prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the most collected.  Someone collected over $800.  How awesome is that?

Pipers was our presenting sponsor this year.  Well they are every year, but this time they had a cheque for $7,500.  It’s going to be awesome to see just how much we got in total.

I got a picture of Brett and Denise in their shirts.  I won’t be posting them anywhere though.  A select few will get to see it.  They had a great time.  Although, Denise found the walk too slow.  We were about half way done the walk and that’s when hubby and Denise decided to jog the rest.  LOL.  Not sure that was the smartest idea he had, but it made her happy.  Maybe next year, Denise and I will sign up for the run and let hubby and Brett walk it. 🙂

After we were done the walk, and I heard Denise shout out for us, I thought of some people to get a shirt for.  Unfortunately, they didn’t have any shirts left.  So I put my name down in case there’s a few others who want to order some shirts as well.

Well after the prizes were given out, we headed back home again.  Can’t wait for next year.

Until next time, xo

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October 19, 2011

Here, There & Everywhere…

By Karen Ford

This post may take a while for me to write as I’m taking breaks from my usual stuff – housework.  LOL  But in the end, it will make for a good read.  I hope, 🙂

Well for one thing, I can’t seem to start my day without turning on Twitter.  For some reason I just have to be that noise and see what everyone has been talking about.  Yes, I love a good gossip every now and again.

Plus, having my email opened up for any exciting things that I should be made aware of.  Which today is mainly Scifi on the Rock stuff.  Not saying a word on any of it, just know that it’s going to be awesome.  And if you’re in the city, it’s a MUST SEE event.  I’m on the committee, so when there’s any news that I can post, I will.

Then there’s an interview I’m getting ready for.  Actually I have 3 coming up soon.  And before you ask “WHO?”, I’m not saying.  You will have to wait and see when I post them up.  Yes, I love to tease. LOL.

Made a salad for my lunch.  Turned out alright, though, next time leave out the mozza cheese.  The cheddar was enough.  And considering I put in three-cheese ranch flavor, having a cheese overload at the moment.

And with all the stuff I’ve been trying to get done today, I missed both my favorite shows.  Stargate SG-1 AND Atlantis.  *facepalm*  Oh well, I’ll get to see them later.  They will repeat again 2 more times yet, so all’s good.

Then there’s the trip hubby and I are planning for in March.  I’m so excited.  I got his suitcase already packed.  Well sort of, just have to add in his sandals.  Once I find them, lol.  But for the most part, his is done.  And I got most of mine done as well.  Just waiting for my new swimsuit to come in the mail.  Had to go on eBay to look for one as all the stores here got their Summer stuff packed away for the year.  Should have gotten it a few weeks ago when they had them all marked down.  But oh well,, live and learn.

I think I will end this one now.  If anything comes up later, I’ll just tweet it.  Or make notes for tomorrow’s blog.

Until then.  XO

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