11:03
The forecast says that the for today is 18C (64.4F). It's already 25C ! (77F)
Stupid experts. Might get the thundershowers they thought were possible though. *Watches big fluffy cloud float by the window.*
The trip to Calgary was great! We took alot of side roads down because Jade wanted to avoid Hwy 2 (aka Q.E. II Highway - but only the media calls it that) We made it about half way to Red Deer before he gave it up and joined the lemmings. We'd found ourselves on a road that wasn't on the map and it died before we reached a road that was. We kept drifting west anyway and I have a hunch that we would have found ourselves on an Indian Reserve right quick if we'd gone the other direction.
He's so cute when he's trying to be different. *Silently thanks the Goddess that he doesn't read these entries.*
The weekend was wonderful! Weddings EVERYWHERE!! There were at least two in the hotel, one of which was HUGE! There were also three team groups, and at least one group of grads.
There were three weddings going on at the Devonian Gardens, including my god-brother's. The ceremony was lovely. Short, but lovely. There was a long pause in the middle. We were supposed to go to the bride and groom's apartment for refreshments and mingling until it was time for supper. It was a little disappointing. Three bags of chips ... firmly in the hands of three people. By the time we arrived, beer had been offered and slurped. My God-mother grabbed myself, Jade and my younger god-sister and we went upstairs to said god-sister's apartment. (You'd really like her, Lynne. Very solid Wiccan. Fantastic woman!)
We spent the rest of the wait upstairs, watching my god-nieces play with the cat or with video games and we chatted about all sorts of things. Was offered popsicles and happily accepted. Yummy. After a certain amount of time, we mosied back downstairs for a bit. I noted the time and warned my god-brother that there was 20 minutes before the dinner should be starting. He agreed that it would take that long to get everybody shoed up and out the door. Jade and I, along with my god-sister and her husband, shot out the door ahead of everybody else and made our way down to the restaurant. We walked in, told the server who we were and settled on our seats. We then waited for everybody else.
And waited.
And waited.
We finally phoned my god-mother's cell at about 16:53 and asked if they were lost. Apparently, they were standing outside because they didn't want to come in too early. Hello? We're already here. Come in, already!!
There apparently wasn't enough people for a buffet. So we got served selected dishes at the table. Some of it was really good. I actually ate won ton soup. I was very proud of myself. I ate a bit of everything. Still don't like spring rolls. Wish there had been egg rolls instead.
And that was it. When supper was cleared away and drinks were finished, everybody just kinda drifted away to their homes or hotels.
We, at the Cool Table, decided that it didn't really feel like a wedding. That, on the whole, it was a somewhat unsatisfying experience. Was it the pause in the middle? Was it the lack of dancing? The lack of celebrating in general? Not sure. Maybe a combo of everything. Even Jade admitted that it lacked something and that he hoped ours was a bit grander - although he's more than a fan of the short ceremonies and as little speeches as possible.
He's still fighting me about the kilt thing though.
We'll see.
Anyway, it was absolutely uplifting to see my family again. I didn't realise how much I missed them until I was there again. I finally met Gramma too. She was so thrilled to finally meet me. She didn't know who I was when she introduced herself at the ceremony. I was going to say I was the god-daughter, but what came out of my mouth was "I'm (Lea)", and oh my gosh, her eyes just lit up. Apparently, I was famous. She'd heard all about me for years. All good, she assured me. Lies; all lies, I told her. She loved me. I got just as many and sincere hugs as any of the other regular grandchildren.
I think I just added somebody else to the wedding guest list. LOL!
At some point before supper, I pointed out that nobody had introduced me to the bride yet. My god-mother was horrified. She'd been so scattered that she hadn't introduced me to anybody that she'd intended to. When we went back downstairs, she'd immediately fixed that over-sight. The bride and I were friendly with each other, and she's a lovely girl, but we didn't seem to have much to do with each other. But it was a busy day. No worries. A person's brain can only take so much.
We interacted a bit more at the wedding shower the next day. (Backwards, I know, but worth it.)
I have a job interview/try out day on Thursday. Another farm has requested my services and I'm thrilled so far. they want me to groom horses!! They even have some buffalo (which I won't be responsible for, but I've never seen up close.) And best ever reason to be happy and excited? They are only one Range Road away!! Less than 10 minutes driving!! I could ride my bike if I wanted to!!
WHEEE!!!
And they want to know what my wage expectations are ... Egad, I can never decide how much is too much and what is selling myself cheap.
Shut up. Yes, you.
This is going to put a damper on some of the projects that I have going and have partially committed myself to. I'm supposed to go out to my Aunt-in-law's to help her with her flower beds. Dona had bragged about my flower bed out front, and her sister came to see. She wants to hire me to do hers to. She even wants a bed like mine. Jade said he'd help build it, but, please, no more round beds. LOL!
Oooh ... Blogger now auto saves your drafts!! Don't even need a title!!
Cool!
Well, I have to run out and buy some new boots for work.
Have a good day and feel free to leave a comment! Don't just be a lurker!! It's a disturbingly suggestive title!
Sweet Dreams!
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