Insomnia Thread...

[Willow87]

Those pictures of the waves look so refreshing Sherry. You are so lucky to be near the beach. Jordan that would be a very cool idea, it probably would have saved quite a few plumeria seedlings lol. I talked to my friend and she said that some of her seeds do the same thing, they come out all white. I guess there isn't anything that can be done about it. I know sometimes they will green up but mine havent. I have 2 right now that are almost completely white but the tips have a little green so I'm going to see if they survive.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks Cam...I feel lucky. Especially to be able to stay here this long. The owner loves us!


Here are a couple other ones I took recently also...








Took this next pic on our way back to London one day. See the rainbow...





My mom went back to London at lunchtime today to spend the night. She wants to do her banking and pay some bills. I'm here alone for the night with the pets. Gonna have a campfire later and see if the girl next door wants to join me. She's pretty cool and she knows lots of cute single guys around here too.


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[Willow87]

A campfire sounds so nice. I may go out on Sunday with my family, we will probably go to the mall or get ice cream again

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, campfires are the best...and not something I would normally get to enjoy, so this is very special to me. I learned how to build a campfire years ago in GirlGuides, and enjoy adding the wood and stoking the fire. It's just such a peaceful and relaxing activity. I enjoy the smell and sound of the crackling wood and embers.


I also love to roast marshmallows, and weiners too if I'm hungry enough. We found these extra giant marshmallows recently that are absolutely huge! They're actually called 'campfire marshmallows'. I like 'em better than the smaller kind.


So I think my nephew and his baby daughter might be coming down next weekend, maybe. The baby is 8 months now and was born on my birthday!!! The mother too, shares our birthday also! Think I mentioned it before, but how incredible is that?! I was shocked when my nephew told me and so was my mom. Like what are the chances of that happening!


I'm now a great aunt!!! Makes me feel old but the truth is I became and aunt at 14 years old!


I might go to the beach at 6:30 to catch the beginnings of the sunset, but it's not dark completely until 8:00 - 8:30. I like getting there early and seeing all there is to see. The sunsets are different each day.


It been raining on and off today but not super hard. Just sprinkling and it's very bright and sometimes sunny out. If there are lots of clouds at the beach tonight though, I won't see any of the sun.


Gonna call my mom too and see how she's doing in London.


Found a much faster way to load shots now so I've been posting a few. More to come...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Did I show this? I got it in Niagara Falls...





It spins in the breeze.


And not sure if I ever showed this picture...





Getting a slice of coconut cream pie...


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[Willow87]

Wow Sherry, thats beautiful. I've never had roasted marshmallows lol. It will be nice for you to have company. Is your mom going to be there when your nephew comes over? Its always nice to have family over. Its been a while since I've seen any of my family members

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh yes, my mom will be here. She wouldn't miss a chance to spend time with her grandson and great granddaughter for all the world! This is my brother's son and his new baby that will be coming, and as you know, my bro is deceased.


I know what you mean about not seeing certain family members for awhile. Sometimes people think they have a right to take children in families away from other family members when someone dies, as is the case in my own family with certain people. It's sad though, and I hear it happens all the time. Not right and not fair. What worse is that the children are hurt by it most of all, while adults are trying to get back at other adults and using kids to do it.


Ok, I gotta split for a bit but it's not the greatest out weather-wise so I may be back at the cottage before too long. Might not be able to have the campfire either if it keeps sprinklin...but there's always tomorrow.


Glad you like the pics. More soon...


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[tbaleno]

Sherry,

When is the best time to visit your area. My company wants me to spend a few weeks in our burlington office. I definitely don't want to go in the winter since I'm not a winter sports kind of person. Is there a better time than others to visit the area?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Tom!


Where ya been stranger?! I was wondering if you were ever gonna come back and chat with us! Nice to 'see' you again.


Ok well, I wouldn't come in the dead of summer...too muggy and hot. Early to mid spring would be a nice time, and so would late summer to mid-Fall. If you love heat though, come in July!!!


You gonna go see the Falls?


Gotta go for a bit...


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[Willow87]

Thats terrible Sherry. My dad's side of the family has never liked my mom or me and my siblings. Its really sad. My grandma passed away last week. She was my dad's mom. Me and my family didn't go to her funeral because my mom would have been too stressed out from the long trip over there

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, you really see people's true colors when someone dies, unfortunately.


Sorry to hear about your grandma, Cam!


My grandmother just turned 83 on the 27th!!! I hope she sticks around for many years to come.


Well no fires tonight unless it's in the fireplace. Too wet and rainy. Tomorrow's supposed to be nice though. Might go to Mackies for some homefries and eat them on the beach tomorrow. This is Mackies...





It's on top of the beach and it's been around for years and years. At this time of year though it's only open on weekends.


So I'm not sure what to do tonight. Someone a few doors down invited me to a big cottage party. I might see if the girl next door is going.


I called my mom in London and she's on her computer playing video games!!! Too funny.


My nephew called and we're having him and the baby down for next weekend. We're all very excited and might even go for a boat ride. I just can't wait to get my hands on the baby. She's utterly adorable and she looks like my nephew. My nephew is just like my brother.


I'm trying to find some shots I want to load...


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[Willow87]

You are right about death bringing out people's true colors. I don't have any living grandparents now. I hate that you couldn't make a campfire. My mom loves playing computer games lol. I hope you have fun with your nephew and his baby. I'm not an uncle yet lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sorry about that but the girl from next door stopped by and asked me if I was invited to the party a few doors down! Too funny because I was gonna go ask her the same thing. People are super friendly around here, and this other lady brought us homemade cookies this morning!

Gotta go get ready because I'm meeting Kayla out front in 20 minutes. I'll sign on later when I get back to the cottage.


Nice chatting with you, Cam.


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[Willow87]

Have fun Sherry!

[tbaleno]

I've been here. I just haven't posted. I'll probably drive there it is only 9 hours from my house. So I will have my car so going to niagra falls won't be that hard. I would love my kids to see Niagra falls.

[jreidsma]

Hey again

Sorry, I got yet another migraine on the way out to eat from the pet store. So I had to go home and stay in bed for a while.

Some of my family has some.... unwanted traits. And then I don't get to see the rest as they stay away too much.

Some of your pictures seem so much like around here, all the trees and hills.

Hope everyone has a nice time

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yes if you're coming all this way Tom, you might as well go see Niagara. It's just unbelievably gorgeous.

Just please promise me you won't go over any rails...especially where there are signs posted that read 'Do NOT cross rails'.


Party was cool but a little rowdy for us.


So check out this short clip I took at the beach this afternoon...





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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good afternoon. Happy Saturday!



Hope everyone's having a good weekend so far. I was just at the beach and over to Mackie's for some homefries. It was cool and overcast but now it's warming up and the sun's coming out.


Just lounging around the cottage for awhile. My mom is still in London and may spend the night again. I gotta cook a roast beef today, but not to eat. I stick it in the fridge when it's done and we use it for sandwiches. It should only take a couple of hours and I have some of my fresh Bay leaves to use.


Anyone around?


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[tbaleno]

I am very afraid of heights so I stay away from rails. Even going up some stairs where there isn't a wall next to me can be nerve wracking. I even make my kids stay away from them. You should see me on escalators and glass elevators. :P

BTW, How is Henry doing.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Henry's doing well Tom, and thanks for asking. He's here at the cottage with me...





So is Buttons...





Got some great shots today of the sunset...



































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