I’ve said it a number of times, I hate getting up early on a saturday. It’s one reason we never encouraged hockey with our kids, as I knew we’d have a hell of a morning making those 6:00am ice times for practices. Ugh. Today I just had to get the oldest to a Markham train station for roughly 7:00am. Not my favourite time to be up but atleast traffic was minimal, and it was above 10°C, so not too cold either. Could make for a pleasant day for my daughter atleast. I hope it is both fun and informative. A memory maker for her and her troop friends. There are only seven girls from our 5th troop going. A bunch from the attached younger siblings went though, so it could potentially be a riot of fun. They are expecting around 5,000 girls and leaders if all whom signed up go down for it. All I know is, pick up could either be 5:15, or 6:15pm this afternoon. That’s nearly 12 hours on their feet. My kid is going to be in such a mood when I go collect her. Desperate for food if our ROM trip is any sign of what’s to come.
But now it’s Saturday morning, I’m wide awake, and the house is empty. Do I kick on the air brush and try a different primer combo, or do I play a video game, do I read, or do karaoke? I don’t know. The morning (at least) is my oyster so to speak.
Looks like New York tied up their series against florida. I stopped watching after they got through regulation time. Knew I’d have trouble walking up if I didn’t. Glad I set three alarms. Needed two of them truth be told. Thankfully my bladder helped heave me out of bed prior to needing the third and final safety bell. I got my little girl up, dressed, fed, packed with checklisted items, and cleaned up & presentable as a representative part of her troop. Go team!
Looks like some nasty storm clouds are coming from the north west. Looks ugly as sin. I do hope my wife tears down her tent and packs up before the storm hits. It of my hands now though. I drove over yesterday evening to set up the tent, open the vents, and attach the rain cover. Did 95% of it myself, in the wind mind you. Managed to get the girls to help anchor the rain cover while I affixed it in place with the bungee cords and staked ropes. It’s a pretty big Ozark Trails 4-6 person tent. You could park a Smart car inside it. Or a mini cooper for that matter. Usually they camp using a queen sized inflatable mattress, or two. But my wife leant them out last year to a friend who has not returned either item. A bit ignorant if you ask me. If I borrow something it’s on my mind until I return it, right after using it. Usually washed or in the same/better state than how i received it. Not so with these people. I get that they are heavy, but come on. It’s nearly been a year. Bring it back my friend.
Mayhaps I’ll watch a movie, or the first two episodes of season three of Shoresy. That’s usually good for a laugh or two. Have a great weekend. I hope the impending storm doesn’t upend your day. Ciao Bella.
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