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Snow is on the Way!

If you were dreaming of a white Christmas it appears your dream has come true, not only will it be a white Christmas but it'll be white before the first day of winter which doesn't arrive until Sunday. I'm so excited, today is the opening of the outdoor rink at Dundas driving park. It'll be open everyday from 8am till 10pm for you and your family to skate. There'll be a concession stand serving hot drinks as well. Please if you do anything as family this year, check out the rink it's there for you and your family and keep in mind there is a donation box there as the rink is almost paid for. See you there for sure. Matt and I are looking forward to our Christmas open house on Tuesday morning from Limeridge Mall, 5:30 am till 9 am. The doors will be open at the shoppers/old navy entrance. One more thing - I'll be at bell World on Walker's Line in Burlington on Saturday morning - come see for some great Christmas gift ideas!

The bidding continues!

Matt and I are so thrilled at the response to the United Way auction. We knew you would support the needs of the people of Hamilton/Burlington and I must say the auction items are fabulous Christmas gift items as well. Matt likes to poke fun at my shopping obsession but truth be known I have curbed my running out and buying for no reason  and I must say that I am a thrift buyer not a oh I gotta have that if it means putting my family in debt. My Christmas shopping has been on track and on budget and my hubby and I have just gotten each other very small stocking stuffers like a good Christmas read and a few odds and ends because we both don't need to stress ourselves trying to figure out what will make us happy at Christmas. We'll have our families together and that's all that matters. My nieces are visiting for the holidays and I look forward to getting together with cappuccinos or lattes and gabbing about what every 20 something gabs about these days. That's one of my favourite things this time of year !!!!!

United Way Auction

Our united Way Home for Holidays Auction is underway, yesterday we had a combination of appliances and housewares, today we have an entertainment package that includes Il Divo tickets, Canadian Idol 3 tickets and there's more so make sure you join matt and me this morning and put in your bid. This is a big victory for 2 reasons, one it's a great gift for the Il Divo fan in your life and second, you're helping the united way of Hamilton/Burlington achieve their goal to serve the agencies in this area that help make our community a better place to live. A week today is our annual Christmas open house at Limeridge Mall. We'll be singing, chatting and just enjoying the spirit of the season with fans, friends and family so please drop by; we'll be there at 5:30 am. The doors will be open at the shopper's drug mart entrance.

a picture perfect holiday season

You know we're a society that plans ahead.  I'm thinking about the people left on my gift giving list and I'm already booking events for the month of January and February.  Speaking of events, this morning on battle of the sexes we're giving away a Fuji digital camera worth 300 dollars and it's something else. It takes fabulous picture and HD video as well. What a great gift for someone in your family or maybe yourself. I'm off this morning to St Mark's Catholic school in highway 53 to see the kids that raised 3,000 pounds of non perishable food items for the needy. They had started out with a goal of 1,000 pounds and it just grew form there. I'm so happy to live in a city with such generous people who now more than ever the need is great for those less fortunate. Enjoy your weekend and spend with family and good friends after all that's what the holiday season is all about!

Simply the Best

Matt and I have a very busy morning planned, it includes Christmas gift ideas with my pals at passion for Living which is a great spot for that hard to buy for person in your life and for anyone for that matter. We'll kick off our united way auction this morning with 4 tickets to see Tina Turner live at the ACC on December the 13th. The tickets will go to the highest bidder this morning. We are all creatures of habit but keep in mid all our local birthdays will be done on radio only at the same time 7:45 am but we will not be doing them with Bob and Annette. It's a very slight adjustment. I'm already returning things today. It isn't a gift for anyone so I know I'll be able to exchange it. I wish there was a faster way to return things. Just remember ‘tis the season right?

Birthday Change...

I'd to remind you once again that Matt and I will be doing the local birthdays from now on, on K-Lite only. So when you switch to CHTV to watch Matt and I at 7:45 for the birthday segment, it will now be an entertainment segment. We will do the birthdays live on K-Lite radio just before going to Bob and Annette at CHTV. It is a slight change but remember change is good and keep on sending those birthdays and anniversaries coming. I got a bit more gift wrapping done yesterday. For me, gift wrapping is pull out a gift bag, place gift in bag and cover it with Christmas tissue and finally place the gift card inside or tie it with some ribbon onto the gift bag.  I hope that helps you. It took me all of 2 minutes to wrap up 2 gifts yesterday I was exhausted. I'm not a big Christmas card giver but I gotta tell you, I love getting Christmas cards in the mail. It just makes my day. My hubby and I end up calling and inviting all the card givers over the holidays for some appetizers and good cheer. Cheers.

a slippery drive

By the time you read this, it'll probably be raining outside but my drive in was a winter wonderland and a slower than usual one. So anticipate a longer drive or walk today and just remember to keep smiling. Matt and I as you are live on TV every morning on CH at 6:45, 7:45 and 8:45 am. For the past 5 years or so at 7:45 am Matt and I have announced local birthday with the Bob and Annette on TV but as of tomorrow morning, Matt and will announce the birthday on K-Lite RADIO ONLY and then we'll chat with our TV pals at 7:45.  So please keep that in mind, it's a slight program change. Your birthdays are still very important to us. Don't forget Friday morning, Matt and I will be giving away a Fuji top of the line camera worth $299.00 on Battle of the sexes. You don't want to miss that opportunity!

a Busy Time

I'm not going to give the shopping days or sleeps till Christmas.  We all know it's coming fast enough and I'd like to thank all the shoppers who dropped by to see me at Barry's Jewellers and picked up a few gifts on their Christmas list and to those shopper who joined me at the bay, Mapleview. What a blast talking to some of he folks shopping on Saturday everyone was having a great time. My hubby and went to Guelph Saturday night to see my step son and it was a blizzard out that way but what a great looking winter wonderland.  Then we were off to Niagara to see family and we stopped by Stoney Ridge winery for some Christmas gifts. What a lovely area we live in. Don't forget next month is ice wine festival in Niagara. A reminder that as of Wednesday, December the 10th, our local birthdays will be read on the radio before we go to Annette and Bob on CH TV. So in a nutshell, they will be heard not seen as of Wednesday December 10^th.

Here comes Santa Claus!

If you're still looking for a Santa Claus parade this weekend, the Burlington parade is Sunday and the Stoney Creek Santa Claus parade is tomorrow. If you're looking for Santa, he's usually walking around downtown Dundas and there's usually horse and buggy rides for the kids. I always feel like I'm in an old Christmas movie when I'm downtown Dundas during the holidays. I'll be busy at Barry's Jewellers on Saturday from 9am til 1pm at 730 Upper James (across from Canadian Tire). If you haven't found something special for that someone special trust me you'll find it at Barry's.  Speaking of Christmas, Matt and I will do our traditional Christmas show at Limeridge Mall again and the 23rd of December starting at 5:30. Join us by coming in through the old navy/shoppers drug mart doors. We'll be caroling and waiting jolly old Saint Nick!!!!!

to-do for Christmas...

I just thought I'd share my to-do list with you so it might inspire you to do just that and maybe either start or finish your Christmas shopping. This Saturday from 9am till 1pm, I'll be live at Barry's Jewellers on Upper James for more fabulous jewellery deals, then off to the Bay, Mapleview from 1:30 til 2:30 because there's a ton of stuff happening there for Christmas especially in cosmetics. Come check out the Lancome mascara, it's a new one and supposedly out of this world. Everyone I've spoken to is so busy these days with cookie exchange parties. They seem to be all the rage. If you need to bring one and you're bad like me try peanut butter cookies they're easy. It's peanut butter, sugar and a good oven. Put an almond on top and it's festive!

A busy Season

I feel like I accomplished so much yesterday and all I bought was Christmas gift bags for the gifts I've purchased so far. I'll feel like I've done more when I get it all put away. Are you going to a Christmas open house? I never know what to bring. I realize a bottle of wine is great but I always want to bring a little something that would compliment the wine, a little something for the season.   We're going to my sister's for Christmas and we are bringing the ham this year, well my hubby bob is making and bringing the ham. I'll be getting in the way and trying desperately to help out which means staying out of the way and enjoying the holiday season. This weekend I'll be on location at Barry's Jeweller's on Upper James from 9am til 1pm and then I'll make a quick trip to the Bay, Mapleview shopping centre in Burlington, there's a ton of great stuff going on including great deals and come and try the new Lancome mascara is all the rage!

Festive Feast with our listeners

A special thank you to all the staff and our devoted K-Lite listeners who joined us at Mother Tucker's last night for our Sunni and Hayes dinner. The food was great and the company was fabulous. It's hard to escape how busy the season gets and I think we all find ourselves sleep deprived. I've found the key is stop and take a few minutes for yourself because if you don't you'll crash and you'll end up in bed fighting a cold or the flu. If you're looking for a book to read for the season or to give to someone why not try the Last Chord by singer/songwriter Ian Thomas. He joined Matt and me yesterday morning for a chat and he was great and the book is creating a lot of buzz. Ian will also join Matt and me along with singer Jim Witter for our annual Christmas show Tuesday December 23^rd at Limeridge mall from 5:30 til 9am. See you there!!!!

Welcome to December!

How appropriate, it's Monday morning, December the first and there's snow everywhere. It's a slick drive into work but patience is all you need and a few extra minutes to clear off the car and you're set! It's getting busier and busier as we get closer to the 25th. Late night shopping began this past weekend and despite the constant bad economy news, people were out shopping with their families and not letting all that bad stuff get them down. My hubby made cranberry pistachio biscotti yesterday and they were delicious as we watched the snow fall. I couldn't help but notice the Salvation Army people in the mall canvassing and it was wonderful to see people dropping off their coins in the pot. That's all it takes a little bit from everyone. Tonight, Matt, Tom and I are off to Mother Tucker's for a Sunni and Hayes dinner - We're all looking forward to seeing our winning listeners!!!!

Cheers!

I never thought I'd be still battling a stuffy nose, sore throat and the achy feeling a week after I caught this cold but time and rest is the cure so remember that when it happens to you. A special thanks to Pauline, Jen and all the staff at the Winchester Arms in Dundas. I was a celebrity bartender, with all tips going to Mac Kids hospital and Dr Bob Kemp Hospice. While I was there we raised just over 300.00 dollars, so thank you to everyone and I have so much respect for bartenders and servers. I managed to get in everyone's way but it was a blast!! I'm hoping you have a special someone on your list of gifts to buy for which includes jewellery. I'll be at Barry's Jewellers in Mapleview Mall tomorrow in Burlington from 9am till 1pm. Drop by and save! Believe it or not I think I'm going to try to make biscotti this weekend.  

A Talented Country

Matt and I enjoyed a musical visit from Serena Ryder yesterday. She was fabulous!! There is so much talent in Canada and she was delight to have on the show. Check out a video of her performance:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxIkRTlX05k

It seems as we get closer to the holidays, the days get busier and it's also the time of year when fundraising increases because of the increased need out there. This Thursday evening I'm participating in a community project in my neighbourhood. The Winchester Arms in Dundas is donating back to the community. They're raising money for the children's hospital at McMaster and the Dr. Kemp Hospice and are running a raffle table and there will be celebrity bartenders. Now the raffle table will be set up from December 12 to the 18th and I'll be doing a bartending shift this Thursday night (Nov 27th) from 5pm till about 7pm or so. I'd love to see you please come by and help the community and have some good eats as well!!!

Get your flu shot!

It's hard to believe we're a month away from Christmas. If you've put away getting a flu shot don't wait too much longer because everywhere I turn someone has something contagious. My husband was the first to catch it and I've got a scratchy throat and stuffed nose so I decided over the weekend to lift my spirits by making and following a recipe for gingerbread men and I can't believe how well they turned out. My husband couldn't believe it when he walked in the house and found me with an apron on baking. But you know what, the kitchen had that holiday scent of ginger and I actually felt a bit better after I ate 2 or 3 of the gingerbread men. If you've got a great recipe for something festive this year that you're dying to make, let Matt and I know, just e mail us at sunnyhayes@k-litefm.com. We'd love to hear it. Trust me; try baking today for the fun of it!!

Where did the weekend go!

What happened to my weekend!!! It started out slow and pleasant and then the rest is a blur. I find Friday night is a great night to do nothing. So my husband and I decided it was a movie night and we checked out a movie Kate Winslet did a while back called Little Children. Both Matt and our producer Tom recommended it. We both liked it and it was a movie filled with twists and turns so don't keep leaving the room for snacks.  I was at Barry's Jeweller's on Upper James on Saturday and I'll be there again on Saturday only it'll be the Burlington location.  Then Saturday night I was at the Bay, Burlington Mall for the grill time gala which was fun and part of the money from ticket sales went to the look good feel better women living with cancer foundation. Then it was Grey Cup Sunday with my family and friends and I started to feel a little under the weather. You know that achy, cold and flu feeling. I managed to see Calgary win another grey cup but I had hoped Montreal would win in their home town.

Another Hectic Weekend Ahead!

I was driving home from work yesterday, I noticed how pretty the city is looking as decorations start to go up and people's spirits are lifted. There is a lot to be thankful for. My family is in good health, I have great friends and gas prices keep dropping!!!!!!  It's a busy weekend and the start for a lot of us to a busy season.  Tomorrow morning I'll be at Barry's Jewellers on Upper James from 9am till 1pm and there will be fabulous deals, then it's off to the Bay, Burlington mall Saturday night for the girl time gala which will be loads of fun.  Tickets are $10 and it's a chance to shop on a Saturday night and really get a ton of Christmas shopping done.  Then it's Grey Cup Sunday with family and friends and my hubby is planning to make this delicious looking beef pot pie that's in the food and drink magazine.  We decided to do something different than plain chili.  I'm hoping for a hometown win for the Alouettes.  Have a great weekend and get those Christmas lights up!!!!!!

Temps are dropping!

Don't you just love trying to find all the seasonal items you need as this time of  year when the weather gets a bit colder and the flurries start hitting the ground. I found my scraper and brush for the car on a shelf in our shed and there were a few of them which indicate my hubby and I have been buying them every time we can't find the last one we bought.  I'm also getting snow tires this year. I felt that this was important this year because it will make my drive into work or anywhere for that matter a little less stressful.  It's all about taking it easy on the road right?  Speaking of the road, I was flipping out when I saw the price of gas this morning, 79 cents wow!!!!! I can't remember gas being under 80 cents!!!! It's a busy sports weekend, with the Vanier cup at Ivor Wynne this Saturday and the grey cup this Sunday. We're thinking of making a pot of chili for Grey Cup this Sunday. I'm also busy at Barry's Jewellers on Saturday, 9-1pm, come visit, I'll help you shop!!!

Back in the saddle

It was time to re charge my batteries and I think I did just that after a couple of days off, I'm feeling ready and raring to tackle the busiest time of the year. I ran into so many people already getting a jump on Christmas shopping and no one seemed to be too concerned about the economic climate. You know everyone I spoke to said this is the time they get together with their families and their very closest friends. It's so easy so cut down in areas where you wouldn't notice it as much like the big Christmas dinner where everyone can bring a side dish and putting a monetary limit on your gifts. Why not? It just means being a little more creative when you're out looking for the right gift. I know this year I've put more thought into what I purchase. You know I'm the queen of retail and this just means not running and buying the first thing I see which is usually something I want!!

The season has begun!

It's interesting, yesterday I was out buying groceries and paying bills and I found myself wandering around the mall looking at my gift list and trying to figure out what to get for that hard-to-buy-for person and I couldn't help but notice that despite the doom and gloom of the economy and the constant depressing news out there about job losses, there seemed to be a lot of people with smiles on their faces. Every store I walked into, I was greeted with a smiling face and suggestions for other gift possibilities if I was stumped for a present. How nice was that? I'm taking the Friday and Monday off for a bit of an extended weekend and I'm sure Matt will make you smile and definitely laugh while I get my batteries charged. Don't forget the Santa Claus parade this Saturday. You know what - sometimes going to the parade and seeing those smiling little faces can make your weekend a great one!!!!!

Almost time to hit the ice!

My hubby and I were having a conversation as we always do after work and while Bob prepared dinner we started talking about how much fun it would be to go skating. I was never good at it but Bob played a lot of hockey so he was into a leisurely skate.  How back to the basics is that? We plan to enjoy the change of seasons and we're both looking forward to the outdoor rink opening up down at Dundas Driving Park. You know we're all looking at inexpensive ways these to enjoy our lives and not break the bank so why not have a chat with you significant other and see if they're into a skate, stroll or even samba.  I tried to get my hubby to take up dancing with me because we both have 2 left feet but he said skating in and dancing is definitely out!!!!!

Remembrance Day

This is an important day for Canadians and Americans as we take time today to remember the folks who fought to make our country a better place to live in. So take a moment to reflect today. You know we all lead such busy stressful lives but there is always time to think about the men and women who gave their lives for Canada. I had such a fabulous day yesterday, I went to Guelph to visit my step son who's in his second year at the university of Guelph and we spent the day together getting his winter wardrobe in order and his dad then prepared us a beautiful salmon dinner.  We walked and walked all day and we didn't realize how quickly the time had passed and speaking of time - it's hard to believe it was just over a week ago that I walked the 1/2 marathon with my buddy Keltie Law. Well she sent me pictures on that day that pretty much sum up our excitement. Coming soon!

Back from a busy weekend

How did you enjoy the return of fall over the weekend? It was enough to get people in the mood for the holidays as Matt and I made our holiday house tour of distinctive homes. They were beautiful homes and the junior league of Hamilton Burlington did a beautiful job with the organization of this event. Matt and I were thrilled to be photographed with Los Angeles great Marcel Dionne who autographed photos for hockey fans in Carlisle. Look for our shot with the hockey great coming soon. This is going to be a short week for me, I'm actually going to take Friday and Monday of the following week for a little R&R before I get real busy for the upcoming holidays!!

Get into the Holiday Spirit this Weekend!

I drove down to Fort Erie yesterday to see my parents and I couldn't believe the different weather I encountered in the short time I was on the QEW. There was nothing but thick fog from Stoney Creek to just past Niagara Falls and then it was a warm sunny day in Fort Erie. When i drove back to Hamilton I drove thru the same thick fog and it was at least 4 or 5 degrees cooler in Hamilton. I realized when I got home that my golfing season was pretty much over this season and once again I've told myself I'm going to work harder at my game next year. I was watching TV with my husband last night and noticed an ad for Toronto's Santa Claus parade, so I looked up the date for Hamilton. Can you believe it's Saturday, November the 15th? If you want to get in the festive mood, join Matt and I for the holiday house tour of distinctive homes. It's sponsored by the junior league and Matt and I will make appearance at all 3 houses this Sunday morning.  See you there!!!!!

Thursday Thoughts

Golf course were packed, the tennis court around the corner from me was packed with last minute players eager to get one more outdoor game in before the temperature drops this weekend. It didn't really feel like things were normal after the election the other night.  There was even more coverage on TV last night.  There is so much hope for the U.S. with this big Obama victory and hopefully there's renewed hope in a better country for neighbours to live in. Matt and I are the honorary co chairs of the holiday house tour, so this weekend join us on Sunday, Matt and I will make appearances at all 3 houses.  Come get into the holiday spirit!!!

An Historic Result for the USA!

What an unbelievable night!!  I tried to see as much of the election coverage as I could but the morning comes quickly so I went to bed knowing Obama was in the lead for the presidency. But that meant nothing till I checked things out on the net and yes Obama has made history as the first black president in the United States. You couldn't escape all the TV coverage but more importantly everyone was buzzing about it. Long line ups to vote in the U.S. may finally mean we'll see more voter turnout when we have to get back to voting for what's right for our country. Don't forget to get your ticket for the holiday house tour. Just go online to the junior league of Hamilton Burlington and you'll find the locations. Matt and I will be at all 3 homes starting this Sunday morning in Carlisle. See you there!!

A big day south of the border!

You can't help but wonder who will be the next president of the United States. We are bombarded with American networks full of debates, talk shows and even comedy shows that focus on the election and the people running in it. Oprah today will have an election party on her show today. The election is supposed stabilize the stock market and hopefully bring some sense of hope for Americans actually for all of us since the US influences everything everywhere else. I was quite happy this morning, gas has dropped to 84 cents for I gassed up and I actually made a list of Christmas gifts and I went out and bought one gift. It's small and thoughtful and I thought to myself it's not the size but how much thought you actually put into something to give to that special someone. I've decided to slow down, think before I buy and make it special!!!!!

Running(and walking) for a great cause!

Well I did it and so did Matt!! I walked the 1/2 marathon (and I got my hubby to do it too) and Matt ran the 1/2 marathon with the Esther Pauls, the lady behind the Road2Hope marathon for Citykidz and the Joy and Hope of Haiti. It was a gorgeous day outside and this event went perfectly without a hitch. Matt and I congratulate all the organizers, volunteers and more importantly to all you great folks who pledges to these 2 very worthy causes. I know there were over 4,000 participants. I'd also like to congratulate our producer Tom's wife Kelly who ran the marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon. Now I truly understand that feeling of accomplishment when you cross that finish line!!! Matt and I will be at the Junior League holiday house parade of homes this weekend. Please get you tickets; it's a fabulous way to get ready for the holiday season!!!

Back from a busy weekend

What a whirl wind of a weekend!!!!! Friday was so much fun at Theatre Aquarius when Kevin Carson won the Barry's gift certificate and the trip to the Dominican!!! Matt and I were also at the bikeathon held over at the art gallery for junior diabetes.  There were quite a few teams ranging from the media to businesses in the area. It was sad to see the Ti Cats lose another one on Friday night and the whole weekend was weird with the wind, rain and occasional sun. I did some leaf raking only to find them on my front lawn an hour later. And what was yesterday all about in the grocery stores? There were tons of people shopping like it was the night before Christmas. It's actually the week before Halloween and I've figured out the best way not to not to eat Halloween candy, buy chips instead!!!!

Brrrr....Stay Inside and Watch a Great Show!

I was out and about yesterday and I have to say if you wore gloves and a warm jacket, it was a typical windy fall day.

I've been hooked on Californication which runs every Monday night

on The Movie Network but I waited patiently for my hubby and we both checked it out on our "On Demand" channel.  This is the 2nd season of the show and I have to say every episode is more complicated than the last one.  I like this show because you really can 't figure out what's going to happen next. 

I also saw bits and pieces of Dancing with the Stars; only because I can't believe Chloris Leachman is in her 80's and keeping up to the much younger group of dancers. She's amazing!!!!!

I realize when I do my 22 k walk for the Hamilton marathon on November 2nd , it's not what time I come in but that I was out there giving it my best shot!!! You can too , log onto http://www.road2hope.ca .

Cold Weather

Everywhere I turn lately someone is coughing or sneezing. I have my medical pack with me at all times, cough lozenges, vitamin c and eating properly at all times (or trying to). I went through my closet last night to grab something warmer to wear to step outside this morning and I realized as I have for a long time that I have a lot of clothing I'm not wearing for some reason or another. I started packing clothing to bring to the good Shepard because as it gets colder I know there's someone out there that needs to stay warm and I realized last night I could help out. That's what seeing Christmas trees in store windows does to a person. You realize that you can make a difference in a person's life. Matt and I are excited because Friday morning we broadcast live from Theatre Aquarius. Someone will walk away with a $2,000 gift certificate form Barry's Jewellers and a trip for 2 for the Dominican Republic!! You have till Thursday to qualify. Good luck!!!!

Back from a busy weekend

Matt and I were busy Friday night at Michelangelo's for the SPCA's spaghetti western gala. What a great success!! I had some friends there and we bid collectively on a Lake Tahoe package that we ended up successfully bidding on. The SPCA fundraising continued into Sunday when I ended Maision Fritiz for their cut a thon for the SPCA and McMaster children's hospital. I went and got my hair ready for the fall season.  Speaking of fall season my hubby and I were busy yesterday taking screens off the windows and cleaning the windows. It's such a satisfying feeling when you can see out the windows. I also had to get my walking in as well because the Hamilton Marathon of hope is fast approaching and if you're not participating you can donate to the cause check out the website at marathon of hope.

A Wonderful Cause

My husband and I attended the 10th annual harvest dinner for the Good Shepard Centre last night along with 1,000 other people and I'm always so amazed at the generosity of Hamiltonians!! I wasn't surprised by the number of people but more the people who keep coming every year because they know how important the Good Shepard Centre is as an organization. Tonight, I'll MC another great evening, the Spaghetti Western at Michalangelo's for the SPCA.  I'll be there and you may even see Matt there as well. I ran into a former Sunni and Hayes cruiser who told me last night she and her husband booked our 2009 cruise to the south of France. Why not treat each other to a great Christmas gift of travel. Call Bob at Cruiseshipcentres on Upper Wentworth today!! I bought gas yesterday 1.04 thinking it was going up today and of course I saw it at 99 cents. I'm not winning the gas war!!!!!

A Good Dinner

It's so appropriate to have the Good Shepard dinner on a day like today. It's a typically damp, cool fall day and the annual harvest dinner for the Good Shepard Centre will be held tonight at Carmen's. I sit on the advisory committee so I know how important this dinner is for the folks that really need it the most. I thank those people who I will see tonight because there will probably be somewhere around 1000 to 1200 at dinner. I told you in an earlier blog that I was watching Californication with David Duchovny. A show that I feel is really about David's life and it seems it could be true.  He and his wife have separated and he's going through almost the identical thing on the show. I have to say the show is good. I woke up with a scratchy throat and I realized that germs are everywhere season so wash your hands and drink lots of green tea!!!!!

Getting Ready for a Long Walk

Well we're just over 2 weeks away from the Hamilton Marathon which is Nov 1st and 2nd for City Kidz and Hope for Haiti. I bought a new pair of running shoes yesterday for my 22 km walk, which I'm doing with a very good friend of mine Kelty Law from Royal Lepage. She' s training hard and as I have said to her and everyone I know, this is not a race for us but a way to raise awareness for 2 very important causes. After I voted yesterday, I picked up an assortment of vegetables that my hubby added to turkey stock from thanksgiving and we enjoyed homemade soup. I love it. I decided to use some of the features I pay for on cable so I went into on demand and started watching Californication with David Duchovny. The first season was still available so my husband and I watched about 8 episodes and I gotta tell you I really like the show. It is very clever and it's weird how it mirrors Duchovy's personal life right now. It kept my attention which is hard to do on TV these days.

Back from a great long weekend!

I hope your thanksgiving was filled with turkey, stuffing; pumpkin pie and a very long walk because it was absolutely beautiful yesterday. My hubby and I got together with friends for a hike up to Webster's falls and I have never seen it so filled with people. The side streets and parking lot was packed with vehicles either parked or waiting for a parking spot. I don't think I've ever seen it so busy.  We also took the opportunity to do some outdoor housework like putting away the lawn furniture, garden hoses and all that other stuff that needs to be put away this time of year.  I love this weather but I know it isn't here to stay.  Last night ended so beautifully with the moon behind the clouds...I had to run outside and take a picture it was so beautiful. I also forgot we also watched the Ti Cat game and that's all I'll say!!!

Back from a great long weekend!

I hope your thanksgiving was filled with turkey, stuffing; pumpkin pie and a very long walk because it was absolutely beautiful yesterday. My hubby and I got together with friends for a hike up to Webster's falls and I have never seen it so filled with people. The side streets and parking lot was packed with vehicles either parked or waiting for a parking spot. I don't think I've ever seen it so busy.  We also took the opportunity to do some outdoor housework like putting away the lawn furniture, garden hoses and all that other stuff that needs to be put away this time of year.  I love this weather but I know it isn't here to stay.  Last night ended so beautifully with the moon behind the clouds...I had to run outside and take a picture it was so beautiful. I also forgot we also watched the Ti Cat game and that's all I'll say!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Matt and I are working on this glorious Thanksgiving so I decided that our turkey dinner with family would take place on Saturday. With a stepson in university and family out of town, it seemed the easiest. My parents as usual arrived with almost the entire meal while my dad immediately started gardening. My dad loves doing all that stuff. He's a master at trimming and pruning trees. I just don't have clue what should or shouldn't be sipped. The sunshine had me out walking with my folks to Webster's Falls where everyone was there with their kids and picnic baskets. It was like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting. We started getting our recycle bins together to put out and I realized no garbage, mail or stores are open. That's good; spend it with your family and close friends!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Matt and I are working on this glorious Thanksgiving so I decided that our turkey dinner with family would take place on Saturday. With a stepson in university and family out of town, it seemed the easiest. My parents as usual arrived with almost the entire meal while my dad immediately started gardening. My dad loves doing all that stuff. He's a master at trimming and pruning trees. I just don't have clue what should or shouldn't be sipped. The sunshine had me out walking with my folks to Webster's Falls where everyone was there with their kids and picnic baskets. It was like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting. We started getting our recycle bins together to put out and I realized no garbage, mail or stores are open. That's good; spend it with your family and close friends!!!!!

Getting Ready for the Weekend

We're getting closer to the long weekend and just a quick reminder, Matt and I will be live on Thanksgiving Monday to do the show and we'll also be on our regular TV spot with Bob and Annette at CH Morning Live. We're having our family dinner this Saturday with my step kids and my parents and brothers. The whole clan couldn't be there because they were already busy with other family obligations. We'll have a nice intimate group of about 10 or 11. This year I told my hubby I want a very traditional Thanksgiving meal, scalloped potatoes, squash, stuffing and of course what would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie!! It just means an extra hour or so on the treadmill right? If you've qualified for our treasure draw on Monday it includes a $2,000 gift certificate form Barry's Jewellers and a trip to the Dominican.

Last Golf Tourney of the Year!

It was a beautiful fall day yesterday as I played in my last golf tourney of the season (not my last golf game). It was the St. Joe's Villa golf tournament at Dundas Valley golf and curling club and it was a sell out!! I couldn't believe how cold the breeze was. I played horribly but I can blame myself for that but I found myself buying a hot chocolate late in the afternoon because it just never warmed up. I was thrilled to drive by a gas station yesterday and see gas at 1.04. I find I no longer say I'll get gas tomorrow, because could mean an increase of 10 cents so if you see the low price and need gas don't procrastinate!! Matt and I are getting in shape for the November 2nd Hamilton marathon of hope for Haiti and City Kidz.  If you want to donate just get onto the web site and make that donation. You can't believe the difference it will make!!

Last Golf Tourney of the Year!

It's a bitter sad day for me because the golf season is coming to an end and I know there's a lot of golf still to be played but today is my last golf tournament. I'll be playing at Dundas Valley golf and curling club in the St Joesph's Villa foundation Neil Macarthur Memorial golf tournament. This is the 5th year for the tourney and there's an expected 148 golfers today and it's going to be a beautiful day to play one of the most picturesque courses around. I did a first yesterday, I actually bought a turkey for thanksgiving because usually that honour goes to my husband the chef but he asked to get one because he likes a frozen turkey to thaw out and prepare a special way and by the way Matt and I will have Matt's mom on the air on Friday to talk about her special and easy way to prepare turkey for thanksgiving that'll give you more time with your family

a great fall weekend

It was busy weekend in Dundas for the studio tour. There are so many gifted artists in the area!!! There were wonderful pieces of pottery, garden pieces, jewellery and a number of things for early Christmas shopping. I had to of course stop by and take a look at the beautiful works of art. My hubby and I picked the rest of our tomatoes and basil. Our garden still has a ton of sage, rosemary, thyme and mint. We enjoyed a delicious homemade tomato soup on a gorgeous fall Sunday.  I saw the Ti Cat game on Saturday and kudos to the cats for an outstanding game boys!!!!!   Matt is back from searching for his treasure and will tell us about his travels.  I've got one more golf tourney left and it's coming up tomorrow. Be listening for your chance to win a treasure of a lifetime!!!!!

The Weekend is Here!

I have never been this excited for the weekend in a long time and I don't really have a lot going on. It's probably the thought of not having to be anywhere at any particular time. Last night's ladies night out at OLG casino in Brantford was a huge success. There was a ton of prizes given out and there were a lot of excited ladies!!! I ran into folks inquiring about the Sunni and Hayes cruise. It's in the fall of 2009 and please call bob at Cruise Ship Centres on Upper Wentworth. This is our 15th anniversary trip and the ship holds about 130 people so it'll be intimate and we're off to the south of France. It's the start of the sneezing season for me and I don't mean the cold season. It's allergies, sinuses and good old dry chapped hands that comes with the cooler weather but you know what enjoy the first fall weekend and don't forget a pumpkin would look nice to decorate the front porch area.

Fall Weather is Here

There is definitely a chill in the air this morning.  I found myself believe or not finally putting away flip flops, capri's and any other reminders of summer. I kept out a couple of pairs of shorts for that day when we'll all be saying I can't believe it's October and it's this warm outside!!! Tonight's ladies night at OLG casino in Brantford and ladies if you're looking for something fun to do, come join me. The food is great, you'll get some lessons from the pros here at the casino and there'll be hourly giveaways and I gotta tell you the prizes are something else!!!! I think my hubby and I are going to pack up some of our lawn furniture this weekend and I've gotta get a new pair of running shoes for my 1/2 marathon walk on November the 2nd for City Kidz and the hope for Haiti. If you're interested in participating log onto hamiltonmarathon.com. By the way lots of people asking me about the Sunni and Hayes cruise next year call Bob at cruise ship Centres on Upper Wentworth. We're off to the south of France!!!!!

Welcome to October

Change your calendar, yes it's the month of October. You know the month you buy little chocolate bars well in advance of Halloween and eat them all before Halloween and end up having to buy more. It was such a dismal start to the day yesterday; I was the emcee for the Bayshore Home Health golf tourney for the Dr. Bob Kemp centre for Hospice Palliative Care. It turned out to be a lovely for golf after all and I was pleased that I was wrong to think it would continue to rain all day! I tried watching dancing with the stars but I ended up laughing my head off to trailer Park Boys which last night as well.  Sometimes you need to watch ridiculously silly to get to sleep. A reminder - ladies to join me tomorrow night for ladies night at the Brantford casino tomorrow night, tons of great prizes to be won. It could be you!!!!

Rainy Day Golfing

The last day of September and I'll be at Dundas golf and country club for the Bayshore Home health 4th annual charity golf tourney in support of Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice. I'm hoping the rain will let up because it's not fun for anyone to play 18 holes of golf in the pouring rain.  Matt is still off looking for the treasure so we can't even count on him to help out in clearing up the skies for the day.  I felt like taking the long way into work when I saw that gas was down to 1.10.  What a bargoon!!!! My sister called me late yesterday afternoon and said she couldn't believe that actress Heather Locklear was picked up over the weekend for DUI.  She said to me, "what's that all about - aren't they living in a perfect world?"  Not really and unfortunately living in the public eye means your every move is examined which can be very dangerous these folks are only human after all. This is a 2-cup of coffee morning, rain rain go away!!!!!!!

Fall Weather on the Way!

It was a fall like weekend and I knew fall had officially arrived because I can now buy a pumpkin latte IT WAS DELICIOUS!!! Thanks to everyone who dropped by Anguish lazy boy on Saturday in Brantford. I couldn't believe gas was only $1.11 in Brantford. How can a 20-minute drive make gas 5 cents cheaper? Yesterday was gorgeous for a family bbq. We were off to the thriving metropolis of Dunnville for a family birthday bash and it was beautiful sitting in the backyard with family and friends. Matt as you know is off in search of the treasure. What he'll come with no one knows and we're all excited to find out just what he'll come up with!!!   I'm hoping for good weather this week I've another golf tourney tomorrow!!!!

An Adventurous Weekend

The past 4 weeks K-Lite listeners have been asked to choose Matt's adventure to get the chance at an adventure of their own. Matt is now off in search of a treasure. We'll be excited to find out what Matt comes out with (he's always been an adventurous type). Be listening in the days ahead to find out. If you're looking to replace your tired old furniture, I'll be at Anguish Lazy Boy Furnitiure in Brantford on Saturday for a huge sale so drop by and save money!!! Special thanks to everyone who attend the 6th annual corporate golf tourney for Neighbour-to-Neighbour yesterday at the Beverly golf and country club - it was a huge success and we thank Matt for providing us with a picture perfect day for fall golf. The weekend looks wet so I'll be off to buy Alec Baldwin's autobiography!!!

Another beautiful day!

Can you believe 3 months from today and we'll be singing Christmas carols, opening presents and eating a lot of shortbread cookies. I always know we're getting into a real change in seasons when my start drying up. I noticed my little cherry tomato plants are still thriving like crazy and I've still got fresh basil, sage and rosemary in the garden.  You know I just pick the stuff; my hubby creates the masterpiece in the kitchen. I've had a very up and down season of golf which is no surprise. Today I play in the annual neighbour-to-neighbour classic at the Beverly golf and country club and I'm hoping for more than one shot that'll bring me back to play another round.   The weather's going to co-operate so I'm hoping my swing will too. The ratings have been really good for dancing with the stars but I have a real hard time watching it this season for some reason and I love Cloris Leachman because she's just having fun and not taking it seriously!!!!!

A Busy Fall Season

I was checking out my schedule to see how many golf tournaments I'm playing in and I was surprised to see my last tourney is on October 7th.  Hopefully this weather will hold out till then. I know I'm playing in the neighbour-to-neighbour tourney tomorrow at the Beverly golf club and the forecast is looking fabulous. I registered my friend the other day to do the half marathon with me on November 2nd for City Kidz and Hope of Haiti. I registered over at the Runner's Den and you can also do it online at Hamilton marathon.com. I'll be walking it folks so there won't be any racing titles involved, just old-fashioned fun (and sore feet). I'll also be broadcasting live at Anguish lazy boy in Brantford on Saturday. There's a huge sale planned and this is the time of year to purchase furniture. I also had a chat with my hubby about Thanksgiving; Bob loves to cook so it'll probably a huge gathering at our home. And that's what Thanksgiving is all about!!!!

A Great Start to Fall

This is the week everyone is scrambling to change their schedules around so they can get some golf in because who knows how long this great weather will last.  All I kept hearing was "I hope it stays this way thru the week and the weekend'. Since renting a PVR I have been feverishly trying to figure out what I want to tape these days. Yesterday, I taped an episode of Boston Legal and I thought should I tape Heroes and then I thought I haven't seen the last 2 seasons so why would I watch now? Then I thought I have to watch Cloris Leachman on Dancing with the stars but then deep sleep set in and I was sawing logs before you know it.

Overtime for Summer

It seems so funny that we're probably going to see the nicest week of weather coming up. Today at 11:44 we'll change seasons and it's going to be summer like for the whole week.  I played golf on Friday at around 5:30 pm and it was pleasant but by around 7:30 it was time head inside. If the weather stays like this, we'll have plenty of fall golf. I still have a few tournaments including the neighbour-to-neighbour tourney on Thursday. This past weekend had to be a record breaking one at the Ancaster Fair. I was a judge for the baby contest, which has been a tradition at the fair, and those babies, each and every one of them were gorgeous!!!!  This was the last year for the fair at its old location and next year it'll be bigger and better at highway 52 and 2. Yesterday, my hubby and I helped a friend get their sailboat out of the water for the season and then we watched the Ryder cup, a second of the Emmys and we watched Michael Clayton with George Clooney and it was a fantastic. It was a very pleasant end of the weekend!!!!

A Big Loss

I was getting some work done on my car yesterday when I overheard the gentleman behind me at the garage say that Ron Lancaster had died earlier in the day. Everyone in that room was silent and I was shocked. I knew his cancer had returned but he's the little general and I thought there's no way he'll have a problem with this. He was the last man to take the Ti Cats to the Grey Cup and Hamilton has lost a true ambassador. He was American born and but he was a Canadian icon in the CFL and the Ti Cat organization has lost the biggest cheerleader of them all. The Ancaster Fair starts today at Merrit Hall in Ancaster and I'll be judging the baby contest on Saturday if you get a chance drop by with your family. It looks like we'll get a great looking weekend so enjoy every minute of it!

Changing Seasons!

We've all been so amazed how green the grass and leaves on the trees still, are because of the rain, well yesterday afternoon I played Dragon's Fire golf course which by the way is beautiful and for the first time heading into the fall season I noticed the leaves on the green and there were a lot of leaves on the fairways and greens. The 22nd of September is officially fall but I really saw the signs yesterday. It was a very pleasant day to be outside and I'm hoping autumn will be like that. I drove into work this morning and I made a b line for the gas station to fill up. The gas was at 1.19 and I'm thinking don't leave it, fill up or you'll pay double like last week. The Ancaster fair starts tomorrow and I have the pleasure of judging the little cutie pie babies at the fair on Saturday. See you at Meritt Hall for what looks like a perfect weekend for the demolition derby!

Great Golf Weather!

I know I love to go on about how much I love to golf but if you're a true golfer you know you have those days when you should never have picked up a club at all. That was yesterday. My hubby and I played Heron Point for the Good Shepard Centre's youth services golf tourney and it was a beautiful day and our golfing partners Rebecca and Jamie were great but my game was off. I didn't realize until we were back in the clubhouse for lunch that it wasn't about how well I played but that we'd helped raise money (just over $40,000) to help get unfortunate youth into the community and working to better themselves. Matt and I would like to thank the folks that came out for our open house for our river boat cruise next fall to France. If you're interested please call Bob at Cruiseship Centre on Upper Wentworth. I'm going to try to hit the links again today and redeem myself hopefully!!!!

Monday Musings

I'd like to thank all the ladies who dropped by Flamborough downs for ladies night on Friday. It was busy and there are great prizes including cash and spa treatments. I can't believe finally talked my husband into getting a PVR and with the help of a great pal we have it set and ready to go.  I can finally say I've watched full episodes of Dexter, Damages and Rescue Me. This also means I can watch the Young and the Restless when I want to! Yesterday's rain had me running around planting mums I had bought a couple of weeks ago and I still have cherry tomatoes growing like crazy! I know I haven't talked too much about golf but I will be golfing at the Good Shepard's youth services tourney tomorrow at Heron Point and I've heard the forecast is supposed to be gorgeous!! The Ancaster fair is coming at the end of the week and I'm judging the baby contest!

Harvest Time!

It was a beautiful day for a drive down to Niagara yesterday. My folks still have a huge garden full of tomatoes, beets, potatoes; I could go on and on. We sat in the backyard of my parent's home and I realized that there aren't too many of these days left. In a week, we'll see the arrival of fall and hopefully it will be one that includes sitting in the backyard and enjoying some sunshine. Tonight I'll be at the OLG slots at Flamboro for ladies night and ladies I gotta tell ya you have a chance to win some great prizes tonight so if you're into a night out with your girlfriends and you're feeling like a winner, come and check things out at Flamoboro downs at hwy 5. I'm actually going to get my PVR hooked up this weekend so maybe I can finally to watch all the shows Matt has been watching for the past 5 or so years!!! Have a great weekend!!!

Wonderful Weather

I know the weather has really cooled off but I gotta tell you I'm enjoying it!!! As long as the sun is shining it's quite lovely outside and I find myself parking my car a little further away when I'm in a lot and walking the extra distance just because it's so pleasant. A little gentle reminder that Matt and I will be at the open house for our south of France cruise next year. Call Bob at Cruiseship centers on Upper Wentworth and we'll all find about this luxurious riverboat cruise!!!!  The open house is Tues/Sept 16th. If you're planning a ladies night Friday why not join me for ladies night out at OLG slots at Flamboro downs. You wouldn't believe the great prizes you have a chance to win. I'll be broadcasting live at 5pm so see you there. Matt and I are exciting to have Sarah Harmer on the show with us this morning to talk about a bit performance she's giving in Burlington next week. Be listening for the details!!

Embracing New Technology!

Sometimes I wish I knew what I was doing when it comes to the ever-changing world of technology. My husband and I have been trying to decide on a reasonably priced HD TV for our house. We finally decided on a PVR when we both realized we have missed every old and new TV show that may be remotely interesting to watch. After I picked up the HD PVR, I then had to get a TV, which my hubby left me to take care of. Don't get me wrong we both had already decided on what we were getting. I just had to go get it and not get coaxed into buying something else or an added million little accessories of which I haven't a clue whether are necessary or not. In the end I had to trust the salesperson's expertise because that's what they do. So if you want laughs and some good breakfast conversation I'd say Matt and I would be your best pick and the price is right!!!

It's starting to feel like Fall

I couldn't resist, yesterday morning I picked up a fall wreath for my front door. Matt is always going about how I keep moving the seasons along so quickly but I couldn't help it. Every store is decorated in orange and browns and I couldn't resist the urge to get into the spirit. Fall is actually my favorite season. I love raking leaves, walking in the crisp air and my husband making a homemade soup while I watch a movie!!!! Don't forget folks, Matt and I will be involved in an open house for our Sunni and Hayes cruise through the south of France, please call Bob at Cruiseshipcenters on Upper Wentworth to book your appointment to join us on Sept 16th. It's going to be so exciting and it's coming the fall 2009!! I watched the 6pm news last night when I saw that Charlie Taaffe had been fired from the Ti Cats. No one wants to see something like happen to anyone but it looks like the team needed to do something to save the rest of the season!!

Back from a busy weekend

Two huge events were held over the weekend. The first at was at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area where the first Brightrun was held benefiting breast cancer research at the Juravinski cancer centre. I couldn't believe it was a raining dull start to the event but over 950 people registered and there were at least 800 people there who walked or ran and over $100,000 dollars was raised. Congratulations to the organizers because this event was a huge success and the money will stay in Hamilton for breast cancer research. I met a lot of great folks and it turned out to be a great day!! Matt was the Wiggle waggle walkathon yesterday and it was a huge success as well and he had a wet walk as well. I realized yesterday for the first time that summer is coming to an end so enjoy every minute of the sunshine and warm temperatures. I actually started to put a few summer clothes away not forever but I just set them aside to make way for the odd sweater!

15th Anniversary Cruise!

Matt and I are very excited, next year marks our 15th anniversary on the air and we're doing a fall cruise, which will run Oct 31st 2009. We want to tell you know because it's a riverboat cruise ato the south of France. Riverboat cruise are much more intimate (only about 128 people on the boat) and the itinerary looks fabulous and so affordable. We're having an open house with Bob O'Connor over at Cruiseship Centers on upper Wentworth. The open house will be Sept 16th at 7pm and that time there'll be a presentation on what this cruise is all about and you can get some details but you have to call Bob at cruise centers at 905-318-2270 or toll free at 1-866-261-3691 and RSVP to see the presentation.

Thursday Thoughts

We had to hit record-breaking temperatures yesterday. I checked out my outdoor thermometer and it was 31 degrees at about 1:30 yesterday afternoon. A friend of mine told me yesterday was the first day of the summer she actually watered her flowers. I'm just hoping it'll be nice which I know it will be for this Saturday. I'm walking and the emcee of the Bright Run benefiting breast cancer research and the Zjuravinski cancer centre this Saturday at the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. We'll be walking and some will be running rain or shine. It's a 1km, 5km walk and a 5km and 10 km run along the rail trail. Visit the website at www.jcc.hhsc.ca for more info. I'd love to see a ton of people there and I'll be walking so don't be shy. I noticed signs posted downtown that there is some filming going on - be listening to Matt and I as we find which Hollywood hottie is in Hamilton!!!!!

Good Neighbour day!

I hope everyone is in a good neighbour mood because Jean's Flower Shop sent Matt and me beautiful mauve roses in honor of the day. Starting at 7am Jean's at 509 Upper Wellington will give a way 12,000 roses in bunches of a dozen absolutely free to anyone who visits the shop while supplies last. You're asked to keep one of the roses for yourself and give the others to 11 different people spreading goodwill and friendship in the community. Hopefully yesterday wasn't as hectic as expected for the first day back at school. My sister teaches and she said kids appeared happy to be back and it was nice to see the familiar faces of my young neighbours and their back packs walking up the court after school. And as usual I bought gas yesterday at $1.29 and noticed it was $1.25. I love throwing my money away!!

Back to School today ...

What a superb weekend. All I heard over the course of the weekend was this is the nicest weekend of the summer. Mother nature saved the best for last as you feverishly get up this morning to grab a few minutes in the washroom before the kids start lining up to use it.  And don't send them out without their lunches! I was on location at Wal-Mart Saturday and I couldn't believe how many people were running around looking for backpacks, school supplies and any other items the kids needed for school. I finished off my weekend with as beautiful sail with friends on Lake Ontario and it was glorious, not a cloud in the ski just plenty of sunshine and good friends. My hubby and I watched the Ti Cat game last night and it was so close but the Cats couldn't quite do it. I have to hurry and run off to get my pumpkin for Halloween because if you think time is going fast - beware the next few weeks!!!!

Last long weekend of the summer!

I was watching the news last night and I saw that border crossings will be packed this weekend for shoppers looking for school supplies and back to school clothes. I like shopping in the States from time to time but why go during the busiest time of the year and idle with your vehicle in a line up that could take an eternity! I was out running around yesterday and I found a prime parking spot was able to shop leisurely without the long wait. My stepson starts his second year at Guelph University and we'll be helping bring his stuff to his place. Like so many parents and stepparents out there, this weekend will be hectic trying to get back to the business of a normal routine.  If you have a chance I'll be live on location at Walmart in Ancaster so drop by and say hi and have a great long weekend!!!

Another beautiful day!

I was all over the place yesterday and no matter where I was all I heard was what a great looking day it was! My sister and I went for a mega hike and it was spectacular. It wasn't the warmest day of the year but it was a beautiful day to walk, bike or sit around outside and putter in the garden. I didn't notice any early signs of fall like leaves turning color or even bare trees. I'm very excited about going to see Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco at Copps tonight. I've never been to a cirque production so I'm very excited at all the buzz surrounding this show. I saw a bit of Canadian Idol with Anne Murray as the mentor to the last 4 contestants and she was asked why she didn't head off to the U.S. for her career because at that time she was the biggest Canadian talent we had and Anne's response was that she was a small town girl and she had no intention of leaving Canada. That's why she's a Canadian legend!!!!

Almost Back to School!

I can't believe this is it!!! My stepson is preparing for year 2 at Guelph University, my stepdaughter is realizing this is the last week to enjoy a leisurely week off before she's back in high school and the dreaded morning routine. It was a cool early morning and for the first time this summer I had to search for a sweater and that's when I realized not that summer's over but that we're moving into the regular routine of preparing lunches and it will be time to adjust your body clock accordingly. TV is filled with coming up the season premiere of whatever the networks have to over and I can't wait, I was getting a little bored of the same re run of Two-and-a-Half Men. Enjoy every minute of this week and remember next week it'll be a fight to get to the bathroom!!

A great weekend ahead!

I'm excited to be going into a long weekend for me. I'm taking Monday off so Matt's back Monday and I'll be back on Tuesday. You don't realize how much you use your computer at home until something goes wrong with it. I was on mine the other night and I wasn't paying attention and I by accident hit an icon that opened up a virus and I was in trouble and like cars when they break down, I was helpless and needed a techie to fix the problem.  Something that took a second to hit caused a few hours of commuter clean up. I'll learn next time to pay attention to every little pop up that pops up on my screen. It's my husband's birthday this weekend so I think I'll learn to prepare a breakfast of champions for him(or we'll eat out). Eat a peach sundae this weekend in Winona and have a great one!!!!

Last month of Summer!

Can you believe we're a month away form the first day of fall? How this being the second weekend in a row with sunshine and warm temperatures. Something we haven't experienced in quite some time. I actually put out the cushions to my patio set because we all know the skies aren't going to suddenly turn black and start pouring like crazy.  

The Countdown is on!

I just counted - 14 days to go until the kids start school depending on what system your child is in. Only a matter of time before you have to plead with your children to get out of bed and prepare themselves for what they want to be when they grow up. I watched a bit of the Olympics yesterday and while it us a while we're finally getting the medals. I was in Milton earlier in the day to congratulate Cathy Freeman who works at St Joe's for winning $2,000 worth of Winner's gift certificates. She arrived at the newest location of Winner's in Milton Mall in true style, a limo!!! Cathy said she wasn't much of a shopper but knew her 2 sons wanted some clothes along with her niece.

Tuesday thoughts

I thought I might have been asleep this morning when I drove in because I saw gas priced at $1.22 and of course I paid $1.25 the day before so it must be true.   I'm not counting the days but I can't believe how fast this month is going especially when I'm watching TV and every other commercial is an ad for a new TV show coming this fall. You can't really find any outdoor garden stuff. It's been replaced with fall arrangements, fake pumpkins and fall decorations because we've become a change your home to reflect the season society.  I'm not complaining, it's fun to do that sort of thing at home because it creates variety but it also means more garage sales because you keep accumulating stuff. Ask yourself how many arrangements do you need around the house? We actually put up a hummingbird feeder in the backyard last night and I'm actually awaiting the arrival of those cute little birds.

What a Weekend! Can You Believe It?

Can you believe this was the first weekend with no rain since the weekend of July 5th?  Yes, this weather has meant greener grass and beautiful flowers but I spent all day yesterday pulling out the weeds that have grown just as quickly.

We were out to dinner with friends Saturday night and they were talking about Michael Phelps winning his 8th gold medal and I haven't seen him win one in all the Olympic coverage.  I tried to watch last night thinking they might show highlights and I ended up watching platform diving.

The Cactus Festvial was packed over the weekend in Dundas and why wouldn't it be...the sun was shining for 2 whole days!!!!!

The Cactus Festival is Golden!

I don't know what I was thinking; yesterday afternoon I was riding high after my golf team of Cathy Wellwood, Pat Legato and Rebecca West won best female foursome at the YWCA Jill Rumble Memorial Golf Tourney at Willow Valley Golf Course. I drove thru downtown Dundas forgetting of course that the Dundas Cactus Parade would be setting up and the the main street would be closed off. Oh well, it took a little longer to get home and I'm glad I got home in time for the fireworks display in the sky and the downpour!!

Hopefully that's it for the weekend and I know poor Matt gets blamed for mother nature's decision to keep us wet every weekend.

Excitement and Cactus!!

It was an exciting morning at Burlingotn Hyundai yesterday!!!! We had 23 contestants with car keys but only one key fit the Hyundai Accent and it went to Lisa Drury.  Special thanks to Vince Jones and his staff at Burlington Hyundai, to Murleene at Liason College who provided a fabulous breakfast. It was nail biter right to the end and Lisa was the last person to put her key in the hatchback door to win!!!!

I was driving thru Dundas yesterday (as I always do) and the preparations are on for the Cactus Festival.  The rides are already being set up for the festival which officially starts Friday.  Thursday night is the official Cactus Parade.

Tourism is Fun

I'm back after a well rested long weekend. Okay, the weather was wet as usual this summer but I had fun just the same.  My husband and I played tourists over the weekend by checking out the Haida down at the waterfront at Bayfront Park. It was interesting and worth checking out. While we were down there, we had a little jerk chicken down at the Caribana Festival which, despite the rain, was fun and we were back there in the evening down at the Chamber of Commerce for the annual Rotary AM bbq and auction.

This morning Matt and I will be live at Burlington Hyundai for the presentation of a new vehicle in our "Sing a Bar, Win a Car" contest. There'll be a few weeks worth of qualifiers so someone will be driving home with a new car!!!

Not Bragging or Anything But...

I'm not one for boasting about winning anything but I got a message yesterday from Jon harpe(LPGA"S Alena Sharp, her dad) and he informed me that my mixed golf team that participated in the Alena Sharp classic for the Alzeimer's society won for mixed team. In all my 400 years of playing golf, I've never been on a winning team but you know what the over 155 golfers were winners the other day for making well over 30,000 dollars for the Alzeimer's Society.

Matt and I are thrilled to be co chairs of this years junior league of Hamilton-Burlington 's 26th Annual Holiday House Tour of Distinctive Homes. It's coming in November.

What a Day of Golf!

Matt told me yesterday I wouldn't get 18 holes of golf in with the forecast looking the way it did but we were very lucky; I played at the prestigious Brantford Golf and Country Club for the 3rd annual Alena Sharp Golf Classic for the Alzeimer's Society of Hamilton/Burlington. What a foursome!!!!  I had the pleasure of playing with Alena's dad John who is not only a great golfer but probably one of the most enjoyable people I've golfed with, Gary Mckay for the Hamilton Spectator who has covered golf in the area for a number of years and is himself, a fabulous golfer and Jamie Steedman who is the assistant pro at Brantford...she's an amazing player and person. We ended up 12 under which is one of the best scores I've had in a foursome.  But more importantly the tourney was sold out and they made at least 30,000 dollars for the Alzheimer's society. My thanks to John Sharp for making feel like no matter how bad I was on the course he treated me like i was a pro like his LPGA daughter!!!!!

Heading to the Big Apple!

I can't believe it's the 25th of July. Do you realize 5 months from now we'll be opening presents around the Christmas tree? I'm on vacation as of 9 am this morning and I can't wait. My hubby and I are off to New York City to see the sights. We have tickets to see the Broadway play "Wicked". We're also doing an evening dinner cruise of the city, which should be spectacular. I sorta wish I was around to see Mike Weir win the Canadian Open but it'll be nice to get away. I'm once again doing the carry on only luggage deal and I'm hoping to not have to buy a single thing because i didn't pack properly. Matt is back next week and we should be back working together after that. Have a great weekend and week and I'll let you know if I spot any celebrities in the Big Apple!!!!

It's a Soggy Summer!

I thought the rain was almost over but of course yesterday I'm coming out of a grocery store with bags in my arms and the rain starts up again. It's as if the faucet was suddenly turned on in the city and then turned off. When I got home I noticed my neighbours older tree in their front yard had been hit by lightening and literally split down the middle. It's great firewood for the winter. But who wants to think about another season when we haven't really seen much in the way of summer so far. I actually finally realized why my flower gardens look so good and I'd like to thank Mother Nature for that.  I've been handling the show solo this week but next week Matt will take over the reins for a week. My hubby and I are planning a trip to New York City and I gotta say I'm very excited!!

Unsettled Summer

I am so glad that while I was getting gas yesterday at the low price of 1.28 I was actually contemplating washing the car as well. I'm glad I didn't - that torrential downpour last night that started about 9:30 was enough to wash off anything on my car and it was loud. We're giving away Alanis Morrisette tickets this morning and tomorrow as well. I usually go out mugging on Wednesdays but we've decided to wait till September to drop off our great mugs because everybody is on vacation and we won't see things getting back to normal till school starts up again ... speaking of school, watch when August 1^st comes around with nothing but fall clothes and school supplies stocking the shelves. I'm counting down the sleeps till my vacation believe it or not. I'll tell you where I'm headed tomorrow!!!!

Summer Flying By!

I was in the grocery store the other day with my husband and he was picking up some cream and he looked at the expiry date, which read Sept 1st.  He showed me the date and we both realized summer is moving quickly and by August we'll start to see the sun disappear an hour sooner in the evening. Just walk into a clothing store and you can already start to see the signs of fall clothing being placed on the shelves.  It will soon be time to get you registration fees in for college and university.  We were supposed to get a really hot summer and somehow we've had bits and pieces of it. Matt is off this week and then I'm off the following weekend I can't wait!!!!  A week with no watch on and all the time in the world!!!! Oh by the way I watched Eastern Promises last night with Viggo Mortensen. It was a strange but good movie.

Monday Musings

It wasn't the greatest forecast for the weekend but I still got out and played a round of golf. We spent the weekend with friends in Collingwood and it was lovely to get away. We played golf at a course called Duntroon, which I'm sure a few people know about because I met with a bunch of people from Hamilton who were up in Collingwood getting away from it all as well. I think watching the British Open inspired me to get out on the course but I've got to learn to slow down because it cost me major strokes. What about Greg Norman at the Briitish Open? He was ranked 647th going into the tourney and he tied for 3rd. What a finish. It makes me think it's never over till it's over right? We watched The Kingdom last night a movie that came out last year with Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Warner and Jason Bateman and it was a good movie!!!!!  By the way I think the whole world went to see the Dark knight over the weekend!!!!

Maybe golf this weekend?

I don't know why you can play golf one day and everything you hit is straight and you can't wait to come back the next day and play even better but the next day you suddenly forget how to play the game and everything goes horribly wrong. That was my golf day yesterday at the VON Masters at the Beverly golf and country club in Copetown. I played with great people (including my husband) and it was a scramble format so I did contribute when my shot was actually good. My success came on the 18th hole, which is a par 5, and it was the longest drive hole for both the women and men and yes I can't believe for the 2nd time this season I got the longest drive!!!!!!  So I think I may hit the golf course again because it's that one shot that keeps me coming back!!!!!!!

Golf Today!

It was a weird morning yesterday when the skies darkened and the rain came down at around 8am and then it was over.  It was nothing but lightening bolts in the skies on the way into work this morning but I'm hoping that's it because the 13th annual VON Masters golf tourney will take place today at the Beverly golf club in Copetown and the money raised will support the VON Adult day centre and caregiver respite services.  It'll be up to Mother Nature today. I was in such a hurry to get gas yesterday because it was only $1.31.  As it turns out, on my way into work the pumps were reading $1.28. And I thought I was getting a deal!!! This is going to be a very interesting weekend at the box office, with 2 highly publicized movies opening, Mama Mia and The Dark Knight. Both are so different but who will be number one? A light musical or a dark caped crusader?

Enjoy the heat!

The scene was perfect, sunshine, a light breeze and beautiful golf course. Yes, I had to take advantage of the picture perfect day and play a round. I was happy with my short game but I found problems in other areas of my game but that's okay because that's what keeps me coming back for more. I want to thank Barb for the fax she sent me yesterday. I spoke about my dilemma with weeds in my flagstone and she works over at Hamilton Builders supply and she suggested a mix of polymer binders and calibrated stone specifically made for flagstone patios to prevent weeds and deter insects. So I'll have to check it out.  Anything to get out of getting on my hands and knees and trying to dig those suckers out!!! It was sad to see Adam Castelli eliminated from Canadian Idol but he gave it his all and Hamilton loves him!!!

A great day for golf!

Are you ready the heat is about to get turned up over the next few days? I'm planning on golfing which isn't exactly a way to stay cool but it doesn't look like it'll be too windy and the conditions are ideal for me to pursue my dream of breaking 100. Today I'm off to the Beverly to plan with a good friend of mine and then on Thursday, it's the VON tourney back at the Beverly. We're giving away tickets to see Great Big Sea on the morning show. They're here in November.  Did you check out Adam Castelli last night on Idol? The last 10 contestants were to pick out a David Bowie song and Adam did Rebel Rebel which all the judges thought he did quite well. I didn't catch the rest of the show but the last 10 contestants are quite good so I'm sure Adam's feeling the pressure. Don't forget to vote Adam!!!

Monday Musings

What a great looking day it was yesterday, sunshine, a light breeze and a backyard barbeque with friends. That's exactly what we did yesterday and it was super. Saturday was a bit of a write off with the on and off rain but I had a huge gardening job I had on my to do list and I spent over 3 hours but I got it done. I even gardened while it poured outside. I was so full of mud I even had dirt under nails even with garden gloves on. I was trying to get as much work done so my hubby and I could watch the Ti Cat game, which I thought, started at 7 but it was 4. Although it was close and the Ti Cats lost, they looked spectacular on the field. I didn't get any golf in but I am planning to this week with the annual VON tourney on Thursday at the Beverly golf club. 

Welcome to the weekend!

Thank you to everyone who dropped by Cora's breakfast and lunch in Ancaster yesterday and joined us for breakfast. It was hopping and the staff and food was great. I was off to Heron Point after that to participate in the 8th annual investor's golf tourney in support of Parkside secondary school. It was a sold out event. I actually parred 2 holes and came very close to breaking 100. Can you believe it on a club links course! I will be on air solo next week and the week after. Matt is vacationing but tune in, you could sing a bar and maybe win a car!

On the Road!

Matt and I had a great time on the road at Cora's restaurant in Ancaster this morning. What a great place to grab breakfast or lunch! I'm on the road today to the 8th annual charity golf classic put on by investors Group. Over the past 7 years the tourney has raised 75,000 dollars for the children and youth of our community. We're teeing off at Heron Point at about noon. I was talking to a few people the other day about the Hamilton marathon coming in November and I will be walking the half marathon. Check the website and remember it's for City Kids and Haiti. You've got lots of time to get ready for it!

Mugging today!

It's mugging time again!!!! Good morning to Lisa Kulchyk and the great staff at Noah's Ark Children's centre. We'll be dropping by with mugs and coffee and all you have to do if you'd like us to visit you with our new mugs is get onto to our website and register. It's that simple. Tomorrow Matt and I will be at Cora's restaurant in Ancaster broadcasting live form 5:30 till 9am. Everyone is welcome to come by and say hi. We'll be playing battle of the sexes and a chance to sing a bar and win a car as well. Matt and I love being out on the road meeting folks so make a date tomorrow morning. I was out driving yesterday on the red hill expressway and as usual I sort of got lost.   Actually I had my dad in the car with me and I was boasting about how easy the expressway is and we ended up getting lost and going in circles. My dad was so impressed with my abilities to get lost in a city I've been living in for the last 17 or so years!!!!

Tuesday thoughts

We've been waiting for hot weather and we got it. I stopped by a garden centre to get a few plants for a plant holder I had at home and all the workers were dressed in wide brimmed hats and loads of sunscreen.  it was the only way to w really work in the heat.  I watched a bit of Canadian Idol last night and I was able to see Hamilton's own Adam Castelli and he was visibly a little nervous.  I'm hoping that won't put him in danger of being voted off. He has great potential but let's face it - it can be very nerve racking and Adam must be feeling pressure especially with last year's winner being from Hamilton.  Vote for Adam if you haven't already.  I also managed a few minutes of the Bachlorette and it was hard to watch this girl tell 2 guys she's in love with them and picking one of them forever.

Monday Musings

What a spectacular weekend!! My sister and I spent this past Saturday on Ottawa Street and it was wonderful. The textile stores, antique shops, food and the variety of shops was a blast to explore. I've been to Ottawa street tons of times but so much has changed and with the addition of the farmer's market the street is another jewel in this city. Yesterday, my hubby and I did a nice long bike ride, which turned out to be a great idea for a lot of people because there were cyclers everywhere and it's so nice to have the windows open at night!!! With the great weather don't forget Matt and I are on the road.

Ti Cats Win!

I started watching the Argo/Ti Cat game last night and I thought is that Danny McManus? Sure enough it was. I even called Matt and asked him where he came from. It doesn't matter because the Ti Cats looked so hot last night. It was a transformation like no other. I saw a very confident team last night that played like a real team. I know it was only the Cat's first win. But the Cats haven't been able to beat the Argos at home in like 7 years so congrats Cats and hopefully that means a packed Ivor Wynne next home game!! This is the weekend to have friends over in the backyard the whole weekend actually looks fantastic so enjoy every minute of it because I plan to. Next week Matt and I will be on the road at Cora's restaurant live for our show. The date is Thursday, July 10^th - Hope to see you there!!

Thursday Thoughts

I can't believe today marks the start of the dog days of summer. So that to me means summer is going by so fast and I'm still shopping around for summer buys. Everyone laughs at my obsession with shopping but it's not at all what you may think. First and foremost for me, it's very rewarding because I can walk forever and look around and not purchase a thing. There usually is a reason why I'm out shopping but when there isn't, it's just to get more exercise which you i just love. Speaking of exercise I finally took out my ipod with 800 tunes on it to the gym and I couldn't how fast the workout went by. If you're not motivated to get to the gym bring your tunes with you guaranteed you'll burn off a calories and not even know it!!!!!!!!

Thursday Thoughts

What a display last night!!!! The fireworks were everywhere including Bayfront Park and we could see them from our window at home. The skies were so clear you see the color bursts of red, blue and green in various areas of town.  What a forecast yesterday!! The sun was just enough to motive me to weak the garden and just take in the beauty of everything being so green. Do you remember last year we were all trying to find ways to keep the lawn from turning completely brown?  Last night my hubby and I rented in the Valley of Elah with Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron.  It was a pretty good. I was talking to some friends yesterday about how little there is on TV in the summer and the networks seem to have opted to not show new TV shows or summer replacement shows. So it's either runs or game shows or Seinfeld! You better find something I think it's going to rain!!!!

Back Together!

Matt and I are back today ... and gone tomorrow for the first of July and hopefully no rain for the fireworks at Bayfront Park. The weekend was busy with being live on location Friday night and Saturday morning at Bad boy furniture in Burlington. I'd like to thank everyone that dropped by to say hello. My stepdaughter and I drove down to Fort Erie Saturday to see my mom and dad and it was a blast!!! We dropped by the Friendship Festival which is an annual event in Fort Erie for the first of July and then it shifts to Buffalo. The spoons and teenage head performed Saturday night. It poured rain Saturday night in Niagara and then we drove home yesterday afternoon and it was quite nice when we got back. We decided to rent the Bucket List last night because there really isn't anything great on TV and it was a great movie with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman(it was a bit of a tearjerker). I was also out having a bite to eat in Dundas and I met Hamilton's Canadian idol finalist Adam Castelli's mom. She's very excited about her son and she should be so is Hamilton!!!

The Weekend Ahead...

I've got a busy start to the wekeend...today and tomorrow morning I'll be live at Lastman's Bad Boy Furniture in Burlington so come and join me.

I know it'll be busy for alot of my friends who are busy finding activities for their kids as school is over and the start of the old expression begins, you know the one, "MOM I'm bored".

I was golfing at Rock Chapel Golf Course over on Highway 5 and we were golfing behind the kids golf

program.  Kids who were off earlier this week have already got day camp activities happening.

A "Kinda-Sorta" Neighbourhood Surprise

How do you plan for a weekend you know will be wet for most of it?  Plus how do you plan for a "kinda sorta" long weekend.  We're back to work Monday and off for fireworks and Canada day on Tuesday.  It's a tough one but we'll all get through it.

I'd like to say good morning to the staff at Effort Trust Mortgage Company on Main Street.  We dropped by yesterday with coffee, mugs and treats for the staff.

I also attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Prime Financial and Savings Credit Union on Rymal Rd.  It's their new location at Rymal and Hwy 20.  What a great looking building.

Back From a Rest

Well I'm back from a very busy week off.  My hubby Bob and I went to Vancouver to visit family (and to get a bit of golf in as well). We managed to play at Pt. Roberts which is just over the border in Washington;  we also played at UBC in Vancouver. You know the game of golf...I had some good shots and some really bad shots but all in all it was great!!!

I went to Granville Island one day while my hubby went wild salmon fishing.  We both had fun and when we got back we took Matt to see Al Green at the Sony Centre in Toronto for his Big 50th.  He was amazing !!!!

Off for a week ...

Are you avoiding cracks on the sidewalks and walking under ladders today? As Matt and I have always said everyday is Friday the 13th in the life of Sunni and Hayes. Actually I didn't think I had a lucky number till I won a BBQ on the 11th hole at Royal Woodbine golf course the other day.  So I think I'll have that number tattooed somewhere (probably my forehead). There are a couple of folks in my neighbourhood heading to Port Dover today for all the fun and keep in mind this is the only Friday the 13th for 2008. Tonight I am really looking forward to La Dolce Vita - an open house for hunger in support of Hamilton Food Share. I will be vacationing next week, so Matt will be back on the air and then we will both be together on Thursday, June 19th broadcasting live form the new bad Boy in Burlington. I will be officially back Tuesday, June 24^th and that's when I'll be back blogging. So if you're on vacation next week as well enjoy and have a happy father's day!!!

A great day on the links!

Yesterday was the perfect day for a golf game. I was off to play at Royal Woodbine golf course for the 10th annual woodbine media golf tourney. It was a beautiful day with warm gusty winds.  I'd like to thank the organizers for a well-organized event. We were all treated like kings and queens. I was having the worst game of my life until the 11th hole when I blasted a shot that earned me the longest drive for women and a Napoleon BBQ.  I was thrilled.  So the moral of my golf story is be happy when you get one great shot because that shot will bring you back to the golf course. I was so thrilled to have the greatest Canadian jockey, Sandy Hawley help me get the BBQ in my vehicle. What an honour!!!

On the Run

It was a very unusual day of weather yesterday but I was so pleased to see the rain end and the sun come out just in time for the Ancaster heritage days old mill race. There was a 1-km/5km and 10 km race. I saw the young kiddies running the 1 km race and they were adorable. Over 300 kids ran that particular race. I applaud the organizers, which include Anton Plas who did a great job putting that race in place. While I was there I ran into Esther Pauls who is an inspiration!!! I signed up to walk the 1/2 marathon on Novermber 2^nd and I'm so excited. If you're interested in joining me log onto www.road2hope.ca. If I can do it so can you and it's for city kidz and the joy and hope of Haiti. Good morning to everyone attending media day at royal woodbine golf course.  It's a great day of golf and laughter!!! And by the way, there's filming going on in Dundas, it's a movie called warehouse 13.

Wild weather

I was the master of ceremonies for the 12th annual golf for life tournament in support of the Mark Preece House at Carlisle golf and country club. When I got there, there was only a couple more holes left to play but as it turned out, the officials blew the horn because the skies looked very threatening. Over 60,000 dollars was raised for this very important event and later that night I was rocked to sleep by the roar of thunder and lightening. What a performance in the sky!!!! Tonight the annual Ancaster heritage run which I'll mc as well. There should be record-breaking crowds tonight and it should a clear night for a run or walk!!!

back from a hot weekend!

What a hot summer weekend!!! Congrats to the over 300 people who attended the relay for life for cancer that was held at Flamborough speedway on Friday night. It was a very emotional night for cancer survivors and their families.  Buskerfest was buzzing this weekend in Dundas. It was busy all weekend thru Dundas as street performers from around the world entertained everyone. I went to tea for 2 a breast cancer fundraiser. It was fabulous and there were just over 300 people for this 3rd annual event that is growing in leaps and bounds. Last night was quite scary to watch the sky turn dark and gray and those winds were strong as the lightening, hail and rain came in. My hubby and I ended up renting "Dan in Real Life" with Steve Carell. It was a good movie. Matt is on vacation this week and this morning I give away a trip to Paris. Not bad for a Monday!!!!

The Heat is On!

I got into the car this morning and it was 23 degrees outside. I couldn't believe it!!!! I'm at the relay for life tonight out at Flamborough Speedway. It's quite an event to see. It's for Cancer and as well I'll be at another fundraiser for cancer called tea for two, which will take place Sunday afternoon. It's a real tea setting. We're required to wear hats and I am hoping for scones. There are a number of auction items and they're hoping to raise $50,000 for breast cancer support services. I'm very excited about it. Who can forget about Buskerfest in downtown Dundas!!!  Traditionally it's always a little shaky the Friday night with weather but I say bring the heat on we've been waiting for weeks for this.

Thanks for Supporting Camp Day!

It was such a blast yesterday for camp day to Tim Horton's. Matt and I were live at Timmy's in Ancaster. A special good morning and thank you to Aaron Birch and the staff at Tim's and to all those great folks who stopped by and had a cup of coffee with us. There were Hamilton police volunteering their time along with Ti Cat mascot Stripes who was hilarious.  Matt and I really love being out on location meeting people and was great to chat with everyone and to those people who bought coffee in the drive thru we thank you and I know the folks at John Bear on Upper James bought large coffees for all their staff yesterday morning as well.  It was great fun and a ton of money was raised to send over 13 thousand deserving kids to camp.

Camp Day!

Matt and I love being on the road with the morning show and this morning we'll be live on location at Tim Horton's in the meadowlands of Ancaster for camp day.  Camp day is the one day each year when every cent from coffee sales at Tim Horton's stores across Canada will be donated to the Tim Horton's children's foundation.  Matt and I would love to see as many folks as possible at our location in Ancaster and who knows there may be other surprise guests you'll have a chance to meet!!!!

Tuesday thoughts

I've been filling up on gas like everyone else and not realizing just how much I'm spending on a necessity I need like everyone else and I think that's why I don't think about the cost of gas going up.  It's a requirement for those of us who live too far way to walk and get up too early to even think of walking. Get ready for some really hot weather by the end of the week. I just want some consistency in my wardrobe. Is it spring or summer - that is the question. There is so much talk about people doing less travelling this summer, which will hurt tourism but keep in mind the variety of activities in our own backyard. The Stratford festival, Niagara on the lake, the wine district are just a few hot spots to check out while vacationing without spending a ton of money to get there!!  Don't forget to come see matt and I for camp day at Tim Horton's in Ancaster!!!

Monday Musings

If you writing a check out today, the month is June believe it or not.  The weekend as always flew by. I don't know about you but I find Friday night heading into the weekend to be my winding down time. I need Friday night to gear up for the weekend and it was busy.  The storm Friday night helped me get a good night's sleep and Saturday in between the bouts of rain my husband and I finally finished planting our herb and vegetable garden.  Matt and I did the McMaster children's hospital telethon Saturday and it was hustling and bustling with volunteers and it was fun.  I had a chance to chat with Rick Campanelli from ET Canada. He came with his young son Noah who is adorable!!!  Thanks to everyone who called and donated to the hospital it just shows how much Hamiltonians care!!!!  I'd like to thank Gary Collins and the staff at Crosswynds Golf course in Burlington. They had a media day on Friday and it was fantastic!!!!

TGIF!

What a fantastic day it turned out to be yesterday!!!!  Matt and I had a blast bat the 13th annual Good Shepard women's services golf tourney at heron point golf course. It was a sold out event and they made over 50,000 dollars. We broadcast live there yesterday morning but I was off to Copetown Woods for the 11th annual Zonta club golf tourney for breast cancer and it was also a sold out event. It was the first time this season that I actually played a full round of golf and I stunk but I had a great time.  I'm also off to crosswinds golf course for media day today, which I'm excited about and Matt and I will be at the MacMaster children's hospital telethon tomorrow night from 6 till 10pm. The telethon also runs on Sunday as well. Have a great weekend!!!

Great Day for Golf!

I'd like to thank my good buddy Matt for the wonderful weather today.  We're broadcasting live from Heron Point golf course for the Good Shepard women's services golf tourney and it's going to be perfect conditions outside.  Thanks to everyone coming out for the day and as well good morning to all the women participating in the Zonta club's golf tourney for breast cancer at Copetown woods which will get underway later this morning as well. Both these organizations are vital to our community and matt and I applaud all the hard work these organizations devote to making Hamilton a better place to live. Both of these organizations have web sites to donate if you're interested in making a difference!!

Enjoy the sunshine!

I couldn'ts believe that I got into my car and it was 5 degrees outside!!! It's okay the sun will shine later and hopefully we'll have great weather for tomorrow's Good Shepard women's services golf tourney at Heron Point golf club plus I'm playing the Zonta club golf tourney at Copetown Woods tomorrow so it had better be an awesome looking day for both events. I'm out delivering mugs this morning and coffee to go with it. This morning's winner is Marg Uhelak and the staff at Audcomp computer systems on Fennell Avenue. You can tell we're definitely in rerun season. Last night I decided to watch TV and my problem is I don't really know what I want to watch so I end up channel surfing till I fall asleep which is great if you can't fall asleep.  Your choice is simple entertainment shows or shows you've never hear of. I chose sleep!!!!

Chat day!

I had to be downtown yesterday morning right after the show and of course it was at that moment the sky exploded and for about 20 to 25 minutes I was caught in that downpour that reminded me of being in the Caribbean because the weather down there can be just like that. Then it suddenly clears up and I'm out buying flowers at a gardening centre. I will be in the chatroom this morning just after 9 am and I'd love to hear from you. I'm actually believe or not going to play golf this afternoon for the first time which is the latest I've ever left it but that's okay as long as the sun is shining.   Matt and I are gearing up for the McMaster Children's Hospital telethon this Saturday and Sunday.  Matt and I will be there live Saturday night at 6pm. I can't believe this is the last week of May. Vacation season is coming!!!!!!

Muggy Monday

I couldn't get enough of the last couple of days.  I've been feverishly looking for shorts, short-sleeved shirts and Capri's for this great weather.   Hopefully, this great weather is here to stay!!!!  I celebrated my 49th birthday with family and friend and it was a blast!!!! I'm everyone ended up doing the same thing this weekend planting, golfing, walking, and in my neighbourhood, it was pool cleaning. Yesterday I noticed a number of motorcycles around, I'm sure they're gearing up for next month's Friday the 13th ride to Port Dover. I'm golfing this week and I'm a bit nervous because I have been practicing but not seriously.  But you know what I have a new attitude about golf.  I'm going to be more relaxed and I'm love playing golf for the social aspect and the my love of the outdoors and if I can play okay then even better!!!! Maybe I'll break 100 this year!!!!! 

49!

Today is my 49th birthday and I'm not afraid of giving my true age. I know so many people are hung up on numbers from our ages to our weight, height, and test scores from high school and university. It's a number and what we have to do is not worry about that number but about everything else around us. Maintaining good health and healthy relationships with the people that matter to us. I look at Madonna, Prince, Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood all of whom are older and still better than ever. Drop matt and me a line at sunniandhayes@radio.astral.com and let us know how you feel about getting older and it showing. I gotta tell I'm very proud of each and every one of my wrinkles! I'm hoping to use garden gloves this weekend not gloves to keep warm!!!!

Mugging today!

I couldn't believe how cold it was when I stepped outside this morning. I have to stop complaining about it because I know in a few short weeks we'll be boiling (I think). We're off to mug Braun Nurseries this morning so I'd like to say good morning to Flo and the staff at Braun.  Just get on to our web site if your office would like a coffee visit.  I watched the weirdest movie last night with Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke and Marisa Tomei ... it was called "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" and it was really creepy. I'm trying to find other movies and shows to watch because we're entering re run season very soon. I finished a yoga session last night and I plan to take more classes. It was fabulous and I feel great except for my aching muscles but it's a good ache!!!!

Tuesday and back to work!

Don't you just love long weekends!? It's the Tuesday after that's hard to take. Sunday and Monday evening was filled with sounds of neighbourhood fireworks and I'd like to thank everyone who came out to Sweet paradise for the customer appreciation bbq. It was a great success with proceeds going to City Kidz. My hubby and I were out Saturday night visiting at friend at the general hospital and we decided to eat a restaurant around the corner and it was Portuguese and it was excellent. The people there were so much fun!!!  I was on the highway Niagara bound this weekend and it was busy but there were no crazy drivers around. Just crazy weather ... I really didn't do much gardening. It's hard to get my garden gloves over my wool gloves. By the way I'll be in the chatroom at about 9:15 this morning. Let's talk!!!

Happy Long Weekend!

I know I'm not the only one excited about the long weekend.  I know weather may not be great but who cares, read, cook catch on sleep and maybe have some fun with family and friends. I'm looking forward to Saturday at Sweet Paradise on Uppper Paradise and Stonechurch. I'll be there live tomorrow form noon till 4pm. We'll have a lot a great things going on so drop by and say hello to a very well known store in our community. I helped hand out the "Yes, I Can" awards to students and they were such a great group of students who were at Michelangelo's last night with their parents to receive medals they all so richly deserve. I think I'll buy a book this weekend and my hubby and I have to get some golf in between the rain. Have a great long weekend!!!!!!!!

Thursday Thoughts

It's looks like it might not be the greatest looking long weekend for weather.  If it's rest and relaxation you're looking for this weekend it's great and if it's golf, opening up the pool or gardening, your plans may get interrupted by showers.  I will be at Sweet Paradise over at Stonechurch and Upper Paradise this Saturday from noon till 4 pm for a big bbq and celebration. We'll be across the street from the store over at the Dot ca store for all the festivities.  I've already planted a few herbs.  I have planted mint and mint chocolate mint and mint is great in cold drinks and recipes and it grows like crazy so plant it where you know it won't take everything over.  I'm going to MC the Yes I can awards tonight at Michaelangelo's Banquet Centre.  I'm very excited for the students!!!!

Warming up!

I couldn't wait to get home and open the windows up and let the fresh air come in.  What a great day it was and of course today is a different matter   I have been trying to get at least one yoga class in a week and yesterday I did a class that made me feel like a million bucks.  It's all strengthening your body and soul and I gotta tell you I feel great after that class.  I got home last night with full intentions of watching American Idol because I only watch the finals of any reality show and I got hooked on watching restaurant makeover on the food network and last night they kept running commercials for Former CFL'er Matt Dunigan's cooking show that looks good.   Good morning to Lisa Zahoradni for Total Physio on upper James St.  We'll be dropping by this morning with mugs and coffee.  See ya at coffee break!!!

Carnival Season is Upon Us

I will be in the chat room at about 9:30 this morning. Just log onto to our website and hit chat room and drop me a line. I would love to know what everyone is doing for the long weekend. 

I noticed parking lots getting set up to sell fireworks and I was in Burlington last weekend and I noticed the mini carnivals in the mall parking lots...so look for a carnival coming to your neightbourhood soon!!!!

I've been trying to take a yoga class at least once a week and I gotta tell you I never thought I'd feel this out of shape. It is so good on the entire body including the derriere.

Post Mom's Day Monday

Could someone tell me where the weekend went? Saturday night my sister and I took my mom and relatives to see the Italian comedian Joe Avati. He was fabulous and the show started at 8 and didn't wrap up till about 11:15. It was a mother's day gift. I believe the gift of laughter is a nice change from flowers. My dad was going on about the cost of gas yesterday because he had seen gas at 1.19 and didn't end up getting it till 24 hours later when it shot up to 1.25. We'll be lucky if we see it at 1.20 again. Friday night was a celebration at Liuna Station for the 30th anniversary of Hamilton Magazine. What a blast and the Spoons performed. It was great!! I was so excited to get a surprise visit from my gorgeous step kids who drop off a beautiful bouquet of flowers for mom's day. What sweethearts!!

Happy Friday!

I am never going to feel old and gray again!!! I watched Oprah yesterday afternoon and her guests were Cher and Tina Turner. Here's 2 ladies ages 61 and 68 and they've never looked better!! They are so similar in that their careers began with controlling husbands who took over their careers but they escaped that hold to form very successful solo careers. I'm never going to complain about my age again. But then again I'm not one to do that because my thoughts are that there are some things in life we can control and some things like aging that has to be left alone. You have to let this process take place naturally. I've taken that attitude for a long time and I maintain eating a sensible diet with the odd' indulgence, along with regular exercise and a happy personal life is the key to ageing gracefully. Have a great weekend and go for a walk with your family this weekend.

Thursday Thoughts

We're getting closer and closer to the mother's day weekend. Have you decided what you're doing with mom? It does get harder and harder to something with someone who doesn't want to be fussed over. People are getting anxious to open up their pools and if you have neighbours with one, I bet you they'll be looking to getting it open before the rush on Victoria Day weekend. I think we're staying put for the long weekend.  You know when you look around in the area there's a ton of things to do without having to pack up and drive for hours. I just bought tickets to see singer Al Green in Toronto next month. He is supposed to be amazing in concert. Speaking of concerts Matt and I are giving away tickets to see Celine Dion in Toronto in September. This is another added show due to her overwhelming popularity!!!!

Wednesday wonderings

Don't you just love it when you decide to wash you car and a half hour later a bird decides it needs to mess it up.  It happened to me yesterday. I had a clean looking car for about an hour till the bird episode. I noticed gas is back to almost $1.22.  We can't dwell on it right? My husband has decided to give me golf lessons in our backyard so last night until just before dark we practiced chipping into a little net. I actually enjoyed it.  I was forced to actually relax and take it easy.  Good morning to Lisa for the back clinic on Rymal Road.  We'll be dropping by with coffee and our new coffee mugs for the staff this morning. Matt and I are giving away a pair of tickets to Celine Dion in Toronto September 27th today thru Friday keep listening!!

Tuesday Thoughts

I can't believe I haven' t been out golfing yet but the bottom line is at the end of the day I'm too exhausted to even think about my favourite pastime. My hubby and I did buy season passes not to a golf course but to a driving range because practice does make perfect. I think!!!  I will be online today at about 9:30 am so please don't hesitate to drop by the chat room. Last night when I went to sleep I had the bedroom open a crack and I could hear the sounds of kids playing on our court.  It sounds so good to hear kids having fun and I go to bed early so the kids were not outside in the middle of the night. A true sign of the festival season is the banner across downtown Dundas that reads Annual Busker fest coming the first weekend of June. It won't be long now for the opening of neighbourhood pools!! 

Thursday Thoughts

I kept thinking about getting gas yesterday when I saw the price drop to 1.18 and 1.19. I don't really need it but I'm starting to act like my parents save, save, save! Hopefully the price will stay this way for a day or 2. I know there's rain on the way and I almost hope it's rainy all weekend so I'm forced to stay indoors and rest because I've been suffering from a bit of insomnia and we just ordered some dirt that needs to shoveled onto our flower beds. How about the Canadiens last night? We're down 3 games to 1 but I know this will not last, they're back at home for the next 2 games and hopefully that make a big difference. I saw Oprah yesterday with David Blaine, the man who held his breath a set a record holding his breath almost 17 minutes. What is that all about? I'm hoping to break a record for longest nap this weekend!

Wednesday wonderings

I just love reading to kids and so I did just that yesterday to a combined grade 3 class at St. Joe's school on Locke Street. There are a series of books written by Lauren Numeroff and so I chose her book called if you give a pig a party, which was great!!! It was V.I.P. reader day at the school and these kids were so attentive. Today I'm off to the Macassa Lodge to drop off k-Lite coffee mugs and coffee to Marlene Cool who runs the adult day program.  Get on to our website at k-litefm.com if you'd like a little visit.  Hey ladies and guys of course this coming Sunday morning at the bay Burlington mall, I'll be emceeing a gala that starts before the bay actually open at 9am and it runs till 11am.  It's called a world for mom so lots of gift ideas for mom and you're shopping before everyone else is.  Plus it only costs 10 dollars with 2 dollars going to the Canadian Women's foundation and the other 8 bucks will be honoured at the cosmetic, fragrance or jewellery counters.

Tuesday Thoughts

I'm so bad for watching sports when they're nearing the end of the season. I'm hooked on the Stanley cup semi final with Philly and Montreal. I was glued to the TV last night and Don Cherry tends to bug me at times but last night he was quite entertaining and I finally realize why he's so popular. Don is just being Don Cherry a man who has lived and breathed hockey his entire life so let me banter on and on and on!!!  I was quite chilled when I stepped outside this morning so be prepared for a much cooler more normal start to the day. I'm at St. Joe's school today

It's the Weekend!

The rising price of gas really makes you stop and think about changing weekend plans to drive out of town for the weekend. But then again you just have to be more particular about your travel destinations or do what I always do and that's decide it's the plan to go without any reason and explore. I ran into more people yesterday that are busy working on their backyards. Everyone has plans for either a bigger garden or may be a new set of comfortable furniture to enjoy with family and friends. I'm going to try to think ahead for a mother's day gift for my mom. I know I have time but do you give the woman that's been there for you all the way?

A Day of Yoga & Sunscreen...

A special 'good morning' to the staff over at Carrington Place in Ancaster. We'll be stopping by there this morning with coffee and mugs for the staff...if your coffee mug at work is looking a little run down, why not send us an e mail at http://k-litefm.com and we'll see about replacing that mug and those of your co workers as well.

I've been doing a yoga class the last couple of weeks on Tuesdays and I gotta tell you it's amazing. Don't ever think that yoga and pilates are not total body workouts because you're wrong!!!

It's a "Chatty" Earth Day!

I'm exhausted from last night's Montreal victory!!!!!I I stayed up and watched Montreal shut out the Bruins.  Ex Hamilton Bulldogs gaolie for the Cnadians Carey Price was superb!!! I have never seen so much red in the seats as last night and I couldn't stop watching.

I'll be in the chat room this morning at about 9:30 am; if you'd like to chat just go to our website at http://k-litefm.com and hit chat...you'll find me there and I'd love to hear from you and what you plan to do today to participate in Earth Day. Here's a good tip for you today: Forget about trying to score the closest parking spot...why not park far enough away from where you work so you'll be forced to walk a little and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful city we live in!!!!

Thursday Thoughts

I'm very excited today is join me at the oasis spa in Ancaster. A winning contestant and 3 of her friends will be joining me tonight at Oasis for a pedicure, manicure and some great food as well.  It made me think. My husband told me he'd like some spa treatments like a pedicure or facial, or massage. So if your anniversary is coming up and you want to do something different try a couple's spa day for a change. They're fun and you'll both feel great. I'm going to work on playing more golf this summer plus there's a little tennis court down the street from me and I plan to go back to playing tennis. I used play for years but you know time is never on my side.  I also did a yoga class the other day and it was fabulous so I plan to try to get at least one of those classes in and if I survive all of that maybe I'll get the gardening done as well!

Tuesday Thoughts

I couldn't believe I was eating dinner last night and the sun was still shining brightly. Now that that all the snow is gone I really notice spring happening everywhere.  My grass looks greener and people seem to be in a better frame of mind. It makes you think of planning your summer vacation and this morning the street sweepers were out clearing the streets of dust and gravel. I'm looking forward to putting out the lawn furniture and sitting outside and listening to the kids in the neighbourhood. If you have a chance I'll be online chatting this morning at 10 am, you can get onto our website and click onto the chat icon and away we go! Congrats to the MS Society of Burlington.  They raised 80,000 dollars on Sunday for the walk and it was a great day for it.  We're also giving away tickets to see John Mayer in concert!!!

We're Back!

Wow what a vacation!  Matt and I are back in the flesh and I must tell you it was a blast with a great group of folks that travelled with us to the Panama Canal. It was a 10-day cruise to the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Panama, Aruba and Curacao. Temperatures were always in the 80's and of course the food was great! I have to tell you about one of the excursions my husband and I went on. A lot of you have done this but I've only seen James Bond do it and that's the zip line.  We did this in Costa Rica where you are hooked on a line thru the rain forest and you zip thru the forest suspended in on a line about a million feet high. Okay not quite that high but what a high it was!  It was nice to come home to greener looking grass and I was a little nervous when I saw a few flakes outside yetserday morning for the 10 km MS walk in Burlington but the sun did come out and it was a beautiful day.  Special thanks to everyone who came out and to all our cruisers. 

Run Matt Run!

My husband and I were driving to Michelangelo's last night for the Murray Ferguson tribute, a man who has devoted his time both politically and personally to helping Ancaster and the city of Hamilton become a better place to live, and both my husband and I could not believe how much snow had disappeared from the area. After the evening's festivities, we went to our car and it was snowing all over again!!! By the way last night's tribute to Murray Ferguson attracted 1100 people. Matt and I are gearing up for our Sunni and Hayes cruise next week. It's a Panama Canal cruise so Matt and I will be off until Monday/April the 14th. I'm looking forward to warmer weather and I would like to wish Matt good luck in the running of his first Around the Bay 30K race this Sunday.

Thursday Thoughts

What a difference it makes when the sun is shining. I was out yesterday getting gas and I went to play the attendant and she looked at me and said isn't such a beautiful day, the sun is shining and I thought the whole time I was filling the gas tank how bitterly cold it still was and when were going to feel warm. Matt and I are getting geared up for our Sunni and Hayes cruise, which begins next week. It's a 10-day Panama Canal cruise with stops in Costa Rica, Aruba and Curacao.  It's apparently boiling hot down but don't expect any complaints from me.  I know our cruisers are really excited about hot temperatures!! I've got a busy couple of days with the charity of hope auction tomorrow night at Carmen's featuring Justin Trudeau as the guest speaker. Call Carmen's for more info and see you there.

Tuesday Thoughts

It was beautiful yesterday, lots of sunshine but cold and now today we'll see a little more of the white stuff and we're back to old man winter in spring. Hey its just mother nature telling you it's not time for flip-flops yet and believes me I saw someone walking around with them on the other day. I'm looking for a good book to take on vacation next week. I've checked out the top 10 best sellers and nothing seems to entice me to buy. I bought John Grisham's book the appeal for my husband but I'm looking for something in the non-fiction vein. Matt's busy these days gearing up for the around the bay race this Sunday and he's pumped!!! I don't mean pumped like Arnold Schwarzenegger but pumped for a fine finish. So if you see him on Sunday be sure and cheer him on!!

Easter Monday

Are you sick of chocolate yet? We had Easter at my sister's place and we all brought a dish or should I say my husband made a vegetable dish. It was a great Sunday afternoon with family and of course we all ate too much so I just have to do an extra whole hour on the treadmill today. My husband Bob and I had a movie night Saturday night we watched everything from that bad 80's flick Cujo to Canadian director's Sarah Polley's Away From Her, which was fabulous. Sarah Polley is I think 31 and this movie was fantastic and she not only is a great actress but her directorial skills are amazing as well.

'Tis the Season of Renewals...

Well I don't feel any different...it's the first day of Spring, of course, and I'm hoping the switch in seasons means the warmer weather is on the way.  I can't believe how much snow is gone and I have to say its time to move on.

I'm anxious to put out lawn furniture and sit outside on my Muskoka chair and enjoy the sounds of birds chirping and kids playing. That sounds like a once upon a time story but we've been bombarded with so many snow storms, it's time to think about green grass and light jackets. 

This is the year of renewals. I got my Health Card renewal in the mail yesterday and then my birthday is coming up so I've got to renew my license. Don't you just love waiting in long line ups? You know what grab a magazine and a coffee and you'll be okay.

A Foggy Wednesday...

I love the rain!!! It's just a reminder that spring will be here soon. Actually it arrives tomorrow and to a lot of us, it can't come soon enough. I just like wearing a light jacket, no gloves.

My mailman yelled out to me yesterday that there were a dozen or so robins at the end of my driveway and how he felt that was a sure sign spring was here.

I've tried to watch Dancing with the Stars but I find that it's so glitzy now that even the judges are getting silly.  I just want to see some dancing.

Marie Osmond has sure benefitted from her experience last year.  She and her brother are hosting shows left, right and centre. Her career may have been non-existent a few years ago but one fainting spell has put her back on the stage. Who knows who will emerge from this line up of stars!!!!!

Tuesday Thoughts

So how much of the green stuff did you drink in honour of St Patty?   My hubby made a traditional Irish style meal complete with corn beef and colcannon.  He's Irish so we had to stick to the tradition and I then followed that with my favourite Irish actor Gabriel Byrne who stars in the TV series In Treatment which I'm so hooked on. I had to check out the cheesy entertainment shows last night because I figured good old heather would be getting a ton of money from ex Paul McCartney. She came out of the courthouse and she said smiling she was happy with the outcome because she could now take care of her daughter and help her charities. What about Donny and Marie Osmond suddenly being on every TV show? It just proves you're never too old to come back to TV. I'm filling up on gas today, maybe I'm losing my sight but I noticed the price has dropped.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

What a weekend!! Spring felt like it had sprung even if it isn't till Thursday. My husband Bob and I and our friends went off to Valens conservation area to do some snowshoeing and a car drove by and filmed us. I guess these folks had never seen something like this in the snow before. I'll tell I can't believe a week ago we were digging ourselves out of another snow bank and this past weekend with the sunshine and warm temperatures that snow bank is on its way out. I watched the final round of the Arnold Palmer classic yesterday with Tiger Woods and I'm so anxious to hit the links.

A great Movie Idea....

I'm so excited Matt arranged to get Glen Peloso from Restaurant Makeover on our show this morning because he'll be the Designs for Living Home Show at the Hamilton Convention Centre this weekend and he's an awesome designer.

I'm finding it very hard to watch any tv the last few days (especially entertainment shows) since this mess in the U.S. with New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and his involvement with a high priced call girl agency. The women he was involved with has appeared everywhere on tv, newsprint and in recent magazines. I'm telling you she'll be doing a movie with Lindsey Lohan, Britney Spears and the Olsen Twins!!!!!

Time for Tough Love

It was tough love for our cat Marlena (no she is not named after the actress)...she is totally addicted to Temptations treats and was ruling the house so I had to put her on a schedule that would allow me to sleep through the night.  She was waking me up every couple of hours for a snack.  Pets, like humans, have to realize that you can't sit around and eat and sleep all day.

I was talking to Matt last night and it looks like we'll have designer Glen Peloso on the show with us tomorrow because he'll be at the Designs for Living Show and you've probably seen him on Restaurant Makeover, a show that runs on the Food Network.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Walking

Tuesday Thoughts

I have to commend the city of Hamilton on how quickly they're cleaning up the snow on the main arteries. My drive into work this morning (and trust me it was early) was busy making sure I was out of the way for city crews clearing. I can't believe and I have said a few times how hooked I am on In Treatment that new TV show on whatever network I can't remember ... It's just so different than any show I've seen in awhile.  Matt's a busy guy these days, he is training hard for the around the bay race at the end of this month. Good for him. He's running in the snow and my hubby and I are buying snowshoes cause I tried it a few weeks ago and I'm hooked.  I can't believe how quick Easter is coming. I was in the store yesterday and there are eggs of every decadent flavour you can think of!!!! Have one and that's it!!!!!!

March Break is here!

Was that snow and wind a riot for the start of March break? I know this is selfish but it was great for me to have this storm on the weekend because I could just sit indoors and watch it all unfold. I didn't see anyone on the streets on Saturday which was good and I know there massive delays for those folks heading away with their families for a March break away from this snow. But by Sunday morning with all that beautiful sunshine it was like it had never happened and what about losing that hour. You know we drove my stepson to Guelph yesterday and I couldn't believe at 7:10 pm how sunny it still was!!! This morning will be the killer because it'll be darker longer in the morning. Storms like this weekend are great conversation pieces at work today so enjoy!!!!

Spring Forward!

It's spring forward this weekend so enjoy every minute of the weekend because come Sunday morning you'll be losing 60 minutes of it. Everywhere I traveled yesterday the big talk of the day was this impending storm and I've learned this winter not to get flipped about it. It's now March and my feeling is hopefully the snow will melt sooner than when we' were getting dumped on in January and February. Good morning to Debbie, Stephanie and Louise who were treated to a spa night at Oasis spa in Ancaster last night. It was fun and the girls were great. Tamara and the staff at Oasis are fabulous!!

Thursday Thoughts

Well, words can't describe the feeling last night as the remaining hour of Radiothon 2008 was coming to an end and the grand total raised over the 3 days was 304,000 dollars up from last year and that was made possible by great sponsors, volunteers and more importantly everyone who called or got on the mc website to become a MacMmaster children's hospital miracle club member.  An event like this only confirms how much I love Hamilton and the support the people of this city give this very important facility!! I'm so excited because this morning we're giving away a pair of tickets to see Eric Clapton live in concert in Toronto in May. Image a chance to see a musical legend!!!!

Radiothon final day!

It's been a very busy few days with Radiothon 2008 at Mac children's hospital. Both Matt and I have heard some incredible stories of hope from these kids and their parents. If you have a chance to stop by the hospital, and say hi or even a story you may have about a friend or relative who has had a child in need. We spoke to a father who found out a couple of years ago that his son had cancer and it was amazing to hear his story and he said his son was his hero. It was so inspiring. We'll be wrapping up tonight at 6pm and we're all hoping for a record total. Thanks to everyone who has become a member of the kids miracle club. Welcome to the club. I almost forgot to mention Bruce Springsteen was amazing the other night!

Radiothon!

It is day 2 of our annual MacMaster children's Radiothon and I'm always so overwhelmed by the volunteers who take time out their busy schedules to be part of this very important cause. Matt and I have spoken to a lot of courageous kids and they are so unbelievable.  There was one girl, Janine, 12 years old who even brought in 600 dollars she had collected for Radiothon. Even the kids know how important this hospital is and in many cases wouldn't be around if it weren't for the medical staff. Can you believe this place is in Hamilton!! It's incredible and I know Matt and I have more courageous stories to listen to today so you aren't already please consider being a miracle club member!!

Busy Weekend!

I knew it would be busy going into the weekend.  I'm so lucky I'm off next week with another winner to Oasis Spa in Ancaster for a spa night with the girls. The Canadian Idol auditions are happening this weekend at Eastgate Square and Matt and I will chatted with judge Jake Gold Friday morning.  Matt and I will not be on Ch TV next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday because we will be broadcasting live at Macmaster Children's hospital for the annual Radiothon which has been a very successful fundraiser the last couple of years.  Matt and I hope you'll give generously because this hospital has saved many children's lives.

Thursday thoughts

If you're a fanatical skier like my husband then you love this snow and the prospect of more coming tomorrow. I on the other hand like a few other people would like 2 or more days in a row of sunshine followed by a massive meltdown and the smell of fresh blooms in the sir. I know it's too early really but I'm so missing walking on the golf course and hitting a few balls, getting angry with my play and wanting to go back the next day to play. I have to check out when we make the move to daylight savings time because I actually noticed last night that it was still light outside at about 5:15 pm. My husband and I were talking about what we want to do for summer vacation.  You almost have to plan that far ahead or the spring and summer will pass you by!!!!! Enjoy the second last day of February!!!

Tuesday thoughts

I can't believe we're a week away from Radiothon 2008. We'll be broadcasting live at McMaster University Monday March 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I was so overwhelmed by the response last year and the year before that that I'm sure we'll surpass all expectations this year. I was flipped yesterday as roll up the rim started up at Tim Hortons, which just means you roll up the rim and you could win a treat like coffee or a donut or bagel. My brother in law told me yesterday that there's a tool you can buy especially made to help you roll up the rim of your paper cup because it can be a struggle. Can you believe that? I know there's more snow on the way but I've already booked a few golf tournaments for this year. I'll be hitting the links soon!!

Oscar wrap

I don't know about you but I wish there was a way to have a 4 day weekend every month!!! I needed one more day! My hubby and I were in Collingwood where he skied and I did a little retail therapy followed by snowshoeing, which is something I've never done before, and I just loved it. It's gotta be one of the greatest winter workouts. My whole body is feeling it today. I of course had to check out Barbara Walters last night. I wanted to see Ellen page and she was great but as usual Barbara tends to ask the most ridiculous questions like Ellen tell me, do you think you deserve to win? Ellen was great, she said no of course.

Oscar Weekend

I think Ill be spending the weekend at home because I filled up the tank yesterday and I'm thinking you'd better have a good reason to drive around town but then again have we noticed everything else has risen in cost? I drove to the Niagara region to see my folks yesterday and it was the same there. One thing that that area has less of and it's snow. I think Hamilton and Toronto have been the hardest hit so far. If you have a family member who's a ski nut like mine then you have listen to how great the snow looks. But I'm thinking 27 more days till the first day of spring. Tonight's our last girls night out at Flamborough Downs. Hey gals if tonight 's the night for you and your gal pals come check out the great prizes you have a chance to win. I'm in Collingwood over the weekend with my hubby and he plans to ski, I plan to walk and discover the beauty of Collingwood. I'm looking forward to the Oscars and Jon Stewart's opening monologue. He's quick on his feet and that's a difficult feat. Have a great weekend!!!

Thursday thoughts

Matt and I are thrilled to have Tanya Memme on our show this morning to talk about a hugely popular show on A and E called Sell This House. Tanya is Canadian and she's fabulous on this show, which shows you how to successfully sell your home. If you're a homeowner and looking to buy a bigger home and need some help on how to get your present home sold in a hurry, Sell this House can help. I gotta tell you since renovating our home I've become quite the know it all about buying fixtures, flooring that works and paint colours. But after all when we buy a home that makes all of us know it alls!!

Mugging day!

How can this be? I woke up coughing and hacking. I have never had 2 colds in a row ever!!!!! Am I getting old or just running myself ragged or is it just that germs are all over the place and there's not much you can do? We're off delivering mugs and coffee to Saint Jerome's school so I know that will make happy to see kids smiling faces!!!!  I can't believe the Oscars are this Sunday night. I told myself I'd make an effort to see all the Oscar nominated films before Sunday and the only film I've seen is Charlie Wilson's War and Philip Seymour Hoffman is nominated but not the film.

Happy Family Day!

So at least 60% of the people in Ontario will be enjoying family day today. Matt and I will let you know what's open and what's closed. What a weird weekend for weather. I got in my truck this morning and it felt like the first day of spring. 7 degrees is pretty warm for February. Have fun finding things to do today with the kids especially if you were planning snow activities because I'd say at lest 50% of the snow has disappeared. My hubby Bob and I went to see the Toronto Maple leafs win Saturday night against the Boston bruins. I've been to a lot of NHL games but never one in Toronto and I couldn't believe all the buzz at the ACC. It's great to see so much enthusiasm for a team that hasn't got the greatest winning record. But leaf fans are diehards. You gotta love that! The wind is strong today so no matter what you plan with the kids enjoy 'every minute of it!!!!!

It's the weekend!

Well, the most romantic day of the year is over but not for Andrew and Rachelle who won a 26,000 dollar wedding package for matt and I yesterday morning. We played our version of the ever-popular newlywed game with a very special guest Mr. Romance who provided the love questions to 3 couples who all wanted to win the wedding package. I ended up heading down to Niagara region to spend valentines with my folks in the daytime and my hubby at dinnertime.  I couldn't resist stopping by a carwash and washing off the salt that was encrusted on my vehicle.  You know it needs washing when it's a black car that looks white.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Usually I think it's the 14th, one day before payday but no no no it's Valentine's Day!!!!  Matt and I have been blessed with the presence of Mr. Romance, a man in the know when it comes to love and how to keep it. We're also giving away a wedding in July to a lucky couple, which includes a paid reception at Knollwood Golf Course. How sweet is that!!!! I got a note from Heather at the Carpenter Hospice letting Matt and I know that gala we emceed the other night in Burlington raised 350,000 dollars for the Hospice. You know if you're looking to make a difference in someone's life why not give the folks at the Hospice a call and volunteer.

Valentine Eve

I was so flipped yesterday, my husband thought he's get a jump on Valentine's so he brought me my Valentine's gift yesterday when he got home. It was a lovely crocus plant that can be planted for spring in our garden. It was so beautiful. He also knows I love useful things and so does he so I'm still trying to figure out what to get him. Last night we rented Little Miss Sunshine and we both loved it.  I know the movie is a year old but I am glad we saw it and I 'm so into the new show In Treatment on HBO. It stars Gabriel Byrne and it moves slowly but I find it so interesting to watch.  Give it a try. Matt and I interviewed Quebec singer Sylvain Cossette yesterday. It's an interview that'll run one day this week on our show.  He was such a great guy and he sang beautifully. His new CD is called 70's.

Tuesday thoughts

Believe it or not I actually liked the cold air on my cheekbones. As my mother would say "you look so healthy". I've been racking my brain trying to find something different for my hubby for Valentine's Day. He's a master in the kitchen so he's planning to make a special valentine's meal for me and my stepdaughter but what do I do for him? He always says don't give me a thing. When I say that it means I kinda want something really bad even if it's a shoelace.  What those of you who have a love problem and want to talk about it with someone.  Matt and I are thrilled to have Mr.

A Frosty Monday!

Cold enough for you?  I couldn't believe when I got inside my car and the thermometer read -19.  I opted yesterday to take my work out indoors.  I have to correct something I said last week.  I have been watching In Treatment a new HBO show and I thought the show was already showing reruns, which it wasn't.  It ran reruns and the new show right after. I really like that show. Well the weekend was cold and busy. Friday night ladies night at Flamboro Downs was a big success, Saturday morning at Barry's Jewellers for their bridal event was huge and Matt and I

It's the weekend!

A special hello to Shawn Macdonald and all the staff at the RBC on Main st West and to Fiona Johnstone who won a night out at Oasis Spa with me in Ancaster. The staff there is great and we enjoyed great appetizers and we were spoiled rotten. Tonight I'll be at Flamborough Downs for OLG casino's ladies night out  which is a chance ladies to win some fabulous prizes. I'll be there from 6 to 10 pm and then tomorrow I'll be at Barry's jewelers in Burlington in the morning and then Matt and I Will mc a gala at the Burlington Convention Centre for the carpenter Hospice. It should be a huge success because there will be over 700 people there.  Have a great weekend!

Thawing out on Thursday!

I gotta thank the great folks clearing the streets and sidewalks this morning and a special thanks to Shane who was clearing my court early this morning and gave me a hand.  It's so nice to see people helping each other out like that.  What a windy night. I tossed and turned all night and I kept thinking every tree in our yard was going to come crashing down.  I have a sky light in our kitchen and it sounded like it was going to blow open and this weather had my cat Marlena running around the house meowing like a big bad lab was after her. Hopefully we'll get back to some kind of order today. Remember patience is the key. Give yourself some time to get into work and enjoy the snow and a cup of hot coffee. I'll have to find out what happened to Matt last night on TV, he wasn't on because he was stuck somewhere in Burlington.

Wintery Wednesday

How can we be in the middle of another storm!!!!  So the forecast goes like this, Friday a ton of snow, Saturday melting temperatures and by Tuesday almost all of it gone!!!  Wednesday morning freezing rain followed by another dumping of snow.  The almanac said we'd have a very traditional Canadian winter and I guess that's what they meant. I was really surprised to see all the Juno Nominations Celine Dion got because I really felt this was Nelly Furtado's year.  But all the females have multiple nominations so this is the year for the chicks in Canadian music. I'm at Flamborough Downs casino for OLG ladies night - check our web site for more info.

TV Treat

I can't believe it I get all pumped up about a new TV show and I even stay awake to watch it and I've seen the episode!!! The show is called In Treatment with actor Gabriel Byrne who is a therapist and he has a different patient on every day of the week.  It started last Monday and then on the weekend I caught all the episodes because I didn't get a chance to see the shows so last night I thought it would be a new show but no it was the same show again.  I'll have to check out how this show will move forward with its shows.  That's why I don't watch that much TV. It's too confusing for me. Sometimes it's better to sleep!!!!

Super Monday

What a great way to spend time with the neighbours. With last Friday's snow, it was fun to see everybody trying to help each other out of the at wet heavy snow but this week it'll warm up and we'll be back to barely anything on the ground by Friday. So everyone's aching backs will finally be okay by then. I watched a bit of the super bowl.  Man the Americans love their football what a celebration. It started at noon yesterday and ended somewhere around 10 or 10:30 last night.  Are you chilled out? I am going to buy a new bathing suit cause it's supposed to warm up to double digits by tomorrow. Ya hoo!!

Wild Winter Weekend

Is the storm here yet? Whether its work, school or you're just heading out today for an appointment be careful and check ahead of time to see if there are any cancellations. It's Superbowl Sunday and what have you got planned?  Well, I'll tell ya, my hubby is off to Montana to ski and I think I'm going to make super bowl vegetable soup cause I don't know how to make anything else.  Please when shoveling this weekend either borrow the neighbour's snow blower or do your shoveling in shifts. Have a great weekend and keep warm!!

Thursday thoughts

Was it windy enough for you yesterday? I was starting to think yes, it's almost spring and I can start thinking about lighter clothes.  How silly was that? Yesterday was my anniversary. My husband had a cooking class so he stopped by the house and made me my favourite meal and went off to learn to cook something else that'll become my favourite meal!!!!  Matt and I are giving away Elton John tickets again today and tomorrow which is very exciting because Elton isn't planning a mega tour across Canada so be listening to win of you're a fan!!!  Please be careful this morning and throughout the day because the sidewalks have a lot of hidden black ice and it's quite slippery on some sidewalk areas.

Windy Wednesday

Last night we went for dinner downtown with my stepson and some friends who were all going to see Michael Buble after dinner.  The downtown core of Hamilton was hopping!!! It was exciting to watch when a show sells out and people are running around all over the place trying to park, eat dinner and get to the show. That's what living in Hamilton's all about. I've got a busy few days with dinner this Friday at Brantford casino for girl's night out.  One lucky gal and her girlfriends will be taking a limo to the casino and then it's dinner and some fun at the slots.  That'll cure the winter blahs!!!!  We're giving away Elton John tickets all this week.

Cool Out!

I love when I have productive days; I had about 20 "to do" items yesterday and they all got done !!!!  I thought "this is great...I'll have a great dinner with my husband and stay up 'til 8:30 to watch a new show on HBO called In Treatment with one of my favourite actors, Gabriel Byrne. I ended up falling asleep at about 8pm and waking up to the sound of the alarm and my cat Marlena wanting to play hide and seek.

We gotta all learn to slow down. I could have done all my "to do"s in 2 days instead of killing myself to get it done in a day.

Yeah! Golf is Back!

I can't believe these are the last few days of January!!!!  Don't complain about the weather because I was watching the conditions throughout California and they're getting bombarded with rain and cooler weather. 

I know we're getting closer to warmer weather when I see Tiger Woods back on TV as the golf season starts up again.

I was in Buffalo for the weekend with friends and I ran into a lot of K-Lite listeners in Buffalo with friends for the weekend as well.

It was a great weekend with friends and this morning we're giving away a weekend in Montreal, front row tickets to Michael Buble, and a chance to go to the spa with yours truly. How much fun is that?

It's the weekend!

Happy Robbie Burns day. A great day for haggis and whatever else gets consumed on this very special day. It's also the weekend and my hubby and I and 4 other couples are off to buffalo for the weekend. It's a great way for good friends to get together during the dead of winter!!  If you're interested in a spa day for and a few of your friends to beat the winter blues, log onto our k-lite web site and tell us why you deserve a spa day and you and I and your friends could be heading off to oasis spa and lounge for a fabulous night out!! Have a great weekend!!!!

Thursday thoughts

Good morning to all the staff at Concession Medical Centre on you got it Concession Street. I dropped by there yesterday morning with K-Lite coffee mugs and personal service coffee.

It was a busy day and night for me. Last night I emceed a fundraiser to raise awareness and money for the bay area. It was held at The Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and it was for the bay area restoration.  There were at 150 people there, so I think it was a huge success!!  Thanks to all who came out.

I can't seem to shake off this scratchy throat I've had for close to 3 weeks and my husband has caught the constant coughing part of this cold.

The number 23

I believe 4 more months till my birthday. Believe me I'm not counting the days till I get even older, it's just I can remember when the 23rd of every month came along I'd be counting the sleeps till my birthday. This morning we're off to deliver k-Lite coffee mugs and coffee to Concession medical office and you could be the next business we pop by to visit with mugs so make sure you e mail us at k-lite fm.com. Wouldn't you love to escape somewhere warm?  The solution for me is my living room fireplace!! Stay warm!!

Baby it's cold outside!

It's funny what a little cold weather does to everyone. You'd think there was a storm outside. We run around making sure we don't stand outside any longer than 2 minutes or else. I filled up on gas yesterday and thought it was a deal at 101 and on the way into work it was 99 cents. I even washed my car in those coin washes because as you know by now the salt on my vehicle drives me crazy. So I wanted my car to look good in the cold!!! I watched Pirates of the Caribbean, at World's End with Keith Richards who was in the movie three quarters of the way through and that's when I stopped watching the movie.  Oh well - I'll have to ask my husband how it ended.

A Chill Out Weekend

Everywhere I go someone has either a bad cold or flu symptoms. I just slowly got over my not feeling well and now my husband's got it. I'm not complaining but I thought we were going to get hit with some real winter weather. It just seems like once this weather hits the great lakes, it's a guessing game as to where the snow will actually land. I plan to do a whole lot of nothing just because it's so nice not to plan anything. It gives you a chance to get some extra rest.  We'll be watching the football playoffs this weekend and I think I may finish a few books I got at Christmas.

Less than a month till Valentine's Day!

I've started seeing the Valentine's candy, cards teddy bears and a sea of red in every store all of a sudden. The stuff's probably been there for weeks but I'm too busy looking for after Christmas deals. This weather makes me so anxious to get my car washed but for what? It'll be a half hour later and the car will be covered in dirt again and my light keeps going off to remind me to get wiper fluid. I gotta check out the 7th new season of American Idol. What will Simon do next and will Paula lose it?

Getting my voice back!

What a weekend and I don't mean "What a weekend of fun!"  I'd like to apologize to my family for having to listen to me cough and hack all weekend long but I think I've got my voice back at about 70% ... and that's a good thing cause it was driving me crazy!!! I can't believe I was feeling and am still feeling like not shopping which is so bad for someone like me who can't sit still for even 5 minutes.

This weekend we rented a good movie called Reign Over Me with Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler. It moves slowly but it grabs you and it was quite a departure for Sandler. 

A Weekend of R & R!

Don't ever say I'm healthy as an ox I never get sick because that's exactly when it happens. I haven't been able to get my voice back in shape with this severe case of the cold and throat thing for a week and it came on out of nowhere. Rest will be the order of the weekend as well as speaking as little as possible. I will be out in Rockton on Sunday for the picking of an Ambassador for the Rockton Fair. Yes, it's done this early in the season. I think I need a dose of my mom's secret flu potions to help me out!!!! Have a great weekend!

Thursday throat on the mend (I hope)!

It drives me nuts when people go on about how sick they feel but I gotta tell you I've never had this severe a hacking cold with the added feature of no voice to speak with.  It's funny because I think I sound like a little old man and men think it sounds sexy.  Just remember this from my mom when your throat is soar and scratchy, load up on a mixture of fresh squeezed lemons and honey and do not use lemon juice in the bottle.  That's a no no according to my mom, Dr Genesco.  

Tuesday thoughts

I love this break in winter!!! I'm actually out walking around in a light jacket.  My husband isn't thrilled because he's a ski nut and I know ski country is suffering with this sudden blast of spring. Have no fear it'll all change soon.  We aren't even in the middle of January yet!! I'm still battling a bad sinus cold and a bout of losing my voice, which I'm sure, makes Matt happy and me nuts. Don't forget if you want our new K Lite fm coffee mugs for the office staff, just e-mail us - who knows we may make a visit to your business next Wednesday! Today we're off to Stoney Creek and Baffin Inc.

One Froggy morning!

I left work yesterday with a bit of a frog in my throat and by late yesterday afternoon I had lost my voice so this morning should be quite interesting because I feel okay I just sound like Rod Stewart and I decided to switch voices for the a few days. Oh well it makes for interesting radio right? My husband was loving this last night because I was forced to keep quiet to keep my vocal cords in order.  What's left of them anyway - if anyone has any suggestions to get my voice back quicker please let me know until then my lips are sealed...

Monday musings

A very special thank you to everyone who came our open house.  Matt and I were at the station Saturday afternoon to talk about our upcoming Sunni and Hayes cruise coming up this April and if you want more info, get on our K-Lite site and book soon. We're off to the Panama Canal and it's 10 days!! I know you all watched the Canadians win over the weekend and I'm talking the juniors.  It was a nail biter but filled with excitement!!! I also managed to get some kind of a hoarse cough that's killing my throat. I know there's at least one person where you work with it!!

Come Cruising with Us!

Matt and I would like to invite you to visit us at the radio station tomorrow from 1 till 3pm for and open house with information detailing our upcoming Sunni and Hayes cruise which sets sail on April 1st to the Panama Canal and it's a 10 day cruise.  Hope to see you there and best of luck to the junior Canadians who will be taking on the US this afternoon at 2 PM. Have a great weekend!!

Thursday thoughts

Hey one sure-fire way to get rid of the winter blues is booking a trip to warmth and sunshine. Matt and I will be hosting a Sunni and Hayes cruise information session this Saturday afternoon at the radio station at 883 Upper Wentworth from 1-3pm. We'll take you on a tour of the station and provide you with everything you need to know about our cruise to the Panama Canal on April 1st.  I went to a movie matinee with my step kids yesterday and we saw Charlie Wilson's war and it was fantastic!! Tom Hanks was great but my hero was Philip Seymour Hoffman!! Check it out this weekend!!!

Happy New Year!

I don't want to see another piece of chocolate or dessert ever again!! It's the holidays and of course we all over indulge and it's allowed. So look out gyms all over town, everyone will be flocking to work off the added weight. Happy new year to all and don't fret about all that stressful stuff cause it's all over and it's time to get your kids ready for school next week. Happy New Year to all!!

Christmas countdown!

Well it's almost here!!!! Matt and I will be at Limeridge mall tomorrow morning for our favourite show of the year. Lots of Christmas carolling with Jim Witter and John Mcdermott and a visit from Ian Thomas! We'll have a chance to see the many faces that listen every morning - the same faces that are feverishly shopping to get everything done in time. We are auctioning off a fabulous spa package this morning for the United Way Hope for the Holidays fund and it includes a spa treatment for Natura Spa in Dundas, a gorgeous coat for Kari's of Ancaster worth over $795 and tickets see Mama Mia at Hamilton place.

For the music lover!

I couldn't believe how gorgeous it was this morning, outside.  It wasn't bitterly cold and the snow is melting like crazy. This morning, Matt and I will be auctioning off tickets to see Michael Buble, and there's more with this package so if you're interested in surprising some one and helping the United Way hope for the holidays fund call in and bid because this package will go fast!!!  Don't forget Matt and I will be live at Limeridge mall for our annual Christmas show.  We'll sing, dance and talk to the jolly guy in the red suit!!!

It's a marshmallow world!

It was nice to drive around the city after 24 cm of snow fell and not see people driving like maniacs thru city streets.  It was a lot of snow but guess what it's December and we've now been guaranteed a white Christmas and skiers are now guaranteed a great ski season.

Matt and I are gearing up for our annual Christmas broadcast at Limeridge mall on Friday morning from 5:30 till 9 am. Jim Witter will drop by to sing carols along with John McDermott and who knows who else will make an appearance. Special thanks to all the staff at Second Cup especially my pal Carol who will supply us with badly needed caffeine!!! Come by and say hello!!!

Back from a snowy weekend!

There's only one way to meet up with your neighbours and that's with a major storm. The predictions for the Hamilton area were anywhere between 25-40 cms and we ended up with 24 cms which is not a record by the way. We were outside clearing our cars off and my husband was out there with the snow blower as was the rest of the neighbourhood. It was actually very pleasant outside as the snow fell and by dinnertime last time it seemed the worst was finally over.  Matt and I broadcast live at Lowe's for their grand opening and on Saturday they had sold 169 snow blowers. People were just looking for shovels.

Thursday thoughts

Good morning to the staff and children at Queensdale school. One of the parents of that school, Jennifer Woodworth emailed us at our website and told us why her daughter's school should receive new instruments for their music department. Thanks to Steve Loates at Steve Loates Music Gallery that dream is now reality. The school received guitars, keyboards and more!!  There may be a future Celine Dion or session musician to come out of that school!

I'm having a little Christmas party at my place tonight for the girls that work at the station. We're doing a potluck dinner and we'll exchange small gifts and - no we will not be singing Christmas carols but we will listen to Christmas music!!!!!

Spice up your Life!

We're giving away another pair of tickets to see the Spice Girls in February at the ACC in Toronto. They're the hottest ticket item next to led Zeppelin right now.

Matt and I have been asked if we're doing our Christmas show from Limeridge mall next week and the answer is yes. We'll be there next Friday, December 21 from 5:30 till 9am and we'll be where ever Santa's village is set up which is by old navy. Singer Jim Witter will be joining us as he has always done for a great morning of Christmas songs and keep in mind we won't be broadcasting live on CH TV but maybe Lori Di Angeles maybe there.

Tuesday thoughts

I took the red Hill Parkway yesterday to Fort Erie to visit my parents and I didn't realize just how beautiful a highway it is. It cut my drive in half and I realized as I have always realized, Hamilton is a beautiful place.

Last night my hubby and I decided we have to rent a movie because lately we've been on this movie kick so we rented an old classic I wanted to watch for a very long time called Donnie Briscoe which is one of Johnny Depp's first movies. It was based on a true story about an undercover FBI agent and it was great. It wasn't the holiday movie of the year but if you want a holiday movie why not check out the movie "Holiday" with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. It was a great movie.

Merry Monday

I feel so good today because I feel I accomplished quite a bit as we get closer and closer to the holidays.  I'm almost done with Christmas gift purchases. My stepdaughter and I were out shopping yesterday and it was a zoo but we managed to find a place to place to park and for the most part shoppers weren't angry and in a hurry and I found sale people in the stores were very helpful so it was a very good despite it being a Sunday and probably one of the busiest days to hit the malls.  This weekend we rented Mr. Brooks, you know the movie with Kevin Costner in a very different role for him but I thought he was very convincing even if it was a creepy movie.

Festive Friday!

A very special good morning and a happy 50th Robin Owen who joined me last with 3 of her co workers and girl friends for a spa party at oasis spa and lounge. We were treated to a wonderful wine tasting along with fabulous appetizers and pedicures and manicures!! It was a great way to spend a Cool Thurs evening.

I will be at Barry's Jewellers this Saturday from 9am till 1pm - so if you're looking for something special please stop by. I think I'm almost done my shopping for the gift-giving season. My sister and I are planning the menu for Christmas at my house.  We're having a blast picking recipes for my hubby to make because he's the chef!

Thursday thoughts

A very special good morning to Terry Clarke and the staff at Meadowlands Nursing home.  We dropped by yesterday with K-Lite coffee mugs and coffee and I almost forgot - a 500-dollar gift certificate as well.

I'm very excited tonight because this is the first of a monthly spa with Sunni nights. It's happening at Oasis spa and lounge. I just love Tamarra and Darren, the owners, and the atmosphere is fabulous. 

This morning we find out about the best holiday wines from wine expert Natalie MacLean ... check her website and sign up for her free wine newsletter at http://www.nataliemaclean.com.

Making Christmas Plans!

My sister and I have been chatting about our family Christmas plans and I have another sister who going to be away with her husband and children during the holidays. I told her "you know you'll find it hard to be away during the holidays" but she insists she won't. So my other sis and I are putting together the family Christmas with the rest of the family. We decided, well, I decided my hubby and I wanted to host it and so on Christmas day there be over a dozen people over. I thought it would be great to make this feast more of a casual affair with the meal being buffet style as opposed to sit down dinner style.

The Holiday Hustle!

I ran out the door yesterday with a to do list a foot long and I'm happy to report I got about 90% done. I figure the list just keeps getting longer every day so if I can put a dent in it I'll feel like I accomplished something useful. We are planning to spend the holidays with our families and we're hoping to see many friends and family over the holidays. That means putting a list together of things we need at home so I'm not caught running out the door in the middle of dinner to get something we needed. I also got a bit more Christmas shopping done. I know gift cards are meaningless and thoughtless but not to my nieces and nephews so if it makes them happy to receive them then it makes me happy to give them.

Monday musings

There's no way you could have avoided it. Shoveling that is and it weighed a ton yesterday morning. The weather warning started Saturday morning so we all knew it was coming. My hubby took out the snow blower because our driveway is as long as the Linc and of course it wouldn't start up no matter hard he tried.  So we decided we'd shovel and it was brutally heavy, so thanks to our neighbour Martin we able to borrow his and clear out the driveway only to see the rain pour and wash it all down the street. What a weird pattern of weather to start off the month of December. I'm sure retailers were happy because when it snows people flock to the stores and shop shop shop.  We watched Casino Royale over the weekend with Daniel Craig, aside from the violence I thought Craig was a great Bond.

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