tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18187166449206290242024-03-12T17:56:10.847-07:00The Second Half and BeyondLooking forward to the second half century of my life and beyond that too. This will be the semi regular ramblings of a woman who is still approaching her prime. Stand back and prepare yourself for who really knows what will follow.Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-57604796221688848372013-08-08T20:36:00.001-07:002013-08-08T20:36:19.091-07:00I have a lake named after me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a kid I always wanted something with my name on it.</div>
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I mean, everyone could get a mug, or a little name tag for their door,</div>
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I couldn't even find a key chain with my name on it.</div>
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With the internet, I was able to Google "Lottie".</div>
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There it was, Lottie Lake.</div>
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It was on our way and my husband located it and took us for a little</div>
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Welcome everyone, to Lottie Lake, Alberta Canada.</div>
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Monday afternoon we crossed from</div>
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we had some great stuff.</div>
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<br />Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-26355710134744790202013-08-04T16:45:00.001-07:002013-08-04T16:45:20.641-07:00Winnipeg and Beyond<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We toured the area near Altona and Winkler Manitoba today.</div>
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Beautiful, clean and friendly towns.</div>
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Being Sunday morning also every quiet.</div>
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Everyone was at church.</div>
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Then we went to the most famous intersection in Canada</div>
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it was a shock to see the</div>
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It is seriously flat here folks.</div>
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Murray is loving every minute of this drive.</div>
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That is just another reason why he is the best.</div>
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Today we travelled from Sault Ste Marie </div>
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As you can see it rain.</div>
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It rain hard, then it drizzled</div>
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It rained a little of everything.</div>
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It was still beautiful.</div>
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The sun did shine from time to time and Moose and his Dad enjoyed the moments provided.</div>
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It's been awhile since I post to this blog.</div>
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We've been incredibly busy purging and packing.</div>
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It has been physically, and emotionally draining.</div>
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Even our Moose and sad to be leaving our home</div>
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<br />Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-23230766024862096942013-06-12T10:24:00.001-07:002013-06-12T10:24:35.246-07:00House Hunting Island Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I've mentioned previously</div>
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We have need researching for</div>
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and have decided</div>
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on the Southern Gulf Islands in British Columbia.</div>
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Our real estate agent</div>
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at one of the listings we viewed,</div>
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and these individuals would be our neighbours</div>
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should we select that home.</div>
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Oh yes, Life is Good.</div>
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Final decisions are yet to be made</div>
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but stand by, </div>
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it won't be long.</div>
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<br />Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-74819066184440910102013-06-11T16:53:00.000-07:002013-06-11T16:53:11.258-07:00Oceans Day 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I attended my first (but not last)</div>
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to provide great awareness</div>
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I've been house hunting,</div>
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This morning I visited the Pender Island Famers Market</div>
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when I visited to look at homes.</div>
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It's WONDERFUL.</div>
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These wonderful items, made from recycled materials</div>
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Gabriola Island,</div>
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now I need to find is a place to live.</div>
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I don't think I'll be able to</div>
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<br />Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-78296324172679883622013-05-05T07:25:00.001-07:002013-05-22T04:55:35.652-07:0090 Days and Counting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We sold our home this week.</div>
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It went much quicker than I had anticipated</div>
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which means all my emotional planning</div>
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has had to be pushed forward to meet our deadlines.</div>
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Change - that's what it is.</div>
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I'm a woman in constant change;</div>
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physical, emotional, life.</div>
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I've had some moments over the last few days when I thought </div>
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This morning, whilst lying in bed</div>
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I remembered,</div>
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since I've turned forty, </div>
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I've become a long distance endurance athlete, </div>
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a university graduate (twice),</div>
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I've change my life direction.</div>
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I admitted I am an artist and not a corporate manager.</div>
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I've done the things I thought I couldn't do but did them anyway.</div>
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This is just something else on my life list.</div>
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So over the next 90 days I have a great deal to do.</div>
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Oh, and B.C., look out, I'm on my way.</div>
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We are a home in transition. The children are grown and left home, and it is time for my husband, our dog Moose and I to commence our next "chapter". That's what I'm calling it. We are downsizing, and changing communities. Oh My Goodness! What a Mess. Well, it is improving. We are cleaning, decluttering, donating, repairing, painting, selling stuff, and planning, planning, planning. It's called<br />
change. I want it, but there not enough chocolate to keep me calm. Stay posted here to regular updates.<br />
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Today, I having already removed everything from my kitchen cupboards, cleaned them, and now have several boxes, for yard sale, giving to friends and family, taking with me and off to Goodwill. Then I will be tackling the linen cupboard. <br />
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At the moment I have stuff on Kijiji (this lovely vintage tea set for example hint hint hint) and will add more as time progresses. I also have an authentic "made in India" sabre (yes ... a sabre) that needs a new home.<br />
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Why Not?</div>
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I like to bake and cook.</div>
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Today was the 33rd annual 'Perfect Pie'</div>
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for really good food and sweets in particular.</div>
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This perfect little wild blueberry pie</div>
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July, road trip, blueberries, good tunes on the car stereo.</div>
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<br /></div>Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-2362315908685742472012-07-15T06:44:00.001-07:002012-07-15T06:44:57.769-07:00We've got TOMATOES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-33326854536202835252012-06-30T08:41:00.001-07:002012-06-30T08:41:04.714-07:00Hot Long Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-20716765078310947612012-06-17T07:54:00.000-07:002012-06-17T07:54:01.867-07:00Home Again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lottie Anderson, BFAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714789272805961098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818716644920629024.post-29320320626388520072012-06-13T07:21:00.000-07:002012-06-13T07:21:00.064-07:00Green Green Vancouver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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