Wednesday 27 March 2013

No stitching, but a nice day/ and dog update

Today I needed to visit the chemist. They are  SO nice there, and they know me by now as I need to  go in   once a month, every month.   Good Price Pharmacy Rothwell, thank you. Your employees are super nice * Every- Single- Time*.  Today, Colleen even pointed out to me that one of my meds was on special for .99c, regular 2.99.  I bought the maximum allowed of 3. Thank you dear lady  for telling me!

To get there, I go over the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge. It doesn't take long, and it is a gorgeous drive.  Ted Smout was Queensland’s longest-surviving World War I veteran and a keen fisherman.

He lived until June 22, 2004 when he died at age of 106.  Why might this be interesting to anyone else but a trivia geek like me...?  because.....

It is Australia’s longest bridge!
*Sunday’s opening of the 2.7 kilometre, $315 million, three-lane ‘‘hurricane- proofed’’ cement bridge, follows the old Hornibrook toll Bridge in 1935, and the Houghton Highway in 1979.      ( The  new bridge opened in 2010.)


Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/australias-longest-bridge-opens-at-redcliffe-20100711-1059m.html#ixzz2OizeClmx  (some nice pics on this site)

Me, I  do appreciate the history, but I mostly just love the view when I drive over. Ocean on both sides.  Sometimes high tide, sometimes low tide.  Easy to see which and when.  I love the ocean!

Anyway, after the chemist, my day got better.  I had  planned to stop at the IGA at Clontarf for just a few things on my way home. I like this store  because they have a pensioner's discount  EVERY  day, not only on certain days like the two other IGA's  that are  closer to me.  My plan was to spend only  around $20 for my must haves-Greek Yoghurt, fruit, veg, cheese, crackers.   In addition to the discount, the employees are super nice too.   But!! Today, they were having a special, spend $100, get $20 off the bill.  Seriously??!!
Whomever is the manager at that store, thank you sincerely for running this special. You totally  made my day. xxx

Today I had  call from Guide Dogs QLD.  My home assessment appt has been booked for Friday the 5th.   I did tell him on the phone that I don't think I could cope with a young puppy due to my health, and the guy I  spoke to agreed,  but he also  assured me that they still need "boarding care" for older dogs that have had surgery or for other reasons.  I think that would suit me well, so now to wait for the interview. :)  It might all work out, or it might not. 

I did some machine quilting last night on some pretty shabby chic fabric.  I love machine quilting...calming and good for the soul.
hope you had a great day too! xx debbie

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  1. That is very exciting. My friends fostered dogs for another charity and had a lot of pleasure from doing it.

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    1. Hi Kath, Thank you for stopping by. I can't wait to have a companion to keep me company. xx debbie

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  2. Sounds like you had a great day. Things went well for you all round. Best of luck with the interview with the guide dog people. Hope you get the result you want. Hugs.... Oh have a Happy Easter Debbie.

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    1. Happy Easter too, Noela. I will keep you posted! xx debbie

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  3. Debbie - it's always such a treat to read your blog - Good luck with the dog interview - and have a lovely easter.

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    1. Susan, that was such a lovely thing to say, thank you so much. Happy Easter to you too. xx debbie

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  4. its fantastic when you have days like this Debbie.xx

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    1. Hi Shez, It was a great day. I wasn't expecting it to work out that way, but I'm glad it did! xx debbie

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