Duncan’s Pinball and Arcade Party
With the basement flood came plenty of disappointment. The greatest for the boys was not the lack of play space, but having to cancel Duncan’s 7th birthday party. You see, Duncan had been planning for months to invite his friends and introduce them to old school pinball and arcade games. When the restoration company packed up for the final time, Duncan helped create his invitation… With the date set, we hustled to get everything in order. No small feat when pinball machines...
Read MoreHike for Hospice in Almonte
A couple people asked me about the “Hike for Hospice 5K” mentioned on my 2013 Race Calendar. Easiest way to explain is by sharing my blog entry for The Hub and Hub Hospice websites. Please note the Hike for Hospice is not a running race, but a family friendly hike in support of the Hub Hospice. All funds raised go right into our local hospice programming! In support of National Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 5-11, 2013, the Hub Hospice is hosting its inaugural Hike for...
Read More74 Days After The Flood
It Is Finally Done!! 74 days after our basement flooded, we once again have a usable space. We were very fortunte to have a wonderful insurance company (Belair Direct/Intact) and policy, with a stellar claims adjuster. While the restoration company left something of a bad taste, our adjuster was incredible in letting us correct or redo areas to our specifications. The walls were rebuilt, and painted in the Behr Premium Plus Ultra “Marmalade Glaze”. Flooring was completed by...
Read MoreBasement Floor: Install of Allure Ultra Vinyl Planking
Our special order of “Red Mahogany” from Allure Ultra arrived early Saturday morning. Home Depot had been kind enough to store our pallets inside their Carleton Place store, so the product arrived warm! We opened close to 20 boxes on Saturday, and allowed them to acclimate to our basement temperature. Late Saturday afternoon, we started the install. On Day One, we carried in 68 boxes, and placed the majority in our living room. We established our starting line, and started...
Read MoreOttawa Citizen “Real Deal” Visits “The Hub” in Almonte!
Word has been spreading about our little Hub, especially as Hub Hospice Palliative Care is launched. The Bird boys participated in a photo shoot for the Ottawa Citizen article, and I must say Jean Levac took some fabulous shots. Since I am so very proud of all the Hub endeavours to accomplish, along with loving my guys to pieces, I share with you the article! Pierce Bird, four, wearing clothing from The Hub in Almonte. Photograph by: Jean...
Read MorePierce Turns Four
In the Fall of 2010, Thanksgiving changed. I realized the days of turkey and tofurkey, the trimmings, and pumpkin pie were going to be replaced by a birthday celebration. Four years later, we eat pizzas with toppings chosen by the birthday boy. As the family chows down, I study Pierce across the table. I realize he has grown taller in the past few months, and his hair colour is starting to darken. School, while rough at first due to severe nightmares, has become a blessing. He turns...
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