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I'll Be Gone For Two Weeks, Starting Tomorrow

Ursa Major

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Ursa Major
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I haven't seen my Ottawa kids/grandkids since Christmas. Way too long!

I was talking to my oldest granddaughter, Emily (she'll be eight in May) a few weeks ago, and she was saying, "You know, Oma, sometimes I wish for some peace and quiet away from my brothers and sisters!" (she has two younger brothers and two younger sisters).

When I suggested that I'll come and pick her up, and take her travelling with me, visiting several relatives in her area (within three hours travelling distance by car), she was delighted. So, that is what I'll be doing.

Unfortunately, we are making it sort of tough on those poor relatives, because Emily and I are both gluten, egg and dairy free! Plus there are a lot more things I can't eat.

Still, everybody is delighted we are coming. Lets hope that neither of us will end up being glutened. But all our relatives are extremely good in making us safe, and very understanding.

I will be back two weeks from tomorrow. I doubt that I will have a chance to check in here while I am gone.

I will check in tomorrow morning, because I am not leaving until about noon.

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Have a wonderful trip.

itchygirl Newbie
itchygirl
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Hope you have a great trip. I really enjoy reading your posts :)

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
Posted

Have a safe trip Ursa and a wonderful time with all your family. I know what joy they bring you and how hard it is to be so far away. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return and see some new avatar pics too! :)

2Boys4Me Enthusiast
2Boys4Me
Posted

Have a wonderful grandma/granddaughter trip, and congrats on your Easter surprise!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Ursa,

Have a great trip and enjoy seeing everybody. :D We'll see you when you get back.

Linda,

I love your new picture :) So nice to see you!

Phyllis28 Apprentice
Phyllis28
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Have a super trip.

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bluejeangirl Contributor
bluejeangirl
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Have fun. Hopefully you'll have great weather also, we're so close to having warm weather and I'm so ready to get rid of the snow.

Gail

kevsmom Contributor
kevsmom
Posted

What a great way to bond with your granddaughter. I hope you have a great time.

Oh, by the way, congrats on your newest addition.

Cindy

elye Community Regular
elye
Posted

Hey, Ursula!

You'll be in my backyard! Get ready for some astonishingly high snowbanks--we've just had the second-highest recorded snowfall through one winter. If you're looking for a reasonably priced, cozy retauurant/cafe with several delicious gluten-free menu items, Wild Oat in the Glebe is terrific! And Bella Vista Pizzeria has terrific gluten-free pizza, pasta and beer.

Have a great time with your granddaughter! :)

wowzer Community Regular
wowzer
Posted

Hi Ursa, I hope that you have a great trip. Those babies are just darling. Of course I do have a passion for infants. Have fun. Wendy

Ivanna44 Apprentice
Ivanna44
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I haven't seen my Ottawa kids/grandkids since Christmas. Way too long!

I was talking to my oldest granddaughter, Emily (she'll be eight in May) a few weeks ago, and she was saying, "You know, Oma, sometimes I wish for some peace and quiet away from my brothers and sisters!" (she has two younger brothers and two younger sisters).

When I suggested that I'll come and pick her up, and take her travelling with me, visiting several relatives in her area (within three hours travelling distance by car), she was delighted. So, that is what I'll be doing.

Unfortunately, we are making it sort of tough on those poor relatives, because Emily and I are both gluten, egg and dairy free! Plus there are a lot more things I can't eat.

Still, everybody is delighted we are coming. Lets hope that neither of us will end up being glutened. But all our relatives are extremely good in making us safe, and very understanding.

I will be back two weeks from tomorrow. I doubt that I will have a chance to check in here while I am gone.

I will check in tomorrow morning, because I am not leaving until about noon.

Hi Ursa Major,

Have a fun and safe trip. I agree with the hockey guy; get ready for some snow banks. I have family back in southern Ontario, and they've complained to me a # of times about the "excess" snow they've gotten this year.

I hope your trip will be full of hugs, fond memories and many pictures taking moments. :)

I look forward to your postings when you return. I like your "wisdom" and simpleness with your responses to postings. By the Way, Love your nickname too. :)

hugs safe journey.

Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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Thanks everybody! I am now not leaving until very early tomorrow morning. I was feeling too run down yesterday to get my packing done, I was getting a migraine from exhaustion and ended up going to bed instead of packing.

So, today I slept until noon, and will take my time to get my shopping and packing done. It is a 5 1/2 hour drive from here to Ottawa. If I leave in between six and seven in the morning, I will be there for lunch.

Yes, I know about their record snow falls! We still have snowbanks here, and almost a foot of snow in our backyard (I am about 50 miles north of Toronto). But my daughter told me that they still have FOUR feet of snow in their backyard!

Today it is -5 degrees Celsius here, and more snow is on the way. But not until tomorrow afternoon, so I should be able to outrun it.

And this is supposed to be SPRING! But that's okay, I don't really mind the cold weather. But everybody else is moaning, which can get on your nerves!

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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Have fun with your granddaughter Ursa.

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