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[Margo]

Good luck weathering the storm Sharon.

[Margo]

Kristie wrote: "It was really crazy. At first I thought it was a heavy fog, but then I could smell that it had that burning smell and my eyes and throat were dry and scratchy by the time I got out of it, so defini..."

That must have been a bit scary Kristie.

[Christine]

Everyone has weird dreams Kristie and oh that’s cool Esther and I hate rainy weather Kristie and oh that’s not good Kristie and I hope everything will get better for you Kristie and lol your funny Kristie lol and stay safe Sharon

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Stay safe Sharon! Hope everything passes you by with no issues.

Weird dreams seem to be the flavor of the month. I had a dream this week an academic from work was chasing me around London streets trying to kill me. In a campy, bad tv remake way, but still.

[Christine]

IT’S SPRING!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

lol no it's not!

[Rusalka, Moderator]

(enjoy spring, you lot!)

[Kristie, Moderator]

Rusalka wrote: "lol no it's not!"

lol! Happy fall, Rus. :) I am so glad it is spring here. Do your change of season dates coordinate with ours? Meaning is March 20th your first day of fall?

I worked outside yesterday and ended up getting a little sunburned. I can't believe it's the first day of spring here and I already have a burn. I'm sure my dermatologist will appreciate when I go see her this week too. *facepalm* Maybe it will be gone by then and I'll just have to explain away the new tan lines.

[Peggy]

Yay!! Spring!

I started drawing again yesterday for the first time in 8 months. I just haven't had the energy to do anything even a little cognitively demanding (outside of work), but Spring always gives me new energy.

I just came across SkillShare. Has anyone used it?

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Nah, we keep it simple down here. First day of the month is the first day of the season. So Autumn started on March 1.

Although, March is honestly the best month of the year here. It's really summer and every festival and celebration in my city is in March, partly because of the weather.

It's really interesting if you look at the Indigenous calendar of seasons here, as they have 4-5 seasons depending where in Aus you are. And they make so much sense, compared to smooshing awkwardly seasons from the far north in the northern hemisphere on to us.

[Peggy]

We have meteorological seasons (March 1 for Spring) and astronomical seasons (today for Spring). I think the astronomical are used by most people as official, but I think meteorological dates make more sense.

[Kristie, Moderator]

So, when I finally get around to visiting Australia I need to go in March. Got it. :)

I've never used SkillShare, Peggy. I'm unfamiliar with it.

[Rusalka, Moderator]

Kristie wrote: "So, when I finally get around to visiting Australia I need to go in March. Got it. :)

I've never used SkillShare, Peggy. I'm unfamiliar with it."

Again, depends on what part you are visiting. If you are visiting me, yes! ;)

[Shirley]

Have to agree with you Rusalka. March, April and May are my favourite months for weather. Usually the rains have finished by then. We get most of our rain here in south east Queensland in January February. Autumn is sunny skies, cool (ish) nights, stable weather. Winter here is much the same, just the temperature dropping for a month or so, and a few weeks of cold winds. Come on down!

[Christine]

Lol your funny Rusalka lol and thanks Rusalka and oh that’s cool Kristie and oh that stinks Kristie and everyone gets sunburned Kristie and I agree with you Peggy and oh that’s cool Peggy and oh ok Peggy and oh that’s cool Peggy and I never used SkillShare Peggy

[Sandra, Moderator]

Not feeling great lately, so I haven't been around much.

My daughter told me the other day about this book she bought and started reading: Cain's Jawbone. It is only around 100 pages, but they are scrambled and you have to put them in order to solve the mystery. It was published in 1934 and only a few readers have solved it. It made me curious.

[Margo]

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling great Sandra, hope things get better fir you soon. Hope all your kids are doing well. That book sounds fascinating, are you going to look for it? I wonder is it easily available.

[Jenn]

It is actually in Z-Library, I had to look because I’m curious now too

[Sandra, Moderator]

I know it wasn't printed for a long time, but it is available now, at least in the US. She and her boyfriend both got a copy last week. I also saw a cool edition that comes in cards, instead of pages, so you can arrange and rearrange them as many times as you need.

I'd like to do it. I am thinking it is a good summer plan. I might buy it before that, though.

By the way, the only way of knowing if you solved the puzzle is to send your answer to some kind of organization, and they let you know if you were right.

[Peggy]

It sounds really cool!

[Kristie, Moderator]

That does sound cool! I think it's one you'd need a physical copy of to flip back and forth or rearrange pages as needed.

Hope you are feeling better, Sandra.

[Saar The Book owl]

I hope you feel better soon, Sandra. Hm, I think I'm going to look for the edition with the cards. It sounds so mysterious.

[Dawn]

I feel the need to share that for the first time since COVID started, I actually went to a live event.

A friend and I drove into Vancouver (BC), went out to an Irish pub for dinner and saw the Celtic Tenors at the Orpheum Theater.

I didn't think I missed it but I really, really enjoyed going out to listen to live music. The opera songs they sang were my favourite but the one that stuck with me was "Red is the Rose". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3li...

[Janice, Moderator]

Thanks for sharing that link. I'm enjoying listening to it on YouTube. It would be so much better live.

[Sandra, Moderator]

I'm glad you had such a good time, Dawn. :)

[Saar The Book owl]

Super that you had a good time, Dawn.

[Dawn]

I was fantastic live. And great fun. Thanks. :)

[Shirley]

Beautiful. But how did they get the piano into the field?

[Kristie, Moderator]

I played Pickleball for the first time today. It was a lot of fun. :)

[Cherie]

Shirley wrote: "Beautiful. But how did they get the piano into the field?"

LOL! My first thought was how they kept it from sinking. :0)
(You can see the supports when they move the camera around.
The guys did not look to warm. Hopefully, they did not have to do too many takes.

Thanks for sharing, Dawn!

[Peggy]

We booked a trip to Porto, Portugal for the first 5 days of May. Very exciting! It will be my first time on a plane since the summer of 2019. Can't say I missed flying..

Also got another weekend away planned in May (for a concert in Antwerp, Belgium), a weekend in June with my family within the Netherlands, and 2.5 weeks to Austria in the summer.

[Sandra, Moderator]

That sounds awesome, Peggy!

I'm planning to visit my family in Uruguay this summer, and might take a couple of my kids with me.

[Peggy]

That's wonderful Sandra!

[Saar The Book owl]

You have nice plans coming your way, Peggy. Which concert are you planning to go to?

We were spoiled with warm, nice weather, but now we're having snow, hail and rain at the same time. Not to forget about the wind. Well, it's just Spring for a couple of days and only April. So, there will be plenty of nice weather later, hopefully.

[Peggy]

There's snow here too, although not yet where I live. It may be white when I wake up tomorrow though. So weird, on Monday I cycled home in just my tshirt, today I was wearing my winter coat and a scarf.

The concert is Tool :)

[Saar The Book owl]

Yes, it's weird, isn't it? I've finished work now, so heading home. Will see how it is outside now.

Oh, Tool, I loved them!

[Peggy]

Me too! We saw them not so long ago (feels like a year but was pre covid so probably 3 years ago). Rob really wanted to go again so we'll just make a weekend out of it.

[Christine]

HAPPY APRIL EVERYONE!

[Sandra, Moderator]

I noticed Janice hasn't been around for a while, then saw Rusalka is taking care of the yearly challenge, and I remembered about the medical procedure Janice had scheduled on April. If I'm right and that is it, Janice, I hope everything goes well. I'll be thinking of you and sending good vibes. Virtual hug!

[Margo]

I'd noticed Janice absence too. Sending lots of e-love x

[Janice, Moderator]

I had another stroke during the procedure. It was exactly one year to the day of the first stroke. I’m quite messed up this time and they won’t let me go home without intensive rehab. I’ve been moved to the Glenrose rehab hospital in Edmonton. They say my prognosis is good. Here’s hoping. I have limited access right now. The sooner I get home, the better. But it looks like I’m here for the rest of April.

[Pragya]

Janice wrote: "I had another stroke during the procedure. It was exactly one year to the day of the first stroke. I’m quite messed up this time and they won’t let me go home without intensive rehab. I’ve been mov..."

I had been missing you, Janice. I am so sorry to hear about the stroke, that date seems bad for you. I feel a tiny bit relieved to know of the good prognosis. Really hoping the intensive rehab helps and you're back on your feet and out of there as soon as possible. Prayers and hugs. Hope your family is around to provide support and care.

[Roz]

Janice, my prayers are with you. You're a fighter and hopefully with the positive prognosis, you'll be home soon.

[Sandra, Moderator]

Janice, I'm sorry to hear about the stroke but relieved to know you are being taken care of. I'll be praying for your quick recovery. Huge hug.

[Jenn]

Oh Janice, I’m so sorry to hear about stroke 😞 I am hoping that will not still be there, but if you need anything delivered I will be passing through Edmonton at the and of April on our way to Victoria for Sean’s moms 75 birthday 🥳

You are missed, and we are eagerly awaiting your return ❤️

[Shirley]

We miss you Janice. Get well soon.

[Odette]

Janice, my thoughts are with you. Looking forward to seeing you online soon.

[Kristie, Moderator]

Janice, I think you're making amazing progress and will be be better in no time. Your typing looks better already. I really do think you will make the fastest full recovery ever. <3

[Esther]

Janice wrote: "I had another stroke during the procedure. It was exactly one year to the day of the first stroke. I’m quite messed up this time and they won’t let me go home without intensive rehab. I’ve been mov..."

I was worried when we did not hear anything. still am but relieved that the pronostic is good. Take care of yourself.

sending hugs your way.

[Saar The Book owl]

My thoughts are with you, Janice, and I'm sending you hugs and sunshine. I hope you recover soon.