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Working Part-time | Moore Water Gardens
Working part time at Moore Water Gardens in Port Stanley.
In late March I approached Farley See and requested a part time job at his water plant nursery. I am grateful for him hiring me on a part time basis, and am having a ball learning the ins and outs of water plant propagation and sales.
Working in the greenhouses and driving deliveries all over, each day is a blast! Great people to be around, and a varied staff ranging from high school and university kids to older and retired people like myself.
The farm has been in Farley’s family for about 79 years, and the quality of plant stock is second to none. Lots of experience, and great customer service as well.
Nice to be in a place where people WANT to go to for a change! Miles of smiles all around.
Girls night Christmas Party
Friday night and about 20 GREAT girls are having their annual Christmas party. Can’t imagine what the conversation is about…..
All I know is that they are good friends….and having a good time together. The group has been together for years and reciprocate with a party at Lisa’s in Port Dover in the summer. Good girls, all of them.
Here at my place…..a good movie and some decent wine.
Watched John Skow today at work…he is a good man. He puts his heart into his judgements… impresses me constantly.
Met Mike Barry at the Chapters store the other night. I think he is one of the best lawyers in the city….no doubt. A really NORMAL guy….and a professional as well. Inducted into the UWO sports “Hall of Fame” about a year or two ago. Impressive….
Tomorrow night is Steve Dubarry’s (probably spelled it wrong) Christmas party. I think that I will go with Mo, as my reasons for not going are weak. …..
Still up at 1:20 am….go figure.
Little bit ‘o snow on the ground…..not much.
Sad to see that Paul Carter died in the last few weeks….weird how you see someone every few days or so, and all of a sudden they are gone from the earth.
Listening to Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” right now…..1:30 am….
…trying to make some front page drive in news……
…livin by the sword….
……you get it.
Tomorrow gets me walking the dog…..in the sun. Good stuff. Fresh air, exercise and all that…..
Just a few more thing to get for Christmas…and then just the seasonal food things.
…with autumn closin in….
…night moves….night moves.
Wednesday
Kind of a busy day, had a good Crown with me, and we got through the list in good time. The right people were “kept in” as it were. Bike still not home….maybe tomorrow. Love to go riding this weekend. Dream about it, really.
Lovely weather these last few days….should go right through the weekend. I hope so.
Out with the “bench” and a lawyer friend tomorrow for a pint…good friends, both of them.
Still not “right” these last few days….don’t know what’s up, but feeling “off”…. seasonal stuff…..
Talked to Amanda, she is already wanting to go back to Toronto… 🙂
Two more days til Labour day weekend. looking forward to that.
On My Own
Went to Leamington on Saturday. Saw workers harvesting Burley tobacco near Erieau. Looked like Cuba for a minute. Almost a lost farming practice in this country. Smoke barns all stoked up with sawdust and wood to cure the leaf. I wonder if the product is still sent to Montreal to manufacture cigars……or sent overseas. Had to marvel at the expansion of the glass houses in “Tomato Town”. The south coastline was calm, and almost always in view along route # 3.
I feel kind of “lost” this weekend, as everyone I know is “somewhere else”…..I hope they are safe and sound….
Currently making plans for my “13 weeks off” next year. (in the last year of work, you get 13 weeks all together as sort of a pre-retirement holiday). Several options are becoming apparent, just gotta figure out which one to take. My vehicle will be up for a change, as well….maybe a new Ford Ranger pickup, don’t know yet. (and possibly a Harley Davidson “nightster”)….
Amanda is moving back to London for a few months to save some money and will commute to Toronto to finish up her schooling. It will be nice to be able to see her more often, and “hang out”.
Thinking of Joe Mustos today for some reason. Been a couple of years since he died.
Friday was Hogies last day at work. I will miss that guy. Good sense of humour, and an honest and reliable friend. We took him to lunch at the Church Key, and the Honourable Skow paid for everything. I feel guilty on that account as he seems to constantly do that. Good people all around.
M/C is in the shop getting the brakes done and a tune up, so I hope to ride again after Monday. I suggested to Mo that we go to Point Pelee in the fall for a jaunt. The Monarch butterflies gather at the point in October prior to the flight to Mexico. Something to see, I am told.
Paul Marrinan got a new job, and will be leaving the office next week. Another guy I will miss. I was feeling “down” this week as a result of these guys going, both of them are great guys. the guys replacing them are reputed to be ok as well, so I guess a change occurs inevitably…..got to see the bright side.
The last few weeks have been somewhat anxious for me, and I don’t know why. I guess the fact that next year brings a massive change in my life might be partly the answer.
Life is so short…. and full of trepidation. I try to pull the “ripe leafs”, and make the best of each day as it comes to me. Always will.
The Weekend
went to ‘Dover this weekend. Got there “late”… LOL.
Had a great time,……. if, in life, each day was like Sat and Sun, that would be GREAT! Saturday morning was the best….to the market, and back. Swimming, fishing, berry picking….
I think this town has a lot to offer….
The water was warm, swam with the few on the beach.
Tonight, went biking to Chris and Mary’s place to see the horses, and “show off” my ancient bike to Chris ( who has an Aprillia and a BMW)….
Contacted my friends in CR to see what’s up.
The pics shown are from last weekend in Port Dover….A hot day, therefore the packed beach…
Saturday
Brings a trip to the BMW dealer, and perhaps a “test ride”. Also a coffee outing with my dad, as I haven’t seen him in a while.
I am “crazy” happy right now….Can’t say why. 🙂 A phone call can do wonders!
Mike’s birthday today in Ottawa, sent him some coin…..just “yesterday” I can remember him about 5 yrs old….. sure miss that time in my life, kinda sorry I was working shifts, and missed a lot of his “growing up”. Water under the bridge…..
Planning my trip to Costa Rica in February. The plane fares are incredibly low right now. Should book in the next few days. then, just a matter of getting a place, and the other things like a vehicle and stuff….
My friend Peter Downing and his family will be in Costa Rica in February as well, so I will be sure to connect with him when I am there. He and I are “in a race” to see who gets to their “place in the sun” first! LOL….
We both have been bitten by the “bug” that is CR…..hard to describe to someone that has not been there.
I think that I will also try to connect with a “blog buddy” when I get there. Jen from “a new life in costa rica” puts out a quality blog for sure! I would like to meet her and her family, and “trade stories” as it were.
Read a story today where a lady was killed in Mexico. She had a blog, and recently met a young man and blogged about it. Apparently, police there arrested a young man and charged him with murder. Just goes to show that the internet….although neat and vast, can also be a magnet for weird people as well. Gotta keep vigilant, and always “go with your gut” when you meet people. That’s the cop in me coming out….. 🙂
Amanda should be back in town tomorrow….would like to get together with her for a bit. Miss that kid!
Thank God for my friends in life….specifically Matt and John S. today. they are both good guys!
Sent my info off to the MTO via Fanshawe College yesterday, as the “Drive Centers” are on strike. Should get my licence updated to the M2 level…..
Also, ran into a friend who applied to “Westjet” and got a part time job, and she advised me that there are jobs available for guys like me after retirement….with free and/or cheap flights as a bonus. Will look into that. Thanks, Maria!
Anyway….enough said.