Two nights ago 'At Last...' by Etta James played on my comp (only music I've had) and I belted it out! AT last... My love has come along.. the forest, bluejays & dragonfly!  
I've been offline till today- which was perfect for unpacking. Almost done!
The bird deck was a priority (of course) & it took the bluejay alomost a full week before they tried my nuts... which drove me a little nuts.  lol 
I wrote this earlier:

About the move.. our son Storm when his dad said “I have to look into getting a truck” - said: I’ll look after everything.
  
 I was too busy packing to think about it honestly & left it to them… the morning of the move I was up and had my truck packed at 7:00a.m. with my giant snail strapped on the top of the boxes - soon after that Storm arrived with a trailer & friend & co worker Brian whom I now call Woody due to the resemblance to Woody  the actor - not the toy… they started to load the trailer, I left with one friend Geoffrey following in his pick up.
Many smiles and a few waves & someone yelled out “Gary!! You’ve got Gary in your truck!” lol - Garry from SpongeBob - I knew who he was talking about.  I was at the empty house for what seemed only about 2 hours when they arrived!   Storm, Brian, Mike & Justin (all work together & all friends) & they ALL ROCKED! I was blown away… I went to get takeout at the local Brewery & restaurant ‘Rhubarb’ & by the time I got back they were almost done unloading!  & gone shortly after - now that all my fragile items have been packed & not one singe Royal Doulten finger was broken- lol  everything  has arrived safely.

I know they are hard workers but talk about impressed! If they were professional movers I’d be raving to everyone to hire them but they are ALL Growers - hard workers.  Growers in my experience are such good guys I believe it’s because they care about a plant..  I have to thank Kevin also- where would i be without you!? Still in Keswick - lol    The overwhelming feeling I have since we arrived is:  LOVED.

THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  Thank you!

You will have no doubts when you drive up this driveway this house belongs to artist(s) 2. 
A painter & a woodworker.  Norm is just as excited  - in ONE day what we accomplished - we ARE an amazing team. lol  Little arguing - amongst all these boxes - wow.  I feel at Peace!  I wake up smiling & go to sleep smiling - it’s so dark! 
Let me tell you about my first “blonde” moment - I was in bed  looking out my windows - watching countless fireflies  and  noticed the light on the railings and plants on my bird deck out my window.. but it’s SO dark- I must have left an outdoor light on…  I don’t know where the light switches are yet & no, I did not think to have  flashlight, I went to turn off the light that was clearly still on lighting the bird deck… stubbing my toes, tripping over boxes only to realize after checking all the lights - It was the MOON! 
LOL - I tried to turn off the moon.

I giggled myself to sleep.

I know this is where we belong I  thank God for putting these people in our life - on our path, who helped us get here- more than I realize.  

 The dogs & LOVING it, of course.
I still have unpacking to do before I start to play- and my studio is just setting up! I can't help it - I end up outside in the beauty called my backyard - it's so hot today - my house feels air conditioned... yet I find I am already imagining the fall & winter - in our new home.
No internet was nice - no Trump - lol  Who knew these tiny things could be such big blessings!
I have it now thanks to a wonderful young man named Rob - & our first visitor to the property -the dogs approved too. Back to work - Boxes still to unpack! 

with TLC & THC 
​Georgia

My hands are sore, my psorisis bleeding, I barely made it in time this morning (if you know what I mean) and I feel as though I can vomit- Im' so elated I also can't sleep. Elated.
Happy.  Thrilled even. 
lol 
Friends took me for coffee & we sat at the beech looking out at Lovely Lake Simcoe, which I am about to leave. Keswick is beautiful it's easy to understand  why is has grown to what is has as fast as it has & will continue to do so - for a young family living in this house it's going to be awesome! To know kids will enjoy the pool again - makes me feel joy.  My friends reminded me of the many friends I have been blessed with over the years... now though, is no time to tear up - it's time to: BE here NOW and focus on all that is going right. 

All is going right - right now. Our son is healthy, happy & doing what he loves  surrounded with peole he really cares about & enjoys their company. Norm loves his current job - it's been the most difficult part of all of this but he is excited to work in his own shop & do what he loves without he drive to the city & else wehre every day.  I am grateful God keeps promises. We are grateful for this house that has kept us safe & shared many memmories for 26 years.

We are grateful to depart & create in our new space, under the circumstance - I'm amazed we are getting along as well as we are  & I remember - not only is it our new home but it's also our 27th Anniversary.  The same day!  The agent choose our move in date- we were so preoccupied - it took moment to register.  Talk about celebration! 
Luckily, our son will be around too!!

 "27 years of marital fucking bliss!" you will hear me say to friends - then laugh... right.
27 years of work & counting.

It is what we have found to like & respect in each other that keeps us together & yes, that is work too but the reality of all this is - I can't imagine doing it without Norm, & he - me.  
We are a team.  We do know how to 'create' well together - look at Storm - hee hee!
& we do work well together & inspire each other in many ways because we know each other so well.  Yes, he is a handy man &  I'm no dummy.  ;D
​I know it's not ever gong to be "perfect"  -perfect in a marriage, relationship does not exist - except in Gods eyes - are we all perfect - the rest of us tent to judge...  just a litte. 

Off to the forest we go - the handyman & I go to continue to chop wood & carry water, build, create & paint! Weee!  Right now tho- I can't do anything... God wan't me to nap  ;)
Sounds Good to us.

Forevergrateful cards had to be packed- I can't wait to start more.
Thanks for your patience buds.

​With TLC & THC
Georgia 

For my American friends -  Happy July Forth!  
I hope your president doesn't ruin it for you but that would be wishful thinking. 

My apologies but I'm not feeling very patriotic USA..
INNOCENT Children in a prisons, bodies washing ashore, animals abuse at an all time high, Protests - beating neighbours up, many in masks (fucking pack mentality) and most still focus on Kardashian underwear $$$ while the King of clowns wants a parade! Weee
Not my circus not my monkeys - If I had my paints - I'd paint that CLOWN riding a giant elephant with a bunch of clowns surrounding him.  His daughter on his side juggling all those balls  (eeeheeem)... terrified horses (shot to make way for more cows/MEAT) pulling circus wagons of cages full of kids.  July 4th parade brought to you by taxpayers - demanded by the president... sounds like some other country to me lately, are Americans learning to speak Russian or Korean, I wonder.  

I realized something about myself...
Ageing gracefully' does not apply...   Ageing Gratefully, is more like it.  

Time to tune out & turn off  (literally) - frankly I'm super moody anyway- seriously, I had no idea NOT painting effects me to this degree - I feel as if I am wasting time - all the time... not able to get my balance is throwing me off balance -  recognizing it & trying to 'zip-it...' especially when it come to dealing with Norm - who is equally as tired, no doubts. Surrounded by boxes, beyond tired - I do see the light in the forest tho..  soon I'll be sipping my coffee with deer.  Time to  unplug so I can get the last of what needs done - done! 
It's official - Norm & I went up to sign for our new home & met our new lawyer (which I liked- whew) haha good for me & him! lol  I took a few photos one selfie that Norm photobombed - lol  hee hee hee   I was in full twitch but smiling anyway! & I love this photo- it's 'us - On the road again...  both very excited.  We visited the little town & loved every inch Norm of course has the lumber store location memorized & I found a sweet little gift store, exactly what I'd be looking for If I needed a little something special for someone - the best little bakery - right up the highway,  go the other direction & a neat local craft brewery with terrific pizza & an even better view. Weee...   All I need is my easel & paints OH MY!

The photo above is me trying to figure out my cell phone (I'm going to try to self portrait it) which I have now for when I am out and about in the forest & driving a bit further for supplies... Ginger see's herself in it - she also interacts with Storm the most when he face-times.  Storm is already regretting me getting a phone I think - lol & has to had to explain to me (a couple of times) how data works & I'm guessing Norm will - after he gets the first bill... 
The cute photos of the doggos - can wait when on wifi. Got it.

ABOUT DOGS: WHAT are you feeding YOUR dogs? READ HERE.

with TLC & THC - LOT's of THC currently.  Thank God.  
Georgia
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Wow - Alexa just informed me Bruce Linton has been let go.   
Bye Bye Bruce - thanks for helping change history!
I'm kinda disappointed  for whatever reason, I liked the 'story - the history & the growth...'
I'm sure he's far from retiring.  I Painted Bruce as the Willy Wonka of Weed to celebrate Legalization when it happened... I don't know if he was pleased I never heard.  
I'm guessing  - he was. lol 
NOW, he can't participate in the cannabis industry - in Canada...'     interesting.
I can imagine he would be  sad/disappointed  after all he has accomplished - I'm sure he will continue to accomplish more... else where & I wish him continued success.

Ontario - Toronto is getting more cananbis stores! The lottery again is up for people to enter to open a dispensary - good thing- SINCE  the most complained about company in the past year at the better Business Bureau in Canada was the: Ontario Cannabis Stores. Go figure.
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Apparently Cannabis use has increased by 40%    & there is still a stigma- fine.
​It takes time...  many still say they "don't want  a co worker to know they regularly use Pot"
well I guess most people don't admit to others how much alcohol on a regular basis either. 
It's understandable - I don't know about the rest of you but I am proud & grateful for my cannabis use & never ashamed to let anyone know.   The other day meeting our lawyer - I decided to wear mascara..  after several attempts and a large sigh - I HAD to go & have a bong hit - just to get my eye to stop twitching long enough to apply  my mascara.  Stress is at an ultimo high - although it is good stress, I would NOT be packing ALL these boxes without cannabis I can tell you that.  It's not about getting high it's simply about functioning some days.  Have I started to walk down the street smoking a fatty - no - not quite. lol  

I was sad to read they rounded up over 300 Canadian Geese On Canada day to kill them- God forbid they are pooping on Golf course. WTF?  What is wrong with people? Birds are struggling- global warming - but no they are upset with the geeze - how do you think the geese feel not being able to lay their eggs in nature- because a CITY is on top of it.  I read they cover eggs with grease so they don't hatch (insert crying emoji here)   :(
They want to try to use the geese for food for the poor - which I know they can.. I know someone who does this and told me goose jerky is delicious - I'll pass.
Denver- you just lost my tourism $.

Happy Cannabis  times Canada! 
Puff Puff Puffing along!

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

It's time to change things up! 
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                   Weeeeee... into the forest I go to lose my mind & find my soul!

Look at all the many different leaves in one tiny space... imagine the possibilities!
Different shapes & Different shades.
Each lovely & useful it it's own way. 
What secrets they hold for improving our world... we don't yet understand.
Just Like Humans.

Different shades & shapes..
Makes Canada what it is - Absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

                                   `Green gradients glisten graciously, God.
                                                                                            ~Me.

Happy Canada Day! 
I cannot pack all day & paint all night -  pack I must! 
It has been an enjoyable process for the most part...  I've had friend offer & help & thank you - other than 'memeories at a time when you are already emotionally & physically tired- oh well...  good & bad - I thank God for them ALL.  As usual Storm is supportive & tolerant of my outbusrts, moodswings & occassional rants & messages.. & typo's.  ;)

Like this a.m. when I found out Norm had over 20 orders for coffins & props - e mails he's not seen because he never checks his WWW!  He was shocked - one person from  Georgia  is interested in Nightmare Before Christmas prop - our last Mayor also sold to an American (shipping was not cheap) & this is Norms dream come true too..  to have some time to finally build & focus on his own props.. after the 'to Do' list is complete .  So he better learn to check his email... in his spare time.  
​I shall try to assist.

After my initial - rant- "I have to read his e mail too now!!?"  
Norm was very excited to know he's had that much interest.. not me, I know how talented he is & I do tell him all the time.  When he's not trying to push my buttons by sending a TEXT:
Please, bring me  beer.  
He knew it would get a reaction and was laughing as soon as he sent it.  
Typical Canada Day - 27 years later.  The only missing element is Storm.
​I miss his cooking too- lol  
I am grateful this Canada Day.
 
I LOVE Canada - I do think it is one of the best countries in the world with one of the best world leaders who also loves Canada.  A editorial cartoonist has been fired -Michael de Adder  in Canada for drawing a Trump toon... I would  give him a medal &  will say thank you!  IT was fantastic... right to the point.
One door closes more will open for him - Perfect editorial cartoon of  what many of us do feel is happening currently - nothing.  & he plays golf as Americans beat themselves up at protests and humans wash ashore like dead fish....   Fore!

I need to draw - I can not deny - I admitted recently - I feel a bit grumpy because I can't paint.. it's my meditation - napping more seems to do the trick - lol 
I have been sketching tho... maybe it is a good time for me to draw a few editorials..
let off a bit of steam. 

Very excited to see a new view of Canada from my living room window... Eh! 
Soon Baboon!!   -Bird chirps!  lol 
Bird is excited too!  ...the little creeper is reading over my shoulder again.
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Happy Canada Day
With THC & TLC

Georgia 

It's the long weekend! Tomorrow is Canada day - weeeeeee!
Are you chillin on this lovely weekend? I hope so- we are far from chilling..  we are packing.
Excited is how I'm feeling.. slightly anxious now, so I try to remember to breath, step back and go doodle or paint or color - to relax and ponder rather than slip into panic mode.

Do you like to color? I found these past drawings packing, I did them for the covers of Cannabis Digest a few years ago... I decided to put them up for you to download & color!
Grab your pencils, crayons or paint  & go relax & unwind today..
smoke a joint & enjoy some cannabis coloring fun.

with TLC & THC
Georgia

Please do NOT drink & drive this holiday weekend- or anytime. 
Click on the image to DL the PDF to print & color..
If you do- please e mail me an image & I'll send you a postcard- if you want.

Have you seen: The Confession Tapes  - currently on Netflix.
Oh My God... I feel like a naive doofus! To think I am one of those who think the police are here to serve & protect - NOT frame & bullshit.  Talk about eye opening and heart wrenching - these people put in jail for crimes they did not commit & the killers still at large due to lazy, un professional liars.  One gentleman proven innocent & it still took 3 FUCKING years to let him out of jail - what is wrong with this? How has this allowed to happen - still - with proof from these tapes- bullied, exhausted, lied to...  in the past I would've spoken with the police as of NOW - I don't think I would- I would ask for a lawyer immediately . 

I kept thinking - HOW are Americans letting this happen- then they played an episode about Canadians & the RCMP = PROFESSIONAL liars is how they will be thought of now...setting up those 2 boys imo - shameful.  Here's the thing.. I like police 'people' (my experiences anyhow have never been negative) I was actually thinking the other day I hope the police where I'm moving are as nice & helpful as York Region..   I know they are far from perfect- but I can't imagine - no, neither could any of those people  - wrongfully accused & sent to jail.  I have friends & family in jail past & currently - some- I feel should be in jail for their actions - hopefully  remorseful & getting help they need. Others- should never have gone to jail - my friend Todd Stimson - that did years for plants - it changed his life- he still is dealing with issues from stress from that.  I knew when he was released he was going to make changes & has! Check out his new business- wow- what a difference in a few short years. ​https://thereleafmarket.com

I've had people tell me "I did not do what they said" & in all honesty - I kinda thought...  well yeah  -you say that but you are  jail..  not anymore - I am no ones judge - I judge people by how they treat me.. and I don't know what to believe some days but I do know we are presumably INNOCENT until proven guilty - not the other way around.  
I am grateful to Netflix for the education - & encourage you to watch.

I have learned if the police ever want to bring me in for questioning... sure, wait until I call my lawyer...  & make sure you turn ON the confusion tape.

I have packed up my painting..   doodling only for the time being.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

Surrounded by boxes - I'm amazes at the maze - and ready to go - almost. 
Do you know how much I love my pets - very much - this move is costing us more than most - all in order to do it gently, easily & smoothly for the pets... & me.   The thought of strangers passing through, locking up the dogs, where to go..  Norm painting and has to sand & stain the main living room floor  with 4 dogs in and out... we must go before he does, once out he will paint & sand and be on his way! Yippie - were both excited.

Bird is slightly stressed I can tell- his bird house' is now in boxes - The day of the move I am taking my precious cargo - Bird, dogs, cats & even Larry will come with me - that and my boxes of art (lol) and basic needs to get me started in the un-packing adventure.  Bird will be locked in his cage for a few days- I don't think he's going be happy about it. lol 

Currently we are looking for our 'guest tent' the house has no guest room (fine with me) but our guests will be comfortable in a tent (complete with wood stove) that will be set up on a platform not far from the house - I've already invited a few friends- and they know too - already - all who visit will contribute - I'm no  Henny Penny  - you'll be chopping wood or chopping carrots.  Norm will be BUSY and  I know he'll appreciate a hand from time to time too. 

Chop wood & carry water - to your tent.
I do understand how awesome it is to be able to get away into nature thankfully, especially to my long time friend Jim who has always let me stay at his cottage over the years & I fell in love with the area.  So - YES! Come de-stress...  I am happy we can offer this to our friends.
Sorry Eh,  we won't have FREE WIFI.   Instead we offer many FREE trees for you to hug during your visit. Not only will you see some nature, check out the beautiful small towns close by, many lakes to explore - possibly a deer or two - you'll get a digital detox for FREE!
Weee & a painting lesson too- I'll even include all supplies.
Kids & dogs - sure - bring them along - as long as you look after them!
& BYOBug spray too.    Wheeeeee.  Not long now- I woke up & had to finish my deer because I know I have boxes to pack. 

The Hidden Brain podcast is very interesting -the most recent called the Lazarus Drug & discusses the opiate problem...  very interesting food for thought.  
IF you are in pain please consider cannabis as YOUR FIRST OPTION. 

with TLC & THC
​Me.

The racoons were set free.. thankfully - glad they are gone. lol 
as cute as they were - they did appears to be able to cause come serious damage with those little sharp teeth - I was not wiling to find out.
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We drove up to see the property...  now that is legally ours, to do a bit of measuring.  
Norm has to build a kennel attached to the house as soon as possible - the first day up there he has to install a dog door and add a contained covered kennel no dogs can escape or no creatures can enter, I am designing it today.... I'll be distracted with all the moving & can't stress about the girls wandering off.

We included Ginger & Poppy on our visit to see their new home - commenting before we left "I'll leave Daisy till next time in case she sees a deer & takes off".  Norm remarked   "you're pushing it George - expecting to see a deer your first day..." (snicker). I ignored him.  
When we arrived I hopped out of the truck & said let's walk our NEW driveway girls for the FIRST TIME! Wheeeeee - they quickly behind me run up ahead a few feet - the sun was shining - patches on sunlight danced on the driveway,  I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful day...  then they both stopped - I looked at the girls to see they froze & were both looking in the same direction - I looked up and there she was!
A huge beautiful Doe looking me as if to say  "Oh... hello. "  
I froze like a deer in the headlights - our eyes locked.  It was love at first sight. lol
They started to move I said "Don't dare... "   looked up & the deer was gone.
Just like that- I then realized (of course)  I had my iPad in my hands - Arrrgh.  
No matter - it was the moment.  God welcomed me home.

Or agent -when I said 'I saw my first deer!!" said soon you'll say - oh it's just another dammed deer..  (lol - I take it he's seen a few)  & warned me to be careful as he has hit a few in all the years he's been up there. Elated I said  "I can't wait to see a bear!" his reply - YES, you can... & then proceeded to tell me about the time the bear attacked his son. Cowabunga- I needed to hear it- I was already walking the woods- la de da...- Norm has no clue where I was.. lol   I will be investing in a air horn & bear spray & promised NOT to feed.  Our agent said what helped save his son was he had the  common sense (while a bear was biting him) to push his truck alarm & frightened the bear - He is lucky to be alive from what I heard. So, no - I won't be encouraging any bears to pose for a portrait.

Norm & I are both tired- Norm more so - on top of things he rescued 2 baby -viscous  behaving- raccoons off the roof, they look yesterday like they were going to pass out from heat. look thin & dehydrated  -I've seen them a week- no mom in sight. ;(  I ffed them- they ate it all- bananas, smoked salmon (all I had at the time) lol - almond butter & cherries! All the food was gone this morning- I'm waiting for animal control to Pick them up.

It's time to pack!! Want to see my backyard? A few photos below - we need to build a new deck and spruce it up a bit - nothing we can't handle- Oh - where to hand my tiki?? 
All I could think about was that deer - & NOW anytime that stress anxiety kicks in b-I think of that deer waiting to welcome me home  join me for coffee.  I painted it - I had too - just a small one- for me to remember that moment - God sent the perfect welcome wagon.

Dreams come true-  have faith.

With TLC & THC Georgia 

Next the trash pandas portrait & free coloring sheet to DL, found while packing.
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