It's time - 'Spring Blossoms' & of course I'm thinking of Spring buds & Spring Buds!  I also watched 'Memoirs of Geisha, I can't say as I enjoyed it as much as I did the first time, visually a great movie but the story - all too the same.  Differnt women, differnt culture, same struggle.  This time it made me think it's another version of 'Pretty Woman'.  Life as a porstiture - is rarely happily ever after.  Far from it.  To think I raved about that movie the first time I saw it back in 1990 '28' years ago & now what I think are two very different opinions. 

Age, wisdom.. time changes you and your opinion on much if you allow it... and you may as well anyhow because it's happening  - like it or not. Thank God or it would be brutal if we all got stuck at 15.  Not to say there are not some very impressive, incredibly intelligent & craazy creative 15 year olds out there - even younger - you realize it when you hear 'them speaking about climate change' & still hopeful we can do something about it.  That Walrus special on Netflix.. I watched it and it was - really heartbreaking awakening, I turned away...  to see these animals struggle & then perish as they do.   Talk about climate change denial, you won't after watching that - So, if for that reason alone - Please do.  Do not pretend you do not see or do not know, afterall it's the least we can do - acknowledge our...  I can't think of one word to describe what we do to this planest on a daily basics..   I guess It would be: Rape. 

Nothing can be done to help the walrus, I am not in denial - I can paint them to show my appreciation  and hope it helps me & others take a little more care to prevent/slow down future animal inhalation.  Plastic bags really need to go - the garbage Walmart hands out here 'rips so easily you can't even use them twice - why are we allowing this, so it won't intefer with shopping?
Different quality from the bags in the USA.  Check & see, I noticed when in California.
Goodbye walrus,  sorry we are such consuming beasts.' 

The buds are beautiful..   they remind me of new life.  You stare at those ice covered branches only a few weeks ago & think - how do they survive this, are they dead?
They do survive.  Geisha are beautiful - the word means 'Artist - I guess in a way - I am a Geisha - lol  in essesnce,  are all women  not Geisha? What are these titles...   Geisha, Prostiture, street worker, whore, slut, bitch...  I have no problem with those words I know it's only a matter of ones opinions';  it's 'Pimp  & sex trafficking' that bother me.  I read about a young very intelligent woman in college  who thought she was being romanced and  was force & beaten into having sex with strangers for money only weeks later - humiliated, exhausted, she did not want to tell anyone.    Frig, another young woman  got into a car she thought was her Uber because she was not paying attention - too busy on her phone & was never seen again.  & Social media-  is harming YOUNG women in particular, if I was a parent I'd take away the phone between set hours because: I love her.
But I get it...   I am not you & currently living with a teenage girl.  What will you do?
Priorities.  I think they need re defining, on a global scale.    
Global warming it's real.

Next - a Truibute to Walt Disney, Dumbo & Depression.

With TLC & THC
​G

What do you do if you can't afford a real mushroom stone - you create your own.
Work in progress.. come back soon to see the completed creation soon - with some instruction for those interested in attempting their own stone.   

With TLC & THC
G

Wait until you see my NEW line of Cannabis cards!
​Below is a painting I'm working on - sorry btw, it is already spoken for. 

Praise Jesus!   I heard a black comedian (I think  his name is black Mike)  say "someone please paint a Black Jesus!"  Sure.  WWJD? Do you think he would even answer you if you asked him "what color are you? "   Black & white are not 'colors' -  we are taught in art:
White represents Light & Black represents Dark - the rest are the colors- so the correct way to ask would then be  "What shade are you?"  
​Hmm.. I guess I am a shade of very light beige.

If a dark person wants to see  a dark  Jesus- I'm sure Jesus would not have any objections,  we are not exactly sure how he looked when alive - I doubt he was  "white" since he was from a different country - what would he be doing if  here - now? NOT on wall street, he'd be in the garden smoking some of Gods herbs put here for ALL to enjoy - reminded he is LOVED no matter the shade.

I'm pleased with this Black Jesus in the garden, I did not look at anything, not one photo- it was purely from the heart. I can't explain but it was a great way to spend the day- with Jesus - any shade, thinking, smiling and remembering:   I am loved.
I don't alwasy feel it- I bet you don't either.

I did not plan on painting Jesus,  I was working on an octopus but I'm grateful for the distraction.  I think I'll paint more - this way, I will never forget I am loved. 

With TLC & THC
Georgia 

Please note*  I've been made aware someone has been trying to  hack my accounts..  luckily I was informed it is being tracked back to the person responsible.   Time will tell, wait  & see.    
Who would do such a thing?  I wonder....    
I'm  happy people pay attention to these things - so I can keep on being creative!
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The Peyote cactus knows.. and if you ingest it- you might know too.
I have no desire to try peyote - first because it sits on my desk & I watch how long it takes to grow- it's so sweet my pet peyote,  I don't think a 'high' is worth seeing my little guy go (that & you have to eat many I believe for them to effect you properly).  Storm successfully grew several from seed and it's been really fun to watch these tiny little cactus grow many taking years before they become substantial - and then they get eaten?   Peyote also don't seem to taste that great- I'd have issues keeping them down  just from watching people eat them - it makes me nauseous but I love to paint them! I painted a little peyote on time-lapse -it's on my IG account.

Food for thought. They are illegal in the USA - with the exception of ceremonial purposes but they have been abused and are becoming increasingly difficult to find sadly,  this is not good for the PLANT. Peyote cactus are considered teachers.   Nature has all the best teachers.  It teaches me already -  'patience' just by painting it. You can't see it here but it glistens with metallic paint & it's peeking through the keyhole of the universe... in my mind.

TTC drives are not permitted to consume cannabis- or that's the direction they are going to try to go- GOOD luck with that. What anyone does in their off hours is no ones fucking business. WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOL? Do they- have they ever  told drivers  they are NOT to consume alcohol after hours? It's a cartoon in the making. I see a lawsuit in the making... not to mention the very slippery slope.  Reefer madness is still rampant in Canada thanks to this sort of bullshit.

Do you know what kills more humans than illegal drugs - VANITY.  
 Think about tit. ( hee hee note type 'o) before you get the boob job!!
I watched a few episodes on Netflix of Botched Up Bodies - I highly recommend it (IF you can stomach it)  It's hard not to feel sorry for these people, all they wanted to do was better themselves... God has you perfect the way you are!
Botched Vagina's - cause  everyone needs a pretty vagina! WTF? Countless boob jobs gone wrong, lip jobs, teeth implants, lipofat removed & it's an education of how much $$$ this industry is making, this show covers IT ALL & Education is key- everyone one of these people admits they did not research, fillers that need to come out years later because they move & are making people very sick  & on top of it they are embarrassed because they paid to have themselves 'destroyed'.  Vanity KILLS EVERY day.  It is a rude awakening many need to have... not me - no cosmetic surgery for me, I'll embrace every wrinkle, saggy boob (I got two) - I love me too much to do this to my body. Twitch & all!  It really  makes you understand how fortunate we are too - I feel  healthy & grateful after watching that show. 

 One Strange Rock on Netflix is fantastic. 

with TLC & THC
G

I started this bird a while back & forced myself to complete him before I started a new canvas! I've had/have many 1/2 finished canvas- it's a bad habit to start... 
Now that Cannabis is legal in Canada - it's all business! LP's setting up must get growing! 
Everyone is trying to make a buck or two.  This isn't a factory where you can add a shift and turn out more product- it takes time to GROW business, plants and a future.  
Have patience please.

Have patience with yourself if it's your first time growing - mistakes happen, bugs appear, crops fail (sorry but it's true) I can tell you the lessons I have witnessed my son experience and LEARN through have been tireless.. I've no doubts many give up because you know what...  there is no better lesson than a lost crop when you NEED your medicine. 
 It's WORK.  HARD work and the more plants you have the more work.  4 is a good number.
I can only imagine the pressures at some of these giant places- I can hear the boss squawking  'This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!    lol   All who have trimmed a harvest or two can easily relate, I've earned my trimming badge  :)  Actually I can't any longer- it hurts my hands to trim - I prefer hand trimmed over machine trimmed. Most people will only ever see machine trimmed. 

I've given a few joints away this past week in my newest card! You can do that! It's LEGAL - just like offering my friend a glass of wine.   Friends who I think might consider cannabis (mostly all older) because I care about them most -currently- older adults end up on chemical cocktails that take their lives ALL TOO EARLY , if they started to use cannabis for some if not MOST of their aches and pains  they just might live a little longer- It's NOT cannabis that is PROVEN to kill.  A joint  is a start - they don't have to be confused with what to buy from the Ontario cannabis store  they can have a little try...  understand how they feel and decide from there.  All joints have been well received and appreciated. 
My mom has never smoked tobacco (me either) so I'll make her some edibles for  when her hips & feet are hurting from all her parade  marching & dancing.  ;)

So for all that are not aware- Growing cannabis from soil & seed to harvest- IS WORK.
If you don't show your ladies love- they won't show you love in return - just like LIFE. 
& remember come harvest time- No time to stall- This shit ain't gonna trim itself!!

I've started a new panting (of course) it cracks me up every time I sit in front of it!
To the point I can't wait to sit in front of it... this rainy weather is not bothering us- time to squeeze some paint!  It's cannabis related by the way and I hope it makes you smile as ,such as it makes me smile.

with TLC & THC
Georgia 

Not  long now Canada - and you can have your first LEGAL puff - but make sure you keep it on your property.  Do cigarette smokers have this same rule eh? Must look this up.  Will you buy from a dispensary or online from the government- because it does not look like they will be ready- NOW you will have to order it by mail. No thanks, I still would LIKE to see what I'm getting before I buy.  Will you be an educated Cannabis consumer? I sure hope so- if you are not then your just being a dope' (not that kind) because YOU can read just about anything NOW on cannabis.  The difference from when we started out & the information you can now find is phenomenal.  I'm pleased for parents of seriously ill children especially.

I remarked to from one day to the next lately - it has me laughing.   WTf is going on- who cares - Cannanbis will be legal in a couple of months! LESS charges will be laid- there is fear mongering going on about driving etc. my thoughts are:
 if you are IMPAIRED and it is effecting YOUR driving abilities then DON't DO it. Duh.   
How many people will try it for the first time?
And did I hear we are discussing dropping previous cannabis offences!
AMEN - I'm so proud of Canada& cannabis... almost.

I don't get one thing - Why are we NOT giving it to our seriously ILL medical patients who NEED it and are unable to GROW it themselves - due to physical restrictions...  because I know for a fact- the government is happy to pay  for OPIATES - WHICH are proven to KILL & we are already struggling with an opiate epidemic. Why!?  My girlfriend is on disability - and has suffered most (if not all) of her life with pain, mental & physical -stemming from her serve physical disability- her Doctor thinks her cannabis should covered and so do I!  I told her to apply and they declined her- stating they don't do it for anyone - OH well- times change! Figure it OUT cause YOUR killing my girlfriend and it is NOT right!  Insurance companies will cover it, as I understand.. read about this:
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/group-benefits/aurora-cannabis-offers-new-employee-benefits-plan-that-covers-medical-cannabis-106887.aspx  Bravo Aurora
BTW - I can't keep up, I don't know 'who owns what' anymore - so this is about the insurance.  ;)

There will be fakers - such is life.. BUT that's not our problem- its the governments to figure out who is lying- surely with proof from Dr.s  THERE are legitimate patients who can be easily addressed.  My girlfriend takes the opiates given to her  "because it's easier & they are free" HOW fucked up is that?  You don't ride in her wheel chair so don't judge. You might not think this is a big deal - until your in pain and are given opiates- proven addictive & deadly- you don't have a choice- so in fact, the government is RESPONSIBLE for creating & maintaining & continuing the opiate addiction problem.

Is it because of Cost? Pills ARE cheap to make.
- How about ALL the major LP's having to GIVE a percentage of their cannabis to a program for proven seriously ill patients who can't grow it for themselves?  
-How about setting up a facility where patients in wheelchairs could go in and HELP, volunteer  -work with others- (good mentally & physically) work with the plants in exchange for free meds?  
-How about the government guarantees a kickback$$ On fellow growers/patients hydro bills if they prove they help other patients for free? Eh?   Am I dreaming here or what.. pushing it just a little - You never know with a NEW HYDRO board! 
Come on Canda! Let's HELP out those WHO need our help.
Let's look after each other. 

Also people think if you grow cannabis you should "give it for free" not understanding the cost to some who grow,  seriously.  Serious costs.  I've said before I recommend you get help if you plan on growing - it will save you many mistakes,  money, time and heart break - loss of medicine. It's not cheap to grow especially at start up & why should those who have worked VERY hard at their craft' be expected to give it for free?  That's like asking ME to draw your logo for free - same thing.  No. It's not how life works I get it - but  we are not the ones making $$$$$$$tax money off of cannabis in a couple of months.  You know what... I don't care about everyone I care bout my girlfriend right now - I told her to apply,  she did, she had her D r.s support - she's no faker.  and was declined- [they are not providing it for anyone] and now she is even more depressed knowing they happily pay for her opiates even tho it's cannabis that helps her be "happy".
 
Time to change the rules while we change the rules.

Time for me to get out into the garden with my pup(s) this was inspired by Ginger and  friend with another pup & beautiful (inside&out) women of colour, you are not painted enough in the positive light that you are.
Love Georgia

​Tomorrow, I admit to how FRICKEN sexy I think Trudeau was & editorial cartoon from Crusty & I.
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 Today I painted a Halloween tiki! Yesterday a garden tiki.. the day before a pink passionate love filled tiki!  I can't get enough..  I put a piece of wood down, turn up the music, get my girls settled, spark a joint and let my imagination & pencil run wild! YeeeeeHeeeee!  I love painting these Tiki!!  I laugh at myself - I was determined to paint a canvas a day- who knew it was tiki Time? They are more fun that canvas imo, I currently have 3 hanging in my bedroom! I wake up, look over & smile - WAKE up to another CREATIVE day!!  Happy to be Alive - Blessed that I get to stay home with my dogs, paint ART that makes me and others SMILE & laugh,  I don't know what else I could want - well, perhaps the same thing  on a few acres in up North in my own studio..  How will I pack the bluejay?  ;) 

Norm's got the 'Tiki  fever' - like it or not- lol - I think he likes it- he laughs  every time he see's a finished tiki - loved the 'first custom' - he remarked I really "caught the look & feel" of the male tiki in it. I'm glad because after he works all day - he comes home to cut out Tiki! lol & he is building a Tiki Hut display booth!  Why not?  It reminds me of TY booth days gone by...  currently on #17 tiki -but that includes my other 'Tiny Tiki - "Hook-Em-Eh!"  they are called.. what a hit! IF you show up the TWTIKI booth you can 'try  before you buy.'
 We played on the weekend with Storm and had several giggles - I KNOW they will go.
I'll be loading the video on Instagram any day of  my first  Purple passion "Hook-Em-Eh!"   DEMO- hee hee .  These TWTiki are NOT work.. they started with a funny idea, I am truly enjoying creating, thinking, giggling and excited to CREATE each one..   pure pleasure.
That & I realize I'm not thinking about any bullshit or *anyone. 
I'm doing what I am meant to be doing.

The official name is :   TINI Weenie Tiki '  
;D Can you guess why?

I decided to have fun & a giggle with my first Tiki- called "the Shaman" I can not get the Shaman out of my mind for some reason- he's about to do BIG things...  history changing.   You 'meet' him here NOW!  I wasn't sure what to paint 'when at that area' - should I paint 'a leaf' to make it 'kid friendly' -  and I realized - NO- that is part of the problem. Men have penises- fact- we must talk about them and teach kids what is acceptable & not acceptable as soon as possible to avoid any problems in life.  Help eliminate #metoo for our young children before they can say... #metoo.   What better way yo educate than with FUN- and creating an opportunity for conversation - kids will think it's just 'simply funny '- because they are.

Sure enough  when I finally showed Storm after painting the 6th, my own son  said: "Do they have to have a penis??"  LOL!  (eye roll) so - you can thank him for the added detail of the TiniWeenieTiki Skirts - more fun! hee hee hee  - if you don't want anyone to see the 'tiniweenie - don't tell them! Leave the skirt on- I'm not showing any TiniWeenies here!  Hee hee hee - if you want to see you have to come see them in person. ;)

They will be seen on my 'Tree Videos' - how I'll be introducing them on IG. 
'I'll paint a tini weenie penis on this tiki  & ALL of them - to remind us we are all human and not to let our TINI Weenie rule our  big heads. Male & female.  The next thing I knew a complete tiki sat in front of  me - from wood to Tiki - it took Norm minutes to cut it for me & he also paints the backs black & applies hardware & clear coats them to protect them should they be hung outside- but i don't reccomend it- they will get ruined in time - unless you hang them in a sheltered area- like in a covered tiki bar.   These Tiki are good to go - 
Hang in your front entrance hall to welcome your guests or in your bedroom to wake each day with a smile - I know.

The tiki who need one also come with a Tini Weenie Tiki  Skirt - detailed with fun mementos (Provided by the clients for custom) I wire on to each one- SO- only the owner knows whats under that little grass skirt!  Is it a big weenie or a TINI Weenie- No matter - you seen one you seen them all! It's just a Tini Weenie...  no matter, everyone who looks at them smile- and then you cans see as their faces follow it down from top to bottom - a giggle escapes at the awareness of the tiniweenie. It's all about fun.
 
AS I create  I sing, pray  & play with the girls &  I 'bless'  (Ginger took her first dip) every Tiki & as I tie on the tiki skirt - The LAST detail in one of many - I touch that Tini Weenie  & tell EACH Tiki:

Behave!
Be Good!
Have fun!
Maker others Laugh!
Teach Only Love for that is what you are little tiniweenietiki.. created out of love.

#2 - I named "Tokem Tiki" to celebrate legalization!!
Theres also a mushroom tiki, LSD tiki, couples tiki & more! Come see my tiki!
Next Saturday - The painted perch in Jacksons point.
Community Event
Aug 11, 2018 - 12:00pm to 05:00pm
The Painted Perch Festival is a celebration of our perch fishing which brings residents and visitors into our core to enjoy music, games, food, vendors, and our shops - while showcasing the talents of local artists, young and old, in multiple mediums. Vote for your favorite fish. You decide the winners!
Come for the art, stay for the fun!
Maybe you'll see me too. Maybe not...
I might be painting Tiki. 
 
Wit TLC & THC
Georgia
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                                                                  Made in Canada Eh!:
Professional Quality Acrylic paint on solid Pine board, coated with a clear protective coat for interior/exterior placement.  Interior is recommended or sheltered'.
Painted Black on the back. Each is Signed, numbered & two hooks attached - ready to HANG! Each *full body TINIWEENIETIKI comes with a tiki skirt. 
Females Tiki come with Bra & Skirt.
Custom tiki take 2 to 4 weeks delivery
Even the custom 'TINIWEENIETIKI Tags' are hand painted with TLC & THC!

*Added cost for custom Tiki's  *non-refundable deposit taken at time of order.
*Added cost for Packaging ($30.00 custom made cardboard box with protective holders) 
                                                         BOX  Not included. Not needed IMO if  just 'driving home.'  ;)
*Added cost for Shipping  or delivery - $ depends on location  shipped.
                                          *No added Fees if you Pick it up from the Studio*

Prices *start at $60.oo  & up for all original art.  Tikis take 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.
Sizes are varied  the smallest is 3 feet tall. Please contact me if you have any questions.
                     Wait Until you meet TOKEM! 3 feet tall & up- several sizes.  

I went to bed last night grumpy to say the least..   but I woke up to my girls snuggled in (look at the baby) *Ginger (like the spice) I think is her name! She made me laugh before I was even awake.   Amen.  & in my fit of anger yesterday productiveness arose - I CLEANED & rearranged my bedroom with Norms assistance... it's a good thing- to get busy when angry- occupy your mind.  It's always good to occupy your mind with creativity - it's why I do it.  ;)

Still upset about the bluejays..  I was mad at myself for the 'Drunks'  remark too.  
It is what it is.  I know all too well how alcohol destroys families and lives - literally.
I have witnessed it first hand on too many occasions my entire life.. so it's 'Why' I do try to tolerate stuff,  I understand 'they were drunk' and probably have regrets themselves the next day - so' we let it go' - well,  I do unless YOU are directly in my life - I have no tolerance for getting drunk, or being around those who do any longer,  sorry.   
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I realized I have 'PTSD' regarding alcohol.   It was a lightbulb moment  - many do.
I just have to 'hear' a drunk and I get a terrible feeling my guy, I don't care if they are happy drunks - I've known to many who have "switched" from happy to  raging with the sip of a cocktail.  I abhor alcohol - so much so 'others' make me not want to even have one drink.  Ask any  adult  'NOW' of an abusive alcoholic parent - if they know  the "slur".   I can hear a drunks slur a mile away and avoid them like the plague.  You know that slur- because it was a warning sign to run & hide- shit is about to get real.  So - add bird shooting to the mix and it got bad.  Then I remember the little boy who use to make me laugh - running around the backyard famous for not wearing any swimsuit & his mom yelling at him! Cracked me up every time.  What happened to that kid?   I know alcohol played a big part in that families suffering & still does - like it does in far too many families.  You get to know your closest neighbours when you live beside them for over 25 years - like it or not sometimes. I still like ALL  my neighbours - because I KNOW we all struggle.

I will NOT & do not  tolerate bullshit, I think they all know this from hearing me & Norm over the years - it is what it is...   I have 8!   8 houses that back onto my back yard, you know our backyard is big and our own personal  oasis - WE HAVE WORKED hard at it & still do- last night thinking -  sleepless (I KNOW WHY) I was angry thinking all but 3 houses have small children.  ALL  all backyards I can see - the  force that that projectile - BULLET (a rose by any other name is still a rose) smacked the tree - I heard it RIP through the bark- OMG - seriously  it would terrify & harm if not kill child.  Stupider things happen all the time - next thing a person being a dick killing a bird  is going jail for  manslaughter.  

 Now,  every time I hear the bluejays  I panic - put out nuts before the shooter gets his gun.
I won't - I can't I have to go on and OUT - Paint TIKI & pray no more birds will be killed. 
My twitch was so bad yesterday - there are days I feel like going to emergency to say "KNOCK me out for a few hours,  please. " BUT I don't  - I LIVE with IT, I'm learning to say- HEY! I know why your twitch is TERRIBLE today, go easy,  go get rest,  go focus on good stuff like the puppy & Poppy.

Norm is happier & grateful now that he has had time to think and did thank me for realizing that the salesman   > @ TORONTO QUALITY MOTORS<   (btw) was ripping us OFF & had blatantly lied about several issues - BUYER BEWARE.  Norm is getting a brand new truck, & I am very happy for him, really  - he's never had a 'new' vehicle in his lifetime- & I do NOT know another guy who works as hard as he does - it's that simple.  God has provided (as does Norm & his boss - hee hee - I am very fond of Norms boss - very grateful for him in our lives)  life is good, I'm excited for him - and me & Storm.  Made me laugh - he has hooked up a new  surveillance camera for the driveway all of the sudden...  The truck across the street was broken into a few times.  I have forgiven, if I thought he would read it I would gift my neighbour the book - 'The genius of birds' - It's facinating, on my bedside table.  I was thinking... IF I had control of this situation - I would say:  You shot a bird, now you have to stay in this cell (with food) &  read (NO computer, no luxuries) this book. Once the book is done - I'll ask you questions on every chapter- when I was convinced the entire book was read - they could go free. Isn't that a GREAT idea? 

I also realized something that concerned me- I was so frightened - i called 911.  lol- I was in bed last night LOL- ..
911  -'911 - what is your emergency?"
me   -"theres been a shooting!" 
911 - "was anyone hurt?"
me - "a BLUUJAY! "

It didn't go like that- but I did call 911 because I was shaking, then  ;( I couldn't remember my right side & left side - couldn't speak properly & had to make her aware I had a brain injury- as I was aware I did.  I realized right away- iI should not have called 911 but the 'georgina police' and tried to state this  when I was just calling over a bird - BUT, she could hear it I guess in my voice & she was AWESOME, lovely, kind & calmed me down and explained - it was o.k., she could infact help me.. & it was all going to be looked after,  I had nothing to worry about.    
​She also told me it was illegal for a few reasons.

I have to say, I love Canadian police. Im looking forward to seeing super troopers 2- to see the mountie & USA thing. I love mounties!! If I eve get to meet one up close  -  I'll beg for a selfie. ;)  I know people have had some bad encounters but I have only ever had good.  I am very grateful for them and believe we SHOULD NEVER put them all in the same basket - for ever bad cop we read about there are far more good.

New Day!
New tiki's!
New cannabis art NEXT!!

with TLC & THC
​Georgia

Well sleep still  isn't on the agenda.. lol  Naps yes - puppy naps.  As anticipated Poppy & the pup bond more every hour, they are starting to play regular and it makes me laugh! Dogs help keep you in the NOW if you let them.  I find I just stare - amazed -the puppy is incredibly clumsy and DETERMINED.. I feel her name has yet to show itself.  Poppy & it have actually shared a basket!!  Poppy plays but at times she lets it know - I'm done playing!, this is awesome because pop helps tire out the baby & is getting exercise,   
Stairs are an adventure - you will see the determination with each one - and cameras now have 'slow motion'-  cuteness in slow motion!! Good thing most of my photos are a blur, a glimpse of a tail or paw, It is already pad trained, little dogs  get lost int he 5 feet of snow so it=s a good way to go.

I  looked and pondered  for over a year about another dog, I am very glad we got her, she's been an lovely distraction as well.  Much needed this weekend as it turned out...  Norm & I had a battle on the weekend- to make a long story short - my dad was the number 1 fleet salesman for ford for years & I too worked in the car business a few years...  Norm went to buy a truck - every time I asked: what's going on with the truck- my gut said 'NOPE' this is not right.. a week later*still with no 'final price' AFTER I explicitly saying DO NOT buy the truck UNTIL you talk to me and tell me the final price - as it just kept going UP.  Norm put down a deposit- I was NOT impressed... to say the least.  I lost it early Saturday morning! (my apologies neighbours- I wish I could control myself - but the only way it seems for 'NORM to get it' is for me to lose it.)   WELL - he knew I meant business and when he called for the deposit back the sales man sang a different tune NOWhe suddenly had time for him, was ear to sell the truck...  Norm found out the salesman was lying, turns out he vehicle -(which sounded too good to be true) had been stolen, and oh it was in an accident (probably a write off)- not information that was volunteered, turns out he was told to pay for 2 warranties and then found out Ford would not cover either  warranty - the GUY was  a POS  salesman & I knew it.
He got the money back and was relieved we didn't spend $40,00 of a piece of crap.
DID he say "Geeze George thanks for making me aware and saving us $40,000 for a piece of crap"  No.. I had been proven right AGAIN and  we had a huge BLOW out that ALL COULD have been avoided had he OLNY listened to me!  I tell you I'm so tired of his stubborn especially when it could cost us.

MY dad taught me a thing or two about car sales -
ONE if you're looking a vehicle and immediately a sales man says "I have another buyer interested also.."  ignore it, he's full of shit. The seed is planted to instil fear- 'YOU better make up your mind fast..."  & then to create a price war. 
TWO - get the VIN number and DO your own research on line before you buy- isn't it worth it for 40,000??? 
Three: ASK- THEY must tell YOU- Has this vehicle been in an accident?
& my dad said - if so-  move on - IF the alternator has been cracked your F&(*ed and it could be days, weeks, months and your vehicle will break down and be useless - probably before you've paid it off, of course.
DO NOT tell them you NEED it for work..  then they think YOU are desperate.
He also said ​If you're going to spend your money on a vehicle and they don't show you respect- Norm waited one day at the dealership and hour and a 1/2 and the ass was 'too busy to even acknowledge him' - MOVE the fuck on- why would you pay people who show you NO respect any money- image if the vehicle has problems- the guy already treats you like shit- do you think it would get better?  

Anyhow the business and the man have been reported as they should and thank GOD we didn't get that truck-  if it sounds too good to be true- IT probably is and I thought it was ILLEGAL to advertise the wrong price-  It was already $10,000 more & rising than the listed price.  Did NORM say sorry to me? Eventually, because I made him.
Ask me if I care - I just saved US $40,000.  
I do think he's grateful - now.
Were still searching for a 'gently used PU -  white - if you know of one send me a message. 

Thank God for puppies & tiki creating - I painted through  it - I told my girlfriend  - who freaked over my TIKI - "My TIKI are my ticket".   My ticket out... YES, I guess you could say that - out of bullshit, out of misery, out of my mind and problems,  painting them - I can't help buy smile, so colourful & expressive - I even laugh when everyone is complete.  Soon you'll see what I'm talking about - not until next month probably, then I'm having a Tiki booth at an outdoor sale.

PLEASE be an educated consumer - especially on a used vehicle, I think car/truck sales men should be charged for potentially causing bodily harm/attempted murder when they intentionally lie about faulty vehicles, because that's exactly how it might end up.   

NOW - have a look at my baby & feel better about this day - I DO!    
​...Bee.. Peanut? 

With TLC & THC
​Georgia 

With Cannabis legal soon - I took a break and had some fun painting myself a couple of Cannabis Garden Consultant Gnomes.   They will be my Garden Guardians - Cannabis security. Hee Hee   How will you protect your cannabis?  My friend Russ & I are excitedly  hoping more people will adopt a dog for the backyard, one to love and give a new home, friendship, companionship when working with your plants - have you seen POT dogs on Instagram? Between sensitive hearing, barking & quick ability - dogs are great security.  ;D  I personally don't think stealing is going to become a big problem,  if everyone is permitted to grow 4 plants.  I painted these at 'Crock A doodle' - the fee includes   your choice of ceramic, paint and baking..  I highly recommend  you visit with your kids & get creative. Currently painting my own rolling plate, stash jar & accessory plate. 

We wanted to adopt a "local dog" & was directed to a  site ('mislead' is how I'd describe it)  only to find out the dogs are being brought over from other countries when I asked why the $600. fee ? I got a reply/judgement that started with "People don't understand..."  blah blah blah and still didn't get a PROPER explanation - then I find out this same person has  additional *Gofund me pages asking for $1000. to bring the dogs here - wow-  $1600. for a mut you don't know anything about.  Some business.. I wonder if she gets to writes off travel expensed being an Inc. I asked her - but of course got no reply.  Everyone knows how I feel about DOGS, I dream of rescuing dogs that might end of as food - BUT - I don't get it... this bringing them over and then charging so much.  It appeared one dog was rescued from a lovely outdoor tropical  shelter, nicer than most I've seen here. WTF?  
Do you know how many DOGS are put to death in Canada?   GUESS!
***At least 600,000* dogs in Canada are euthanized every year (500,000 in Quebec alone)…..There are thousands of dogs waiting to enter rescues in every province and sadly, many Canadians seem blissfully unaware of our homeless dog overpopulation.
Do you know how many dogs could be adopted HERE for the same amount of money?
What about the environmental footprint of flying dogs here? Do these dogs from other countries  bring diseases we might not have with our dogs? How do you get these questions answered?  I got no answers from this "professional" dog rescuer - What she did do was call me a  "loser" in her e mail...  because I wanted questions answered? That speaks volumes.
Please rescue a 'local' dog. Dogs here will be put to death - if you want to do something 'cool' - how about adopt 3 at a time for the same amount of money!!?  If wanting to help at home first makes me a looser...  so be it.   
I did get a few questions answered HERE- and it appears I am correct o be concerned- Please STOP bringing IN dogs from other countries!!  These people should be stopped on the fact of the infectious diseases alone brought to our country by some of these dogs.     

​The news focus this week on Justin Trudeau jogging shirtless on one of the hottest days of the year, people chime in saying "how embarrassed they are!" - OMG... really? lol Are we really going to judge him for being healthy? Promoting healthy habits? Removing his shirt on one of the hottest days? I had mine off... thank God I can't be seen jogging.  :D  Compared to other world leaders.. hmmmm no need to mention WHOM. Is this how we support our leader?  It's as if fox news takes over - bravo 'journalists'.  
How about every man on the planet who takes his shirt off in this heat - many not in the best physical forms- do we shame them?  It's shameful.     
As for the #metoo - it sounds to me like he already apologized for something did when a lot younger- Imagine if every man who EVER groped a woman un warranted had to apologize- it would be nice, I'd get several phone calls.   How about you? 

Do you remember what it was like to leave your child  at the babysitters and they cried - how heart wrenching  you felt leaving them...  Imagine immigrant children. 

with TLC & THC
Georgia
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