Grateful.  I am.  I think I'll make the image above a puzzle! lol
  
I went for a walk with my girls, time to train the pup to stick together in the woods & then must listen when I say come as we know, there are bear.  What a successsful first try!
We are refreshing the Happy Puppy Training kit and was reminded of wise words by the creator Rachelle, you want a happy puppy, and it's easy to lose patience I am also reminded..  stepping in a puddle of pee or poop.
She is house trained already - YAY Happy Puppy kit! Yay me!! Yay Arrow!
You don't want a dog that is afraid of you - they won't come when called- still, your dog needs to know you mean business.   Truly, this kit has helped me with the past 3 dogs and more so now. I am grateful.

The woods are awesome, the leaves stunning.. yellow & orange and just now really falling, the fresh path of pine needles & leaves is soft to walk on. I 'watched' pine needles shed this year - for the first time in my life - it's quite beautiful if you can catch it- I can from my sofa before I nap. I am grateful.

My son is busy and happy... although not visiting for thanksgiving, it is not encouraged. 
I am grateful for him, always & each FaceTime. text messages and a phone call 
Grateful for this internet service - though lacking in speed & quality like 1999. ;)
I am grateful for my dogs... such bringers of laughs and joy and adventure.
Norm is busy.. (understatement) but content... too busy to be anything else - wood to chop  - winter's coming ! 

I am grateful for the editorial cartoon idea I just got called:
Super Spreader.

I am grateful of the halloween painting idea that will take me all day.. I am grateful for my neighbours, trees, birds & still a few lingering bees! 
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We are teaching: Do not ever- touch anything on this coffee table..
Poppy was watching too - and would growl if Arrow even smelled it.
Our dogs are trained so I can leave food on the coffee table and they will not take it.
"Don't touch!"   I am grateful to report that treat is still there, 2 days later. 
Happy Puppy Training - continues.

Well the pup is officially part of our pack... it follows us everywhere (mostly Daisy) and is learning the property & routine - Up & Out with the chickens.. The photo above cracks me up - This is Ginger snuggling & trying very hard to be a good girl and like her 'baby sister- who has tripled in size since we brought her home.   Puppies are like a 2 year old on roller-skates and they try intentionally to constantly test.   

Arrow comes to her name, sits. gives paw..and knows "NO!"  There are times when I call her- she looks at me and runs the other way- what will happen? On the leash she goes.  Norm attached a lead that goes right to the door - hooked on and put out - where she seems to enjoy this lovely cooler fall weather.  Fall! It's so beautiful - yellow and red leaves.

There's an old guy up here building birdhouses and raising money for charity -I like how he thinks so I approached him with a collaboration ;)  Since I'm painting anyhow...  Bird houses, I've painted them and am giving  3 back (keeping one- cause I love birds!) Hopefully he can raise a bit extra with these custom houses.  I painted 4 all the same - Poppies - for Remembrance day- which won't be celebrated as it usually is.  I think I'll paint four more- Algonquin themed.  So - IF you are local & want ONE of these custom painted  - Limited edition of 4 (one is gone) Poppy houses - go see the Bird house Guy!  
In Minden (near the legion) tell Him Georgia sent you. I hope they sell fast & I'll paint more
if he needs more. 

Norm said his shop is the same size as my studio - tiny and he's an old guy -so this is  his hobby - what a great idea.. so many can be doing more... not just for the pandemic but to 'help in general. This helps several ways- raising money  & having colorful bird houses - for the birds! It's a win win! 

BTW- I can't get over how well these houses are made - he even has air vents just under the roof. Intentional!  They are not able to open for cleaning as Norm pointed out- so what- I reminded him,  we never cleaned out any of our past houses and always had many birds- who has time to clean bird houses- in a perfect world perhaps.

Yes, this pup is WORK right now and I have thought during a moment of exhaustion - did you need this? lol   Yes.  I know that our new family member will be a lovely trained girl soon enough, she already makes us laugh and is fitting in well- Poppy loves her- I've never seen Poppy give another dog - kisses'  - it's so cute.   Time to paint a happy fall image. 

Have a lovely fall Y'all.

​Georgia 

200,000 Americans DEAD from Covid.
Just another day in paradise...   Fore!!!

Trump lies, encourages violence,  doesn't pay taxes, twitters nastiness all day long...  tells the poor to pay taxes.  Pays $70,000 for hair products...
Actually,  Americans paid $70,000 for Trumps hair products and probably a lot more for his golf clubs, golf shoes and that fancy RED hat.  

Trump Golfs.
Americans continue to die.
200,000 & counting.
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With THC & TLC
​Georgia 

What a fantastic weekend we just experienced!  The weather was sunsational -  a little brisk but that's to be expected - it is FALL officially- in 2 days. We were BUSY!

My weekend started off not so good- I was informed a neighbour "ratted" on us that we are building Norms shop.  WTF?  At first I was pissed, cried and then got angry again. IT HAS Nothing to do with the shop... everything to do with nasty humans.  Here's the thing- our property is secluded.. you cannot see my house from the end of the drive way, let alone Norms shop.  I learned long ago tho,  people like this... are usually MISERABLE.  
Ponder about this for a moment.. with all that's going on like a deadly pandemic, stress at an altiem high all around - and this person has nothing better to do than rat on a neighbour?  "We are all in this together..."  RIGHT.  That's bullshit - not with neighbours  like this. I was telling Storm how angry I got and he reminded -anyone would - you've done nothing to anyone & worked very hard to be here.
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We are NOT bothering anyone, we are not asking anyone for help, we can afford to do this... it is what it is JEALOUSY  & this is what reminds me to move on, I will confirm 'who' & I will address that person & ASK them: exactly what I have done to them to cause them to be so un-neighbourly, after all, if you are going to be have like c*nt  you can at least explain why... no?  ​

More on the amazing shop soon!  It makes us happy& excited!
Life is constantly YING & YANG - ups & downs.. deal with them all - cause that's how it is. 
The weekend from there only got better.. Storm showed up to help his dad with his shop, met the pup and we celebrated his BIRTHDAY! Officially tomorrow - but he is busy working  so we celebrated early.  I love having him here, it feels complete.  We had many wonderful meals The Millpond & Rhubarb both close, FANTASTIC restaurants (nom nom)  what's good? EVERYTHING.   This made us happy.

It is difficult NOT hugging my son...  that makes me sad.
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Lots of puppy/dog time and the puppy adventure has begun! Makes me so happy & tired.  We had one of the best weekends in a while - we are so grateful (all of us) the 3 of US are well aware of the journey and how far we have come what we have delt with and will continue to deal with. The love between us is obvious and that is powerful.  Happy.

What's bad for our mental health -  'thinking' about  nasty c*nt's, makes me feel- Sad.  
        
                                                                        SO  DON'T.

Rest peacefully knowing: Karma will handle them...  it already is, they are miserable, nosy individuals - OBVIOUSLY.  Focus on your pets, family and what makes you smile. Puppys & painting & this pup likes to POSE!  Have a beautiful day we are BUSY - happily.
I had an American friend send me a message yesterday: I wish I could punch fucking Americans in the mouth.
It made me LOL & yes, I understand & appreciate her honesty.  
​I feel the same (and a few Canadians)...   the ones making each other sick anyhow.  

We are ALL in this together, so how about YOU be nice so others don't want to punch you in the mouth?

with TLC & THC.
me.... and my Arrow!!   :) Know how I got that name? 

What I do at night (with hair) hahaha.
Inspired by Cathy Senitt the artist who use to live on this hill.  
I was an instant fan of her work, I'm kinda the same style.. I think. ;)  I actually got to see an original! I love originals... I should have asked if I could linger longer, I like to look for brushstrokes.   I sent Cathy a letter & she responded ;)  happily she is doing well and mentioned she liked my editorials - she understands the work involved. The rest she found "interesting... I think."   lol     Made my day.

I'm not tired of life - I am tired of negative news feeds & it was getting to me. 
Sick of even hearing about Trump & COVID  glad when they are both  wiped off the face of the earth.  I'm actually thrilled to be HERE - as in here.  Grateful.  Thankful. 
Are you?   Read about India, child marriage, child trafficking & covid, a sad education with what's hapening in the rest of the world.
I have NOTHING to complain about.

I see a red tree.

I started my own 40 day thank-you challenge.
40 days - I'm thanking 40 people for Being them.  Card time...  40
The first mailed, was pretty funny- in my opinion.. lol
I'll be sharing them, after I know they have been delivered.

​Today I've got Sunshine! &  much to discover.
Have a lovely day... turn off the news. It's ratings gone up apparently by 46% since this covid.  They are keeping YOU glued and not in a good way. Please, consider turing off your  television to rest  your mind & body.

with Love
Georgia   

Next.. more Sunshine.

With TLC & THC
​Georgia

 Remember when Pinocchio grew ears and a tail!?  I was horrified, lol   I think that's why I never smoked or even tried as a kid, really.  It stuck with me that mental image.  Now, I think Pinnicchio was smoking more than he realized. Or perhaps inthe waves waiting for the whale he popped a tab... something to help him with the transformation  trauma.    
Have you shown your little one Pinocchio?   I'm watching it later this rainy afternoon.

The wood stoved passed with flying colors- RED! I knew it would, Norm installed it.
When we bought this house the old fireplace had to be removed and replaced. 
I choose completely different  from the existing as it opened up the house.
We did 'splurge' on the fireplace, it heats the entire house & sits in the middle of it, viewable from almost everywhere.   My brother remarked - Norm will need help! He won't get that in by himself..          Phhhbt.  Doubters.
No comment, then or now...  I know what Norm is capable of - more than Norm.

I call it "ninja moves,  Norm does stuff and I don't even see him!  It can be small or big - the other day I was panting & before I knew it - the fireplace was in the living room & ready to LITE! Yee Haw!  He even flipped the giant rock it sits on - that's brains for you - over braun. 
The inspector showed up Sunday- gave us the approval & remarked - 'Amazing job.  FYI  (in Canada) IF you don't get a licenced person to SIGN off when you change your fireplace,  your insurance company can & will deny payment if you have a fire.  Do it.

We are thrilled with this investment', it's fire engine red, until it gets hot then it turns a deep burgendy.  The viewing area is huge but the efficancy is  beyond  efficant! It  has 2 warming shelves since I used the last for cooking  I knew what I was hoping for, the 'top load' is a cook plate! Glove (slipper) warmers and  red cast iron dragons as detaills.   It's damp today so we lit it and in 10 minutes we are walking around  in shorts.  Not only is it stunning to look at  not lit - lol - but lit, Oh my! I also am amazed with how differently it does burn,  long and slow & bigger log mean: NO MORE GETTING UP in the middle of the night! Brutal in -40  mornings. hahaha  & I can easily heat my house to wear short & T this winter, if I want,  bring on the blizzards!!!  Ginger absolutely adores the new fireplace, can you tell?
Below you will see the photos and how it changes colour.  I highly recommend it, we purchased it from Mason House in Georgina.

* I have to add Norm said: You picked that fireplace & said we would be putting it in our new house, before we even saw this new house & it is PERFECT for this red house.  ;)
I thank God, with every match, every single time I lite it - out loud.
 The fuel is free.. in the backyard.  It's also work.  
I ask all guests' who express a desire to visit, especially in cooler months...
Can you use a chainsaw? I think, it discourages some.   Good.
Chop Wood & Carry Water.   How we live. Don't like it - don't visit.

Time to finish my 'BLUE Queen of Algonquin Highlands' & tell you about the amazing Canadian FEMALE artist who 'use' to live on this hill! After I sit by the fire & snuggle my girls and watch Pinnicchio with a hot chaga tea & fresh baked cookies, bong easily accessable.   Norms chopping wood.  

Hahaha... that made me laugh out loud. He would too.
Norm is the happiest I've ever seen him.    ;)

With THC & TLC G

Oh, bother...   Oh pooh...  Phhhbt - Oh Fuck.
During covid times - Pooh would be saying "Oh, Fuck."  What next 2020? What more?
It was fun painting Pooh - put me in mind to paint 'Tigger- soon. 

Another black man shot in broad daylight in front of his kids - riots, fires- no kidding.  
I'm sick of it. The people will do what needs to be done until this BULLSHIT is stopped. 
How can anyone be o.k. with this?  If police are so frightened they shoot someone in the back - 6- 7 times? They should not be police.  

I painted my clay & it turned out better than anticipated- I think I'll turn it into some sort of wind chime..  Norm had extra cement - yay! I made a new craft- to paint today- garden art, easy peasy..  cement, tiny containers & sticks.   Another glorious day today! Get outside - winter is on the way- we sure felt it this morning- brrr... the Fire is going!   lol - as if I need an excuse to have a fire in this  red wood stove!  It's national doggy day - I'll celebrate by exploring the woods with my girls!!!

With THC & TLC
​Georgia