2013 Things to do before I die: Done!

I only listed two things to do for 2013.  The third one is the gravy.  Gravy could mean I will die happy for having accomplished my endeavour.  The list is:

1.  Cook ham the way my family does it
2.  Cook turkey the way my family does it.

Who am I kidding?  I am not a domesticated chick that stays in the kitchen.  I’d rather plant my own garden, be a cat woman, climb the mountain and be surprised by the light.

The Ham.  Done.  I fed it to Mr. Polish and Mother Teresa next door at Room 307.

The Turkey.  Done.

Impromptu party for YaYa sisterhood last night. They loved it.  Gave them all the left over.  Just like I said, I only eat the Pope’s nose.

As a reward for the sisters gobbling the turkey,  they each received a bottle of wine that I won at United Way and then some.  And then some means, unburdened me with gifts I received that I have no need and giving clothes that that they are eyeing for a long time.  They always enjoy coming here empty-handed and going home with party favours.

As for my reward:  The Carcass.

Mission accomplished. It’s a good day to die.

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A line a day makes a pattern

And the red flags are up for the United Way Campaign.  Kingsway Street is lined up with all these banners to remind us that United Way kick off is just around the corner.

United Way Banners

Across the street is an electrical box.

Electric Box – Front view

Lines are bisecting each other that make a pattern, a street pattern.   This is the front view.  The most important part because Metrotown Mall is a major destination for most people to shop till they drop.

This is the back view or maybe front since you can see the door handle.  It doesn’t matter.  It all depends on point of view.

Electric Box – Back View

This is a side view.  Central Park practical covers the entire panel.  It’s a beautiful park by the way.

Side View

The main streets are Kingsway and Nelson.

Kingsway and Nelson

This is a major intersection with traffic light patterns. 

I have just given you a good map of Burnaby’s main hub.  Come on over and I’ll meet you at the mall for coffee.