Bermuda Honeymoon

I NEED a farm

2008-09-03T16:18:00.000-07:00

I want, no wait, NEED a farm so i can have a goat. And chickens. I love them. Watching them do their goaty/chickeny activities brings me pure joy. You know that peaceful feeling you get looking out over the ocean? I get that from watching goats and chickens (and sometimes cows but they are so large it makes me a wee bit nervous).
While i'm on the subject of what i NEED... i need to move somewhere that i can actually have a farm. I don't see that happening here. I mean, Mr. Basset (the landlord) is really nice but i'm sure he would draw the line at goats.

That's hot

2008-04-25T15:05:00.000-07:00

Check out this mean machine will ya? Robert got it back from over at Big Steve's. It was in Johnny's care for awhile but he left the island. Also it didn't work most of the time he had it.
This lovely machine was Robert's first bike, his very own. It's a 50cc and served him well. 28500 km. That's a LOT of driving on such a small island.
It's listed on e-moo and hopefully it sells quickly. It should, it's a good price for a licensed, insured bike.
This doesn't make for a very interesting blog now that i think about it. Ummm... i cut my hair. Yup, that's about it. Bike for sale, cut my hair.

Beautiful Girls

2008-04-19T15:25:00.000-07:00

Would you look at this sweet girl! When i was a kid there was a cow pasture near us. I would go check them out now and then. They were pretty and big and had those gorgeous eyes. Then today i met this girl and her friends. My view of cows is forever altered.
First of all, these girls are big. They are HUGE, scary big to be precise. But soooo docile. One was near the fence and i, of course, was talking to her. She seemed to be getting a bit nerdus. I didn't want her to get up so i moved on down and as soon as i did she just looked calm as could be... even though i was only 3 steps away.
The grass was super green and the cows fur was pure black spots and blotches on brilliant, clean white. I was surprised to see how CLEAN they were.
Sigh... this is how cows should live. Not in some factory farm where they never see the sun or get to nap in the grass with their girlfriends.

My 2nd Favorite Bermudian

2008-04-14T15:37:00.000-07:00

Maybe. I'm not really sure this dude is a Bermudian but dang ... check out that sweet mohawk! I've seen him around. That happens in a place as small as the Rock. His 'hawk is as blazingly beautiful as it was the first time i saw him. He also has a pretty hot girl. She's big and blonde and they look great together.
I was sitting on the bench infront of where the cruise ship people come in at. If you are sitting there and NOT a tourist you are only doing one thing and that is spying. I was having some good sightings and then i saw him and the day was complete.
Also, there's a guy here that seems local. He has braids that are, hand to God, every color of the rainbow. I was so excited i couldn't even snap a picture. I saw him when i was having lunch at Specialty Inn. He even had some of his nails painted with the Union Jack. I know, right? How fun is that?
There are always fun people to see here. 90% of the time i think *I* am one of the sights, what with my height and my small dog strapped to me. So be it, i do my part.

Rawrrrr

2008-04-12T15:27:00.000-07:00

The fantabulous thing about living here is "foreigners". I know, technically in Bermuda *I* am a foreigner but you know what i mean. I'm talking about Speedo wearing people. I love them. This little gem was enjoying a gorgeous day at Astwood Park.
I took the Blue boy for a walk and was treated to this tasty morsel. I love how totally at ease and happy men are in Speedos. They act like it's the most natural thing in the World. To me, it would be more natural if they just went nude but, well, maybe the Speedo is just fine after all.
Man, ok, i just uploaded the photo and WOW --- look how kick ass that water is? Dayum.

The Only Good Thing

2008-02-28T15:08:00.000-08:00

I get up and send hubs off to work. It sucks. I'm not to swift in the AM. I like to sleep in. The alarm goes off at 6am and i swing into action. For real though. He rolls around for awhile, then goes out for a smoke, then maybe checks his email or sips his coffee on the couch. I'm packing the coffee filter thingy twice to make him coffee for here and work. I'm slicing chicken for sammitches, gathering snacks, scooping and heating Blue's food, pottying Blue, gathering R's computer and cord and putting it in the bag, packing the lunch, gathering his odds & ends... and finally i carry it all out with him to the bike (along with a towel to dry off the seat sometimes). Whew, all this done before 6:30. My head reels.

So, all that crap aside.. sometimes i get to see a truly amazing sunrise. Sunrise is such a treat to someone that loves to sleep in. After R leaves i usually scoot really fast to the back sliding doors and watch for his bike to go scootin' down the road. The other morning i saw this incredible sunrise so i grabbed the camera and took pictures of the spots on the glass doors. Awesome. The spots inspire me.

The weather today was more like a Canadian Christmas minus the bitter cold temps and snow. That would leave grey skies and lots of it. Oh Canada.

I might be scared.

2008-02-20T16:25:00.000-08:00

Listen... i love frogs. In Florida i loved watching them with their cute suction feet walking on my door screens. And toads, i mean really, they're just rough skinned frogs right?
But the toads here, um, yikes! They are SO big it makes me uneasy. I found out they are endangered so i feel honoured when one chooses to live in my yard.
I had to cross over this guy to get to my laundry line. He made me so nervous ---- i kept thinking he would jump up as i was stepping over.
Well, not this particular toad. This toad was from awhile back. The last toad was a bit larger. I like to think it was the same guy... come back to rest in my mint. He's been gone a couple days and i admit i look for him. I miss him.
Blue looks at the toads in a very alert manner but he won't just give them a good sniff. I want him to because then it would jump and Blue would jump and it would be really funny to me. Why can't he just give me this one thing?

Why I Love It Here

2008-02-17T05:55:00.000-08:00

My calves are cramping. As my loyal followers (hi Mom & Drew!) know.. that's a lot of muscle to be cramped up. I figure it's because i was sick. Anywho, i felt i needed a banana but i don't have any.
But wait!
I have multiple banana trees out my back door. And, the tree in the garden has BIG (for local naners anyway) bananas on it that are ripening on the tree and going to go bad. So, i went out, hopped the little wall and pulled one off and ate it, sitting right on the garden wall in the sunshine.
If you look closely you can even see where i plucked my banana.
It doesn't get much better than this. Now, maybe i'll get out my big chef's knife (my substitute for a machete) and hack off the whole bunch.

My Pigeon

2007-12-12T11:29:00.000-08:00

I know some people call them "Rats with wings" but i'm of the Sesame Street generation and Bert taught me that pigeons are really cool. There is one at the bus depot in Hamilton (main terminal) that i've fallen in love with. Look at her. Or him. I don't like to call living beings "its" so lets call her a her. First of all, she has a snow white base feather colour. She has what i like to think of as party feathers. They are white with speckles of brown. Around her neck the brown intensifies into a rich hue with that classic purple/green shimmer that pigeons have. Some times she has lots of company and other times she's a lone pigeon. She's one of the smaller ones i've seen. If i've been to the store i always pull out the heals of the bread to feed her (much to the dismay and disgust of most of the other people).... but look at her! How can i resist. I wish she would let me feed her by hand and then perhaps touch her.. and before you know it we would be best of friends and she would live in a bird house mansion in my back yard that i would make just for her (and any friends she wanted to bring). She has no idea how she makes my day. Today i had to just catch my bus with no time to sit. I looked for her as i rushed by but she wasn't there. I love her.
Ok... i thought i was done but i'm not. The picture is blurry so you just get a vague idea of how beautiful she is. I think i'll buy her some bird seed and hope that it doesn't get me kicked out of the bus terminal. Ok, for real, i'm done. I love her and hope to see her soon. She makes my trips into town a real treat. Ok, done.

Back in the Saddle

2007-12-03T07:05:00.000-08:00

Getting home and back in the groove. I decided today to say "To Hell" with the consequences, i was walking down the Warwick side of the trail. It ended up being not scary at all and quite pretty. It took awhile to get to the "traily" part of it so i will be saving future adventures for when i have more stamina.

Blue has become pussified. He is just nerdus to walk! I carried him the whole way there and most of the way back. Bless his tiny little chicken heart.

So, i think this flower is a Morning Glory. I don't know and i haven't bothered to google "morning glory" and i don't even plan on it. I love the name and i want these to be them. They look really amazing when they are blooming with the red Hibiscus. These today were on their own and quite loverly.

The other picture is were the path started to get "pathy". BTW, pathy=traily. They are interchangeable. I didn't go but a smidge into the path part and turned around and sat on a concrete water collecting thingy for a bit and snapped these pics (and hoped that someone from Ord Rd wouldn't machete me in the back). I kid. Sort of. Really, it was quite clean and just like the other path i walk :)

Nature Walks

2007-06-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

I'm lazy in general. I have a desire to be athletic and out-doorsy but i really enjoy laying on the couch, playing my DS and drinking sweet tea. That's just a perfect day for me. But, my perfect day causes Robert to worry (and rightfully so, it's not healthy). My perfect day also causes severe boredom in my companion, Blue.

Since i love Robert & Blue with all my heart the least i could do is put a smile on their faces by being active and not such a bum. Around the corner and over the hill (remember the hills? yes, they are at every turn for me) there is a Railway Trail. There actually use to be a RailWay here. Crazy!! On this little island... in my mind it was like the trains at the Zoo that are open and you can pretty much hop on or off anytime. Like most old rails they've been turned it into a walking path called Railway Trail.

I'm just jumping right out there to say that the bit of trail starting on Cobb's Hill and running over Ord Road and then to South Shore Road is the prettiest spot ever! Granted, i've not been on the other railway trails but really, can they be any prettier? My first day walking i didn't have the camera and i was totally amazed at the views. Now that i'm a Railway veteran after taking 3 walks, i'm getting familiar with the different roosters and their territories and i already have favorite vegetation. Yes, favorite vegetation that i stop to look at. Today my walk took me beyond South Shore Road just a bit. My next adventure will be take the path to the road beyond.

Blue seems to REALLY enjoy the walks. He gets nerdus honey when we see people but he's not barked once and he comes when i call (except one time when he was terrified of a wheelbarrow but, i mean, he's like 5 inches tall so i cut him some slack).

My cankle hurts so i will try to use that as an excuse to lay on the couch playing my DS and sipping sweet tea for a few days.... but i'm sure the guilt will get me and i'll go again.

The picture here is on the stretch of trail between Cobb's Hill and Ord Road. It sounds super corny but it makes me feel like i'm in a fairy tale. The other picture is a fireplace. Right there. Just a fireplace. I've seen a few of them on the island. One of them is outside of Flatt's Village and it's pretty near the water. Bizarre and beautiful, much like me.

Road Chicken

2007-03-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

Oooh, she's a cute one y'all! I saw her the other day and didn't have my camera. I learned my lesson on that one. Now, guess who i saw today? None other that Little Miss Road Chicken! Isn't she beautiful!?!?

I took the bus into town and walking back home from the bus stop i saw her.. same place as last time. So, i eased over and got in my bags. I had made a stop at the Modern Mart on Church Street for a few things and one of those things was bread.

It's a common known fact that all birds adore bread and if they were able to they would bake daily. I pulled out a heel and crumbled it up, tossing it to Momma and her lil' chicks. Oh Happy Day :-) those little chicks were ON IT! When one got a crumb two would chase him! Last time i thought i counted 10 chicks but i didn't linger so we are gonna say i miscounted. There were 9 cuties today. 2 are a brighter yellow with black spots, 2 are a dustier yellow with black spots, and the other 5 are black with small yellow flecks.

When it was time to leave there was a bit of bread on the road so i picked it up and tossed it to the side. Momma and the chicks scooted away but they were close enough that i could, right now, be the proud parent of an adorable chicky! I'm not though. But don't think i've not thought about figuring out how to get chickens to live in my yard!!

Chickens wander and roam all over the island. There are even areas in the city where you can see (or hear) them! They are so much fun to watch --- always so busy. They just melt my heart!! Like you didn't already guess that.
*peace*

Ghetto Goulash

2007-02-21T07:36:00.000-08:00

For lack of a better name, this is what's for supper. Per Robert's request --

brown hamburger

add a diced onion

then add a can of mushrooms, some tomato soup and some elbow macaroni

He seems really happy about this so who am i to question? I could eat veggie dogs daily and be happy.

This recipe *did* require one thing i didn't have in the house and that's a can of mushrooms. And, now that i'm writing this i realize i forgot to get toilet paper so i've sealed my fate for tomorrow as well. Anyway, a trip to the store even for 1 item means strapping on the backpack. It is highly unlikely that a person would walk all that way and only end up buying one thing.

He's been wanting sweets after dinner so he asked me to pick up some pastries. They only had Portuguese pastries and i don't think he's a fan soooooo i broke down and bought a sturdy mixing bowl and set of spoons. It was only a bit more than some sweets would cost anyway. Now to find a recipe for cookies! The last i made were peanut butter. They tasted GREAT but were very *bready*. I might look for a molasses cookie or maybe just go for the peanut butter style again but with a different recipe.

When i was leaving the house the sun was shining really nicely. It's a VERY bright day with a pretty good wind blowing. I took a pic of the view from the drive way. I fought the urge to take more pics of the bee tree. I went to Lindo's and had to walk near the tree and i was so excited! I didn't see a bee today though. Maybe on the toilet paper run i might have more bee luck!

*peace*

Suicidal Birds

2007-02-20T08:53:00.000-08:00

Honestly... i don't know what else to call them. Bermuda sparrows are the best. They are bold and brave and really funny!!
Last night we put some food down (inside) for one of the neighborhood cats. He's a pretty boy and we are calling him Clyde just because. Anyway.. it was chilly, wet, and windy last night. He was undecided about coming in but when i went to close the door he decided to slip on in. We put the food inside the lid to the cat food container. I just got home from the store and noticed there were ANTS all over the lid -- in the house!! Eeeek!! I tossed the food and brushed off the ants. They are so fast! Crisis solved for now.
During this there were 2 cats outside watching. Not Clyde. There are 3 cats that hang out. One was the ever elusive grey/white cat. The other was the black cat that's know's damn good and well that it wants to be petted. I grabbed the cat food dish and filled it. The grey/white cat ran off but the black cat hung around, knowing the sound of food being poured. He actually let me pet him!! But, ofcourse later on he acted like he had never seen me before unless maybe i kicked him one time. Turd.

So... after they left the food dish i heard someone chowin' down out there!! I mean CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH so i had to see who was out there. It was a sparrow *in the bowl* tossing and picking food! Right in the middle of the cat dish. What a dork! I managed to get a pic of him in the bowl but when he heard the camera snappin' he decided to sit on the edge of the bowl for awhile.

I love me some crazy animals!

*peace*

Leaving the Island Sales

2007-02-17T10:33:00.000-08:00

What would we do without E-moo? Leaving the Island sales occur weekly it seems. If you are leaving you have waaaay to much stuff to pack along and chances are you bought a lot of it second hand anyway so may as well unload it again. This walk took me past Lindo's and *the bee tree* again and then onto Tribe Road #2. Before heading to the sale i stopped at Lindo's to use the Bank of Bermuda ATM. There was someone there who just had her card ate by the machine. This means i get to go shopping with the $8 in coins i dug out of the closet!!

When you go yardsale'n it's proper etiquette to bring small bills so i was in the fashion there atleast. Also, if you don't bring lots of money it almost *guarantees* the sale will be faaaabulous! After making my way up to the sale i was proven wrong quickly. I mean, there was loads of nice stuff but none of the stuff i am needing. Sigh.

I lucked out and found 2 blue blue BLUE glass canisters for $3, which i felt was a real steal! As i headed back down the hill a pretty clearing caught my eye... and then i noticed the bed! It looks like it might be a futon but maybe not. Blankets and everything. It didn't look to abandoned. Looks like a great place to relax but the comforter spread across it would have to be pretty soggy in the humidity. Ick.

After leaving there i stopped by the ATM again and, miracle of miracles, it was working! So, got some cash and went into Lindo's. All i needed to pick up was some Swiffer pads. Man, Saturday at the store here is as crazy as it is everywhere it seems. Bermudians have a different view on "personal space" than Americans. It's ok, it makes sense. There's not much room on the island so everyone is up on everyone else. Once you get use to it, it's easy to get all up in other's *bubbles*.

On the way home i stopped and leaned against the wall and made a call home. The saddest part about being here is most of the time i don't have anyone to instantly share the cool stuff with. Robert is working and the family is in the States. I am making friends already but, in general, i like just a few people around me and i'm not to hip to bringing in new ones! Thank God for good long distance plans. We talked about the hills and how my legs will be HUGE when i leave here from all the walking. I just can't wait until Mom & Drew can come visit and take the walks with me.

I will soon have to "make" myself walk because i'm getting a scooter for a week! Woohoo!!! There are some things that just need a scooter to be done. One thing is thrift store shopping. Let the games begin!!! A new friend here might also get a scooter. She's not driven one so she wants to be able to follow someone. Would be nice --- that means extra hauling room for all our finds!!

*peace*

Bermuda Grocery Run

2007-02-15T07:07:00.000-08:00

I've always thought it would be so nice to live somewhere that allows you to walk to the grocery store and now i am. My first reaction is to say it's not all it's cracked up to be! The walk there is a bit sketchy with narrow roads, no sidewalks, steep hills, and fast moving traffic. All that said it's a lovely walk to my nearest store. Lindo's Family Market is maybe .75 miles from the house. To get there i must tackle one massive (to my no-walking standards) hill and another smaller, yet still formidable, hill. When a scooter rider passes you will hear a "Good Morning" fly by so it's proper to return one. I try to just be ready with a smile and a wave because the less talking i do during the hill climb, the better. There's a huuuuuge tree in the lot next to Lindo's. It bears the cutest sign about bees. It's supposed to be some sort of warning but the bee on the sign is so cute and playful that it actually draws me in. Sure enough, there really are bees. I can see them buzzing around, going about their business. I have no idea what the tree is but it's kick-ass cool so i want to find out. I think we could fit our entire little house under the branches and live in the shade of the big tree along with the bees. I thought i would give a Lindo's run-down but the bees threw me off my game. Also thought i would discuss humping a loaded back-pack up a few steep hills. Meh --- there will be plenty more trips to the store. When you can only buy what you can carry it means you go a few times a week! *peace*

The Wedding

2007-01-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

Ahhh.... It's official. I'm a "Mrs."
We were married at my family's home on New Year's Eve and it was beyond words. So special.
Robert's kids and one sister came, my father was here too.. along with Grandma and her boyfriend, and my Mom and her boyfriend (my fabulous friend).
Robert is in Bermuda now and i will join him (not) soon (enough). Sigh. I miss him. He makes me smile.
I won't be writing much until i get to Bermuda but here is *us*

Bermuda Honeymoon

I NEED a farm

That's hot

Beautiful Girls

My 2nd Favorite Bermudian

Rawrrrr

The Only Good Thing

I *might* be scared.

Why I Love It Here

My Pigeon

Back in the Saddle

Nature Walks

Road Chicken

Ghetto Goulash

Suicidal Birds

Leaving the Island Sales

Bermuda Grocery Run

The Wedding

I might be scared.