Okay, we did it. I got something I have always wanted for my birthday this year. We have committed to installing solar panels for electricity onto our house. I have always wanted to go solar, we installed a solar hot water system last year, and it is really good. Now we are adding the electricity.
Something really cool about it, is we can feed power back into the grid if we do not use it immediately. Then in June or July, the power companies will actually start paying people for the electricity they put back into the grid, or at least offsetting the current bill. This is all really great for a few reasons: Less carbon foot printing, so it's better for the earth. With power likely to double in price over the next little while, it will take the ouch out of it a little. I love the idea! Estimations are: we will save $208.96 off our annual energy bill. We will save 1.6 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year; which is the equivalent to removing 2 cars from the road or planting 80 trees. I like the idea more and more. . .
We lucked out, and got a great deal, and with the government contributions right now, it will pay for itself in under 1 year I think it was. Fantastic!
When I get pics, I will share.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Boy does life fly by. . . .
Had volleyball last night, loved it! I so love playing. First game of the season, and considering we were playing against an inexperienced team, we did really well. 64 -10 points I believe was the final score. The subject of a mixed team was brought up too. I think that would be SO much fun! I asked Geoff, and he was not that keen, but I am hoping I can change his mind. How much fun would it be to play sport with my husband! I would enjoy it way too much I think! Will keep you posted on that.
I have also been typing up a few recipes for my dad & sister. I may start sending them to my brother & his wife. Not sure yet. They may have their own recipes they like. . . I have found a few of my mom's recipes and am trying to get them on the computer, so I don't lose them.
Has anybody had Lattice chicken, it is easy, & fabulous! I may post that on here tomorrow. . . I love it, and used to be able to eat WAY too much of it. It is pretty healthy & yummy!
Kind of excited, GM and I are in the process of buying our In-Laws Caravan. It is a 1992 Windsor Statesman, and it is beautiful, and exactly what we have wanted. And having a Caravan, we can grab Ralphy, and run away for the weekend if we want to, which is awesome!
So, we are looking at going away for a weekend in April, I cannot wait. We will not fully own the Caravan, but are lucky enough to be able to use it before it is paid off!
I have also booked GM , Ralphy & myself into a Bed & Breakfast on a dairy farm for our birthdays in May. I will give you details on that later, it sounds like a lovely place though!
Okay, gotta run, hope to catch you soon!
Had volleyball last night, loved it! I so love playing. First game of the season, and considering we were playing against an inexperienced team, we did really well. 64 -10 points I believe was the final score. The subject of a mixed team was brought up too. I think that would be SO much fun! I asked Geoff, and he was not that keen, but I am hoping I can change his mind. How much fun would it be to play sport with my husband! I would enjoy it way too much I think! Will keep you posted on that.
I have also been typing up a few recipes for my dad & sister. I may start sending them to my brother & his wife. Not sure yet. They may have their own recipes they like. . . I have found a few of my mom's recipes and am trying to get them on the computer, so I don't lose them.
Has anybody had Lattice chicken, it is easy, & fabulous! I may post that on here tomorrow. . . I love it, and used to be able to eat WAY too much of it. It is pretty healthy & yummy!
Kind of excited, GM and I are in the process of buying our In-Laws Caravan. It is a 1992 Windsor Statesman, and it is beautiful, and exactly what we have wanted. And having a Caravan, we can grab Ralphy, and run away for the weekend if we want to, which is awesome!
So, we are looking at going away for a weekend in April, I cannot wait. We will not fully own the Caravan, but are lucky enough to be able to use it before it is paid off!
I have also booked GM , Ralphy & myself into a Bed & Breakfast on a dairy farm for our birthdays in May. I will give you details on that later, it sounds like a lovely place though!
Okay, gotta run, hope to catch you soon!
Monday, February 23, 2009
New Security Door!
Did I mention we got a new security door last Friday too? This one is sooo Nice! I am very pleased we got it. I think it looks great!
One of many renovations we are doing to our home these days. . . lolHappy Monday!
Monday Again!
Slumber Party- Living Room What a mess!
One room with the carpet pulled up.
The old carpet- 20 plus years
The Old Carpet again.
The New Carpet.
The new carpet in our bedroom.
It looks like it changes colors- almost.
The craft room before I moved back in.
The craft room as we move stuff in.
Okay, that's enough for now. Hope you all are doing well.
Well, have had a hugely busy weekend!
The carpet got laid last week, and it is beautiful. Funny enough, it is made in the USA. . . lol GM got the craft room painted, and once it was sufficiently dry, GM & I started moving stuff in last night. It is such a beautiful room w/ new carpet and paint. We moved back into our bedroom on Thursday night, which was really nice, I love our bed! Here are some pics from the destruction. . . I mean renovation of our house over the last little while.
Slumber Party- Living Room What a mess!
One room with the carpet pulled up.
The old carpet- 20 plus years
The Old Carpet again.
The New Carpet.
The new carpet in our bedroom.
It looks like it changes colors- almost.
The craft room before I moved back in.
The craft room as we move stuff in.
Went for scones yesterday, and had sweet & sour chicken & rice for dinner. A lovely weekend all in all! Just busy. I finished Sadie's cross stitch, I think it is really cute! 
I just hope she and her parent's like it too!
I just hope she and her parent's like it too!Okay, that's enough for now. Hope you all are doing well.
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