The thrill of the hill versus the cross-country glide. After a weekend spent at a friend’s cottage in Collingwood I’ve got the goods. Downhill: $: $84.70 (kit rental $28, lift pass $56.70) calories burned: 1680 (4 hours) carbon footprint: on the heavy side (chairlift, artificial snow machines, mountain maintenance and destruction of natural ecosystem, buildup of [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘cheap fun’
November 29, 2007
Engaging cupcakes
So what was this single gal doing on Saturday night two weeks ago? Adorned in frilly apron, white flower splashed effortlessly on cheeks, I was peering carefully at Martha’s recipe for classic vanilla cupcakes - the whir of the Kitchen Aid killing all sound from the “fun baking CDs” I’d carefully chosen. The night before (yes, it was a [...]
November 13, 2007
Bazaarly happy
I only go to church once a year – to pay homage at the Christmas bazaar. On that blessed day, musty church basements are filled to the rim as revellers line up to buy homemade gingerbread, pies, jams and relishes of every flavour, handicrafts and used tat. What bliss! This year I even volunteered (a little). The [...]
July 27, 2007
mallrat
“Don’t forget to call!” I shouted to my parents as I waved them off in the driveway, their two cars and a trailer loaded down with precious possessions. As I turned and opened the door to my family home, it clicked: I was left behind. Last week they moved to Alabama for two to three years. [...]
July 19, 2007
For the love of vino
My best friend was visiting from Australia last week and her Dad, Gord, offered to take us on a tour of Niagara‘s wineries. Even at 30 it’s never too late to say yes to parents’ footing the bill. I am a proud member of the Boomerang Generation after all. Plus, with Gord as the designated driver, it’d [...]
