In case you are wondering about the heading —–Digs is derived from the earlier term diggings, which shares the same meaning of “living quarters” or “lodging.”
After the hustle and bustle of moving in to a new place you always wonder what you will like and dislike. Is the traffic on Glenmore Trail, just a stone’s throw outside my window to the south, going to be too noisy? That’s a no. I only hear the revving of the odd motorcycle.
Every day I seemed to find another reason to appreciate my surroundings. Simple things: the washer works well and spins so much of the water out of the clothes that the clothes dry quicker with less wrinkles, the pot lights in the kitchen give great lighting for working in the sink (no shadow from your head), the fridge and freezer both beep if the door is left open too long, the A/C is efficient with low, medium and high fan speeds, the entrance, elevators and hallways are bright and clean as well as the underground storage and waste collection area.
My social activities have increased immensely since I moved here. The Social Committee has done a great job of meeting new and original residents with coffee parties, card games and monthly BBQ’s. The collection by the social committee of recyclable bottled, cans etc. garners money to subsidize the costs of these BBQ’s. Residents also donate extras such as beans, salads and desserts.
Pictures in the collage include: the view from the fourth floor, the Social Room next to the courtyard, a number of pics of the courtyard itself, BBQing, main entrance and a sunset with a partial rainbow.
I noticed on the monthly bulletin that Bridge was played here on Thursday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. so of course I have been playing almost every Thursday. I was told there was Bridge Tuesday mornings at a place in our community called the Good Companions Club. I was invited by one of our bridge group to go there on a Tuesday and try it out. I loved the group right away and promptly bought a membership. Since that time I have not missed one Tuesday.
This club has just celebrated 50 years in operation and has a lot to offer from trips, yoga, dances, foot clinics,cruises, dinners, Pub Nights and so much more!
I am enjoying the people in our building and those at the Good Companion Club. Everyone has been so kind and caring. That is good.
Ttyl.
Dear Mrs O’Shea, I’m so very happy to hear how much you’re enjoying your new “digs”. Sounds like a very full social life to keep you interested in your former activities and in making some new friends.
I hope you have many happy and healthy years ahead, lots of golf, bridge, and maybe a few trips as well.
Enjoy your new adventures,
Sincerely,
Sandy Isted
Thanks Sandy. I have found some interesting like thinkers and that is great. Good Bridge players as well. I am so happy to have a view of nature all the way to the mountains. Growing up in Saskatchewan I always liked wide open spaces! Life is what you make it and I love to explore new adventures.
Hi Maureen,
Gayle Dunsmoor here! It sounds like you have found a WONDERFUL place to live. I’m happy for you! I’m still in my house but it is a lot of land to look after and there is always something to be fixed or tended to with the house! Fortunately, I have good tenants and they help out a lot.
All the best. As you say: “Life is what you make of it”. You are doing so well. Bravo!
Gayle
Thanks Gayle! It is so good to hear from you. I do like a challenge and watch a lot of sports. Other people challenging themselves. And when I write a post I want pictures. Writing is a small part of each post! Yesterday was a warm, sunny day – so nice to take photos. Then comes the challenge to make the collage! Now it’s time to challenge my brain. Wordle every morning!
So happy you have embraced your new “digs”. Enjoy !
Trip going well but to-day is raining. Going into town to shop and have lunch.*