This is my space to share my quest to collect as many broken branches as I can in my fractured family tree which resembles a bramble bush more then a proper tree. As I go forward in this blogging journey I hope to share how I have searched far & wide for family - with no regard for where they come from or if I should really want them.
You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!

Showing posts with label prosperity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prosperity. Show all posts

Friday, September 15, 2023

Vacay ~ Idaho & Montana

 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks 2023: Week 37 (PROSPERITY)


This week's prompt PROSPERITY seems appropriate since we went away on vacation to Idaho.


Why Idaho you ask?

We had to use our credits for the canceled September 2020 New York trip, and chose a place close enough to drive to. 

A week at Stoneridge Resort in Blanchard, Idaho was where we chose to use our travel credits for half of our canceled New York trip (the other half was a week in Dominican last March).


The resort was very nice. 

The restaurant at the golf course next door:  the service was fantastic, and the food hit & miss, BUT the convenience & prices made it perfect. The first night we were serenaded by coyotes while enjoying our meal on the patio.

We enjoyed the resort offerings, and my activity tracker offered much congratulations on the amount of walking and active time we engaged in. 





We had a friendly mini golf wager - the loser was the DD for the next night's dinner out at the Mexican restaurant in nearby Spirit Lake. Luckily Chris was the winner since he likes Margaritas! 


Mi Pueblo had the best Chicken Chimichanga I have ever eaten (AND I have eaten a lot of them). Chris had hesitations about ordering the Margarita because this restaurant had a wine & beer license only so the margarita didn't have tequila in it. He's not sure how they made it, but he was not able to tell that it was made with wine. 

The resort provided an activity sheet that included this community event. 



This was a super fun event, and the rib dinner was very good. We met some friendly locals who told us about Kootenai Falls in Montana that was a little over 2 hours away.

We couldn't miss the opportunity to add another state to our visited list

Kootenai Falls






The walking trail between the falls and the suspension bridge 


I'm not sure when I outgrew my fear of heights - we loved the suspension bridge.




Sadly we didn't see Beth or Rip or anyone from the Dutton Ranch during our visit to Montana. 

This Canadian was shocked to see a handgun on our walk to the falls.

We had an amazing time exploring a new place & spending time together!!!



This is why I search - 


Cause ... 





You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!







***Any errors are my own. Please send me any updates or corrections via the comments at the bottom of this blog post***



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Friday, February 21, 2020

The Land of Prosperity ~ Prince Harry

52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks: 2020 Week 8 (PROSPERITY)


I have always thought of prosperity as wealth. 
To be prosperous one must have a lot of money. 

I was surprised when I looked up the definition of prosperity to discover
Mirriam -Webster online dictionary defines it as:
"the condition of being successful or thriving" 1


Which nicely explains how my ancestors all chose Canada to be their new home. Canada has always been known as the land of prosperity. When my husband and I travel we always meet locals who tell us how much they would love to visit or move to Canada.


When Prince Harry announced he was moving his family to Canada I was briefly surprised, but immediately realized it made total sense. In England he will always be viewed as a royal family member. His family will be haunted by the media. They will be featured with bold headlines depicting stories that may or may not be true. 



There is no family without some conflict. Imagine standing at the grocery store line up with your toddler acting up, and seeing your family drama shouting from all the magazines and papers right there. 


Harry will never be King. 


British Columbia is a perfect spot for Harry, Meghan & Archie to call home. We are known as relaxed with a healthy lifestyle. British Columbia is beautiful.


Why are we talking about Prince Harry's move to British Columbia?  



I am the 11th cousin of Diana. 


That makes Harry the 12th cousin to my children. 


Now that he is practically in our backyard we have a complication.


My oldest son got engaged this year. 



It will be a small wedding with an exclusive guest list. I had previously told my son that he didn't have to invite anyone out of obligation. 


Then Harry announced his move to Canada. 


There is nothing more irritating that having to invite the royal relative. It's an obligation really.


Thankfully the wedding plans are not yet finalized. 

It's not too late to adjust the plans and budget. 

Were they planning to invite children?  If not - the drama of excluding Archie!!!  

What about security?  

Will the Canadian government cover the cost since the wedding is likely happening in the nations' capital?  

If not - is that an expense the groom's family normally covers?  

Will Canadian dignataries feel slighted if Harry is invited, and they aren't since it will be down the street from their offices and temporary homes?  

We haven't even started taking about Meghan Markle's social circle. 

I see the groom's parents alcohol budget exploding?  

Will we need to sell our house, and the neighbour's too?  

I see a GO FUND ME page in our future!




12th Cousins



When the obligation of family becomes just too much!







This is why I search - 



Cause ... 





You can pick your friends, but you can't pick your family you know!
















***Any errors are my own. Please send me any updates or corrections via the comments at the bottom of this blog post***





Footnotes:

1 Prosperity, definition, Miririam-Webster Dictionary, retrieved February 21st 2020 from
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity




Sources:

Photo, Prince Harry, Retrieved February 21st 2020 from
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Links:

Amy Johnson Crow, 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge
https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/



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