Numbers Freebie -Style 4, and My Adventure

I've named my evening "My Adventure" for lack of better words. I was going to go visit my daughter this past weekend in Sudbury but decided against it due to not feeling well with my Kidney infection... going to the hospital for IV antibiotics kind of put a damper on that idea along with the nausea etc. Anyway around 3 yesterday I decided yes.... I will go for a quick visit as I did promise her I'd bring her a few things from home and I had bought her dogs some duck treats so Alexandra and I headed off for the hour and little bit drive... when I got there all I wanted to do was lay down and rest but we picked up dog food and went to Costco's for water bottles I had wanted and brownies for Alexandra's pot luck lunch today... went back to Tanya's place and crashed on her chair outside, she BBQ'd steak and grilled up some peppers with olive oil and Montreal steak spice.... really really good. We went home shortly after that as I did not want to stay too long, and drive back in the dark. There are plenty of deer and moose hit between North Bay and Sudbury....I did not want to be the next who hit a deer...(I had already backed up into the neighbor this month and dented the trunk)

So, we are almost home, my back is killing me on both sides... felt like I'd been sucker punched, my head ached and I wanted to go to bed. Up ahead (way ahead) I can see a car steer off the road, and park on the shoulder. I drove past as I had not seen any problems but I do look back and see that the fount end of the vehicle has been torn off. I turn around about 100 feet past them and come back to see if they need help. Turns out this older couple, hit a deer, had no cell phone, spoke only a little bit of English and were on their first holiday in 20 years. I felt badly for them and we called the police who called the tow truck and we waited with them until the Provincial Police arrived. The officer was not in the mood to be very helpful it seemed,... oh the tow truck company will drive you into town... I don't have room in my car....etc etc... Needless to say I wouldn't want my parents stuck at the side of the road with no assistance so I stayed and drove them into town, showed them where the car dealership was where there car would be fixed the next day, asked what kind of motel/hotel they were hoping to stay in, drove them to a small family owned motel, helped them get a room. They were so happy and kept asking how they could thank us, I said the words thank you were enough... and if my husband and I were ever in Montreal they could buy us a coffee. (They own a small coffee shop in Montreal). We exchanged addresses and said our goodbye's and Alex & I arrived home about two hours later than expected. I was sore and tired but felt good about our evening adventure.

I would like to think that more people than just myself would have been just as kind to two strangers on holidays who spoke little English in a town they didn't know. I know the reality is that very few though would have which is sad. So, I'd like to ask that if you can do someone even a small kindness, family or stranger.... please take the time to be nice to them. You never know what it could mean to them and you never know when you could be in a similar situation.

Okay, so on to the freebie... I hope you enjoy the numbers tonight. I will be back with the Grade 6 Papers tomorrow.

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Upper Case Letters Freebie-Style 4

Just a quick post tonight as I am tired and not feeling the greatest however today turned out to be an adventure. I'll write about it tomorrow. In the meantime please enjoy the freebie and I'll be back tomorrow.

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Lower Case Letters -Style 4 Freebie

I'm sorry for not posting last night as planned however my kidney infection got the better of me and after an hour and a half at work yesterday morning I made a trip to the ER for IV antibiotics as I couldn't keep anything down. I had to go again last night at 11PM and was there until just after 1AM, not long for anyone who has had to wait in an emergency room.

Anyway, I'm feeling somewhat better but wanting to enjoy what is left of the sunny day we have here so please enjoy your lower case letters and I will be back tomorrow evening with the upper case set.

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Grade Five Elements Freebie

I know I should have posted this last evening however I had quite a day. Turns out the pain in my back the past few days is not back pain but rather a kidney infection. When I started feeling sick to my stomach and just could not get comfortable to sleep Wednesday night I decided I should probably go and get myself checked out by a Dr. however I went to work yesterday morning because my boss was away for the morning. I guess I looked so bad that our maintenance guy here at the office pointed out I looked like "crap" and should go home...which is what I did and slept (finally) for a couple of hours. Long story short... went to the clinic, was told I had a low grade fever and a kidney infection and I needed an ultrasound asap.

I just couldn't get comfortable last night or sit still long enough to post...this morning is not much different except that my temperature seems normal. So, I'm at the office hoping I make it through the day.

Please enjoy the Grade 5 Elements, I will be back later this evening with the beginings of the final number set after which I will post the Grade 6 items followed by the bonus items and then the Graduation papers and elements.

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Grade Five Paper Freebie

Well the retainer stayed in all night although I did wake up a few times during the night because of it. Hopefully I get use to it quickly as I was ready for a nap by noon and when I did get home I did have a short nap. Hopefully the nap does not affect my sleeping tonight.

I spoke about some pens the other day...for anyone interested I buy them from Rachel & Brian at Goulet Pens. The customer service they provide is excellent and they have been so very helpful anytime I have had questions.

So tonight's freebie are the Grade 5 Papers, please enjoy them. I have also included a link for the one Jr. Kindergarten paper that was missing from the original zip file.

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Grade Four Element Freebie

Another very busy day at work today and my favorite...a dental appointment! I have to admit, I'm very lucky I have found a great dentist that realizes I have not always had the best dental experiences in the past. (It had been six years since I'd been to a dentist prior to finding this one a few months ago.) My appointment today was for a retainer... yup about a month ago I woke up with a chip in my teeth and I had to go get it fixed right away because it hurt. He mentioned that he noticed I ground my teeth and asked if I get headaches very often. I told him I get migraines often-he suggested that a retainer might help. So, I figured I'd give it a try, after all it was about the same price as four months worth of medication and if it works or helps-then it will be worth it. (Not to mention the fact if it prevents another dental appointment for chipped teeth-it will be worth it even more!)

I have been joking around with Sean and my co-workers that Sean gets the new me tonight. Retainer, nasal strip to prevent the snoring, acne spot medication, hair in rag curlers-wonder if I'll get a kiss goodnight. LOL. I'm not sure how I'm going to fare with it though, I tried it for about half an hour earlier this evening and I just wanted to gag. Perhaps I need to stop thinking about it in my mouth and concentrate on something else.

I hope everyone enjoys tonight's elements. I'm anxious to see some layouts that have been created with this series. I'll be back tomorrow with the Grade Five Papers and one Jr. Kindergarten Paper as it was pointed out to me that in error I had put a Preschool Paper in with that set so I'll post a link for that one paper.

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