A Non-Working Day - Kind of

The Ridge

We knew last night when we went to bed at 10 (Bill was actually in bed before me!) that Bill didn't have to go to work today. Billy called after supper. I didn't have a job today either so we could both sleep in. I guess we forgot to tell Gibbs. Hmmm. 🤭

Good morning.
Only 3 today.

He woke Bill at around 5;30 am and was politely told again 'it's not time, go back to sleep'. It was probably 5:55 when Bill moved and determined from the little guy's squirming that he had to go out. Bill stayed downstairs in his recliner until I came down at 7:15.

Bill tackles the dreaded corral hill
garden.
Yay!

His batteries are running
strong. 🐰

There is just a feeling of lull, relaxation and calm when we don't have to be anywhere at any given time. That's how my day went for the most part. Bill had his breakfast and then the Everready bunny got the weed trimmer out and proceeded to do our whole area up here.

Soooo much better and
I'm soooo much happier.

I don't know where he gets the energy! I walked around and pulled weeds from places he couldn't get to and gave him permission to totally trim the dreaded corral. The primrose were done flowering so I was ready to just see it all gone. We (he) will just have to do it on occasion.

Gibbs sits outside with me
while Daddy is next door.

When he finally stopped, it was lunch time and I had checked the vegetables, spread out the bags that I could to give the tomatoes more room to spread and then gone into the Bunky to work on the puzzle I've been neglecting. I won't show you, it's the mystery one but it is finished.

It was a perfect day to be
outside.
Dare I say it? No bugs!!

Bill went over to Dot's around 1:30 to do some painting since he was off work and stayed until 3:30. By that time, I had my gravity chair set up and worked on finishing the book that I started yesterday. It was a different type of story for me, from a dog's point of view - kind of. The story lead up to Jesus' crucifixion. I enjoyed it.

A different read for me.
Finished in 2 days so I'd say
I enjoyed it!

After the mail lady delivered Bill's rc radio at 2:30ish, I let Gibbs out to join me and he relaxed under the picnic table the whole time. It has been a lovely day, pretty much another perfect one in my books. 22.77C/73F with sun for most of the day and later on, clouds moving in.

You can see Bill's flag up
on the berm.
Windy enough but not
bothersome.

For supper, which I started around 4:30, Madame IP cooked some pork riblets with carrots and a large potato. Sunday meal on a Monday, I seldom get that right! 😂 Doing the browning on the Weber is not my strong suit so often we skip that step. The ribs are always so tender without it. Tonight was no exception. Yummy!

Everything in one pot and
it was really good!

We had cheesecake with sauce for dessert. We are looking at some possible rain and storms overnight but we'll see about that. Tomorrow and Wednesday could also be deluded with precipitation, on and off. 

We left Lila with Robin and
she is sure she'll sell easily. 💕
She needs someone to love her.

Robin offered to try and sell Lila for me so we took her over with our bike rack after supper. Fingers crossed. 🤞

The sun began its disappearing act.

And was pretty in its exit.
Good night!

It was a great relaxing day for me. Thank you for popping by!

Win Some, Lose Some, No Pain, No Gain etc.

 The Ridge

On Sunday, July 19th Gibbs woke me with a kiss at 2 minutes to 6. He laid his head right beside mine on my pillow when I whispered 'it's not time, go back to sleep'. Bill was still sound asleep and our special boy knew enough not to disturb him. 💕

Good morning!
6 Moonflowers to greet us today.
Something has been nibbling
on a couple. 🤔

We all woke and got up before 6:30. I wanted to be on the move to town before 7. With the 2 loads ready to go, I was walking in the Mat door at 7 on the nose. One customer was already inside loading his machines. He said he likes to get in and out asap and I applaud him for that. 

I was happy to get off the hill!
Clothes are hung, once the sun is away 
from the trees, they'll dry quickly.

By the time I finished washing floors and loading Ptooties, it was 8:10. I had stopped at the bank on the way in but the ATM was not working. I later heard that the internet was down around town. It's like the bugs were waiting for me on the berm. 

Gibbs was waiting for me

I hung the clothes swatting and grumbling as they found niches under my hair and behind my ears, obviously managing to get in a bite here and there. Get lost!! Since it was just 8:50, I knew I had time to hop in the shower before leaving for my sale.

When I returned to town,
Derek Goodchild told me they
were pulling out for the day.
Seemed funny not seeing him there.

Things were a bit different, vehicles had moved because Derek was moving out with his food truck today for an event. It worked out fine, I still set my table up near the sidewalk and Ptooties back almost in her original spot from my first day. 😉

Kelly was shy to have her
picture taken but agreed
to this to display my earrings.
She loved them so I'm happy.

It was a perfect weather day for a sale. Not too windy, not too hot, and I enjoyed just relaxing with my book. Kelly from the hardware came and bought the pair of daisy earrings I made and gave me a tip when she paid. Earnings were not amazing but I wouldn't have made them had I sat home. You win some, you lose some.

Spending a couple of hours
with my sisters at the
Acreage.

I packed up at 2, went inside Chicory Common to use the facilities and bought a very expensive but delicious Pineapple-Banana smoothie. Kay made it a large one, saying I deserved it for sitting out there today. That was sweet to say.

Our country drive back home,
it was a lovely sky.

When I got home, Bill was ready to go to the Acreage for water. I heard earlier that my other sister, Gayle and her husband, John, were coming to visit Donna and Gerry this afternoon so we could squeeze in a visit as well.

Such a good boy!

Gibbs was the best little boy again today in the car. With his collar on, it's like he's a different puppy so we only use it for car rides. That seems to work well. We stayed for a couple of hours and returned home around 5. Bill transferred water to our tank and grilled double burgers for each of us.

Our family is still hanging
around. 

I didn't really need that much but these patties were thin and we wanted to use them up. Yes, it was way too much for me so half a pattie got cut up and Gibbs can have pieces over the next day or two. We had my homemade cheesecake with raspberry sauce for dessert. Holy cow, I'm full!

A double burger,
delicious!

Bill went to the Hangar, Gibbs crashed on the floor after watching him leave and I worked on my blog. With nothing on my agenda tomorrow, this blog will get posted in the morning. I feel exhausted and it's hard to focus! We reached a pleasant summery 21.66C/71F today with sunny skies.

Raspberry sauce on cheesecake.
Yum!
Good night!

I had a great day and a lovely visit with my sisters. Thank you for stopping by!