Summer Days!

The Ridge

On Saturday, July 25th it was just before 7 when I found my way downstairs. Before that, I heard Bill laughing out loud and wondered why. He was downstairs getting ready to go flying and he saw Gibbs upstairs. 

Good morning!
2 more today.
There are still buds!!

He was beside me, on his back, legs in the air at the same time I was. I told you he exercises with me! 🤭 Bill was out the door first with a goodbye kiss for Gibbs and I but I was first out the lane. My sweetie sorted the laundry last night for me so it was a 'make-my-tea, grab some yogourt with Gibbs' departure.

I love clouds like this.
The kind of sky you want to be
lying in soft grass looking up at,
with your best friend.

No one was present at the Mat until I was about ready to wash the floors. Sandy had his assistant come in and leave me 'out of order' tags and she emptied all of the washer coins. Well, darn! He includes free laundry in place of a raise, so I had to scrounge to find $8. LOL

I was out of there in good time and went across the street to fill up Ptooties. The gas price had dropped from $1.72/litre to $1.69/litre overnight so my timing was pretty good. Also, with my Journey card, I was due for the .07¢/litre off so that was a bonus too. Ridiculous fuel prices, I know. 🤷‍♀️

Ptooties' first trip.
The second one, I had Gibbs in the
front seat, supervising.

As I approached our place, I was pumped to clean up the branches down the lane from yesterday. I had taken gloves so I stopped, opened the hatch and put one of the back seats down flat. The laundry basket was in the other seat. 

He did come up with me while
I hung laundry today.
It was cool up there but he never
took his eyes off me. 
💕

I loaded Ptooties up to the hilt and drove to the brush pile and emptied it all. There was more to pick up but first, I carried on and Gibbs and I hung the clothes on the line. They would dry quickly again today. The bugs weren't as bad this morning, sssh. 🤫 I was happy. 

Then we both hopped into Ptooties and went down the lane for the remainder of the branches. I cleaned up all of them in the second load and then what I had dropped in the corral and along the fence line. I discovered later that I missed picking one up. 🤭

My first tomato harvest.
These are my beefsteak...
NO! I'm kidding!
🤭🤭

The rest of the day was spent reading in the screen tent, checking the garden plants and paper quilling. I decided to make a plaque for the new 'to-be' air bnb in town. She is calling it the Carriage House so that gave me something to go on. This will be fun!

Not a great picture through the
screen tent but this is Mama Robin
taking a break from sitting on
her eggs. What a fat tummy!

She did ask if I could clean tomorrow but I declined because I had told a couple of people that I would be there, weather permitting. If she was really stuck, I would cancel my sale for her. Fortunately, Jessica was able to help her out tomorrow. 👏

Gibbs and I enjoyed
the tent today.

I had lunch at 12:30 knowing by then that Bill would be eating with the boys. He was home around 1:30, I think and went right over to the Acreage to get water. Donna and Gerry weren't there so I didn't bother going. I still haven't given Donna her birthday card!

There was some water left in the bladder so Bill pumped it up to my rain barrel, which has been lacking. I'm feeling some muscles forming in my biceps (teehee) from the work yesterday. All that reaching up with both arms and pulling the rope on that trimmer thing. 😀

Pancakes, sausage and local
maple syrup.
The sun was shining right in on my plate.

Bill and Gibbs dozed after that and I brought the clothes in, us taking turns putting our own away. I started Robin's plaque and so far, I'm quite happy. She doesn't read my blog so I will be able to show you when it is done. I think she'll be pleased.

And with that familiar
greeting, I ran to the window on
time to catch the
Sandhill Cranes tonight.
I'm getting closer each time!

Supper was little sausages and pancakes. I gave Bill the choice of beans, mac & cheese or pancakes. Not great food items but as long as we both agree and are happy and full, nobody else matters.🙃 It was filling and I always have to cut back on the pancake recipe as 3 or 4 each is quite enough.  

One of two paths they take
each time.
So fun to watch!

We cleaned up the dishes and Bill drove over at 6:30 to Dot and Gord's to do a bit of painting. The basement will soon be done. It has been a hot day, with a slight breeze every so often. I loaded Ptooties with my sales things except for the table, which I'll do in the morning.

To fill my last spot, a picture
of Duncan and Patty leaving
on this day in 2022, with their
then rv.
An Airstream which was traded in
soon after for a motor home.
Good night!

I hope you've had a great start to your weekend! I have!

Thank you for stopping by!

Getting Home Things Done

The Ridge

On Friday, July 24th I really didn't want to get up. I guess I really wasn't ready for bed at 10 when I went and tossed and turned until after 1.  Once I realized it was a no-cleaning morning, I was relieved and stayed put until 7:15. 

Good morning!
Bill walked down to the lane's end
to meet Billy.

Bill was getting a ride with Billy at 7:30 so he wasn't rushing around either. I was up to say goodbye and made my tea before having a shower. Showers are hit and miss for us, unless we are really working up a sweat (🫣🤭), a sink wash is often what we have. 

5 Moonflowers today in
two gardens.
I can't wait to add them all up!

Of  course, special occasions warrant a hop in the shower stall! It's usually when my hair is so obviously dirty that I take care of business. More info than you wish to know, perhaps? Oh well, there you have it. 

I braided my hair and went right out to see if 'Sputter Fly' is going to start for me. I plugged the battery in yesterday so it should be fully charged and ready to go. Well, it didn't start out too well but I managed to encourage it enough to finish all but one narrow strip of long grass. Then she died, full on died. 🤔🥺

I couldn't see Gibbs' eyes well
so I'm sure he couldn't see either.
I trimmed his 'bangs/eyebrows'.
Love the little sneer in his pose.
💗

We heard yesterday that our Ridge campout was going to be a success. Even though only one couple is coming with their rv, we totally enjoy this week. Bill has taken it off work and we have ordered good weather........starting Tuesday. 🤭

He is not fond of Stutter Fly either,
so stays well out of the way.
Plus he's on duty, you know. 😉

Because of their motor home, Bill and I have been watching the branches up the lane and ear-marked (in our mind) those that need trimming. He said 'we'll do it on the weekend'. Hah! I'm quite capable so put on my hat, grabbed the extend-a-pole trimmer and went down.

Once I start with something like that, it's hard to stop.  Much more than those we were sure of, got lopped off too. The lawn cutting took 15 minutes top before SF quit, but this manual work took me about an hour. I'm pleased with the job I did, patting myself on the back.

I did the hard work and look at
who is sleeping!
I guess, security guards need rest too.

By the time I finished and put the trimmer away, I was red-faced, in need of another shower (!) and walking on wobbly legs. There was no way I'd be picking up those branches today so I pushed them off the lane and sat in the shade with Gibbs at my feet.

No sooner had I sat down, around 1:30 and Billy and Bill drove up the lane. Nice that they were done early today too. Bill changed and hopped on the mower to cut the front field. When he ran out of gas at 3, he knew that he was done for the day as well.

I got washed - again - and made a cup of tea. Bill and Gibbs had their snooze before he did the same. We had to be at C the A for 5 pm and we were invited to Prez. Doug's place for a barbecue immediately following the draw. I have a salad to throw together to take along. 

Lot's of food at the bbq.

We had a hot day, but quite lovely, reaching 25C/77F by mid afternoon. Today, on my way home from town to get my tickets, I saw this cute little table in front of someone's home. Free is my favourite word, well, one of them, so I brought it home. I have a feeling it will be put to good use.

It might need a bit of sanding and
touch up on top but otherwise it is
perfect!

No win for us tonight but the Ace of Spades is still out there and the jackpot for who finds it is now just over $9,000. Wouldn't that be sweet? We left there and drove to Doug and Shelley's. They have a lovely home with mostly deck and pool for a back yard. I could handle that on these hot days!

It was very good!
I had a small piece of Darlene's
lemon meringue pie for dessert.

We enjoyed the meal and comraderie with Lion's members. Lots to eat and after the sun dropped below the horizon, it cooled off enough for me to put my sweater on. No one got in the pool tonight, like last year when two did. We left just after 9.

I was sitting with a perfect view

so watched the sun drop

The finale

Gibbs was eagerly waiting, he'd been alone for 5 hours. Such a good little house sitter. He piddled and did the vehicle tire check before coming back.. in. Bill was feeling zonked, no surprise, so he went up to bed by 10 and I followed soon after. We'd both worked hard today.

Just when I think I've taken the
best picture of the night,
I see this view.
The moon directs us up our lane.
Good night!

It was a really nice day. The weekend has begun! Thank you for your visit.