A Laid Back Day Albeit Miserable Outside

The Ridge

Thursday, June 18th Bill and Gibbs slept in until 6:35. I heard them get up but because it was pouring down rain, Gibbs did his business real quick and returned inside. Bill wiped his feet, '1, 2, 3, 4, kiss', that's the routine and Gibbs knows it well.

Good morning!
Looking forward to a prettier
sky tomorrow for a change.

He joined me upstairs, on Daddy's side of the bed while Bill stayed downstairs. No work today, their job is a bit 'iffy' today so Billy told him last night, it was a no-work day. What a miserable day it was, they couldn't work outside. 

I finished (I think) the butterfly.
I might add eyes, to perk him up.

Next thing I knew, it was 7:35! I had dropped right back off. I knew I'd been awake a couple of times through the night, once at 12:30, not sure why, and then again at 4 when I heard thunder cracking outside. Lots of rain so I hope the farmers are getting happy!

This little guy likes this new
feeder and I'm liking the new location
right at my quilling table.

It was a slow day and we had nothing much planned. Bill went out in between showers and began preparing some eaves trough he bought for the Bunky. Living off the grid means we take advantage of nature's bounties. Catching rain water is a big deal right now.

It was wet out, so Gibbs
gets up to watch Daddy outside.
Next best thing!

Then, he went to the Hangar and I went to my quilling table. I finished my butterfly, not sure if it needs something else? Anyway, then I moved on to a wood plaque (don't know what else to call them) and really like how it turned out. It was done quickly.

Lunch was yummy bacon,
cheese, tomato toasted sandwiches.

Next, a wood monkey so I did the background first and took a break. I prepared potatoes and onions for scalloped potatoes and when Bill came up at 3:15, we took a drive in to Durham to the Home Hardware. 

I'm loving this one on
a wood backing.

Flags are on sale this week at a great price so he bought 2 and I picked up a can of spray paint for an outside garden ornament. We bought this little boy at Cracker Barrel back before we left London. One of our trips to Silver Lake, MI and he needs a touch up.

Mr. Monkey on a Hobby Lobby
wood frame is next.
He's all prepped and ready!

Bill went back to the Hangar and I finished prepping the potatoes. Madame IP will cook them for 15 minutes and Rosy, will reheat the small ham. Vegetables are always easy so that will be our Sunday night supper on a Thursday night. Well, it was delicious.

Foggy and misty.
We couldn't see the turbines behind
us. The top of the one at Turbine Lane,
is invisible.

The ham doesn't reheat well in Rosy, my air fryer, even sliced so will have to just use the microwave on reheat next time. Bill likes it hot or close to it. The scalloped potatoes turned out great, so will remember that, I hope. 🤭 

Dot and Gord's home is a blur
in the fog too.
Funny to see they live
'across the pond'.
🤣🤭

We cleaned up the pots, ran the dishwasher and since Bill's lunch was already packed from last night, he went to the Hangar. I'm currently enjoying the old episodes of Jack Ryan, even though a lot of it is in subtitles. That's how my evening will be spent.

Our Sunday supper was delicious.
Leftovers for another night.

This was a miserable spring day, no ifs ands or buts about it but we still managed to pass the time in ways that kept us out of trouble and were enjoyable! 15C/60F was our high and lows below 10C/50F. I hope you had a better day. Nicer weather is returning tomorrow, although still some cool nights ahead.

June 18, 2019
Clemson checks out the turtles.
It was this summer that we lost
him at 14 & 3/4 yrs. old.
He was such a sweet little guy too.
Good night!

Thank you for stopping by.

Cleaning Away and At Home, Getting Pumped & Pie Fiasco

The Ridge

On Wednesday, June 17th we woke from a good sleep to the sound of Bill's alarm. That's unusual, that he isn't awake by 6. It had rained a bit overnight, neither of us were awake and we certainly didn't get any more storms or he would have heard it.

Good morning!
This was last nights indecisive
sky.

Bill left at 7 and I dawdled before I left for town because I had a reason. I left the Suite around 7:45 this morning and went to the bank for some cash first. The Mat had 2 customers and one just as I was leaving. I drove to Impact Tire for our C the A tickets and then parked downtown in the credit union lot.

Remember yesterday morning's
breakfast meeting?
This was last night's supper club.

From there, I walked to Chicory Common Food store. This is the store that offers free space for crafters in the area on Sunday. I think it's only that day and I wanted to get a feel for what was required and where I would park etc. 

After I got home from town,
the sky did this.
LOL not again!
It amounted to nothing and was
a nice day.

David was very nice, is very nice, and encouraged me to come anytime on Sunday, even before they open at 10. I asked about parking Ptooties with the hatch open and he was gung ho for anything I needed to do. 

You'll get tired of seeing these before I will,
I bet. 

There is a food truck in the lot, always, so I will park behind the bank on a cement pad out of their way. 😀 Now, I feel excitement even if it is all for naught. It will be getting my feet wet without any cost to me. I came home anxious to start putting things together but first had chores to do.

Scapes on my garlic plants up
on the berm. Never grown it before
so asked Donna what to do.
Tomorrow, I'll cut them off
and see how they taste.

I dusted the Suite, way overdue, and  vacuumed under the watchful eye of Gibbs. He stayed cautious and well out of my way. 🤭 With that done, I brought all my stuff out, including our Dymo machine to make price tag labels. 

My first 'blooming'
evening primrose.
Soon, we'll be decked out
in yellow everywhere!
I love them!

Only stopping for lunch, a taco, both tables were covered as I tried to organize. They were still that way when Bill drove up the lane. Early again but sometimes you can only go so far in the jobs they do. It was around 1:30 and he and Gibbs had their snooze.

Gibbs and I walked down
to get the Home Hardware
flyer from the mailbox.

Of course, when he woke, he had to do something so got the weed trimmer (now gassed up) out and did some trimming around the front field, gardens, the corral and up the lane. Everything looks so good with that job done. We're expecting more rain tonight and tomorrow.

The gate garden also has
some new bloomers.
Bill was trimming around this area
and the front field.

The pie fiasco? Well, while I worked on my puzzle, I lit the Weber to try and bake it. Our bbq is dirty, we admit, so much grease in the bottom so there was no way this pie was going to sit on an 'unlit' spot on that grill. I did try but it got so hot, we turned it off. 🤔

Gibbs found another large
goose feather to bring
back up.
It's like they are a special prize
to him.

Bill suggested trying the convection oven again - so, when it preheated properly, I put the pie in. I'm cooking it for an extra 15 minutes than what the recipe calls for and my fingers and toes are crossed. For those who missed it, over the winter (can't remember what month) it wouldn't cook lasagna, rolls and a dessert completely. 

As I puzzle, Gibbs watches
Bill through the screen door.
He kills me! So funny.

Of course we had invited Ken and Kim over for supper. LOL. I was fortunate to have access to the clubhouse oven and the meal was saved. K & K were the most patient and gracious guests, making me feel better than I did. 

Looks like it finished, right?
Look again - next picture.

The plan, before we leave, is to remove our stove top and put a whole stove/oven unit in. Remove a couple of drawers and just use the microwave until it dies. I haven't needed to use an oven.......or I've made do without an oven so far. Until today. 😉

The dark table underneath
fooled you!
His pants and Jailhouse Rock shirt
are all that's left.

Supper is fish, chips for Bill and onion rings for me. And pie for dessert. 🤞So, our meal is done and the onion rings had me moaning 'oh, I love these!' until I got the eye roll from Bill. Not really, but, I'm sure he was thinking it!  

Yum, yum, yummy.
(love those onion rings - 🤭🤣)

The pie took a lot longer than it would normally, but finally cooked almost to perfection. Almost. It was delicious! We cleaned up the dishes, ran the dishwasher and watched the rain. Bill debated about going to the Hangar, mostly because heavy rains were expected. He didn't need a shower later!

It didn't brown up but it's cooked.
Maybe starting it on the Weber,
altered the process a bit.
It was/is so good!

This was a good day. I've made a decision, another one. The convection oven worked so-so, which is better than we thought. I don't want to depend on it for anything important but at least it baked the pie! After all that preparation, I'm very happy. We reached about 20C/70F with cooler temps tomorrow and rain and wind overnight.

We found these 2 chairs
on the side of the road
and on June 17th, 2020

I decided to paint them.

They are 6 years old (in our life)
and now beyond repair.
I'm looking for more on the
roadside! 😀
Good night!

Thank you for your visit.