Thanksgiving Dinner at Bridgette's

The Ridge

On Sunday, Oct. 11th, many Canadians are celebrating their Thanksgiving today. Bill and I are two of those going to a family dinner. My daughter, Bridgette and her hubby, Chris, are hosting a small get together this year. 

Good morning!
Although this little guy must've had
a hard night.

The large family gathering was a no-go, which really doesn't upset the apple (pumpkin) cart for us too much. We see who we need to see for some quality time and are quite happy with that.

After our neighbours left,
Gibbs watched them walk across
the field to their home.

Sometimes, often actually, too many people in one gathering means you don't get to converse with those who you really want to for any length of time. Today, will be a small group of 5 close family members. 💕

Our resident Blue Jay
returns every day.

That does mean and has meant a couple of weeks of hecticness, planning where to be, when and do we need a sitter for Gibbs but in the end, lives are too short and every meeting is a very special one. So, this morning, Bill went for a brief couple of hours (if that) to the flying field to say goodbye to his pilot friends.

For a nibble of food and 
a drink of water.

I put a stuffed turkey roast in the oven at 9 and Gibbs and I bided our time before the drive. He will be staying home, unfortunately, Bridgette has 2 cats who run the house so it isn't fair for them to have to move litter boxes and lock them in another room just to have a little dog sniffing around. 🤭 He would want to chase.

Entering Durham from our end,
these trees are always the
prize winner for me.

Around 11, Ann and her brother, David, from next door walked across the field to come in and see where Gibbs' 'things' are for tomorrow. Today, he'll be fine, we'll make sure we are home in good time for him. Within 6 hours he is fine and a bit longer, if necessary.

Here's a real Thanksgiving picture
as we're driving to Woodstock.

Bill was home from the field before 12 and we had a wee lunch. He snoozed for a bit, we packed the turkey and a pie and headed out around 1 pm. What an absolutely gorgeous day out there! Already at 11 am, it is 16C/61F and a blue sky with a few white fluffies. Perfect!

Entering Bridgette and Chris' homestead
(rain on the windshield headed south)
....Blue Rodeo song.

We left a few minutes before 1 pm for the hour and 45 min. drive to Bridgette and Chris' home. Patrick was already settled in a comfy chair when we were greeted. It was a very comfortable visit, sharing stories and catching up. Even some laughs about the old sitcoms we used to watch years ago and how cheesey most of them are today. 🤭

For being thrown together
almost last minute, we did
good with the meal and had a 
wonderful afternoon!

Supper was ready just before 5 and it was very good. The stuffed turkey roast, Patrick's ham and salad, Bridgette's large pot of scalloped potatoes and a strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert. We were well sated. 

We had an almost 2 hour drive home and Gibbs will have his legs crossed so we gave hugs and left around 6.

I couldn't decide which picture
I liked best. Love them all!
Thank you to the Worsfold's for hosting
and Patrick for entertaining us. 

We don't like driving in the dark and it soon was upon us. It's the other car lights coming at you that seem to play tricks on our eyes. Bill did fine and in Durham, we stopped at the Mat to see if I needed to run back in to clean (tomorrow we leave at 8am) and it was fine. We picked up a few dryer sheets.

The wipers were pretty much
non-stop on the way home until
we got  through Tavistock again.

Ptooties was running almost on fumes, with just 30 km before empty so we filled her up and headed home to Gibbs. He was happy to see us and ran out for his piddle, no worse for wear. We had rain off and on once we neared Tavistock and dampness all day but at home, things appeared to be very dry.

What a tall old church on the
corner in Hickson.

What a great day! The temperature here at home was around 17.78C/64F and in Woodstock around 14.4C/58F which seems unusual since we are slightly further northeast. 🤷‍♀️ 

I was writing my blog and saw Gibbs
disappear under my quilt.

He hears me laugh so he waits.
Speaking of entertainment,
this little guy is the best at it!

                                  Good night

                                       Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you for your visit.

Some Business, Some Pleasure, Packed House!

The Ridge

On Saturday, Oct. 10th we were all up by 6:30. Even Gibbs and Bill slept in this morning again! So, we are starting into a long weekend, Thanksgiving here in Canada, and it's off to a running start. Get, set, GO!

Good morning!
There's a full sun up there somewhere.

Bill noticed the wind first thing and quickly decided that there would be no flying. We sorted dirty clothes and I headed into town around 7:15. It was an empty Mat (of customers, at least) although a young couple were sitting on the bench inside when I arrived. They left within 2 minutes. Not customers.

After a conversation with D & G
yesterday, I was nervous with this
little shed's rocking back and forth
in the back of that trailer.
I passed as soon as I was able.
(yes, it was tied down but...........)

I loaded 2 machines and 2 separate customers did come in. It was 8:45 when I left and drove to Foodland for some bread. Tony, Trudy's pooch, is on the mend, kind of, feeling a bit better at least but still not well. 😔I drove around to her place to drop off the 'monkey'. It is always nice to see her, however briefly.

Driving with Bill to Millbank,
I found these trees interesting.
Hard to tell but many of them look the
same and they were all a different fall colour.
🤭🤔

Bill and Gibbs were waiting when I got home but we had nothing else going on this morning. Bill had cereal early and I nibbled on a banana and yogourt around 9:30. We were meeting London friends, Brenda and Randy, for a midday lunch/supper at Anna Mae's in Millbank.

1 piece fish and chips but
onion rings substituted.
Delicious!

It was an hour away (for each of us) so we left at 12:30. Holy moly!! The popular bakery &
restaurant parking lot was jam-packed!! The wait time would be an hour but thankfully, Brenda arrived before us and signed in around 1:15, I think. Our table was ready at 2.

Our dinner mates
💕

What a busy place but worth the wait. Especially for our friends who had never been there before. A couple of Bill's girls worked here as teenagers since they lived in this quaint village. We had a lovely catch up visit before, during and a bit after we ate. Snapped a photo together before parting ways.

As we walked to the back-40 where
our vehicles were parked,
Bill pointed out this sweet ride.
My Uncle Freddie had a Corvair but I
don't think it was a convertible.

It was wonderful to see them again! On our way home, we stopped at Matt and Krystal to drop off a birthday card that I didn't get in the mail on time. Sorry, Matt! Gibbs was sleeping when we drove in, didn't hear the car but soon greeted us at the door before running out for his business and rolling in the grass. 🥰🐶

196....???? something???
Car buffs?

We thought we'd be hungry for a bit of supper later but that wasn't happening. I brought my dessert home, while Bill had some carrot cake before we left. Another one of his favourite desserts. LOL I ate my piece of pie and probably shouldn't have. Peanut butter pie shouldn't be that sweet. 🥴

Um, too sweet.
My daughter makes a much better
peanut butter pie.
Heck, I think even mine is better.
Sorry, Anna Mae's.
🤷‍♀️ It shouldn't be sweet.

Maybe tonight we'll nibble on some chips and cheese. Something salty would be good. We had a great day, more relaxing than a chore for sure! We are just beginning. Tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday are full-run-the-roads days.

Except for Tuesday, we are looking forward to eah one but we'll be very happy when Wednesday arrives, just to relax! I hope all of our Canadian friends are having a similar weekend with family, friends or just home together. 

Nothing special in the sky tonight.
Not yet anyway.

We reached 16.67C/62F this afternoon and only dropping to 10C/51F overnight. That's okay. Last night, we watched the first episode of the season of Sheriff Country so not sure what tonight will bring. Maybe a movie.

I gave Brenda a pair of my
Pumpkin earrings and she gave
me this beautiful candle display.
Love it!
Good night!

Thank you for the visit on this busy weekend.