Hot and Hotter, Helping Out a Bit

The Ridge

On Tuesday, June 30th we brought in the last day of month nice and slow. Last night, I set my alarm to run out and watch my Moonflowers bloom AND bloom they did! 13 of them again, one after the other as I fended off mosquitoes. 🤭 It was worth it!

Good morning!

                            

Hello Strawberry Moon
(& goodbye)

When I got up at 7, Bill was downstairs on his laptop checking out rv stoves online. Doing without one for so many months has not been as big a challenge as one would think. We've done alright.

Gibbs and I started our
morning outside with a cup
of tea.

Bill had decided to take a drive to Harriston to check out options at McPhail's RV. We measured the area and I'm beginning to get my hopes up. Maybe this month we'll be able to swing it. 😉 It's a hot day on the horizon so he opted to take the bike for the 40 minute ride.

I don't think he understood
why we were out and Daddy was
still inside at this time of day.
🤔

Yesterday, I suggested he start wearing his leather vest when he just wants to wear a t-shirt. So, agreeing, he went and put it on. Gibbs and I went outside with our (my) tea and sat in the shade of the patio. The sun was already too hot in the king's chairs.

My Sweetheart
Va-va-voom!

When he returned, neither of us had much going on - all day - so he went to the Hangar and I worked on the puzzle. Somehow, the day passed quickly. I finished the puzzle and Bill finished working on the roof of his cargo trailer. It needed some caulking in a corner.

I heard them coming from the pond
but almost missed them again!
2 Sandhill cranes flying over.

We lunched together, then for supper, he had the leftover burger with potato salad and I had cheese, crackers, some salad and a yogourt cup. It was enough, there isn't much of an appetite on these hot days. 

I was happy to see Mr. Oriole
back. I haven't seen him for
a couple of days.

At 6:15 we drove into the Community Centre to help Lions' members set up fences, flags, tables, a stage and prepared bottles of condiments and pop for the barbecue tomorrow. 

I agreed with Gibbs that in the shade
was the place to be.

It's a huge Durham Loves Canada celebration. I wasn't volunteering for the day's activities but could offer assistance tonight and in the morning.

Finished.

Even from 6:30 to 8 pm, it was almost too hot to be working outside but many hands make light work and as much as could be done tonight was taken care of. Activities start at 1 pm tomorrow. 

It was a good turnout for
help tonight. I think we'll go
back after 9am and see if they
need more help with the food and beer tents etc.

We've had the a/c running all day and into the evening. It is only dropping to 23.33C/74F overnight.

Good thing there were young men
that showed up too.
The 3 pc. stage looked incredibly heavy.

It was a quiet day which I enjoyed very much. I hope you've had one just as nice.

Good night!
Looking out my window, I see
that 4 more Moonflowers bloomed tonight.
💖💕💕

Thank you for stopping by!

A Quieter Day, Jazz Hits the Road

The Ridge

On Monday, June 29th, no work for Bill again. He was up at 6 though, his usual time and he and Gibbs went out for that routine constitution.  🤭I slept really well, maybe the alcohol had something to do with that or maybe it was my open window. I can't even remember if I dreamt.

Good morning!
I didn't take any pictures before
10 am, this is my first of the day.

I, unlike Bill, did have to work this morning so got up at 7, my usual time, and drove to the Mat with my to-go tea. One young lady was doing her laundry, she drives a nice Jeep so I know who it is before I walk inside. She told me the coin machine wasn't accepting bills so I messaged Sandy right away.

Destination - strip mall
Owen Sound.
It has everything we needed today.

That's important so he said he'd be in this morning. I also gave him my total hours for the month so he can pay me. I did the big dryer lint and earned an extra $1.10. Of course, the .10¢ was from Daddy. 💕 All was clean as I closed the door behind me.

The homeless gal, she's not a girl and lady doesn't sound right, came in again 3 or 4 times for water. Another hot day on the agenda, but this hour and a half was my work for the day. When I got home, Bill had Jazz out on the patio mat, waiting.

A perfect riding day for me
when I can wear my leather jacket,
but can unzip part way. 

We'd agreed to take her for our drive to Owen Sound this morning. I didn't need to go as Bill wanted to go to Princess Auto, but there is a Home Sense/Winners and Michael's all in the same strip mall. We parted ways for our own shopping.

Bill realized as he got to checkout in P.A. that his wallet was sitting at home, 😒so when I finished with a very few purchases at Michael's we went back and got what he needed. So now, I can rightfully nag at him with a checklist before we go anywhere! 😂 (he may not agree)

Driving past Robin's home

From there, we drove to the Bell store and handed in our old phones for recycling. If we'd known when we bought our new ones that we could possibly got a credit off our bill - we'd have done that, but she didn't offer and we didn't think to ask. Oh well, we just didn't feel right throwing them out.

Turning onto Baptist Church Road is
about where I say words of thanks to
the Good Lord for watching over
our ride. We are safe.

Then we drove home. It was a beauty of a day for a ride and we made it home on time for lunch at 12:30. Bill and Gibbs had their snooze and I put outside things away in case that dark sky meant rain was on the way. You never know what will hit and what will miss.

Showing our Patriotic side
right here.

I had yesterday's blog to write so that took a while before I settled in my chair with Bosch. I made a tea when my own eyes got droopy (that fresh air!) and Bill popped over to talk to Dot about their zero turn mower. He'll be cutting their grass when they go out east for a long deserved trip. 

Our love of nature side.
Teehee.
They really hustled butt today!
Not used to a motorcycle in
their rear view.

She needed a break from cutting so hopped on the quad and came for a short visit before supper. We had reheated pork loin from the freezer as hot pork sandwiches with gravy and finished the devilled eggs from yesterday. We were stuffed and I should have avoided my bun. Duh. 

Home sweet Home

We had trifle for dessert, cleaned up and called it a day. Bill did get to town for propaned after lunch so that is #6 refill, I think. not bad, they are lasting us a decent amount of time. It was another 28C/82.4F day and nary a complaint from me!

A good supper but I ate too much.
There is still some of the trifle left
for another meal and Bill can take
some for lunch.
Yes, he works tomorrow!
Good night.

Thank you for popping in for a visit.