More Running Around and Moonflower Quiz

The Ridge

On Thursday, Sept. 24th it was another good wake up, after another good night's sleep. I was dreaming though! Wow, I was walking into a packed clubhouse at Park Place RV park. Clear as a bell, I saw Sue and Renee (with gray hair!) working on a puzzle and I got big hugs. 💓

Good morning!

Then I was awake. I have been wearing my ear plugs again for a few nights and it seems I can sleep more soundly. Gibbs doesn't scratch much through the night, or at least I don't think he does, but I drop off faster and stay asleep longer. All good things.

It wasn't as cool this morning but Ptooties was covered with dew when I went out around 7. Bill had already left and by the time I got on to the highway towards town, Bill messaged that he had no work today and was on his way home. Like 2 ships passing the night, we met. (although he didn't see me) Black Beauty is easier to spot. 🤭

No one at the Mat always means a quick in and out. I still charge for the hour and filled in a few minutes by wiping down the front windows. I'll wash them early next week now that the webs are gone. Ew. When I left there it was only 8:15 and I drove to Impact Tire for tickets.

Priceville is a pretty little village

I knew I had 10 minutes before they opened so was pleasantly surprised when Paul flipped the OPEN sign and unlocked the door. He said he only does that for me, even though I told him I wouldn't mind waiting. That was very nice. Then! Out from the shop comes Jackie and one of her staff (don't know his name) singing Happy Birthday to me! 

Only one left.
I shared them with Bill.

I loved that!! They disappeared and she returned with 4 Hershey's kisses 'from the guys in the back'. Aah, so sweet! I left there at 8:30 and messaged a Marketplace buyer that I was on my way to Priceville to meet him with the 3 fuel cans. He was coming from Dundalk (20 min.) so we met at the Post Office almost at the same time.

He was happy that I saved him some time by not meeting in Durham so paid $20 instead of $15. Very nice people out there, ya know? On the way home, I came the back way down Northline. When I saw the sign at Manion's farm for pure maple syrup, I pulled into the familiar long laneway. 

The buildings on Kincardine St. are historically beautiful!

There was no dog out today but I was met by the farmer and bought some at the best price I've seen. Every venue is out to make a buck and I'd rather pay the farmer directly anyway. Back home, Bill and Gibbs were waiting for it to warm up a bit so 'they' could do something outside.

A single family home

I wasn't ready to cut back any more plants, the grass was still wet, so sat at the table and worked on some more greeting cards. My head is starting to spin with how I'll set things up at the harvest fest but having lots of cards and earrings are key. I doubt much else will sell anyway and I have plenty of stock.

A Commercial Hotel in 1882
now, an apartment building.

Bill puttered outside putting our solar lights from the gardens away and then decided to cut the front and back fields. He figures they will only need to be done once more before we leave. The growing season is slowing down and we have had some pretty dry days for a while with no rain expected until maybe Tuesday or Wednesday.

I should have rolled the window down.
This view appealed to my camera.

He came in for toasted tomato sandwiches for lunch and then had a snooze. I walked a card down to the mailbox and found myself up on the hill pulling some of the tiger lilies from the berm garden. The hostas are still looking 'alive' enough so I'll leave them for a few days.

I painted the tree stumps that we've cut off this spring, even those from last fall. Some springs were starting so I snipped those off as well. I cut back the Echinacea/Coneflowers, the Hibiscus and the Flowering Raspberry. With the grass cut, Bill spread a tarp under the trailer to tape up some of the underbelly covering that was loose. 

I walked down to put a card in
the mailbox and, as usual, Bill made the
front field look magazine-ready.

I started a fire in the pit after cleaning up some of the wood pile. I'm a bit anal too, it seems. 🤷‍♀️ Bill used the clippers to shorten some of the branches from yesterday's tree cutting and that was enough for the day. In the shade, the air was too cool in short sleeves and I eventually came in with Gibbs.

Bill under the Suite

Bill followed soon after. I made a grocery list for a shopping trip to Hanover tomorrow. We're down to just over 3 weeks so i need to shop wisely, especially for the freezer and fresh veggies. For supper, we decided on bacon and eggs. Eggs are something that could be taken away at the border.

This wood was messy and it
bugged me, so I piled it neatly for the
winter.

So, for the past 4 months, I have been counting Moonflowers. From the first time they started blooming on June 14th until today when it is obvious there are no more buds. I wonder how many of you would have any clue as to how many blooms I've had. I know, silly to ask, but what the heck? What's your #?

Gibbs was in prime form - on duty.
Beside Daddy, in view of Mom
but snoozing on the job.
💗

Supper was very good except for the poor quality of the Great Value 'thick sliced' bacon. It's the farthest thing from thick that I've seen..........I guess that's why they put it on sale but I've learned. I'll pay more for a better brand. 

After clean up, we watched some tv together.  I called Mark at Battery Pro this afternoon and he informed me that the outside water is accessible so I won't have to buy more small bottles tomorrow. Yay! I'm sure he's lost some revenue over the past week. 😓

I like having an
afternoon fire

This was a really nice day and we got a few more things taken care of. I enjoy the afternoon fires since we don't have them in the evenings..........hmm, I don't think we've had any this summer. It just didn't happen. 🤷‍♀️ We did reach 19C/66.2F so pretty fair.

Don't buy it.
That's all I can say.

Oh, and certainly, thank you for all of the wonderful birthday wishes. I'll tell you tomorrow how many Moonflowers bloomed.

I wrapped my egg and bacon
in a tortilla.
It tasted pretty good!
Good night!

Thank you for popping by! 

An Interesting Morning, A Year Older

The Ridge

It was 6:15 when I first woke up on the first day of Fall, Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. It was also the first day of my 72nd year on the face of the earth. Yup, getting up there but at least I don't feel any different. A friend of ours celebrates the same day and when we discovered he is 49 (!!), I thought 'oh how young!' Happy Birthday, Kenny!

Good morning!
This is not Kenny's but my
 birthday gift from Bill.
Not romantic? Maybe but who
says a bday gift has to be?
I love it!
Self-propelled and ready for spring.

Bill left around 7:15 right in the middle of a lovely phone call from my daughter. Bridgette takes advantage of her hour long drive to work, puts me on speaker phone (or bluetooth) and we chat away about 25 minutes of her drive. It is always nice to catch up.

Who's been sleeping in our bed?
One guess. I made it and Gibbs got
playful. LOL

I got washed, dressed and at 8:15 drove in to Durham. On the way, I stopped at Robins, left her a couple of beefsteak tomatoes from Donna and picked up the key to her town bnb. She was busy and Eastlink was going to install internet this morning. I only had to let them in and wait.

Because they give you a 4 hour grace period, I went for 8:30. I can't say enough about Robin and her talent with decorating these homes. The place looks amazing! A small space but everything guests would need and no clutter. 

As her bnb got closer to completion,
I gave her this project that I showed you
a while ago. It didn't win but an
'honourable mention' at the fair,
but Robin absolutely loved it!

I took some quilling supplies along and set up at the kitchen table. Within an hour, the technicial arrived and was there for an hour. I was quite comfortable so I stayed put for another hour and finished a greeting card. After leaving there, I drove down the block to Pat's home.

Not a great picture, but the tree
near Eckhardts is slowly changing
its dress.

I dropped a few items of clothing (that got into my bag on Sunday) for her, drove to the I.D.A. for more Aerius (for Gibbs) and scooted back to Robin's to drop off the key. From our cleanup of the shed, Bill had a Genie shop vac with no hoses to get rid of, I had some old candles and we had 3 fuel cans for sale.

Janill was more than pleased to get
this shop vac - even without hoses.
0$

Yesterday, I had posted all 3, only asking for cash for the cans. I got a serious text from a nice young man (2nd response) so met him back in Durham at the Credit Union parking lot to get the shop vac. Such a pleasant, respectable guy and he was thrilled with the 'gift'.

This was the biggest plant
for Robin. Beautiful!

On my way home, I stopped again at Robin's to tell her about the Eastlink install and to let her know that Bill was picking up Diefenbacia plants from Donna for her and bringing them today. Robin loves loves loves (& loves) plants so was very excited to get them.

Donna/Gerry sent bill home with
more tomatoes.
I'll have to eat them faster!

I followed Bill home from there and made myself a cup of tea. He and Gibbs had a snooze and set up my birthday cards. Some people, besides me, still mail greeting cards and I still enjoy opening them. I think my close friends and family deserve the cost of a stamp. 💖

Another card was waiting in the mailbox
for me today. 

When I arrived at the bnb, there was a vase of fresh flowers, a homemade pineapple upside down cake from Robin and a card from Mildred. (🤭) 

This was a total surprise!
I didn't even know Robin knew it
was my birthday.
Mildred must have told her.
💕

I'm meeting someone tomorrow in Priceville for the gas cans. At $5 each, they are getting a real deal but Bill doesn't like the cap assembly.  

They took up room we could use.

For supper, we've planned fish and chips/onion rings. It was delicious! We cleaned up the dishes and relaxed for the evening. 

This birthday supper suited me just fine!

It has been a great day and I was happy to have Bill home early on my birthday. We had a slice of my pb/chocolate loaf but it wasn't anywhere as good as that cake! I am disappointed in the taste of the loaf.

Ann brought us eggs and a zucchini
as a thank you for printing Evelyn's documents.

Bill still had lunch made from today so Gibbs got a slice of bologna from the boys at the field instead of cheese. Those boys love the little guy. Ann and her daughter, Evelyn, from next door brought us a dozen eggs and a zucchini for printing off a couple of documents for them. Not necessary but nice!

We sent Ann home with this chicken wire
that we will never use.
She will!

We reached a mild high of 18.33C/65F today under clear sunny skies. Not a bad start to fall. I hope you had a good one too.

Pat's hubby, Rob, and I had an
ongoing joke about rolling pins.
He always hinted at me making him a pie.
Robin decorated her bnb kitchen
with this display. I think Rob had
a hand in that decision!
💕
Good night!

Thank you for the visit.