The Week Begins

The Ridge

On Monday, Aug. 10th, we dove into a new work week. And we all know that August is going to go by in a blink just like July did. When I remember summers in my childhood, they seemed to drag on and on. Mostly because there were a few good friends that I only saw at school.

Good morning!
Still counting....
(2 more didn't open fully)

I was up at 6:45 and out the door at 7:10, before Bill. He would be leaving at 7:30, getting a ride with Billy. That is a blessing in itself, saving on fuel and Billy drives the work truck. Win, win! Speaking of fuel, Ptooties was now below 1/2 tank.

And by the woodpile
(oops my pic is upside down)
one little one.

Since the gas prices have been dropping a bit every other day (YAY), I was overjoyed that overnight, it had dropped another .04¢/litre. I paid $1.44 to fill her up. It's still ridiculous, I know, but it was just a week or so ago that we were paying $1.72. 

Sometimes when I'm crafting,
Gibbs sits in Daddy's chair to be
closer to me.
His little old man position.
💕💕

From there, I drove across the street to the Mat and did my cleaning. Washer #1 was still full of damp clothes, oh brother! Assuming again that it is campers who have moved on (?), I removed them, tossed them in the dryer and bagged them up.

This lunch was awesome!!
Leftover smoked sausage refried,
tomatoes, banana pepper and cheese on
a toasted English muffin.

That's over a week with no one coming back so I dropped them outside Rethreads for when they open tomorrow. I had one customer in while I was there so no hindrance but also no conversation. Oh, and no dime from Daddy today. 🤷‍♀️ First in a while.

I watered them and collected what 
was ready.

Back home, Gibbs and I did the vegetable garden check and I came down the hill with another bundle of tomatoes. Pretty soon I'll be able to make a tomato soup! I'm enjoying their fresh taste though, so not complaining. 

Well, I thought he was with me.
Nope, sitting in the shade, guarding.

I don't make salsa nor my own tomato sauce so eating them 'as is' or fried in my wraps works for me. It has been mostly cloudy all day but warm and warmer as the day progresses. Robin touched base, ordering a card for a girlfriend and chatted about what Bill could do this week.

So, 3 varieties of my tomatoes.
L to R
Glamour Girl (oddly shaped)
Beefsteak (🤭)
Midnight Snack Cherry
(I picked 2 of these and the taste is quite unique!)

Then, I sat at my table and prepared book marks and more cd coasters. Kay, in Chicory Common offered to put those items in her store. She really liked the idea so it's worth a shot and I will make more for over the winter. 

We walked down after 3 to collect
the Canadian Tire flyer.
(to see all the things 'we don't need')

I thought more would sell at The Bookstore last winter but 2 cards and 1 bookmark just didn't make it worthwhile leaving them. It could be the same here but she wants to try. I planned meatballs for supper but wasn't sure what to do with them until just before Bill got home.

Picture definition:
'Kapooped'

He came up the lane with Billy 1 minute after Gibbs and I got back inside from getting the mail. It was 3:30 so a bit early. They are beginning the drywall process so not fun and very time consuming. While he had a snooze with Gibbs, I started preparing rice and a pot of beans, peppers, onion. Madame IP was cooking tonight.

I misunderstood.
Picture definition:
'Attention please'
💕

Surprisingly, the concoction I put together was very good! It also filled us, bonus, and leftovers for another night. We ate early so he is ready when Robin messages. We cleaned up the dishes and I worked on my blog and Bill made his lunch.

It has turned into a lovely day, the humidity seems to have vanished late this afternoon and a great breeze is coming in the windows. 25.5C/78F was our high so pretty close to perfect. We could get rain/storms overnight but it doesn't look or feel like it.

This has been a good day. Video for your viewing pleasure. 😉

Thank you for your visit.

A Busy Day

The Ridge

On Sunday, Aug. 9th we were all up by 6:30. I was in bed early enough last night that I was ready to get up. Bill was slowly getting ready to go flying but I had no where to be so early. After he left, I sat with Gibbs until 8:30 and then began loading Ptooties.

Good morning!

I was in town by 9:30 and set up in the parking lot within 10 minutes. It wasn't a good day for sales, no surprise. Where are the people who say they'll be stopping by? Oh well, I'm getting a bit frustrated but the bottom line is that I'm not out any $$, just time. Thank you David & Kay. (store owners)

6 more today.
Wow, lots still to bloom.

Gibbs still likes to watch us leave.

This picture was in the split screen
above. What Gibbs sees.

After capturing the flowers,
the sun was in a perfect shot too.

I was home by 1 and Bill pulled in before I had even emptied the car, so our timing was impeccable. We had a 'date' to be at The Riverside Bistro & Resort for 3 to 7pm and not knowing much about what was required, we were there right at 3. 

Today's harvest.

It was an appreciation dinner for the vendors who sell tickets for C the A and who volunteer for events. We sat outside and it was a beautiful afternoon for the gathering. 

My set up for 3 1/2 hours today.
At least I had a good spot and a good book.

There was a small 3 piece band and they were very good, playing mostly songs we were familiar with or knew well.

At Riverside Bistro & Resort

Bill and I had the fish and chips, recommended by Doug and Shelley, and they indeed, were great. It was a nice 3 1/2 hours spent with other Lion's club members. 

1-piece fish was plenty.
They were delicious.

Gibbs was patiently waiting for us at the door when we returned home and Bill remembered that he needed to go to the Acreage and get water. Our reading was at zero, which is never accurate.

First time here for us.

I made his lunch for him so he didn't have to and although I felt exhausted (from what?), I wrote my blog. This has been a good day. We started at 12.2C/54F this morning and reached a lovely 23.8C/75F this afternoon. It was mostly cloudy but pleasant.

The sun was spooky looking again
behind the clouds.
Good night!

Thank you for stopping by!