Didn't Pan Out - Good!

The Ridge

On Saturday, May 16th we were up and sorting laundry by 7 am. The forecast for the day was that we would have rain by 11 and although the sky was clear first thing, it was very dark to the west. Bill loaded the clothes basket in Ptooties and I left at 7:15.

Good morning
after this gorgeous sunset.

I wasn't sure if he was going flying this morning but he checked the wind speed and decided to stay home. He had grass to cut and wanted it done before the rain. I stopped to fuel up and take advantage of .05¢/litre off my fill up. A deal for the weekend.

Keeping tabs on both Goose families

When I finished at the Mat, I drove across the block to Riverside Park for a DDH Plant Sale. This is the horticultural society so I hoped maybe someone would be offering tomato or pepper plants. I was disappointed to see very few sellers and all perennials. I turned and left for home.

The sky was cloudy for
a while this morning.

There were 3 garage sales in town that I stopped at and found a couple of things. One was Robin's friend, Cindy, who was using Robin's garage for her sale items. I found a nice 1,000 piece puzzle that had to come home with me. 

Books from Robin

For $5, I picked up a little
tool kit for myself.
Replacing the one multi-screwdriver
that I've had for years.

Bill was finishing the front field when I returned and when Gibbs and I walked down a bit later, I retrieved a package from Temu that was in the mailbox. That was fast! When we were walking up the lane, Dragonfly delivery service pulled in with our new phone cases from Amazon.

Nothing of interest at the plant sale for me.

We don't buy these or the screen savers from Bell or kiosks anymore. Ridiculous prices! For $20 each, we have nice hard cover with built-in screen saver. Mine's orange but it is on my phone so I can't show you. 🤭

The cows in the north field across the road.
Bill cutting in our south field

After a walk down the lane,
he collapsed. Time for a tummy rub.

The day was spent with me working on the new puzzle in the Bunky on my 'new to me' table. Loving the setup. Bill went to the end of the lane and did the necessary adjustment on our mailbox. We needed to bring it up to 45" and he did it quickly. 

Mr. Ruby Throated Grossbeak
visited today.
He likes grape jelly too.

He worked on setting up his planes in the cargo trailer so it is ready for the morning. He'll be happy to join a few of his pilot friends at the club. As for me, I felt much better this morning and had no real sore throat while in town. 

Gibbs and I had a fire this afternoon.
He's on security duty.

However, my voice had changed octaves and on occasion, it disappeared in the middle of a sentence. By late afternoon, I felt a little rougher so I went for a walk as far as M's. It is quite windy today but it was a blessing. The black flies are out.

Bill went back and forth
from mailbox to Hangar to the Suite
with Black Beauty
and Gibbs was the best boy,
sitting waiting without running
to the truck. 💕

The walk felt good but my head was feeling quite full. I didn't want to lay down so made a tea and went back to the puzzle. 

The table is perfect, large enough
for 1000 pc. puzzles.

The mailbox has been raised.
The arrow points to our home, almost
hidden in the trees again.
M's home, no cars, no trailers.
Just plain weird to see.

When Bill came inside, I followed a few minutes behind and went upstairs for 30 minutes until it was time to fix supper.

One rhubarb patch is doing well.

Bill deep fried fries, I cooked fish filets on the stove and air fried onion rings. It actually all worked out that everything was ready at the same time. That is rare. 😉 Supper was good, the onion rings are delicious!

This is how far I got today.

Bill went to the Hangar and I finished my blog and will catch up on CIA and Ponies. It was a great day! We reached a wonderful 21.11C/70F and by late afternoon, the sun ruled the sky. We'll be dropping to 9.44C/49F overnight which will be comfortable.

Supper was very good.
Good night!

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This is More Like It!

The Ridge

On Friday, May 15th I want to say TGIF but since Friday's don't mean as much to me (they do to Bill) as they used to, instead I'm going to say TGFTBD! Figure that one out! Bill was up and out the door by 7:30. Gibbs and I were up but just barely and I came down to make my tea.

Good morning!

I saw blue sky. Sunshine and very little wind. Holy cow!! A nice day for a change. I'm trying not to hang on every word by the forecaster, but we are all so anxious for some nice days that I still do. Today was going to be around 17.78C/64F and each day following until mid week, warmer still. 

Gibbs and I walked down
Northline and Baptist Church Rd.
this morning.

I played my games and the Wordle words and Phrazle went off like firecrackers! Hot today, I was. 😂 At 9, Gibbs and I walked down to put a card in the mailbox and then, on his leash, we walked to the corner and almost to M's house. 

Decision time.
Which way?
He has 4 options,

At that point, he stopped and wanted to go home. He appeared confused since we turned the corner. He (we) haven't done this since we returned home so he was probably thinking of those loud big dogs at the corner. Those dogs are gone now, (?) so he walked by easier.

Last fall, Bill and I witnessed
so many baby turtles emerge from
holes in this area.
Today, I saw this.
I'm sad but hopeful that 
Pepe Le Pew didn't get them all.

It was a light jacket kind of day but that all changed when I decided to do some work. I wanted to pull out my garden decor from the 3 tubs in the shed. Doing that, I got distracted and instead pulled my battery mower out and cut half of the grass before it died. I knew it wasn't fully charged.

Gibbs couldn't wait to get to the pond
for a drink.
Yes, he got dirty and then
had to roll around to dry off!

So, I plugged it in and emptied the tubs. It is always fun putting these things up on the buildings, in the gardens and along the fences in the spring. Taking them down in the fall, not so much fun. The end of a season is usually sad. At lunch, I came inside and had another poached egg on toast. So good.

I'm enjoying this lunch.

I came up with the bright 💡idea, although very late, of inviting our children for a barbecue either Sunday or Monday. This is a long weekend and both days are finally looking to be lovely enough for outdoor activity. We don't have room in the Suite for everyone if it rains so we can't plan too far ahead.

Walking the property, our
Goose the Spruce tree is
really showing his colours!
He's so healthy!

Unfortunately for us, good for all of them, they had plans both days so Bill and I will be spending the time up here together for the weekend. Works for us, we just thought it would be nice to get as many together as possible since we don't do that anymore. 

This is my gift from Keith.
He made me my own woodpecker
who has a prime spot each summer
on the corner of the Bunky.
He bounces against the wood in
the wind.
💕

Around 2:15, I was done with the tubs so finished cutting the lawn. The battery worked until I was done so the mower away, closed the shed and put the battery back on charge. I felt good about what I'd accomplished today. 

The gate garden isn't growing too
fast but hostas, lilies, sedum, periwinkle
and evening primrose are coming.

I straightened things up a bit in the Bunky and brought our extra stock of kleenex, t.p. and paper towels into our cupboard in the Suite. We only take what we need with us and Costco has such bulk packing that we are well-stocked. 

A few new birds today.
The blue jays come and go, lots of wrens,
finches and chickadees, mourning doves
and the orioles.
These white crowned sparrows
made an appearance this afternoon.

I have a couple of small painting jobs to do but will wait until after the gardening is done. Tomorrow is a day to go on the hunt for some tomato and pepper plants - to start. Whether I add anything else is up in the air, depending on price and the ease of caring for them.

Gibbs runs to meet me as I came
back from the mailbox.

Bill was home at 2:45 pulling Mike's trailer from Murray's where it was stored for the winter. It's nice that he decided to bring it here again this summer. I wonder if he will use it more often? 🤭🤔 Doesn't matter, he doesn't have to worry about it here. 

So, last night after supper, we watched Bosch reruns together and I noticed my throat was sore.😢 I made a cup of hot water with honey before bed but still had a night of restlessness. It seems when it is sore, I tend to swallow more! What is with that?

By the outhouse, a very
small evergreen has this nest.
This view is from Mama's back side
with her tail up.

I have gargled with salt water many times today and tried to forget about it. Hopefully, it won't stick around and I won't give it to Bill. I wonder where I got it, maybe the guy at the Mat. Although we were nowhere near each other, he was coughing a bit when I arrived.

When she vacated I caught
this off centre pix of her eggs.

Bill is going to Catch the Ace tonight to help count and sort tickets but I won't go. We sit fairly close to each other, those of us on the committee, and I sure don't want to share this 'bug'. I'll miss our friends but I think it is best to stay home.

Before Bill and I came in at 3:00, the blackflies were trying to have a feast on me. That is the first I've noticed them this spring and usually they have been around already for about 3 weeks. I guess that will not extend into June. Wonderful. 😟

Bill brings Mike's trailer in
and backs it in beside us.

Bill messaged when he was on his way home and I fried up a burger and a couple of hot dogs for our supper. Sheriff Country was our entertainment tonight, part of it, and it still isn't the finale. Good because we are enjoying it. 

This was a great day, it feels so good to be outside working at things.

You may not notice the neater grass
but we do. I'm glad it is done up here
before the rain tomorrow.

Thank you for your visit! Happy May long weekend if you are in a province that celebrates it. It is officially called Victoria Day.