A Quiet Day

The Ridge

It was 5:45 when I first woke from one of those sweet, refreshing sleeps. After a night where 5 hours sleep doesn't cut it, my usual 8 hours is just wonderful. I was in bed at 9:30 and in dreamland almost immediately.

Good morning!
Last night beautiful sky
and this morning,
a competitive entry too.

Today was a day off both jobs and rather than consider doing a craft sale, I decided to do nothing. I did shower and then nip into town to deposit my pay from Sandy and fill Ptooties. Our Journey rewards app was offering 5X the points today so I topped her up.

Maybe we're done with the
Moonflowers.
I'll start counting.

On the way back home, I stopped in to say hello to Robin. It's always nice to see her in between her driving the Mennonites here there and everywhere. LOL 

Cute little Mildred
Although she looks like she's
scowling here! 🤣

I had a bacon & egg tortilla for lunch and it was delicious. 

Yum, it was good along
with my huge beefsteak tomatoes.
🤭

Then I went out and sanded the top of my little roadside find and painted it.There was one spot that was rough. I may go over it once more when I get a bright white spray paint, this one is what I had and it's a little more off-white than the rest of the cabinet. 🤷‍♀️ 

When K & K were here, they
asked about my sign that I used to
put out each time they came (for a laugh).
I found it.
No worries, they know which category
they fit into!
💕

Bill pulled in from a morning of flying just as I finished. It was a lovely morning for whatever you wanted to do outside.

I wanted to admire these
Echinacea.
Their colour is fabulous!

An anonymous commenter
suggested this might be a Lavender
flower. I assure you all that it is a Lilac,
on it's second blooming. 
It could be a Bloomerang Lilac,
or because of weather stress.

He and Gibbs had their snooze and I opened my parcel from Temu. More quilling paper in 2 sizes, a collection of jump rings and earring fish hooks for my craft, a summery dress like one I have but a different colour and a multi coloured summer top. All for under $55. Everything is great!

The 'grandchildren' are growing.
Hard to see all 3 on a quick snapshot.

Bill went to the Hangar and Gibbs and I went out to relax in my lounger. Well, he in the shade. I dug out my next book since I finished The Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly. That one was so good, I was on edge. This one is an old one that I picked up at a garage sale and is proving to be a fun read.

Since supper tonight looked identical
to last nights, I'd rather show you
Gibbs testing out shady places to
sit when outside with me.

For supper, I reheated lasagna and made another salad for each of us. for dessert, we had fresh strawberries and homemade whipping cream. Yum. Bill went back down to put his planes away, he had one outside to be worked on, after he made his lunch.

This book was written in
1910 so you can imagine the story.
Good night!

We both enjoyed the day. I hope you did too! We reached a perfect 23.33C/74F today, warming up tomorrow. 

Thank you for stopping by!

They Weren't Wrong, A Work Day, Friends Leave

The Ridge

On Sunday, Aug. 2nd I woke up in a state that made me feel like the last thing I wanted to do was get up and go to work. 😂 I was in bed last night at my normal time but couldn't drop off until after 1 pm. I wish I knew what that was about but it seemed Bill was in the same boat.

Good morning!
No Moonflowers again.

So, this morning came too soon, that's my bottom line feeling. The laundry was already sorted into 2 loads, thanks to Bill, so I made a tea and got ready to head out. It had been raining off and on throughout the night and the temperture had dropped. 

Gibbs looks tired today too.

Today was forecasted for 100% precipitation and we can't dispute that they were correct - this time. Not many minutes during the day were without it. The Mat was busier in 2 hours today than I ever remember it being. From 1 customer when I arrived to 9 before I locked up.

Two more machines were not spinning clothes as they should and still two had standing water in the bottom. LOL I was helping people get reimbursed for their second washing or drying. Let's just say I was happy to leave. Sandy had left my $$ for July in the office so that was good.

My wipers were intermittent
all the way to town, home and
to Williamsford and home.
That kind of a day.

I was back home shortly after 9 and Bill and I chatted a bit about a possible direction we'll take for this winter's trip.  I was biding my time until Robin messaged about her guests checking out. She asked yesterday if I could clean for her. 

Kim and I had talked yesterday about
Bibles so when I saw this one at
Robin's Blacksmith bnb, I had to
take a picture.
All her books are vintage.

We knew Ken and Kim were pulling out today with the wet day so when I got the word just after 10 that the bnb was empty, we popped over so I could say goodbye before I left. They would be gone by the time I returned. We've had a great 4 days with them and I wished them well on their drive home.

This is another one in
a bedroom. I might have to
borrow it, it was interesting.

The house was in pretty good shape and with 4 guests checking in this afternoon, I made sure things were restocked in the kitchen. Everything was cleaned and I was on my way home at 1 pm. Ken and Kim were pulling out of the Ridge at the same time.

Unfortunately, the heavy rains last
night, washed out our lane again.
This is after Bill raked it.

So, Bill was puttering outside and then went to the Hangar. I felt exhausted so went up to bed right away and slept for an hour with Gibbs. That's what I needed, although I bet I'll sleep well tonight too. 🤭 

The Wilson's left
around 1 pm.

So long friends!
Until next time.

I finished a greeting card for a friend that I'd started and when Bill came in for his snooze, I started supper. Tonight was the perfect night for a pan of lasagna and I was anxious for another oven experience. 

A couple of Dahlias
starting the process.

Bill's Hangar
looks better in sunny weather, right?

We were eating shortly after 6 and with a kale salad on the side, it was a perfect Sunday meal on a Sunday night.  The lasagna was wonderful and Patsy is very happy. 

I'm happy to be
making meals in an
oven again.
No guesswork.

The evening looked exactly like the whole day did albeit a bit darker. We only reached 18.3C/65F today and at that, under the clouds and rain, it felt even cooler. Nevertheless, it was a good day. It wouldn't be a long weekend if the weather wasn't topsy-turvy! 🤣😉

Delicious!
Good night.

Thank you for your visit.