Some Work, Painting and Relaxing

The Ridge'

On Tuesday, June 23rd Bill had work but he didn't have to be there, at Mike's, until 9 am. He was able to take the morning a bit slower and didn't set an alarm. Gibbs is his alarm, usually around 6 or 6:30 at the latest. I was up to go clean by 7 and on my way around 7:30.

Good morning!
I did warn you.
Each one deserves its time in the limelight.

Bill didn't get the flying field trimming done so took the weed whacker along this morning. It was likely to be a short day and he wanted to stop on the way home to finish. They were doing a dump run today in Teeswater and then putting up eaves troughs on Mike's house.

At least they are neatly folded.
I assumed someone would return for them.

I walked in to the Mat and found the main table covered in folded clothing. Puzzling, looked like someone had to leave in a hurry. I went about cleaning, thinking I would move them to a side table before I left, if no one returned. 🤔 Within 15 minutes, a man walked in.

The McGowan Dam is
intriguing and we are fortunate
to have such a lovely attraction in
our little town.

Coincidence #1 of the day. It was David from Chicory Common. He said he got locked out last night! Yes, the door electronically locks at 10 and he admitted to not reading the sign and went to his car for something and couldn't get back in. 🤭 It was funny but perhaps not for him. Nice man, said' he learned a lesson!

I refrained from taking a lot of pictures.

Coincidence #2. There was a notice on the Mat wall for a 6' black folding table for sale. It just so happens that Bill's table that he uses outside for his planes has bent legs. It is so old and I told him that I would check out the one for sale. I called and got the little man who does his laundry there and reminds me of Daddy! Too funny.

I don't know if you can see the
dead tree. Far section of the dam,
sprawling down across the rocks
just after the flow.

I drove to his apartment on my way home, and picked up the table. I sometimes try and get a deal from these sales, but I had no interest in offering him anything less than what he wanted. Such a nice little man. On the way out of Durham, I detoured, parked and walked to the McGowan Dam.

Lunch, ham and egg.

There was a young man from the Saugeen Conservation Authority arriving at the same time and we chatted for a while about the winter effects on the dam and I teased about how he was going to remove the large tree that had drifted through the dam and got caught on the rocks. 🤣🤷‍♀️ I told him I'd be checking.

It's another lovely day.
Bill's new table on the right of the picture.
Legs fold and it folds in half.

Back home, the day was warming up nicely but the winds were quite gusty today. With a forecast of mostly sunny skies and a high of 20.55C/69F, I knew I could get out and finish painting the little boy. I sat with Gibbs first and played my games until coffee time. Then we went out.

Just admiring our home space.

I'm very pleased with how he turned out, nice and  bright. I coated him with a clear sealer spray and set him back in place by the outhouse. He's happy now! The bird feeders were empty and they'd waited a day so I filled them. Mostly I'm seeing grackles, noisy piggies, but I want others to keep returning.

This will hold them for a couple
of days.

My Oriole visits daily, not as often, but I keep the jam and oranges coming too, as I do with the hummingbird food. These little guys are my most frequent visitors and I continue to enjoy watching them out our window as I sit here at the tables. 

See the bright spot in the
shade?

I finished my Twisted Twenty-Six book and now have no more of J.E.'s to read. I'll move on to one of the Bosch stories that I picked up at the book sale. Bill came up the lane shortly after 2 and while I stretched out in my gravity chair outside, he and Gibbs did the same inside.

I had fun painting this little guy.
I did end up with a fair bit of
paint on my hands but that's par 
for the course!

When he went to the Hangar, I came in with Gibbs and started a greeting card. They are the quickest to make and I truly enjoy making them. Chatting with David this morning he said I can go any Saturday and/or Sunday, when the bank is closed, so that makes me happy. No reason to pay for a spot.  🥰

My evening primrose filling
the small corral garden with sunshine.

Supper was fried chicken thighs and squash for me and a baked potato and grilled pork chop for Bill. We are both eating what we like. A filling meal. He went to the Hangar. Gibbs nestled (truly nestled) in Bill's chair and I worked on my blog. Such a goof.

Two lone irises still in bloom.
Soon this garden will be yellow too.

This chicken turned out great!

This was a great day, reaching what they called for and more of the same, and warmer on the way. I'll be hand watering though but I don't dare complain! I have been remiss in yesterday's blog post. One of our granddaughters turned the exciting age of 19! Chelsea has grown into a lovely young lady from a shy little girl. 

                Happy Birthday, Chelsea!

I hope you've had a wonderful day too. A quick video 'after' Gibbs made his bed in Daddy's chair.

                              Good night!

Thank you for your visit.

 

A Lovely Slow Day

The Ridge

It was 9:30 when i texted  Bill at his Hangar that I was going to bed. I tried hard to watch the last 20 minutes of Jack Ryan's episode but really had to argue with my eyelids! I know I dropped off immediately and it was 5:30 on Monday, June 22nd when I first woke.

Good morning!
I didn't realize this was happening last
night with the blinds closed until
I got up for bed.

Oh, I know I woke a couple of times from dreams but Gibbs was moving when Bill got up for a bathroom break. Go back to sleep, Gibbs, it's not time. He snuggled closer to me and plopped his head on my stomach, obeying. Such a smart little guy. At 6, they both got up. 

And I almost missed these beauties
since it was after 9 I stepped outside.

I remained where I was, curled up with the blankets thrown off my shoulders. It was such a great sleep! Bill heard last night that he was off again today so with mixed feelings he planned his day at home. I knew my day consisted of..............nothing! 

Yesterday when we walked down the
lane, I took a good look at our sprawly
apple tree.
I couldn't see a single apple.
Seems every other year we
have bounty.
I'm so glad we don't have the other
trees to deal with this fall!

After 2 full busy days, I was happy to just chill. Bill had his breakfast and went out to do the weed trimming. He had the back field fence line, the  berm, the corral and around our 'seating' area. it is the area where we hang with company etc. 

 Bill cleans up the corral.

Gibbs and I went out shortly after 9 and I got out my paints. The little boy statue is wanting to be finished. 🤭 He wants colour! So, I worked at his face, hair, shoes and ball cap today. I'm pleased with how it is turning out. I will spray it when I'm done to preserve it as much as possible.

I noticed these ladybugs on some
new leaves where our branch broke
over the winter. 

So, while I had my own thing
going on at the picnic table.

Bill finished the trimming and I went down to help him remove his Telemaster out of the cargo trailer. It is the really big plane he built a few years ago. I just had to take a picture of his line up of fliers as he had them set out on the grass. And I needed to tease him, a bit.

Bill was also doing his own thing.

I'm going to name them (I think)
L to R
Tiger, Cub, Something Xtra (small green one)
Carbon Cub, Bronson.
the big red one is his Telemaster.
You don't see the 4 that are tucked away
inside the trailer or the shed. 
🤭
Could be the reason he still works?

The Richards' family were out all day, except when we came in for western sandwiches on toasted buns. Ooh, they were good! I need more eggs, will have to visit the neighbours, I guess, since he doesn't have a booth out at the road yet. 

The two gardens in the corral
getting the supervisor's approval.
Looks awesome! 👍

Bill went back to the Hangar and Gibbs and I went back out to painting/supervising. I pulled our big umbrella out of the shed so I would have some shade from the sun as I worked. At least I had the option. Gibbs wasn't far from my side, in the shade, or at least within close proximity. 💕

His bed is on the left (sunshine)
He is on the right, under my chair.
(shade)

When he sleeps, he sleeps.

I packed things up at 5 with just a couple of clothing items to paint and we came inside until it was supper time. 

Taking a break on the left.
Bill still playing.

The turtle managed to lay eggs
yesterday, but the skunk found them
overnight. 🫣
Just another picture of home on the hill.

I read a few chapters in my book and when Bill came up at 6, he lit the Weber to grill our sausages. He had his on a bun and mine was on my plate with squash. It was very good.

We hung out with Bill for a while
and on our way up, I saw the garter snake.
Gibbs ran over/around it without even
noticing. Phew!

This has been a really nice day, reaching 22.22C/72F with mostly sunny skies all day. Perfect! A couple more nights in the the single digits (below 10C/50F) and then it looks good for the next 15 days. Must be summer, for real. 🤞

I love the bright colours of the
Winter Geranium/Cranesbill.

Thank you again for the encouragement you gave me on my sales experience. I'm going to focus on greeting cards again to get ahead of the demand. Ha ha, my demand, they might be my best sellers and I have a big family! 🤭

Yum, it was delicious!
Good night!

Thank you for stopping by.