Oh What Fun!

The Ridge

On Monday, Sept. 28th Bill got up around 6 and then came back to bed until 6:30 when he took Gibbs out. He didn't have to leave until around 7:30 to go to Mike's. I, on the other hand, left at 7:10 and drove in to clean the Mat. I stopped at the bank and took some cash out for today's shopping.

Good morning!
Let the week begin!

I took our red Christmas quilt in for washing and there was a queen duvet in the Lost and Found that I washed and dried as well. No one was around so things got cleaned up quickly enough, and the floor washed before I left at 8:30. In and out with no delays, I like that.

Of course, a pond picture (or two) as
I drove by.

We have a green Christmas quilt as well that I'll dig out from under the bed and wash it next time.

The sky was very interesting
this morning.

Without the couch, we will only be using one so I might offer one to Robin for the Durham bnb - on a loan. 🤭 Bill had left by the time I got home and I spent some time with Gibbs.

As I drove west to Durham, I saw a pretty
sky in my rearview. I asked Bill to get
pictures for me. He did. 💕

At 11, Dot drove in and we went off to pick Pat up in town. I was happy to see Dot in a dress as well and Pat was dressed very nicely too. We all take our excursions very seriously!! 🥰 We drove through Hanover to Walkerton, to the 519 Table and Pour restaurant.

All I had was the moon ahead of me.
It was sitting on the wire here.

Pat nor I had been there but it was a very good choice! I ordered a chicken quesadilla with caesar salad and although the tortilla was different, it was still delicious. We all had doggy bags (boxes, actually) when we left. Dot drove downtown and we found the Family Thrift Store.

I love how this little fella sat on the
rock I left on the railing.
He really wants to come in, I think.

This was a first time visit for all of us but it was worth it. Each of us found 1, 2 or 3 things before checking out very happy with our big (!!) expenditures. A cotton sweater/a soft wool shawl/a pair of Danskins pants and a book all for $19. 

Then the broom handle gave
him a higher perch.
Are you looking at me?

The other thrift store was closed today so we went back to Hanover. A stop at Pet Value for Bella's dog food, then a stop at our favourite (what did Dot call it - Fashion Boutique?)  Giant Tiger, where 2 of us cashed out with more goodies. 

Lastly, a stop at Walmart, dog food for Caper, Remy and Trigger and a few grocery items. We dropped Pat in Durham and arrived at the Ridge around 4:30. Bill was home, just 5 minutes sooner, and Gibbs greeted Dot and I like long lost soldiers. 💕

I liked this place and the food
was very good.

For supper, I finished my leftover quesadilla and Bill made himself a couple of toasted cheese and peanut butter sandwiches on sourdough bread. He has no work tomorrow so does not need to make a lunch. With a bit of cheese, Gibbs gobbled his supper up as well. The Richards are full!

This was a great day. The weather was perfect at 21C/70F under clear blue skies. I had a lot of fun with the girls today, so grateful we could fit it in. Planning other get togethers is just as challenging as we have people to see before we leave. 

Supper was more of the same
with tomatoes.
Good night!

Thank you for stopping by.

All About Quinn

The Ridge

We were up, all of us, by 7 am but Bill and I were awake around 5. I managed to go back to sleep, refusing to get up until after 6:30. Bill wasn't going flying so I found him downstairs sitting at his laptop, reading, when I came down.

Good morning!

I made my tea and joined him at the table.We had plans today but not until 11 so at 9, Bill went to the Acreage for a bladder of water. I had washed and was ready to go once I got dressed. My sweetie had his shower and loaded our chairs in the trunk before stretching out for a snooze in his recliner.

Creeping low fog this morning

Today, was a birthday party for a special little girl. Our youngest granddaughter, Quinn, turned 1 on Friday. We left Gibbs in charge and were on the road by 11:05. Of course, we were the first ones there but after hitting a detour, we were glad we left early.

Didn't realize my windshield
was so dirty until I took this

Alexander, now 3 years old (!) was being shy - at first - but didn't take long to become his usual social butterfly self. Quinn didn't really know us, she was shy with good reason. We only saw her last October before we left for the south, at just a month old. As the afternoon went on, she too, became welcoming,

No pictures of Bill and I with
this little sweetie, but she was
quite friendly with everyone.
She came to us with no problem
after about 30 minutes.
Bill's oldest, Yvonne, on the left.
And 'our' second oldest grandson's (on Bill's side)
girlfriend, Avery.
Sweet picture.💕

Guests arrived and we all sat outside. Bill was quite happy to be able to see 3 of his daughters here. Things just haven't worked in our favour to get together since we returned home in the spring. It's sad, but true. Not much we can do about it when everyone is so busy. 🤷‍♀️

Matt is a very good Daddy.
Quinn sits at the table with her
new friend Jade.

It was a great day, lots of sun, warm but quite windy to start. Krystal and Matt had a 'full house', but it was held outside, of about 25 friends and family. I think it is overwhelming for a 1 year old but it seems to be a thing of the younger generation and it was fun to watch Alexander and Quinn.

Alexander also made
or re-acquainted with friends
and had a fun day.

We ate pulled pork on buns, potato, cole slaw and caesar salads, hot dogs, pickles and a veggie plate with cupcakes and ice cream for dessert. Lots of food, they did a great job putting it on. We got a few pictures of Bill with his girls and headed out at 3:30.

Brother and sister
play on the mat.

Gibbs had been alone for 5 1/2 hours and was happy to see us. He rolled around outside as if he never thought he'd see the outdoors again. 😂😂😂 Bill was exhausted, so crashed in his chair while I made a tea and started my blog. I don't think he slept well last night. 🤷‍♀️🥴

Quinn eats her birthday cake
and Alexander poses with her
He looks older than 3, a very smart
little man, er farmer, like Daddy.

I'm going to print this one for our
wall, even though they aren't looking
our way. It's precious.
Krystal is Bill's 3rd oldest.

For supper, we had grilled cheese on the sourdough bread that I splurged on. I won't be making homemade anytime soon so this was next best. Our neighbours have returned home from the ploughing match (IPM), I hope they enjoyed the break from work and home.

Yummy! Good cake!
She's a lady, so delicate eating it with
just 2 fingers. 

Speaking of cake, this one on
the right takes it.
Quinn fell in love with her new little
girlfriend and kept hugging her.
💖

These were our parting gifts.
Sweet! And real!

Those sandwiches were awesome! Best grilled cheese ever! 

Bill made his lunch after cleaning the fry pan and Sunday evening was quiet. I've finished watching Neagley so tried to find another movie. Last night I watched And She Found Me with Helen Hunt and Bette Midler. I've seen it before but it's a good one.

Grandma and Grandpa
Richards

It warmed up nicely today, 20C/69F again and we'll take every day like this that we can get. September is drawing to a close in a very nice way. 😍

And a lovely picture of
a proud Dad.
Sorry that we're missing Jess though.
Good night!

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