Some Business, Some Pleasure, Packed House!

The Ridge

On Saturday, Oct. 10th we were all up by 6:30. Even Gibbs and Bill slept in this morning again! So, we are starting into a long weekend, Thanksgiving here in Canada, and it's off to a running start. Get, set, GO!

Good morning!
There's a full sun up there somewhere.

Bill noticed the wind first thing and quickly decided that there would be no flying. We sorted dirty clothes and I headed into town around 7:15. It was an empty Mat (of customers, at least) although a young couple were sitting on the bench inside when I arrived. They left within 2 minutes. Not customers.

After a conversation with D & G
yesterday, I was nervous with this
little shed's rocking back and forth
in the back of that trailer.
I passed as soon as I was able.
(yes, it was tied down but...........)

I loaded 2 machines and 2 separate customers did come in. It was 8:45 when I left and drove to Foodland for some bread. Tony, Trudy's pooch, is on the mend, kind of, feeling a bit better at least but still not well. 😔I drove around to her place to drop off the 'monkey'. It is always nice to see her, however briefly.

Driving with Bill to Millbank,
I found these trees interesting.
Hard to tell but many of them look the
same and they were all a different fall colour.
🤭🤔

Bill and Gibbs were waiting when I got home but we had nothing else going on this morning. Bill had cereal early and I nibbled on a banana and yogourt around 9:30. We were meeting London friends, Brenda and Randy, for a midday lunch/supper at Anna Mae's in Millbank.

1 piece fish and chips but
onion rings substituted.
Delicious!

It was an hour away (for each of us) so we left at 12:30. Holy moly!! The popular bakery &
restaurant parking lot was jam-packed!! The wait time would be an hour but thankfully, Brenda arrived before us and signed in around 1:15, I think. Our table was ready at 2.

Our dinner mates
💕

What a busy place but worth the wait. Especially for our friends who had never been there before. A couple of Bill's girls worked here as teenagers since they lived in this quaint village. We had a lovely catch up visit before, during and a bit after we ate. Snapped a photo together before parting ways.

As we walked to the back-40 where
our vehicles were parked,
Bill pointed out this sweet ride.
My Uncle Freddie had a Corvair but I
don't think it was a convertible.

It was wonderful to see them again! On our way home, we stopped at Matt and Krystal to drop off a birthday card that I didn't get in the mail on time. Sorry, Matt! Gibbs was sleeping when we drove in, didn't hear the car but soon greeted us at the door before running out for his business and rolling in the grass. 🥰🐶

196....???? something???
Car buffs?

We thought we'd be hungry for a bit of supper later but that wasn't happening. I brought my dessert home, while Bill had some carrot cake before we left. Another one of his favourite desserts. LOL I ate my piece of pie and probably shouldn't have. Peanut butter pie shouldn't be that sweet. 🥴

Um, too sweet.
My daughter makes a much better
peanut butter pie.
Heck, I think even mine is better.
Sorry, Anna Mae's.
🤷‍♀️ It shouldn't be sweet.

Maybe tonight we'll nibble on some chips and cheese. Something salty would be good. We had a great day, more relaxing than a chore for sure! We are just beginning. Tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday are full-run-the-roads days.

Except for Tuesday, we are looking forward to eah one but we'll be very happy when Wednesday arrives, just to relax! I hope all of our Canadian friends are having a similar weekend with family, friends or just home together. 

Nothing special in the sky tonight.
Not yet anyway.

We reached 16.67C/62F this afternoon and only dropping to 10C/51F overnight. That's okay. Last night, we watched the first episode of the season of Sheriff Country so not sure what tonight will bring. Maybe a movie.

I gave Brenda a pair of my
Pumpkin earrings and she gave
me this beautiful candle display.
Love it!
Good night!

Thank you for the visit on this busy weekend.

Say Goodnight, Jazz

The Ridge

On Friday, Oct. 9th I was up by 7, downstairs having my tea and finishing yesterday's blog post. Sorry about that, I just felt too tired. Instead, I curled up in my chair and watched the first episode of CIA. It is the second season and I really enjoyed these two characters last fall.

Good morning!
Just starting my day by getting
our glasses 'coozied' up for travel.

Then, I purged on Mike and Molly. I never watched the sitcom before but find it tickles my funny bone sometimes although it is totally focused on 'games people play', if you get my drift. 🤣 Light hearted humour that doesn't hurt anyone.

Bill, all leathered up, heads
out ahead of me on Jazz.
She's ready for hibernation.

I was in bed at 9:30 and was surprised when Bill joined me instead of coming downstairs to watch tv. We were both tired out. Today, another sunny warm-ish day on the calendar, our plan was to take Jazz in for her winter hibernation.

Told ya! I'd follow him anywhere.

Bill went to get water from the Acreage while I finished my blog. I was ready when he returned and had brought his leather chaps and jacket inside the Suite from the Bunky to get them warmed up. It was still going to be a cool ride to Murray's but we left after the water tank was full.

I followed Bill on Jazz and when we arrived at her storage location, Bill said he was toasty warm riding. In 12C/53F temperatures, I know I wouldn't have been! We drove home for lunch and Bill had a sandwich while I had some leftover pork loin and last night's roast beef. Good stuff!

The colours are pretty
but seem to be fading fast.

Donna messaged that they were at the Acreage so we each drove over. Bill helped Gerry winterize their Landmark and take the canopy down and I kidnapped Donna. We went into Durham. I wanted to show her Robin's bnb. 

The Carriage House

I wasn't able to answer her question of how much Robin charged per night since it wasn't completely ready. There are a couple of touch ups to do yet but I'm sure guests will be happy. It is only suitable for 2 overnighters, unlike Williamsford.

Love Murray's sign
as we enter where the barn
is

I drove back to the Acreage where Bill and Gerry had stopped for the time being. We did help fold up the canopy cover before we said our goodbyes, Gibbs got into Black Beauty and we drove home. 

On my way, I stopped down Northline to pick up a bottle of maple syrup. Such a pleasant little old farmer. I have a few small tasks like that to do yet, when I'm in town. Drop my paints at Pat's, take my beer cans and bottles to the Beer Store and pick up some more Aerius for Gibbs. 

Gibbs dawdles when he goes out
but we like to keep an eye on him.

His scratching has subsided somewhat but we'll run out before we leave. I'd rather have extra than not enough. The switch from chicken to his new food has showed no effect change - yet. 🤷‍♀️

Driving through the trail back
to where Donna and Gerry's
trailer lives.

The sun is lovely today but the wind is cool. You need to be moving so it doesn't go through you! I made a cup of tea and did some searching on my previous blog posts for a certain picture but was unsuccessful. 

Leaving the way we
came in.
I'm following him again.
🤭

Supper was baked chicken thighs with fries for Bill and cauliflower for me. It was a filling meal. We are trying to conserve water now that the pump has been shut down at the Acreage so are washing the dishes of the day by hand. We know we can get water next door but for now, this works,

Donna's yoga frog
said Namaste when I left.
😂

It was a good day, one more step in the process of getting ready. We reached 15C/59F by this afternoon under sunny skies. A pretty nice fall day.

We cleaned up the chicken.
Good night!

I hope you are having the same experience. Thank you for stopping by.