Another Glorious Day

The Ridge

On Tuesday, Aug. 11th I was up around 6:30, slept out plus when I first woke just before 6, it was from a strange dream. I dreamt of the Park Place managers, Fred and Sue! There was also a confusion of another person who seemed like a former co-worker from 2010 blended with our good friend, Nancy A. 

Good morning!
Last night's hazy sun before
it disappeared.

Dreams are so funny when they do that. I guess the park has been on my mind lately and I did see a picture of Sue on FB yesterday. 🤔 Bill was getting ready for work and I made my tea in my 'stay-at-home' mug because I didn't need to be anywhere until 11.

It's reappearance this morning
before 7 am.

Robin asked me to clean the bnb today so I was able to be idle most of the morning. The guests obviously didn't check out early (or didn't notify her) so I usually leave at 10:45. While biding my time, Gibbs slept in my chair and I made Robin's card.

9 Moonflowers this morning.
(27 buds still waiting!)

They are pretty stunning.
My camera focused on the stamen/pistils

She messaged this morning and asked if I could make 2 with sheep, she had another friend in Manitoba to mail one to. They both love sheep! Cute, and they were fun. I admit that they turned out pretty sweet, if I do say so myself. 💕

We haven't seen the geese for over a week.
What a nice surprise to see them out
my window.

I stopped near Durham to pick up a FREE ironing board for Robin that she'd noticed last night on the side of the road. She meant to go back for it and forgot and I was going right by. She likes to put one in each bnb, just in case travelers need one.  It is in good shape, just in need of a wipe-down.

Hard to see the one on the right,
but they both turned out pretty good,
I think.

The bnb was in good shape, considerate guests, used all 3 beds - properly. 'Nuff said. 🤭 Makes it so much easier, no guess work. Today, I had a helper. I decided to take Gibbs along and he was so good. I've taken him once before and he sat at the door and whined.

He wasn't great at cleaning,
but he was on duty from the moment
we arrived.

Today, he followed me everywhere, from room to room. When I stopped to clean or make a bed, he laid down. He even followed me up and down the open stairs a couple of times. He was so careful going down, of which I admit to being a Mom, afraid of him falling. 

I was very aware and surprised when
he went up and down these stairs
twice.

We finished up after 90 minutes and from there I drove further towards Owen Sound. 

He would settle down easily in the
same room that I was cleaning in.

I took his rope in case he wanted
to be outside. We are right on the
busy highway.

There is a field of sunflowers just before the small burb of Rockford. I knew they would be wilting by the weekend so wanted to see them. It was closer than driving the hour to Hepworth, Sandhill Creek Flower Farm.

Trying to ignore the weeds,
I enjoyed seeing 'Daddy's' sunflowers.
💕💖

We turned back and dropped the ironing board at Robin's before returning to the Ridge. Gibbs was happy to be home, he ran in, checked for Daddy and wanted up in my (our) chair. I'm sure he was confused. Even when I used the facilities, he sat right beside me. 😍

Huge and beautiful!

Can you see the visitor on
this one? Might have to zoom in.

Billy brought Bill home within 15 minutes of our return and then followed Bill in to the house where he is helping Robin. Bill wanted his opinion on laying the laminate flooring as he was going back in to do that later. He had a snooze for 20 minutes, changed and drove into town.

I might have been able to pick some,
but I didn't. I don't have a good vase to
hold such strong flowers.
Seeing them was enough.
Gibbs patiently waited in the car.

I carried on quilling, moved on to bookmarks. Robin wasn't at the house yet, busy driving the Bonnets so at 5:30 Bill came home for supper. I reheated the meal we had last night and we finished it off. I'll never be able to duplicate it but I rather enjoyed the taste.

Back home, my own huge gorgeous
flower! My first dinner plate Hibiscus
this summer!
Thanks Pat (& Rob)

I cleaned up dishes, he made tomorrow's lunch and then went back at 6:30 to meet Robin. Busy pair, those two! Andrew is home on Thursday night so she was hoping to get as much of the flooring done as possible. They have two short trips to make once he returns. Work trips. 🤷‍♀️

There's no name for this.
Bill calls this kind of meal 'pussy-muck'
but means it in a accepting way.
🤭🤣

It has been a lovely day although, other than weeding the bigger Moonflower garden, I didn't do anything outside. Tomorrow, I should cut as much of my lawn area as I can unless I need to clean the bnb again. Not sure how long these guests are staying.

I haven't seen the Oriole since
that one day he returned but
Chippy is enjoying the jam!
The little imp!

We reached 24.4C/76F today but I'm sure the deejay said 28C in Owen Sound. It was nice anyway with windows open, a slight breeze and lots of sunshine. I hope you have had a great day!

Good night! Not a video of Gibbs this time.

Thank you for stopping by.

The Week Begins

The Ridge

On Monday, Aug. 10th, we dove into a new work week. And we all know that August is going to go by in a blink just like July did. When I remember summers in my childhood, they seemed to drag on and on. Mostly because there were a few good friends that I only saw at school.

Good morning!
Still counting....
(2 more didn't open fully)

I was up at 6:45 and out the door at 7:10, before Bill. He would be leaving at 7:30, getting a ride with Billy. That is a blessing in itself, saving on fuel and Billy drives the work truck. Win, win! Speaking of fuel, Ptooties was now below 1/2 tank.

And by the woodpile
(oops my pic is upside down)
one little one.

Since the gas prices have been dropping a bit every other day (YAY), I was overjoyed that overnight, it had dropped another .04¢/litre. I paid $1.44 to fill her up. It's still ridiculous, I know, but it was just a week or so ago that we were paying $1.72. 

Sometimes when I'm crafting,
Gibbs sits in Daddy's chair to be
closer to me.
His little old man position.
💕💕

From there, I drove across the street to the Mat and did my cleaning. Washer #1 was still full of damp clothes, oh brother! Assuming again that it is campers who have moved on (?), I removed them, tossed them in the dryer and bagged them up.

This lunch was awesome!!
Leftover smoked sausage refried,
tomatoes, banana pepper and cheese on
a toasted English muffin.

That's over a week with no one coming back so I dropped them outside Rethreads for when they open tomorrow. I had one customer in while I was there so no hindrance but also no conversation. Oh, and no dime from Daddy today. 🤷‍♀️ First in a while.

I watered them and collected what 
was ready.

Back home, Gibbs and I did the vegetable garden check and I came down the hill with another bundle of tomatoes. Pretty soon I'll be able to make a tomato soup! I'm enjoying their fresh taste though, so not complaining. 

Well, I thought he was with me.
Nope, sitting in the shade, guarding.

I don't make salsa nor my own tomato sauce so eating them 'as is' or fried in my wraps works for me. It has been mostly cloudy all day but warm and warmer as the day progresses. Robin touched base, ordering a card for a girlfriend and chatted about what Bill could do this week.

So, 3 varieties of my tomatoes.
L to R
Glamour Girl (oddly shaped)
Beefsteak (🤭)
Midnight Snack Cherry
(I picked 2 of these and the taste is quite unique!)

Then, I sat at my table and prepared book marks and more cd coasters. Kay, in Chicory Common offered to put those items in her store. She really liked the idea so it's worth a shot and I will make more for over the winter. 

We walked down after 3 to collect
the Canadian Tire flyer.
(to see all the things 'we don't need')

I thought more would sell at The Bookstore last winter but 2 cards and 1 bookmark just didn't make it worthwhile leaving them. It could be the same here but she wants to try. I planned meatballs for supper but wasn't sure what to do with them until just before Bill got home.

Picture definition:
'Kapooped'

He came up the lane with Billy 1 minute after Gibbs and I got back inside from getting the mail. It was 3:30 so a bit early. They are beginning the drywall process so not fun and very time consuming. While he had a snooze with Gibbs, I started preparing rice and a pot of beans, peppers, onion. Madame IP was cooking tonight.

I misunderstood.
Picture definition:
'Attention please'
💕

Surprisingly, the concoction I put together was very good! It also filled us, bonus, and leftovers for another night. We ate early so he is ready when Robin messages. We cleaned up the dishes and I worked on my blog and Bill made his lunch.

It has turned into a lovely day, the humidity seems to have vanished late this afternoon and a great breeze is coming in the windows. 25.5C/78F was our high so pretty close to perfect. We could get rain/storms overnight but it doesn't look or feel like it.

This has been a good day. Video for your viewing pleasure. 😉

Thank you for your visit.