Another Long Day Off the Books but Oh it was Great!

The Ridge

So, actually, Tuesday, Oct. 13th was not on the Ridge at all. 🤭 I was up at 7 to join Bill downstairs, we had our showers, spent some time with our little house sitter and left home at 9 am. London was our destination. Just the thought of the 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive made me tired.

Good morning!
A bit of rain before we left.

It was a pretty pleasant drive, little traffic compared to the Fort Erie jaunt on Monday. We had a very warm day, humid and dry. We had highs at home and in London around 27C/81F.. Unbelievable for mid October but we'll take it! 

To read his mind might not
be a good thing!
"You guys are leaving me again???"

We arrived at 11:30 so made good time as we wanted to eat lunch before our doctor's appointments at 1. 

The sky cleared and we were
very warm in the car.
A/C was helpful.

We went to A & W near the doc's office. I had just the Uncle burger with a small root beer. Skipping the fries but Bill went for the whole shebang. We do enjoy these burgers.

I've heard some good excuses but this
one as to why the washrooms were closed
takes the cake!
I mean, wow!

There was time to kill so I popped into a Shopper's Drug Mart for more Aerius for Gibbs and then we just relaxed in the parking lot for 30 minutes until 12:45. We were accepted in right away and I was surprised that the appointment wasn't for me at all! Because he'd sent us off with blood work requisitions in April and made this appointment, we assumed we'd both be 'seen'. 

The doctor's office on Barker St.
is away from downtown, tg.

My bloodwork was for a cholesterol check only but I was still surprised he didn't need to talk about it...........as doctor's do. Let me make it clear that I was thrilled with the outcome. My cholesterol in all counts had dropped and I can only credit the Beetroot I've been taking since May. 🤷‍♀️

Fast Time kiosk
at Masonville Mall.
If Bill could have got the back off the watch,
it would have been cheaper but....
there you have it!

I was determined to argue if he insisted on a statin, not doing it so thankfully I can forget that - after all my stewing about it. LOL Bill's check up was great as well, some improvements in certain areas and his weight loss is awesome. So! We're healthy again and it is only Bill that needs to go back in the spring.

From there, we drove to Costco to pick up a handful (or more like an armful) of last minute stock up items. We were in and out with only one thing extra within 20 minutes. More time for relaxing as we weren't expected for dinner at friends until 4 pm. We drove to Masonville Mall and Bill got a battery for his good watch.

We had a pre-dinner drink
and Terri showed Bill and I the new
fish in Derrick's pond.

At a few minutes before 4, we drove to Derrick's home, within the city limits. Good friends Jim & Sharon had just arrived greeted by our hosts and Jeff & Lydia arrived a few minutes later. The gang is all here! These are longtime friends and we try to get together in the spring and fall.

We all voted for Jeff to cut and serve the
lasagna. 🤭
He didn't get a vote and did awesome.

Supper was delicious with everyone participating in the meal. Lasagna, garlic toast, Caesar salad and a delectable Tuxedo cake for dessert. Yummy! We felt we had to kind of eat and run so happy we had a chance to visit before eating, We left at 7:30 after great hugs and promises for a reunion in the new year.

A delicious meal!

Gibbs was waiting patiently for us when we pulled in at 9:30. 🐶He wasn't too hard done by since Dot, from next door, visited him 3 times during the day and early evening. She is such a sweet lady and loves seeing our little rascal. Thank you Dot! 🥰 We sat for a while before I began falling asleep and went to bed at 10. Bill wasn't too far behind, I don't think! 😴

Terri and Sharon
served up the Tuxedo cake.
It was so good!!
😋

It was a great day. Good news at the doctor's and a wonderful time with friends. 

The cake was good but
the real icing on the cake was
this group of friends
getting together.

The long traveling 'errand' days are behind us so time to focus on the short trips to get things done. 

Enough with the night driving!
(and I was just a passenger)

Our little guy was very good
back home.
Could be stink eye again?
Good night!

Thank you for your visit. You are always welcome!

The Countdown, Second Last Visit

 The Ridge

On Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 12th we are nearing the end of our visits. Today was important as well, driving a total of 6 hours to see Marilynne, my m.i.l. She lives in a retirement apartment complex and when we said we were coming, she arranged for a nice lunch.

Good morning!
For the 4th time in 5 days,
Ptooties takes us through
Durham's main intersection.

Marilynne was in the hospital in Fort Erie for 2 weeks beginning just before Sept, 19th and has been home for almost 2 more. At 91 (Nov. 8th), having congenital heart disease and respiratory problems is a really big concern. We are grateful to see her doing really well.

A couple of views along the way.
The sun fights to come out.
The clouds are winning.

The drive was long, yes, but the visit necessary and totally worth it. We had lunch in the little dining room and went upstairs to her apartment for about an hour before saying goodbye around 1 pm. Ann next door was letting Gibbs out around noon since we left at 8 am.

Lots of activity on the
Burlington Bay Canal

I llike how the sun peeks through
a couple of holes and shines on the water.

We are also very grateful for our neighbours on both sides of us. We were home, safely, by 4:15 after fueling up Ptooties for the second time in 24 hours! We'll probably do it again before the week is done with another trip tomorrow. 

The traffic was on and off,
so much for the holiday meaning
less vehicles on the highway.
🤷‍♀️

Marilynne's home

My work schedule (set by me) was to clean this morning but because we left so early, I think I mentioned that last night Bill and I stopped for a quick check before coming home. We picked up floor garbage and it looked pretty good. So, today when we got home, I changed and zipped back in to the Mat.

Toasted western w/
Chicken vegetable soup,
and lemon pie and a deep-fried
pastry.
All very good.

It was a good thing, the floor was messy (again), and needed attention. I quickly took care of the dryers and wiped out all the machines. Before I left, there were 6 customers which explains why I don't go in the evening. I was back home by 5:30. 

My pictures are not coming
out very clear, maybe my tripod
is too far.

Bill was dropping off in his chair (no surprise there) with Gibbs keeping watch over him, so I waited until 6 to start supper. 🥰🐶 We decided on fish filets with fries and onion rings tonight. The fish would not be allowed across the border. 

On the way home, the
traffic still had its moments.

Supper was good and we were all cleaned up by 7 pm. We've been washing dishes by hand to save a bit on our water, now that the pump at the Acreage is shut down. We do know that we could top up if necessary from Dot and Gord. They have been very generous in that regard.

One of those fluffy skies
that I love.

It was a long day, tiring but a very good visit with Marilynne. Gibbs was good at home, ate all his supper when we returned and we had a nice evening together - trying to stay awake until at least 9:30! It was a good day weatherwise too. 

The sun was setting within
half hour of me getting back
from town.

There was quite a bit of fog as we started the drive but we were actually warmer here at home than in Fort Erie. 

There he is, our good little boy.

Priceville reached 20.5C/69F feeling like 26C/78.8F with the humidity. It won't last much longer so we're happy to accept and enjoy it when it comes!

Supper was good.
Good night!

Thank you for stopping by!