A Working Holiday for Moi

The Ridge

On Monday, May 18th the day fell into place as they usually do. Bill wasn't too sure about it being flying weather but wanted to go for the social gathering. The boys had planned to barbecue brunch at the field and he didn't want to miss that either.

Good morning!

On the way, he dropped our garbage and recycling at the gate. Even though it is a holiday, our garbage pick up is always every other Monday. It was about 10 minutes later when I left the Ridge as well. The Mat was quiet except for one customer and I was in and out within my hour.

I drove to Foodland, usually open on holidays as well. It was only 8:30 and they didn't open until 9. I wasn't keen on sitting around  for 30 minutes, I drove around to Pat's and dropped off a bag of tops for her and went home. I'll be through town later.

Driving to Williamsford

At home, I hopped in the shower and packed a snack/lunch with my coffee. I drove to Williamsford at 10:45 to clean the air bnb. Stupid thing is that because of my blackfly bites from yesterday, I took 1 (ONE) Benadryl for the itching. I knew 2 would make me drowsy (it happened last summer).

Part way to the house, it hit me that I was extremely drowsy. Oh-oh. I debated pulling over and resting for a few minutes but I knew for something in my system like that, a few minutes wouldn't help. 

There is something about the wind
that Gibbs isn't crazy about.
He visited me in the Bunky often.

I now believe that because I hadn't eaten anything other than yogourt, one pill hit me hard because of it. When I arrived safely, I opened up and sat on the sofa and closed my eyes. In seconds I dropped off for 20 minutes.

I felt much better when I woke after some cheese and a pepperoni stick. I learned a hard lesson. I was able to carry on, strip all beds, wash the linens and take care of the floors within an hour and a half. At 1 pm I messaged Robin that I was out and it was ready for guests.

The puzzle is coming but
this part is the hardest.

Before I got to Durham, she had paid me with a nice raise. 😉 I think business is good as I didn't ask for an increase. I stopped at Foodland and picked up the items on my list before returning home to my boys. Mike had left earlier. 

The rest of the day was hot, windy but quiet. Bill went to the Hangar and I worked on the puzzle. It was hot inside the Suite so we all stayed out. Gibbs enjoyed laying the shade while we were otherwise occupied. He's such a good boy and I kept checking on him.

The burger was delicious.
We were both very hungry.

For supper, Bill grilled his bacon cheeseburgers. His was a double since these are thinner and we had an uneven number. 🤭 He enjoyed it. We were watching the weather, there was a thunderstorm on the horizon coming from Michigan. It's the winds that are worrisome.

Watching Bosch reruns and getting ready to hop into the truck if we need to. This has been a good day. We reached a hot 27.22C/81F this afteroon. 

Fresh strawberries from Foodland
were on sale.

Some cash in my pocket, Bill had a good morning with his friends and Gibbs was with us for most of the day. He gets a haircut in the morning so will feel and look different again. 💕

Someone was tired right out
from all the security duty today.
Good night!

Thank you for popping in. 

Wee Bit of Work, Lots of Indoor Puzzling

The Ridge

It was nice to see clear skies when I opened my eyes on Sunday, May 17th. I knew we were in for a nice day here. I had plans to plant my dahlia bulbs and Bill carried out his plans to go flying. He was hooked up last night to his cargo trailer with batteries for planes charged.

Good morning!
Last night's sunset
didn't let me down.

This would be his first time so I knew he would be gone for the morning. I fought to get my voice working this morning although my throat was feeling pretty good, just phlemy and the constant trying to clear it. After Bill said goodbye and left, Gibbs and I did our stretches and came down.

My dresses from Temu.
Perfect fit, less than $10 each
and I'm very happy with them.

As much as I would have loved to go out and sit with my tea, I knew better. The blackflies were out in full force. So, we sat inside and at 9 went out to plant my dahlias. I was garbed in long pants, light jacket and my netted 'tilly-style' hat. They were all around my face!

Gibbs does like his shade.

I leave a bag full of the bulbs, dug up last fall, with Donna. They are in such large clumps that it takes muscle (haha) to break them apart in smaller groupings. This year, I found new locations and will see how that goes. I hope they do well because I like the idea of how they'll look.

A visitor enjoying breakfast

I was happy to get into shorts and a tee and get the darn hat off. It was very warm, just how we like it but I had to go into the shelter of the Bunky. Gibbs didn't seem bothered but when we came inside to change, he had 2 nestled in his long hair. Buggers!

Of all the bushes and trees,
this is the only one with pink blossoms.

I worked on the puzzle until noon and made another poached egg. I'm hooked on these but I only have one 'really good' egg left. 🤭 I went back to the puzzle and Gibbs was happy to stay indoors. He came out again before Bill got home around 1:30. 

While waiting for Bill,
we braved the blackflies.

He still barks but 'sits and stays' well until the vehicle is parked - if I am persistent. It was around 2:30 that Mike drove in. He was slow, obviously waiting for the geese to cross. Good thing we have signs up at the road! Bill helped him get set up and went to the Acreage to get hin a bladder of water.

When Bill went to the Acreage
to get water for Mike's trailer,
Gibbs waited on 'his' hill to wait.

It's nice that he has a place to go on a weekend. We have an extra Amazon firestick that we give him when he comes so he'll be good for the night. I stayed inside after saying hello and worked on the puzzle. I didn't want to share this cold. 

I planted dahlias in this new corner
that I created a few weeks ago.
I hope they grow, they'll look good here.

Seems I'm good for the morning and then late afternoon, I get worse. For supper, for lack of any bright ideas and  abition to make much, we had omelettes and toast. Bill was perfectly fine. Tomorrow, I'll pick up buns for burgers when I'm in to clean.

He has a perfect view of the laneway.

My waiting spot is at
the puzzle.

Cutting it short, we had a good day. The weather is perfect reaching a high of 27.22C/81F by 3 pm and we'll only drop to 17.22C/63F overnight. No duvet required! 

Mr. B. Oriole comes
every day.

I hope our fellow Canadians are enjoying their long weekend too.

Supper, simple and good.
Good night!

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