A Quick Turnaround Trip to London-Ontario Weather

 The Ridge, Priceville, On

On Monday, Apr. 20th we were up early. Well, kind of Bill's normal time, but for me, it was early. His alarm went off at 5:30 and he called up to me at 6. We have doctor's appointments back in the city of London at 10 am. It is a 2 1/2 hour drive to and from. 

Good morning!
This was last night's sunset

Sadly, we have not found a doctor up here in our area - yet. This drive for a 15 minute appointment is nuts. We took our coffee and tea with us, left Gibbs in charge (and under Dot's care) and left the Ridge at 7. It was a bitter cold morning, -4C/24.8F with a pretty morninng sky all around me.

This is today's start up.

The drive started out under those mostly sunny skies and we went through a few weather changes within the first hour and a half. I'll let these consecutive pictures tell the story since there wasn't much else to take photos of.

Not only was the east sunrise pretty,
but looking all around, the colours
were awesome.

Our appointments were quick enough, since our bloodwork was already done. Everything was great for Bill but for me, a couple of things I need to keep an eye on with my bloodwork. Our next blood tests are in 6 months.

Our drive turned yeuchy
for a short while. The roads could
have been greasy.

We were out of there within the hour and stopped 2/3 of the way home for lunch. You guessed it, Tim Horton's flatbread pizza for me. Bill had a blt on a bun and it was the right thing to do and an inexpensive lunch.

A blizzard, clearing and threatening
clouds to the north.

We touched base with Dot to check on Gibbs and arrived in Durham before 2. We stopped to see Mark at The Battery Pro/Water Store, filled 2 jugs and then went to Impact Tire for a tire top up. One of Ptooties tires was low from a loose inner core at the valve stem.

Stratford has the Avon River
Nice and calm. 
The town was busy!

I also bought our Catch the Ace tickets for Friday night and best of all, I got a great 'welcome back' hug from Jackie. 😍 I made a couple more greeting cards, and Bill went to the Hangar for a couple of hours. 

Tim Horton's
comes through again.

Gibbs and I walked down the lane to get the mail and came inside to make a scalloped potato and ham casserole in Madame IP. It wasn't perfect but it used up most of the remaining ham, saving some for Gibbs and my sandwich for lunch. 

Back home with a clear day
free of snow but filled with c-c-c-cold!

We caught up on NCIS and Survivor episodes we missed last week. We reached a high of 2C/35.6F today and dropping again overnight for our last overnight beflow freezing. Fingers crossed. 

The pond, overflowing and reflections
are very pretty.

This was still a good day and I'm glad the appointment is behind us.

Supper was unusual,
but tasty.
Good night!

Thank you for your visit.

Cold but Dry - Except for a Puppy Dog!!

The Ridge, Priceville, On

Welcome to Sunday, Apr. 19th. It was a cold night, dropping below for freezing for a bit in the early morning hours. Bill and Gibbs were not deterred and went out at 6:15 for the first nature call. 

Good morning!
This is the view out our back window
facing east.

I heard them go out, got up to use the facilities and crawled back in bed until 7. My first stretch and groan and I get a hug and face wash from my favourite little pooch. He's playful in the morning, but that was nothing compared to the rest of the day!

Turning slightly to the north,
looking across the pond and Dot's home.

We had our morning drinks and Bill had his cereal. No real plans for going anywhere today other than a Black Beauty top up to get that fuel deal I mentioned yesterday. $.10¢ off helps even though it doesn't amount to much on a $238 fill up. $14 is $14 regardless. 😉

Under supervision by the boss (on the right)
Bill begins to 'unpack' his stuff.

So, Bill started unpacking stuff from the back of the Suite, inside. You know - the planes (2 fusilages, 2 wings), the table saw, the air compressor, his hobby crates and finally my bags of craft supplies. They traveled well which is a credit to his packing. 

Gibbs and I went out and explored
where my garden will be.
Sue G., the rhubarb should be good for
more winter treats!
My Egyptian wandering onions,
wonder if they'll turn out this year. 
🤔🤭

With that emptied out, I vacuumed the Suite. After an upset cup of tea, which Gibbs happily lapped up, my thought of washing the floors was confirmed. 🤭 Thankfully, no laptops, phones or important papers were damaged in the spill!

If you know our Gibbs at all,
he does NOT like water and steers
well clear of it when we walk along a beach.
Not sure who this doggie is!
I think he could smell our visiting muskrat.

We all went outside and it seems we lost our puppy. He was replaced by a little piggy. For a dog who doesn't like the water (!), he wasted no time running in after the trail of a muskrat. This is in the pond overflow in the field behind Bill's Hangar. I couldn't believe it!

We stayed outside, Gibbs and I, the latter (me) bundled in my down jacket and vest. That wind was bitter and even though the day was partially sunny and the few light.....is that snow?.....flurries were noticeable, I felt warm enough.

Just like a child, when they close their eyes,
he thinks I can't see him.
This little guy is my joy.
💗

Before the little piggy came inside I warned him that he would need a total wipe down. Not just his feet. He listened and sat at the door waiting while I used his mitt and got him 'semi-dry'. I removed the good quilt from my chair as that is his usual retreat. He makes us laugh every day. 💕

This is the view of our Ridge
from the southeast corner of
the property. My garden will be
reinstated up here. 🤞

We all came in for lunch and Bill brought my foldup table in for my 'stuff'. Seems our stuff is just changing places. 🤣 After a tasty ham, cheese and lettuce sandwich, Bill and Gibbs snoozed. My fingers were just itching to get quilling again!

Our little piggy came inside.
He looks like he thinks he is in trouble,
but no, he was just having too much fun.
He soon dried out!

                                                              One more giggle.

I was quite happy to stop the work for the afternoon and make a few greeting cards. I have 2 blank 5 x 7 cards left and my new order, just ordered today, comes in on Wednesday. I do have some 4 x 6 in the Bunky but haven't gotten to them yet. 

He can hear AND see them playing
next door.
Not a peep, he just watches.

 Bill went into town for fuel and Gibbs sat up on the back of my recliner and watched Caper, Trigger and Dot's other visiting dog next door. They were having fun and Gibbs kept an eye. It's Trigger that isn't trustworthy (according to Dot) so we don't put him and Gibbs together. Maybe one day?

It was great to be back at it.

Supper was ham, corn and Kraft dinner. It was either that or cook potatoes. It worked and we are full. Tomorrow, we are heading back into London for doctor's appointments that have been made since last fall. Our bloodwork results are back and I'm sure the doc will have something to say.

Supper was good.
Buying that ham at the Walmart
in Deming, NM was a good idea.
I couldn't use my convection oven
but the air fryer was perfect.

I watched the Hope Valley episode, that I missed last Sunday, last night and will be on track for tonight's. I'm enjoying the show a lot, happy to have a new series to watch right now. There are a couple of others I'm into as well but seem to miss their 'live' viewing nights. Good thing for streaming.

Almost the way the day started,
this time facing west. 
Good night!

It was a cold day but a good one. We didn't get pass 3C/38F and expecting colder tomorrow. We both needed a break today and apparently, Gibbs needed to test the waters! 😂 Hope you had a great day as well.

Thank you for stopping by.