Checking off my List

 The Ridge

On Friday, Sept. 4th it was nice that we all slept in. Gibbs and Bill didn't move until 6:30. I had rolled over at 6:10, found a comfortable position and just waited. I was slept out but it sure is great to not have to get up and move too quickly.

Good morning!
2 Moonflowers.
Look at how that pistil and
those stamens are reaching up!

We were both off work today and I had a few things on my list to do. One was to clean and vacuum Ptooties. Maybe Saturday I will take her in for a car wash, we'll see, she isn't too bad. Two was to open my suitcase and double check my clothes. Three was to pack up my craft stuff, so it was out of Bill's way........just in case. 😉

Looking like a lovely day,.

Bill had one thing on his list (teehee) and that was to work on his planes. It was to be a nice day so he was able to bring his big one out of the Hangar and work out in the fresh air. When my car was looking her best, I came in and packed things up, into some semblance of order.

While I was up checking my garden,
Gibbs relaxed.

I brought my suitcase in and did the check through, without changing anything! I did add shoes to a separate bag and finally decided on a 'toiletries/cosmetic' bag. I will choose a few earrings as well and it should all be good to go. I've even remembered to put in a walking stick for any hobbling!

Ptooties right up tight so I
could reach the central vac
hookup in the basement.

We had lunch together, kind of, I had my quesadilla using the last cooked meatballs because I had no bacon thawed. It was messy........of course, but very tasty with some sour cream dobbed on top. Bill nipped in to town to the hardware store and dropped his jigsaw off for Andrew.

Bill enjoyed his day with
his planes.

At 4:30, we drove in for the early Catch the Ace, stopping at Eckhardt's Shell again for tickets. Roz and Brian will not be in town tonight. We, as a committee, got the next 2 week's tickets ready to go and although we didn't win the $634 tonight, the Ace is still out there and that is exciting!

My tomatoes and peppers are
90% done. These plants still have
some veggies on them. Some of the plants
were tossed over the fence.
Must soon be fall.

We were home by 7:20 after dropping the new tickets off at the Shell station. We'd agreed that a simple supper of tomato soup would suffice and it was quick, easy and tasty, filling that wee hole in our bellies. What a lovely evening, with many clouds to add dimension to the sky.

Just soup and it was enough.

I heard that the judging for the fair entries was complete so I'm anxious for tomorrow afternoon when i can get there to see if I had any luck. First, I have jobs to do and then I'll check it out. 

The sky going in to town

We reached 22C/71.6F by this afternoon and even though some places had some rain, right in town, the Ridge remained dry except for maybe 10 drops.

Coming home, it was much
prettier.
Almost beckoning.
Good night!

This was a nice day with a few things taken care of. Thank you for stopping around.

A Two Job Day

The Ridge

When I first woke up, I could hear Bill talking to Gibbs downstairs and next I knew, the little guy was back up on the bed with me. It was 6:10 whihch meant I still had time to relax before I had to get up. I think I slept well, since I don't recall waking up but I know it took a while to drop off at 10:30.

Good morning!
Last night, while others were recovering
from the storm, we had this sky.

Bill and I caught up on the next 2 episodes of Reacher last night and as usual, it ends with a shock. We know it's far fetched but we enjoy the character and get caught up in the excitement anyway. 

And within minutes, the fog
moved in like a blanket.

This morning, I was out the door before Bill, on my way into town at 10 to 7. Bill was right on my heels though and took BB again today, as he was going to Mike's first instead of directly to the job site. He's putting windows in at Murray's home this week so an easier job for sure.

It was pretty freaky how quickly
it covered us.

The Mat was an easy clean, with only one of my regulars, so I was able to finish with a floor wash without being in anyone's way or visa versa. There was still a washer with clothes in it, men's articles, so I dried them and put them in a bag. There was also one with floor mats but I left it alone today.

3 Moonflowers.
Another one of Donna's 🤭

I have one more day to clean before my vacation with the ladies so I'll check it then. I have been noticing that my sciatica is slowly making an appearance - again - so not too happy about that. I don't want to be hobbling this week! 

Top pix: looking east pulling out
of our lane
Bottom pix: driving west.
A nice day on the way.

Two sisters have booked us all a blocking session on Monday, so I'm going to take full advantage of that for some pointers too. I had a nibble to eat before leaving the Suite at 11:30 for Williamsford. Robin's guests requested a later departure so they weren't checking out until 12 noon.

Then, driving Baptist Church Road,
I snapped this out my side window.
It's quite stunning!

As soon as I got on the road, my leg was acting up and when I got to the house, I had to lay on her cold ceramic floor for relief. Good grief! It comes and goes but when my foot started to go numb, I was thoroughly ticked. I wonder what has started that up again? Anyway, I'm not giving in.

Robin's quilt dries on our line

I was out of the bnb by 1:30 and drove into Durham to pick something up at the Crazy Dollar before heading home. Bill was cutting grass and I could have kissed him! (I will later, 🤭) I really wanted to get it cut up here before I left but that would mean tomorrow.

Leftovers with a salad.
We ate early tonight, I had things to do!

It was a much better day than yesterday, not so much humidity and no threats of rain or storms in the area. I feel bad for those who had to deal with that fear yesterday and the power outages that are still prominent in many areas. 

The drive into town at 6 pm
was still pretty.

I was hungry when I got home so made a one-slice toasted peanut butter and tomato sandwich. Yum, that was yummy! Supper will be leftover meatball casserole with a home prepared salad on the side. I was waiting for my face cream to arrive so Gibbs and I stayed inside until almost 4. 

He goes crazy over UPS, FedEx and Purolator vehicles. More than usual! (😉) When Bill went down to the front field to cut grass, the FedEx guy was just pulling up. Amazing how small 60 ml really is for such a big price but, hey, I'll try it for the 'glow'.

I was an early bird at the Community Centre
Bottom left corner, if the vase on the right is
hand made, they win hands down!
It's beautiful!

After supper, which I warmed up in the oven, using a baking sheet on the bottom to slow the heat flow, I drove into town with my Fair entries. They need to be dropped tonight for judging. 

On the way home, I dropped Robin's quilt off (it was still damp) and visited with them for a few minutes. Mildred was looking for Bill, she's besotten with him. 🤭 I know the feeling! 

Summer skies, gorgeous.
Good night!

Bill went to the Hangar after I got back and when my blog is done, I will be watching tv, sitting on my block. 🤣 It was a great day and we both have a day off tomorrow. We reached 25C/77F and dropping to 13C/55.4F overnight. Good for sleeping.

Thank you for your visit.