Monday, July 20, 2026

Win Some, Lose Some, No Pain, No Gain etc.

 The Ridge

On Sunday, July 19th Gibbs woke me with a kiss at 2 minutes to 6. He laid his head right beside mine on my pillow when I whispered 'it's not time, go back to sleep'. Bill was still sound asleep and our special boy knew enough not to disturb him. 💕

Good morning!
6 Moonflowers to greet us today.
Something has been nibbling
on a couple. 🤔

We all woke and got up before 6:30. I wanted to be on the move to town before 7. With the 2 loads ready to go, I was walking in the Mat door at 7 on the nose. One customer was already inside loading his machines. He said he likes to get in and out asap and I applaud him for that. 

I was happy to get off the hill!
Clothes are hung, once the sun is away 
from the trees, they'll dry quickly.

By the time I finished washing floors and loading Ptooties, it was 8:10. I had stopped at the bank on the way in but the ATM was not working. I later heard that the internet was down around town. It's like the bugs were waiting for me on the berm. 

Gibbs was waiting for me

I hung the clothes swatting and grumbling as they found niches under my hair and behind my ears, obviously managing to get in a bite here and there. Get lost!! Since it was just 8:50, I knew I had time to hop in the shower before leaving for my sale.

When I returned to town,
Derek Goodchild told me they
were pulling out for the day.
Seemed funny not seeing him there.

Things were a bit different, vehicles had moved because Derek was moving out with his food truck today for an event. It worked out fine, I still set my table up near the sidewalk and Ptooties back almost in her original spot from my first day. 😉

Kelly was shy to have her
picture taken but agreed
to this to display my earrings.
She loved them so I'm happy.

It was a perfect weather day for a sale. Not too windy, not too hot, and I enjoyed just relaxing with my book. Kelly from the hardware came and bought the pair of daisy earrings I made and gave me a tip when she paid. Earnings were not amazing but I wouldn't have made them had I sat home. You win some, you lose some.

Spending a couple of hours
with my sisters at the
Acreage.

I packed up at 2, went inside Chicory Common to use the facilities and bought a very expensive but delicious Pineapple-Banana smoothie. Kay made it a large one, saying I deserved it for sitting out there today. That was sweet to say.

Our country drive back home,
it was a lovely sky.

When I got home, Bill was ready to go to the Acreage for water. I heard earlier that my other sister, Gayle and her husband, John, were coming to visit Donna and Gerry this afternoon so we could squeeze in a visit as well.

Such a good boy!

Gibbs was the best little boy again today in the car. With his collar on, it's like he's a different puppy so we only use it for car rides. That seems to work well. We stayed for a couple of hours and returned home around 5. Bill transferred water to our tank and grilled double burgers for each of us.

Our family is still hanging
around. 

I didn't really need that much but these patties were thin and we wanted to use them up. Yes, it was way too much for me so half a pattie got cut up and Gibbs can have pieces over the next day or two. We had my homemade cheesecake with raspberry sauce for dessert. Holy cow, I'm full!

A double burger,
delicious!

Bill went to the Hangar, Gibbs crashed on the floor after watching him leave and I worked on my blog. With nothing on my agenda tomorrow, this blog will get posted in the morning. I feel exhausted and it's hard to focus! We reached a pleasant summery 21.66C/71F today with sunny skies.

Raspberry sauce on cheesecake.
Yum!
Good night!

I had a great day and a lovely visit with my sisters. Thank you for stopping by!

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Pretty Easy Rainy Day

The Ridge

On Saturday, July 18th, by golly, the weather forecasters got it exactly right! If we had any doubts about the weather when we went to bed last night, they were diminished this morning. 

Good morning!
This is what the day was like.

Robin asked if I was available to clean for her again today. My answer was that it depended on the weather. There was to be a street wide subdivision sale today with a rain date next Saturday. Donna and I were going to go but it was an easy decision this morning to call Robin and tell her I would clean. 😄

I worked at my craft and this
is 'Love' from behind me.
I don't think Bill looks at me like that!
😉🤭🥰

I was able to sleep in a bit, at least stay in bed after Bill got up. They went out at 6 and at 6:30 the clouds let loose and we got a really good rain, on and off for the next 4 hours. My gardens are smiling, as my sister says. Unfortunately, the gravel in the peak of our lane has washed away a fair bit. Ugh!

I didn't get dressed until 10:30
and didn't go out until 10:45.
So, missed the 4 Moonflowers which
were basically drowned by then.

We drove together to Williamsford, Bill dropped me off and he carried on the short distance further to Owen Sound. Princess Auto and Home Depot here he comes! I was just finishing up 90 minutes later when he returned. it was still feeling warm at that point.

We got a lot of rain in a short
period of time.

Back home, we had some lunch and then drove next door to welcome Dot and Gord back to Ontario. They had a great time in Inverness, Cape Breton/NS. Gord approved of Bill's work in their basement, which he was worried about. I knew he was worrying over nothing but still understood. 

It was foggy for part of our
drive to Williamsford today.

We didn't stay long and Dot surprised us by giving us each a souvenir of Nova Scotia. I love my fish earrings and Bill got a lapel pin for one of his hats. It was nice of them to appreciate us for looking after a couple of things. Not necessary but nice. 🥰

We love them!
The earrings are homemade and now
I can appreciate that more!

Bill and Gibbs had a snooze while I finished yet another pair of flower earrings. I had a couple of cards I wanted to finish so did that before it was time to start supper. Simple one tonight, mac & cheese with ham and rice pudding for dessert. Bill sorted the laundry while I cleaned up the pot I used.

Two cards I finished today.
The flamingoes were fun. 

He went to the Hangar, seems the rain has stopped for the night. The temperature hovered around 20C/70F all day but it felt cooler with no sun in sight. Tomorrow will be dry but cooler than I originally expected, which was going to be hot. I'm happy about that.

Pink ones

And blue ones done today.
I'll see if they are a hit at all 
tomorrow. ðŸ¤ž

I packed up a few things late this afternoon and remembered to grab a couple of book choices to start reading. I made a list so I don't forget anything important tomorrow. Yes, it has come to that for me. LOL 

Quick and filling.
Finishing up the last of the Legion's
pickles and olives.

This was a good day and I won't be letting Robin down tomorrow as today's guests are staying for 3 nights. 😉 Bill is anxious to go flying with the boys in the morning too. 

Gibbs wanted out after supper.
Promptly sat here and didn't move.
His nose was sniffing and we knew not
to disturb that security duty. Then he 
came to the door to come inside.
💕
He says all is well, so.....
Good night!

Thank you for your visit!