Waking to Sunshine, Visit with Mom, Puzzle Mat Results, Hanover Shopping

The Ridge

So, on Friday, June 14^th what a nice treat to open the blinds at 6:45 to sunshine again. I knew I’d slept in but felt justified. Clemson had me up at 4:30 to go out for a piddle. It’s dark out there in the early morning! I wasn’t even spooked but it was still quite damp. We had no problem going back to sleep. When he moved again at 5:30, I thought ‘oh no’ but he settled down. Must have heard me grumbling, I felt so tired.

a beautiful sky this morning

I texted Bill before even getting up as I knew he’d have been up and moving since 6. We didn’t chat long. My first priority, after making my tea of course, was to see if I had an internet connection. I didn’t so I pulled out my notes from last winter when the same thing happened. We can’t figure out ‘why’ it happens but I read and followed the instructions (instead of calling Bell first) and after a restart, voila! It worked! Last time it cost us $69 for them to do it. I was happy and went ahead and finished my blog posting.

The drive to Durham 

It is a cool morning, only 44F/7C so I’m glad I kicked the heater on low earlier. It was 59F inside and that just isn’t warm enough for me. With blinds open and the sun coming in all eastern windows, plus the heater it didn’t take long to warm it up in here. Bill and I chatted, now that I was wide awake, and discussed his schedule for next week and into July, some dates he can’t work. Once my tea was finished and blog posted, I read a few of our friends’ posts too to see what they’re up to.

The flowers at the front of Rockwood are beautiful
and part of the reason i couldn't find red geraniums

I slipped my hoody on and went for my walk just around the area. That wind was cold and I’m glad I wasn’t keen on walking too far, yet. My garden looks good, soon I will be eating the radishes and green onions. Bill’s Canada flag was on the ground yesterday afternoon so the pole separated somehow and this morning I see that his sunflower wind sock from the storage shed was also on the ground. A message? Strange, that is for sure.

Bill will have to fix this when he gets home

At 10, I made myself a coffee and ate some 10% fat plain Greek yogourt and wow, it is sooo good! It will keep me sated, along with my coconut oil and creamy coffee and tea. I’m going up to see Mom this morning and then want to continue on to Hanover. They have a Mark’s store and I love their sales. It used to be called Mark’s Work Wearhouse but now just seems to be shortened to Mark’s. They aren’t all work clothes, I guess that is why. Other stores in Hanover draw me as well, so while I’m there……..

I drove in to see Mom and it was another wonderful visit. No dwelling on her parents, her men or her stuff/Rockwood. We just visited and laughed and hugged and talked about nonsensical things. If we can laugh together over one thing, it is a wonderful visit. I walked her down to lunch and she went through the normal routine of where was I going, how far, did I walk, when will I be back. Sometimes, I flash back to the strong lady she was when I was a teenager in Lucan and then forward to this new ‘version’ and hug her extra tightly when I whisper “I love you, Mom”.

A nice visit with Mom

From Rockwood Terrace, I drove back through town and took #4 highway to Hanover. I was in no hurry, taking my time checking out the Denver Hayes clothes in Mark’s and trying things on. Four different things came home with me, taking advantage of either their door crasher sales or their 30% off specials. I love the colours offered and any and all will work for Cancun. Then I drove to Giant Tiger and did the same thing. High quality? No, but great prices and selection.

Lots of little daisies

By the time, I’d finished poking around ending by picking up some asparagus and bananas at GT, it was 2:30. Donna went to a flour mill in Hanover earlier and picked me up some almond flour (yay!) so I went around to pick it up. We had a nice visit, just the two of us, while she showed me her gardens and flowers around their home. She has done a lot of work and still has more to do, like me. Darn weeds!

Daisies can make anyone smile

When she heard I hadn’t eaten other than some yogourt at 9:30, she gave me some cheddar, a boiled egg and some tomatoes. What a nice thing to do! Thanks, sis! We caught up on their life, ours and it was 3:30, I think, when I backed Black Beauty out of their driveway. I figured Clemson would be concerned since it was 4 when I made my way inside. Nope, sound asleep on the couch until I latched the door.

At 4:30 he got his supper and I snipped tags off my new duds. I feel very happy with my purchases and for once, the items are new, not just ‘new to me’. I cleared the table off and pulled it out to full length. Time to make a believer out of me. I carefully unrolled the Puzzle Mat and grinned with the result. It worked like a charm! So, there you have it. I believe!  We sat in my chair while I did the Word Search and I think I might have dozed a bit with Clemson. I’d given up on the crossword long ago.

A pretty car on Durham's Main Street

At 6, I turned the radio off and the tv on. Without having a window open, it is nice and cozy inside. It hasn’t been a cold day but once the sun disappeared the temperature is dropping preparing for the evening. I loaded up the pizzas for supper tonight with green pepper, salami, ham, olives, tomatoes and cheeses. While it was cooking, I went out to measure the length of the kayaks. Someone was inquiring.

When the pizza was suitably warmed up and cheese melted, time to eat! That’s when Bill called to let me know that he was done for the day as well. He had a good day and met a nice young couple, picking up their older Airstream. I filled him in on my day and we said goodbye to go and eat our suppers. The pizza was better tonight than last night, probably because of the toppings. When I’d finished eating, I did the dishes up and sat to post my blog.

Unrolling the puzzle - the moment of truth

Clemson let me know in no uncertain terms that he wanted to go upstairs to the bed. Back and forth, around the island, pawing at my leg, so I lifted him up. It doesn’t matter how long he stays up there, what matters is that I obey. Ha ha. He was down within 5 minutes and back up on the couch. Normally, we would be expecting Bill home tonight, after 2 days of work but that isn’t the case.

Everything in place - yay!

So, I finished it

Ever since we’ve been home, he has been waiting for his supplier of the Telemaster plane to send the tail pieces and plans. It has been a ‘trying’ (mild word for the way it really was) experience communicating with Mark but finally he has heard that both parcels have arrived at Bluewater Shipping in Port Huron, Mi. We tossed around ways to pick them up, both of us or just him and decided he would stay the extra night in London and drive the 90 minutes to the border, over to retrieve them.

I got quite a haul for $60

Sometimes, the Jell-o jiggles in ways that force sensible decisions. Clemmy and I look forward to seeing Bill return tomorrow afternoon. Tonight, we’ll just settle down and see what we can find on tv. I searched and found the perfect chick flick in Steel Magnolias. Couldn't ask for a more fulfilling ladies cast. 

And supper was delicious

This has been a fun day and I’ve got some new clothes to show for it, all at a great price.

Today's bluebirds take a bath

And after his bath, this beautiful little guy says
Good night from The Ridge

Thank you for your visit!