The Ridge
On
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd we got moving around 7 and had our morning
drinks. Todd showed up at 8 and started to work again. We left him around 8:30
and drove to the flying field. No member can fly their remote-controlled planes
before 9 so Bill set about putting the wings on his Piper Cub and getting set
up. I pulled out the bagged chair from the back seat and sat with my book. The
sun was up there but a bit hazy for the first half hour.
Bill gets set up at the flying field
Then it warmed up nicely and I was quite comfy reading my book in just a t shirt. When he was ready to fly, I followed him out and took some videos and still pictures of his take off, flying and landings. I didn’t have good walking shoes on since I’d dressed for the day’s visits instead.
This looks upside down but I'm actually just looking down at my shoes
Pretty boots but not walking shoes for sure
Down the road to the right/east to the STOP sign
and back again. Bill had 3 good flights within the two hours we were out there,
again on our own. As we were packing up, another member arrived for some
flights as well.
From
there, we decided to come back to the Suite for some lunch and spent about an
hour and a half putting in time while Todd worked on stabilizing the fridge.
That was a challenge since the fridge is so heavy. We left around 1 and went to
Value Village. Bill dropped me off and went to Princess Auto so I could wander
freely. It’s funny that I don’t look for clothes anymore. I need to do a good
clean out of my closet while packing for the winter and maybe then I’ll do a swap
out.
Bill was happy to get 3 good flights in this morning and that makes me happy too |
The pretty Piper Cub |
Instead,
I like to wander down the kitchen areas and knick knacks to see what ‘handy’
things I could use. I found a few crafty things that I can hang in the Bunky
and some coloured stones for a project – yet to be determined Lastly, I found a
pair of warm sleep pants for at the Paisley house. Something I’m comfortable
wearing around people first thing in the morning. The bonus was that it was a
Tuesday, so seniors’ day and got 30% off everything. $11.25 later, I met Bill.
You can tell he loves the hobby as he wipes down the planes perfectly
before packing them away
We haven’t
been to our former workplace for a couple of years so thought we’d kill a bit
of time today doing that. It is never as fulfilling as you think but there were
a few nice surprises. Kim nor Deb were in (again) but I was happy to see Eric and
throw a virtual hug. They have rules to follow so I didn’t push it with him. We
searched out Saira (where we snuck in a hug) and bumped into Patty and Corrine
before heading off. The experience, seeing our old workplace, is surreal. There is a new custodian/shipper/receiver and we were both pleased to see that. He seems very nice.
A few pictures of Brenda and Randy's back garden area And these two are of their side garden to the back patio and yard Lovely and serene!
Brenda
and Randy have invited us for the afternoon and a barbecue supper so we drove
to Windsor Ave. Brenda is my London hairdresser and she did my lowlights and
treated me to a birthday pedicure last October before the Cancun wedding. She
is a sweetheart of a friend and we hit it off within the first 10 minutes of
meeting each other back at the school board warehouse. 😊 She has a piece of my heart, forever. Randy is the perfect
match for her and visa versa, we are so happy that they found each other.
This felt like a challenge, he looked at me for about 5 minutes
before scampering off with his chestnutBrenda spotted this hot air balloon overhead I was excited since we seldom see them anymore
Quite a
bit of alcohol was consumed between 3 and supper time out on their beautiful
back patio. The gardens are so pretty and decorated just exactly the way I’d
expect. A little haven away from the street. The bbq’d striploin steak and roasted
cauliflower w/garlic was wonderful! Nice and keto until she brought over her
homemade apple pie. She is indeed the Barbecue Queen and Goddess of pie crusts.
Ha ha, private joke.
the steak was perfect and the veggies top notch too! Apple pie and cheddar and brie cheese for dessert
It was
9:30 when I looked at the clock and we scooted out of there. No such thing as overstaying
your welcome with friends since we were all having a wonderful time. Hugs and a
few pictures and we were out the door. It was a mild evening, 16C/60F and we
drove home under the waxing crescent moon. I had to look it up to see the 33%
percentage of illumination since it was obviously more visible than the
previous night. Interesting.
there is always time for pictures
I had a cute one of Bill and Randy but it was too blurry to postOur sweet hosts
Thanks guys!
Back
home, we let ourselves in the shop and locked up the outside door. We were in
bed immediately (after a couple of drinks of water) and asleep quickly. What a
wonderful day!
I can't take credit for taking this picture but this is the waxing moon
from Sept. 22nd
Good night all!
Thank you
for stopping around.
Nice to have some Fun Time and then visiting with Good Friends to top it off. Can't get any better.
ReplyDeleteBe Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
It is indeed! Lots of fun and a 'bit' of alcohol consumed too! haha
DeleteAnother awesome day. It's like being on vacation. I'm not a fan of cauliflower but roasted cauliflower with garlic sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteBill isn't fond of cooked cauliflower either so was polite and tried it at least. :)
DeleteBrenda and Randy are such a cute couple, no wonder you're happy they found each other. I'm glad you and hubby had such a good day. Getting pajamas to wear at your winter home...bonus, yippee! - Mary
ReplyDeleteThose two were made for each other and the time it took in their lives to meet was worth it. :)
DeleteMy pj's will help me get through the 'I can't go south blues'. haha
Glad that you are having such a nice time while waiting for the repairs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you Jackie. :)
DeleteThey certainly have a nice back yard!! Glad you were able to get out and about. I bet Bill had a great time flying.
ReplyDeleteThey really do have a nice place. Inside and out.
DeleteBill did enjoy flying a lot. He misses that field. :)