Sunday, June 29, 2025

Visitors!

The Ridge

On Sunday, June 29th we all woke up at the same time. It was 6:30, meaning that Bill and Gibbs slept in. 😀 Highly unusual. We got up and while I washed and dressed, he began sorting our laundry.

Good Sunday morning!

There were 2 customers in the Mat when I arrived and I loaded 2 machines and set about cleaning. It was an uneventful hour but because I was in jeans, and because I was heading directly to Hanover when I left, I dried our heavier clothes so I could change into shorts.

The remainder would hang on the line when I got home, it was a lovely morning. I stopped at Independent first and picked up my Liberte plain 9% yogourt, then Dollarama for more wall hangings for my quilling and then to Walmart.

Our guests on a perfect afternoon

That place was busy, everyone had a very full cart. I went through self-checkout because I like to pack my bags at my pace and in a way that I can carry them easily. I was on m


y way home around 10. 

Mike was here last evening but not until 7:30 so I didn't see him. He was gone this morning when I returned but he has his own schedule and can certainly come and go as he pleases. 😊 I put the groceries away and hung the clothes.

My sweeties are enjoying
the day too

It was then 11:45 and our visitors arrived. Duncan and Patty could only come for 1 night but that's better than no nights, so we welcome them. We had lunch and spent the afternoon catching up in the shade, first on the patio and then by the firepit under the trees.

Sometimes you just need to
put your head down.
💗

For supper, Bill and I had t-bone steak and a baked potato. It was delicious! Patty and Duncan had their own meal and brought it over so we could eat together in the Suite, in the a/c. 💕 More chatting and story telling ensued. 

And then sometimes, you
just need your own chair.

We sat outside for a bit but the mosquitoes were hungry. Since we were all unprepared, we said goodbye/goodnight around 8:30. This was a great day but I hinted yesterday about being commissioned for some work. 

The steak supper was awesome

Patty and Duncan provided dessert.
Rhubarb peach pie from Vineland
None of us were completely sold,
but it was pretty good and a nice
gesture.

Robin loved my gift so much that she has requested something for her Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland bnb's. With loosely specific instructions, I accepted the challenge. That explains the trip for more 'backdrops' at Dollarama. 😃 Wish me luck!

We reached a high of 28C/82F this afternoon and with the breeze up here, it was one of the most perfect days we've had yet. Absolutely wonderful! I hope yours was just as nice. 


And good night!

Thank you for your visit to the Ridge today.

 

12 comments:

  1. Laundry ... ugh ... but cute puppies make up for it!

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  2. Commission work can be scary but I know you'll be up to the challenge. Always nice to get the laundry squared away, and then relax with friends.

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    1. I doubt there will be much required, but so far, 3 creations. :)

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  3. Nothing makes your head swell up a little than someone buying one of your creations. I have a little shop on Etsy and even after 17 years there, mine still does a little after each sale.

    I really liked the owl you had in yesterdays blog. That was one of your best, I think. You have come a long way in a short time with the "quilling". Your teacher in AZ would be proud of you.

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    1. Thank you KennyD. I think you are absolutely right! I'm glad you still get a 'swell' even after 17 years! I appreciate the boost of confidence from you and other readers too. I never thought I'd ever consider selling something I made!

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  4. Nice to have company you enjoy, even if they can't stay long.
    Congrats on the commission, I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job.

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    1. Thank you Maebeme. Yes, short visits are better than no visits, right?

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  5. Now that is a commission. You can do it. A hint for Saskatchewan if you would like is we are called Land of the Living Skies.....

    God bless.

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    1. Thank you! She asked for something with wheat for obvious reasons but she sent a picture of the metal wheat in the town square...........can't remember the town though. LOL

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    2. Many a town and city have those metal wheat statues. Weyburn the city down the road from us has some, and like you I can't remember the other places.

      God bless.

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  6. Hope you're enjoying a nice Canada Day!

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