The Ridge
On Tuesday, July 29th I could tell Bill was truly enjoying his time off already. Today, he didn't have to do 'anything' and I'm happy about that.
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| Good morning! |
I was up before 7 and on my way to Durham within minutes.
A foggy start to the day.
It was a very foggy morning, looking terrible from our vantage point but never as bad once you are out there on the road. The Mat was empty when I arrived and remained that way for the whole hour. I loved that.
Within a couple of minutes,
I could see the sky change
from foggy gray to blue.
I headed straight home and Bill was sitting eating breakfast, ready to make a coffee. 💘 My head was buzzing as today we were expecting Suzie and Pat to join us for a visit. Kim and I discussed the plan for the day and decided to make it a meal as well.
Knowing they wanted to see my sisters et al, and visa versa, I messaged Donna and Gayle with an invite. All 4 were free, willing and happy to be included and a plan was formed. It was that easy!
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| Bella and Gibbs did the play tag thing a few times during the day. So cute! |
At 10, I took M into town and while there, picked up burgers and buns, plus a dessert. I started doing a birthday card with my quilling before lunch and carried on after until I finished it. Woops! I forgot to get a picture.
Our guests had all arrived by 3 and the afternoon played out perfectly. Bill grilled 12 burgers and I set the condiments, plates, napkins etc. up inside on the the island. Donna contributed a salad, Gayle brought chips and salsa and Kim put together a very nice charcuterie board. Perfect!
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| Group participation made it a great day and a great meal. There he is, my chef, ready to serve. |
We ate outside on our tables, like a family, which in a way, we all are. 💕 With the exception of Donna and Gerry, we are/were all rv'ing friends. It was a very hot day but my concern over whether our guests were comfortable and could find shade was for naught, everyone seemed to be perfectly fine.
Simple plans that
paid off.
Supper was delicious and after a little Happy Birthday presentation and a song for Ken (and Rob) we enjoyed our messy cupcakes. Everyone had gone on their way by 6:30 and Ken, Kim, Bill and I sat outside, pleased with how it turned out.
Happy Birthday, Ken!
(ps if you don't want that cupcake, Gibbs is
standing by)
The flies were trying to eat us alive so we said our goodnights and came indoors. We had a high of 29C/85F with the occasional breeze under mostly sunny skies.
What a great day! I know Rob, my Buddy, would have appreciated the cupcakes. 💕
The sunset was so much prettier than this.
Good night!
Thank you for stopping by.
The video of adults relaxing and furry kids having fun warmed my heart. What a perfect day!
ReplyDeleteThank you the pooches were so fun to watch.
DeleteHappy Birthday KEN!! Gibbs definitely has his nose going for that cupcake!! The best events are last minute and the food looked delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteThe day turned out great!
DeleteHappy Birthday Ken and heavenly birthday to Rob ! Looks like a wonderful afternoon! Nothing better but family and friends :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great afternoon.
DeleteHappy Birthday to Ken and Rob. I'm sure the latter was missed.
ReplyDeleteAn impromptu party with family and friends is a great way to spend an afternoon in the summer.
Rob was definitely missed and it was a bit of a challenge for Pat, her first year here without him. 😢It turned into a great day with very little planning.
DeleteHappy Birthday to Ken! Love to see the photo of the dogs playing! Looks like you are having a fun summer.
ReplyDeleteThank you CL, yes a great day and summer!
DeleteWhat a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Happy Birthday to Ken and Rob too. I know that Pat must miss him very much but he will always be in her Heart. Good friends and family. Nothing could be better. Becky
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