Cleaning Up and the Durham Fall Fair

 The Ridge (picture overload) 

On Saturday, Aug. 30th we were up with the birds, although I haven't seen a lot of birds lately. Probably because the feeders were empty for a few days. 😒 We'd sorted the clothes last night into 2 loads and this morning, I washed, made my tea and headed out around 7.

Good morning!

Bill wasn't far behind with his cargo trailer to go flying with the boys. It was a cool start to the day, 6C/42F, with clouds battling the sun for sky real estate. I had no idea which would win out so went prepared to dry the clothes at the Mat, just in case. 

As I pulled out of our lane,
couldn't resist another picture.

I finished with the garbage, recycling and lint trays before a couple came in. Regulars from Priceville. When they left, Ron came in to add salt to the hot water heater and take the bags to the dump. He is quite the chatterer but I listen and once in a while, I get a word in edgewise. He fills in for me in my absence.

The grass was very wet at 9 am
so Gibbs stayed on the steps until
I was finished hanging clothes.

I popped in to Foodland to see if they had any new fresh flowers but they didn't, so I returned home. Town was going to get very busy around 10:30 as the parade starts at 11. I wouldn't see it. It was 11 when I made my coffee and, leaving Gibbs in charge, drove to Williamsford, avoiding Durham.

His thunder coat was in the wash so
I had to appease him with his flannel
jacket.
Someone looks very sleepy.
Adorable, huh?

The house was in good condition, only 2 beds to strip and remake and a load of things for the washer. Last night's 4 guests had washed the dishes but left them in the tray to dry, so I put those away and concentrated on the floors and  bathroom. It only took an hour today so I informed Robin.

The arena was full of displays
so I walked around and perused.

On the way home, I popped into a yard sale out of town and then touched base with Bill. He was in town getting propane on his way home so I carried on to get fuel. It was 1:15 so the parade was done. I have not been to a fall fair in a number of years so after filling Ptooties, drove to the arena.

It was when I saw the display
in the top photo that my mind
began planning.
This is the only 'paper' stuff.

The arena was full of 'things!' Tables of this, that and the other but mostly competition items were displayed. I walked around and when I came to Hobbies and Crafts and saw nothing at all close to what I make, I became excited. 

Quilts, but not as pretty as those
made by someone I know!
Most are pretty bland to me.

It's not for the $$, because the winnings for 1st, 2nd & 3rd are pittance. It's because I can! So, next year that is my plan. (I think) For a $7 registration fee, I can enter any number of creations.  Even my friend, Trudy, should consider entering her many crochet items. They are awesome.

How do they ever judge these things?

Huge Hydrangeas!
Oh! My Echinacea are just as nice!
Hmmmm, again, how do they choose?

I walked around, bumped into a lot of Lion members and sat with Deiter and Kat to watch the bridal show. Dresses from 1899 to 2024. That was interesting to see. 

The vintage ones on mannequins
are lovely. Such teeny waists!
On the left: the secretary at Northline Repair down the road
Top right: the oldest model in her wedding dress.
Can't remember the years, there were so many!

It took them a long time to get in place,
and still someone moved!

When it finished an hour later, I walked outside to find the animals. Horses, judging, calves and bulls satisfied the farm girl in me. 

Such beautiful horses.
Notice the braided mane?

Look at these cuties.

When I returned home, Donna and Gerry had just popped in for a visit. We chatted for an hour over a beer (the guys) and a cup of tea (the gals) before they headed back to the Acreage. It was nice to see them, seems like it has been a while since we've sat and visited.

It had warmed up outside, the winds were dying off by 4 and Gibbs and I came inside. Bill has plans for tomorrow, not involving flying so was putting things away down at the Hangar. I started tacos for supper around 5:45 and they were a hit. We had a Chapman's drumstick for dessert.

So good!

This has been a great day, even though work was involved. The clothes dried quickly on the line under mostly sunny skies (telling you who won that battle!) and we settled in for a quiet evening. It will hit me soon, just how tired I am. 😀 

The other day, I posted memory
pictures. Here is another special one.
This is Aug. 30th, 2019.
Visitors from London,
we have since lost Kathy (2021)
but notice the greenery behind them,
we can see Dot's home easily.

I can feel the results of yesterday's raking in my arms and shoulders so will do some stretches before bed. I'll be cleaning the bnb for Robin tomorrow too, so 'raking in the dough' is a much less painful chore. A high of 18C/66F today with another cool night. Warmer tomorrow though! 

And a fun memory on
Aug. 30th, 2021.
What a dirty pool!
Good night!

Thank you for your visit!