The Ridge
On Sunday, Sept. 21st it was a cleaning day for me. I was up at 6:30 and when I went in to wash, Bill sorted the laundry. He had hopes to go to the flying field today so was checking the forecast and checking with his pilot friends.

Good morning!
I hang the clothes,
Gibbs keeps an eye out for intruders.
I left the Ridge at 7 and stopped at the bank for some cash. I arrived at the Mat by 7:15. Only Dollar Store Dave was there and had his 2 loads in already. The floor was a mess, so we chatted about that and how disgusting people can be. I loaded our 2 machines and started cleaning.
One washer is stained for good, someone put some greasy 'things' in and after 2 washes, one with bleach, it had to be marked as 'extra dirty clothes here' so no one got upset. I left there with our damp clothes and drove to Foodland for bread before heading home.
One more stop at Robin's home to pick up clean floor mats and flowers for the bnb. I was able to give her the bookmark I have been carrying around since I made it. Hadn't seen her since! She loved it and I got teeny puppy dog kisses from Mildred.
I met Bill going to the field at 9 on Baptist Church Road so I came home and sat with Gibbs. Robin messaged that her guests were not checking out until noon so I had no need to rush. I made a coffee around 11:30 and packed some crackers, cheese and pepperoni.
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| I finally got it completed. Maybe hard to see all the detail but I'm quite proud of it. |
On my way home, I stopped to see Jamie, remember Jamie? My old Mat boss. He had 2 bottles of maple syrup for me so we chatted and caught up a bit. That's the first I've seen him this summer. Cheryl was in the house but not feeling great so I passed a hello on for her.

Pretending that I would be
displaying items, my upside
down plate rack works with small
installed nails.
I dropped garbage and recycling at Robin's garage and sheets to be washed from today's beds. They'd used almost all the towels so there was no room for sheets to wash and dry properly. Bill was home when I got back at 2:30; he was taking clothes off the line. I've got a keeper! 💖

Our bil, Carol's husband,
has a birthday on Thursday but
I remembered too late.
So, pulled this homemade card out of
my pile and will send it off in the morning.
(it is the manliest card I have!)
He went to the Hangar and I finished my latest hanging. It has taken a while so I will be sure to put a good price on it IF I ever get to sell things. I love it though, very pleased with how it turned out. I also worked on one of the display racks I picked up last week. 👌

The process.
Bill grills.
Gibbs watches closely.
(ummm, that smells good, Daddy)
For supper, Bill barbecued his bacon cheeseburgers and they were delicious. He finished on time as we were cleaning up when the rain started. There was some grumbling out there but not much precipitation. Maybe more overnight, we'll see.

And it tasted good, Daddy, er, I mean Sweetie.
This has been a great day and I made some cash in the meantime. We had a humid breezy day until just before the rain when the winds died right off. We reached 26C/78F feeling like 28C/82F. First day of autumn tomorrow and temperatures drop a bit again.

It had stopped raining by 7:15 and
the night was quiet again.
Good night!
Thank you for your visit.


Just enough rain to get things damp. Your creations are lovely.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yes, we actually received more rain than I first thought. Thank you!
DeleteThe alphabet hanging turned out cute. I wish you good luck if you can get a table. My craft fair/farmer's market selling has never been good. What ever & where ever I tried. For years. Baked goods, baby/dog blankets, rice packs, Christmas decorations. Lots of people looking for ideas, but not buying. Finally shut my sweatshop down. Then I gifted ALL the leftovers. The price of the booth, cost of materials and not getting paid for my time did me in. I still shop there. Made friends and enjoy their products. I go for hugs and buy from them to help pay their "rent".
ReplyDeleteThank you for noticing the alphabet letters! It was an afterthought as Bill says I should have started the A at the top. He's right, of course, but too late.
DeleteI know I'll go in the hopes of selling but I also know what I'm like at a market. I'm very stingy regardless of how much time is put into making things. I hope to at least try it, if not this year, in the spring.
ALL of your quilling projects are adorable! The way you have displayed them is cute too! Wow, I really hope you get to do the show this year! (or is it next year?) maybe both! Anyway, your quilling is fantastic! I know a website is a pain, but maybe you should consider it? And when do y'all head south? I just love following your adventures! I wish I had a 'Bill' to do things with.
ReplyDeleteYour words are very kind, Barbara, thank you for the encouragement. The market is this fall but I couldn't get a table so will try in the spring. I have all winter to prepare, right?
DeleteWe head out of here Oct. 18th and I'm happy that you are tagging along! I wish you had a 'Bill' too. 💕
Did someone DYE something in the washer? That's crazy!! LOVE your quilled birdy! You should be able to sell those quite easily! Those burgers ... delicious!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what they washed in there but it was black and appeared greasy. Nasty!
DeleteThank you, the birdy was quite fat so I couldn't say 'a LITTLE birdy told us'. Ha ha
Great job on the quilling, they are all good but I especially like the dog, cat and kite one. The main thing is to have fun with it and save your pennies to buy your supplies. I'm always encouraged to set my clothesline back up at home after you remind me how good they smell after drying outside.
ReplyDeleteThank you WTTLTL. I had a lot of fun creating it and have tucked each penny from a sale away for just that purpose!
DeleteI look forward to hanging our clothes when we return as well.
WHO ARE YOU? :))))) Student last winter and now...........PROFESSIONAL QUILLER !!
ReplyDeleteHope you get a table and sell out and then get lots of orders! WONDERFUL!! :)
Ah, you are so cute!! Thank you. Not professional by a long shot but it just turned into such a fun, easy to set up, hobby that I fell into it. You are very kind.
DeleteNice job with your Quilling they all look great and so does that burger.
ReplyDeleteSue
Thank you Sue. The burger was delicious and so filling!
DeleteWell done with your quilling. I do hope you get an opportunity to test the market.
ReplyDeleteI have someone in my family, who will remain nameless, who uses a clean towel every time. She does the laundry too, so I don't complain much. My theory is, I get out of the shower clean so I don't need to wash my towel until it has been used a few times. But that's just me.
Thank you Maebeme. I'm sure I'll be disappointed a few times at a market but as long as I persist and just enjoy the moment, I should be happy.
DeleteI'm with you on the towel situation. I couldn't understand why 3 people used 7 towels plus 5 hand towels and 4 face cloths. 🤔