The Ridge
On Sunday, May 31st the last day of the month is upon us. Whether we are ready for it or not. My post today starts off with a message from a good friend regarding a fellow blog writer as well as a good friend.
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| Good morning! |
Benno, from Marlene and Benno's Odysseys on Land and Water, messaged me this morning. Sadly, his lovely wife, Marlene, the author of the blog, passed quietly in his arms Saturday morning, May 30th. Benno does not blog, admits to barely doing anything on the computer or phone. He asked me if I would share the news on today's post for him.
Last night's 'blue moon'
from our south facing window.
Please take time to offer up a prayer for Benno with this period of grief. Bill and I are blessed to have known Marlene and even more blessed that we had the presence of mind to stop in for a visit this spring.
So, today started quietly for us. I didn't have to clean the Mat and Bill wasn't going flying for one reason or another. He went for water at 10:00 and then made a second trip after that one was deposited into the Suite.
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| This one is from outside. Lots of sunshine allows our solar lights to shine during the evening hours. |
I did some quilling and around 11:45 made a sandwich for an early lunch. At 12:15, I drove into town, donned in yellow Lion's Club attire. There was a lacrosse game between West Grey/Durham Rampage and the Huntsville team and I was helping to sell tickets for the bar.
Sitting at my station, waiting
for thirsty visitors!
The Lion's club did good in sales
tonight.
It was busy enough during the periods and Gord was good company, sitting beside me with C the A and Canada Day tickets. We tallied up and left the Community Centre shortly after 3 and I was home soon after. Bill had spent the afternoon working on our water pump situation.
Gibbs and I walk down the lane
to see what Daddy's up to.
Unfortunately, no matter what he did, he would not stay primed. I'll be using rain water for the time being. It is a beautiful day out there today, still not fly-less but not too bad. I really wasn't outside much so shouldn't judge.
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| Bill got the flags up at the gate. |
I crossed the field to our neighbours and bought a dozen eggs (fresh from the coop!) and met Adam's wife, Anne. When I got back, Bill, Gibbs and I drove to the Acreage for a visit with Donna and Gerry. It was nice sitting at their trailer in the sun, catching up.
Good job, dear.
For supper, we had smoked sausages on a bun with black cherry ice cream for dessert. The evening was spent watching Bosch Legacy and Bill made his lunch for tomorrow.
I enjoyed the smoke sausage
tonight.
Jumping right into June with temperatures today reaching 20.55C/69F. Getting better all the time. Happy Birthday, Dot! Glad your boys are treating you special today. 💕
I managed to finish the greeting card
that I started last night.
It did come together.
Good night!
Thank you for coming by to see how we're doing.
That greeting card would've been a good one for Dot (with all the dots). Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHa! I never thought of that!
DeletePerhaps Bill knows a plumber who could steer him in the right path.There are lots of deep wells that their systems work well.A place we owned had quite a lift from the water level & kept losing its prime-plumber changed size of intake pipe & check valve.All the best.
ReplyDeleteThank you. 🤔 now you've got me thinking. Good idea. Thanks!
DeletePlease pass along our condolences to Benno and family. We never met Marlene but always enjoyed her blog. Fellow RV’ers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I will.
DeleteSo very sorry to hear about Marlene. She was a fabulous lady, always with a big smile. I will miss her and the stories she told. Prayers for Benno.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. I knew you loved her boat tales.
DeleteSo sorry for y'alls loss. prayers for healing. What a way to go though, in someones loving arms.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Barbara. It's the way I hope to go when the time comes.
DeleteI rarely comment on blogs but read them regularly and Marlene’s was one I also enjoyed in addition to yours. I’m so sorry to hear about her passing. She was a very cool lady and I loved reading about all she and Benno did at home and on the road. She will be missed.. Thank you for letting us all know and condolences to Benno and family and friends. ColoradoGirl
ReplyDeleteMarlene was a very busy lady in her life with Benno. Her gardens will also miss her. They had some great adventures.
DeleteThank you.
My sympathies on the passing of your friend, Marlene. I'm sure she and Benno were glad to have visited with you in the spring.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the blackflies may be easing back a bit too. Thankfully, we don't see them here in town, but out in the countryside is different especially with horses and cattle around.
Thank you Maebeme. That visit was special but now, it means even more. I will remember 'healty' Marlene but she also looked pretty good in the spring!
DeleteSo sorry about Marlene. We never met them but followed the blog. The Ridge looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCondolences for the passing of Marlene. A sad day for many and especially Benno. Your home looks lovely. Love the flags!
ReplyDeleteSad news about Marlene. I know this past year or more it's been tough sledding for the 2 of them, but I firmly believe she's in a better place now. Our love goes out to Benno and the rest of the family, and we will miss her dearly. The rain barrel idea sounds good, and the sausage looks yummy.
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