Some Rain and a Cooler Day

 The Ridge

On Tuesday, July 21st I woke up a few times through the wee hours of the morning. A storm rolled through the area around 1:30, waking me off and on. At 3:15, I looked at the clock when I woke again, feeling very hot. I reached over and opened my window and a lovely (almost too cool) breeze wafted over us.

Good morning!
Last night ended like this.

Bill and Gibbs were up, out and back in around their usual time. Gibbs and I slept on. At one point, I looked at him and he was in 'dead dog' position, 4 legs dangling in the air. I tried not to laugh as it would wake him. 🤭 But it was hard not to rub that little tummy.

No Moonflowers bloomed in the
usual patch but I noticed
this one from yesterday.
It counts!

I got up myself at 6:45, washed, dressed and left about 20 minutes after Bill. He had work today but I can't keep track of where they are half the time. I hear about so many locations and my brain isn't good at recalling what job and what town it is in. 🤷‍♀️ In the big scheme of things, it doesn't matter, as long as we are in touch.

The gate garden.
The primrose are done but
the hostas are just beginning.
Gibbs appreciates the freshly cut
front field.

The Mat was empty and that is a bonus each time. I am getting frustrated with Sandy though. I've asked 2wice already for new 'out of order' signs. On Sunday, I messaged about the soap machine not accepting coin and about the office light that has burnt out. Nothing has changed today. 

The sky changed multiple times
today as did the temperature.

When I went in, I checked the ATM at the bank for cash but it has a sign on it. As I left Durham, I stopped at the Shell station to cash in lotto tickets that turned out to be duds. Oh well, bought 2 more, using even more cash. Boy, a winfall would be nice!

The pond is so overgrown,
you can hardly see the water on
these two sides of the lane.
A couple of cattails rise up
in here.

I did some quilling on a card when I got home and then Gibbs and I walked down to put a card in the mailbox before lunch. A scrambled egg (2 actually) on an English muffin was a delicious lunch! A little salsa added to it quite nicely. Bill was home around 1 or 1:30, he knew it would be a short day.

Along the Bunky fence,
hostas, corabelle, lilies.

And just over the fence,
my Shasta daisies.

The rain had stopped by the time I got up and although it looked threatening a few times during the day, only a few spatters managed to dampen the Ridge. The air was feeling cooler today, but still 23.3C/74F.  It will drop 'like a rock' (the dj said) this evening to 13C/55.4F and only reach about 19C/66.2F tomorrow. 

Well, well, well.
This is a surprise!
Our little lilac bush is
flowering again!

Still the roller coaster ride of Ontario weather. Speaking of our province, I haven't mentioned much about the northern Ontario fires but my prayers are with everyone involved. The firefighters, volunteers and dedicated citizens doing their best to help those in harm's way is truly something the rest of us can be proud of. 🙏

The flowering raspberry is
looking much better being
staked up.

Bill and Gibbs dozed while I worked on my card and he went to the Hangar to work on his plane build. Gibbs and I walked down to the mailbox to retrieve Bill's Princess Auto booklet. I teased him that we get one every day but that's totally not true. 😉

My lunch was yummy today.

We've had no movement on the stove/oven we ordered.......keep getting delay notices. When we ordered, there were 7 in stock. Now, we have no clue. After a non-helpful phone call, we decided to cancel the order and go with a Furrion that was better priced, with a discount. We'll see.

We still have a couple of trees
that may cause problems for
hydro lines. We don't have a way
to get to them without outside help.
😧

Supper was chicken thighs in Rosy, mini potatoes and corn for Bill and spaghetti squash for me. Bill had a piece of cheesecake and I finished the last dish of rice pudding with my cream. It was all very good and another meal out of the way. I hate planning!

Supper was good and filling.

Bill popped next door to do some painting but before he went, Billy called that there was no work tomorrow. Good and bad news, right? I've had a good day, spending it inside. I think you'll get a kick out of the card I just finished. It seemed to come together at the last minute. 🤭

When the top of the card was
missing something, I
added the fishing line.

I did get a new book started called Ressurection Walk by Michael Connelly. It is Micky Haller (Lincoln Lawyer) and Bosch so a bonus for me!

I have no doubt this will be
another good mystery.
Good night!

Thank you for the visit!

A Non-Working Day - Kind of

The Ridge

We knew last night when we went to bed at 10 (Bill was actually in bed before me!) that Bill didn't have to go to work today. Billy called after supper. I didn't have a job today either so we could both sleep in. I guess we forgot to tell Gibbs. Hmmm. 🤭

Good morning.
Only 3 today.

He woke Bill at around 5;30 am and was politely told again 'it's not time, go back to sleep'. It was probably 5:55 when Bill moved and determined from the little guy's squirming that he had to go out. Bill stayed downstairs in his recliner until I came down at 7:15.

Bill tackles the dreaded corral hill
garden.
Yay!

His batteries are running
strong. 🐰

There is just a feeling of lull, relaxation and calm when we don't have to be anywhere at any given time. That's how my day went for the most part. Bill had his breakfast and then the Everready bunny got the weed trimmer out and proceeded to do our whole area up here.

Soooo much better and
I'm soooo much happier.

I don't know where he gets the energy! I walked around and pulled weeds from places he couldn't get to and gave him permission to totally trim the dreaded corral. The primrose were done flowering so I was ready to just see it all gone. We (he) will just have to do it on occasion.

Gibbs sits outside with me
while Daddy is next door.

When he finally stopped, it was lunch time and I had checked the vegetables, spread out the bags that I could to give the tomatoes more room to spread and then gone into the Bunky to work on the puzzle I've been neglecting. I won't show you, it's the mystery one but it is finished.

It was a perfect day to be
outside.
Dare I say it? No bugs!!

Bill went over to Dot's around 1:30 to do some painting since he was off work and stayed until 3:30. By that time, I had my gravity chair set up and worked on finishing the book that I started yesterday. It was a different type of story for me, from a dog's point of view - kind of. The story lead up to Jesus' crucifixion. I enjoyed it.

A different read for me.
Finished in 2 days so I'd say
I enjoyed it!

After the mail lady delivered Bill's rc radio at 2:30ish, I let Gibbs out to join me and he relaxed under the picnic table the whole time. It has been a lovely day, pretty much another perfect one in my books. 22.77C/73F with sun for most of the day and later on, clouds moving in.

You can see Bill's flag up
on the berm.
Windy enough but not
bothersome.

For supper, which I started around 4:30, Madame IP cooked some pork riblets with carrots and a large potato. Sunday meal on a Monday, I seldom get that right! 😂 Doing the browning on the Weber is not my strong suit so often we skip that step. The ribs are always so tender without it. Tonight was no exception. Yummy!

Everything in one pot and
it was really good!

We had cheesecake with sauce for dessert. We are looking at some possible rain and storms overnight but we'll see about that. Tomorrow and Wednesday could also be deluded with precipitation, on and off. 

We left Lila with Robin and
she is sure she'll sell easily. 💕
She needs someone to love her.

Robin offered to try and sell Lila for me so we took her over with our bike rack after supper. Fingers crossed. 🤞

The sun began its disappearing act.

And was pretty in its exit.
Good night!

It was a great relaxing day for me. Thank you for popping by!

Win Some, Lose Some, No Pain, No Gain etc.

 The Ridge

On Sunday, July 19th Gibbs woke me with a kiss at 2 minutes to 6. He laid his head right beside mine on my pillow when I whispered 'it's not time, go back to sleep'. Bill was still sound asleep and our special boy knew enough not to disturb him. 💕

Good morning!
6 Moonflowers to greet us today.
Something has been nibbling
on a couple. 🤔

We all woke and got up before 6:30. I wanted to be on the move to town before 7. With the 2 loads ready to go, I was walking in the Mat door at 7 on the nose. One customer was already inside loading his machines. He said he likes to get in and out asap and I applaud him for that. 

I was happy to get off the hill!
Clothes are hung, once the sun is away 
from the trees, they'll dry quickly.

By the time I finished washing floors and loading Ptooties, it was 8:10. I had stopped at the bank on the way in but the ATM was not working. I later heard that the internet was down around town. It's like the bugs were waiting for me on the berm. 

Gibbs was waiting for me

I hung the clothes swatting and grumbling as they found niches under my hair and behind my ears, obviously managing to get in a bite here and there. Get lost!! Since it was just 8:50, I knew I had time to hop in the shower before leaving for my sale.

When I returned to town,
Derek Goodchild told me they
were pulling out for the day.
Seemed funny not seeing him there.

Things were a bit different, vehicles had moved because Derek was moving out with his food truck today for an event. It worked out fine, I still set my table up near the sidewalk and Ptooties back almost in her original spot from my first day. 😉

Kelly was shy to have her
picture taken but agreed
to this to display my earrings.
She loved them so I'm happy.

It was a perfect weather day for a sale. Not too windy, not too hot, and I enjoyed just relaxing with my book. Kelly from the hardware came and bought the pair of daisy earrings I made and gave me a tip when she paid. Earnings were not amazing but I wouldn't have made them had I sat home. You win some, you lose some.

Spending a couple of hours
with my sisters at the
Acreage.

I packed up at 2, went inside Chicory Common to use the facilities and bought a very expensive but delicious Pineapple-Banana smoothie. Kay made it a large one, saying I deserved it for sitting out there today. That was sweet to say.

Our country drive back home,
it was a lovely sky.

When I got home, Bill was ready to go to the Acreage for water. I heard earlier that my other sister, Gayle and her husband, John, were coming to visit Donna and Gerry this afternoon so we could squeeze in a visit as well.

Such a good boy!

Gibbs was the best little boy again today in the car. With his collar on, it's like he's a different puppy so we only use it for car rides. That seems to work well. We stayed for a couple of hours and returned home around 5. Bill transferred water to our tank and grilled double burgers for each of us.

Our family is still hanging
around. 

I didn't really need that much but these patties were thin and we wanted to use them up. Yes, it was way too much for me so half a pattie got cut up and Gibbs can have pieces over the next day or two. We had my homemade cheesecake with raspberry sauce for dessert. Holy cow, I'm full!

A double burger,
delicious!

Bill went to the Hangar, Gibbs crashed on the floor after watching him leave and I worked on my blog. With nothing on my agenda tomorrow, this blog will get posted in the morning. I feel exhausted and it's hard to focus! We reached a pleasant summery 21.66C/71F today with sunny skies.

Raspberry sauce on cheesecake.
Yum!
Good night!

I had a great day and a lovely visit with my sisters. Thank you for stopping by!

Pretty Easy Rainy Day

The Ridge

On Saturday, July 18th, by golly, the weather forecasters got it exactly right! If we had any doubts about the weather when we went to bed last night, they were diminished this morning. 

Good morning!
This is what the day was like.

Robin asked if I was available to clean for her again today. My answer was that it depended on the weather. There was to be a street wide subdivision sale today with a rain date next Saturday. Donna and I were going to go but it was an easy decision this morning to call Robin and tell her I would clean. 😄

I worked at my craft and this
is 'Love' from behind me.
I don't think Bill looks at me like that!
😉🤭🥰

I was able to sleep in a bit, at least stay in bed after Bill got up. They went out at 6 and at 6:30 the clouds let loose and we got a really good rain, on and off for the next 4 hours. My gardens are smiling, as my sister says. Unfortunately, the gravel in the peak of our lane has washed away a fair bit. Ugh!

I didn't get dressed until 10:30
and didn't go out until 10:45.
So, missed the 4 Moonflowers which
were basically drowned by then.

We drove together to Williamsford, Bill dropped me off and he carried on the short distance further to Owen Sound. Princess Auto and Home Depot here he comes! I was just finishing up 90 minutes later when he returned. it was still feeling warm at that point.

We got a lot of rain in a short
period of time.

Back home, we had some lunch and then drove next door to welcome Dot and Gord back to Ontario. They had a great time in Inverness, Cape Breton/NS. Gord approved of Bill's work in their basement, which he was worried about. I knew he was worrying over nothing but still understood. 

It was foggy for part of our
drive to Williamsford today.

We didn't stay long and Dot surprised us by giving us each a souvenir of Nova Scotia. I love my fish earrings and Bill got a lapel pin for one of his hats. It was nice of them to appreciate us for looking after a couple of things. Not necessary but nice. 🥰

We love them!
The earrings are homemade and now
I can appreciate that more!

Bill and Gibbs had a snooze while I finished yet another pair of flower earrings. I had a couple of cards I wanted to finish so did that before it was time to start supper. Simple one tonight, mac & cheese with ham and rice pudding for dessert. Bill sorted the laundry while I cleaned up the pot I used.

Two cards I finished today.
The flamingoes were fun. 

He went to the Hangar, seems the rain has stopped for the night. The temperature hovered around 20C/70F all day but it felt cooler with no sun in sight. Tomorrow will be dry but cooler than I originally expected, which was going to be hot. I'm happy about that.

Pink ones

And blue ones done today.
I'll see if they are a hit at all 
tomorrow. 🤞

I packed up a few things late this afternoon and remembered to grab a couple of book choices to start reading. I made a list so I don't forget anything important tomorrow. Yes, it has come to that for me. LOL 

Quick and filling.
Finishing up the last of the Legion's
pickles and olives.

This was a good day and I won't be letting Robin down tomorrow as today's guests are staying for 3 nights. 😉 Bill is anxious to go flying with the boys in the morning too. 

Gibbs wanted out after supper.
Promptly sat here and didn't move.
His nose was sniffing and we knew not
to disturb that security duty. Then he 
came to the door to come inside.
💕
He says all is well, so.....
Good night!

Thank you for your visit!

Ending the Week Well

The Ridge

It was 5:20 when I first opened my eyes on Friday, July 17th. Bill was up, getting washed and Gibbs was on the bed, waiting. He does his exercises before he gets up too. 🐶 Then he goes out for his walkabout with Daddy and comes back to bed. 

Good morning!
Last night's sun was hazy
in its beauty.

Bill and Jazz left at 6:30 and Gibbs and I got up just before 7. I gathered up the bed sheets, bath towels and quilts off our chairs and took them in for washing. The Mat wasn't too bad, nor was it too busy. 

And not much different as it
rose this morning.

There was one loud chatty fellow but thankfully he was with his brother so I didn't have to be his listening post. 🤭 I brought my items home to hang, thinking of whether or not that was wise. Hmm, the smoke is not noticeable for me today so that's what I did.

A cloudy/gray sky but
they still dried very quickly.

Our grounding sheet should not be in direct sun or in the dryer, so it was perfect that we had overcast skies for the morning and much of the afternoon. That worked out! It was feeling cooler today, so we opened more windows, the humidity seems to be diminished.

At 10, the bnb guests had checked out and I was cleaning for Robin. I took some cheese and a yogourt along with my coffee and found the house to be in decent shape. 4 guests for 2 nights and it was left good enough to get a nice review. Robin always likes to do that.

No, I didn't forget.
Two today and one that didn't
complete the action.

I left there around 12:30 and took the back way home. Bill had messaged just as I was leaving Williamsford that he was home, having his lunch and going to cut grass. All our obligations with cutting other grasses are fulfilled so he was going to take care of our mess. (teehee) It was bugging him.

I sat with Gibbs while he went to do that and then sat at my table. First, I reposted a notice on FB that I was holding another craft sale on Sunday. The weather tomorrow is not looking good but Sunday looks perfect. Not too hot, not smoky and a great day for a sale!

Besides my pictures of Gibbs,
this is my favourite today.

I brought the bedding in off the line and when Bill finished cutting, after his shower, we flipped the mattress. That's always a chore in our small space but so is making the bed sometimes!! We try and do it once a year, if we remember. 

Speaking of who......he goes
out and promptly stretches out in the grass.
No one came to rub his belly,
so he gets up.
Love to know what he thinks.

Our neighbours, Dot and Gord, arrived back at their home this afternoon so we took a run over just to welcome them but no one was home. We'll catch them at another time. It was 4:15 so we just relaxed, discussed supper and bided our time until we had to leave for C the A.

We both slipped our jeans on and hopped on Jazz. I broke the cardinal rule (my rule) and wore my jean jacket instead of my leather one. I didn't wear my motorcycle boots, instead the ones I used to dance in. It was warm and it was going to be warm at 7 when we came home. No excuses, that's what I did.

At a yard sale last weekend,
the little chalkboard sign on the 
left. It can sit on my table on
Sunday.

We didn't win, no one found the Ace of spades, but we enjoyed ourselves while there. When we left, I had 2 invitations to attend future 'events'. One is a bbq at President Lion Doug's home next Friday after our draw and the second....I'll let you know about that one later! 

Robin asked me to see if
I could find flowers for the
kitchen table and main bedroom.
My Tiger lilies were just waiting to
be picked!

I mentioned to a couple of people that I'll be behind the bank on Sunday but everyone is so busy. 🤷‍♀️ We were home shortly after 7 and since I hadn't eaten a proper lunch, I was quite hungry. Hungry enough to have some of the leftover spaghetti & meatballs. Bill helped eat it, cleaned up dishes and went to the Hangar. It's been a while since he's had the time!

With her lavender, Queen Ann's
Lace and Elderberry flowers
conpleted this bouquet.

I enjoyed the day and made some $ at the same time. We reached a moderate 25.56C/78F with a nice breeze most of the day. I'm cleaning for Robin tomorrow since it is going to be a wash out - if the forecasters know anything. The town's street sale will likely be postponed to next week.

I don't usually eat the noodles
but was so hungry tonight - I did.
(breaking another cardinal rule?)
Good night!

Thank you for your visit!