Quiet Day at 'Home', Remembrance Day/Veteran's Day

Quartzsite, Az

Wednesday, Nov. 11th brought us into mid-week and a solemn day of remembrance for all Canadians and Americans. We call it differently but it still means the same. A day to remember those brave veterans who risked life and limb, literally, to save our countries. Take a moment to reflect. 

Good morning.

I woke up when my boys went out at 6:05 but didn't get up until 6:40. Just enough time for a cold water splash on my face, dressed, kisses and out the door. That's 2 days I've gone out without my sunglasses but really, I only need them for the last 100' of my walk, so no big deal.

Another pleasurable walk

Bill left for the field and his meeting around 8:15 and I settled in with a cup of tea, my book and Gibbs. I did play my games online during that quiet time too. It feels cool inside the Suite on these mornings before the sun hits the windows. That's not a bad thing since it warms up quickly.

The markers you see along the path
ahead are how I keep track of where
I need to turn back.
I go through 4 and turn at the 5th.

I got washed and went out with Gibbs but today decided to get my folding table out from the basement to set up under the canopy. Even without the west facing flap down, there is enough morning shade for Gibbs and I to sit. So, today, I took my rocks and markers outside.

It was lovely out there and Gibbs settled himself in his bed right beside me. I managed to get 4 rocks done before Bill pulled in right on the noon hour. Today, since I wasn't going anywhere, is probably the first day in my adult lifetime that I've not worn a poppy. Plus, I haven't been out enough to see them being sold. Felt strange but Bill respectfully wore his.

Wednesday and Saturday
Gibbs gets drops in his ears.
Bill does it best and then 2 ears,
means 2 treats. 💕

We had lunch; I used my last blackened banana in my smoothie and had some cheese and low carb crackers. I've found them to be very filling since I don't eat anything in the mornings. After lunch, I started my blog and went back out. I painted one more rock, took a picture and sat in my gravity chair to read.

I just happened to glance up a second
too late.
Two of them sharing again.

It was nice, set up in the shade.
Gibbs thought so too. He slept.

By afternoon, I lost the shade.

The afternoon went by swimmingly, just enjoying the peaceful day. A phone call at 4 pm MST from 3 siblings and spouses gave us a chuckle. They were meeting at Gayle and John's for supper, my sister who is leaving for Arizona on Monday. We'll see them here for a few days before they head to Mexico.

A few more rocks done today.

For supper, Bill grilled his bc burgers on keto buns. You know, there is no difference in taste of these buns at all and yet 0 carbs. We fully enjoyed them and cleaned up the few dishes by hand. Water is valuable so no dishwasher this winter. 😉 I think we'll survive.

This fandangled corkscrew wasn't
working and I wanted a wine for supper.
Bill had to get it out with a little elbow grease.

The Gewurztraminer was superb!!
I bought it at Luna Rosa Winery
in New Mexico.

It was another great day. Bill's meeting went well and they painted lines on their runway at the field. He's happy, I'm happy and I do believe our little mutt is happy too. The temperature is in hot mode, 84F/26Cish and we have zero complaints. 

Delicious, as usual.
Good night!

Thank you for your visit.