A Spurt in the Office

Park Place RV Park

On Thursday, Feb. 12th Bill and I stepped back into the role for the day. Helping Fred and Sue out so they had a day off. we woke to a somewhat cloudy sky but it soon cleared out. After a half grapefruit and a cup of tea for breakfast, I readied for the day.

Good morning!

Bill and Gibbs went out on the cart to check things in the park. As hosts and managers, they look for water leaks for the most part and make themselves visible to the guests. I'd say our faces are well-known here now and everyone is friendly to everyone. 😊

This morning, Bill went back
at the palm trees.

I walked over to the clubhouse and unocked the appropriate doors and turned lights on throughout. There is one rv expected in today and no departures, so a quiet day for the most part. I was able to work on the puzzle through the morning.

After a sandwich for lunch, Bill dozed and Gibbs sat behind me, keeping watch. 🐕 Bill has been busy trimming the palm tree after doing a bit of research on the proper technique to do that. He does like to earn his keep and Fred and Sue are quite pleased.

The puzzle is done.

I returned to the clubhouse and by 1:30 our new reservation had arrived and Bill had them in their place. He deserved the afternoon off! Mine was quiet so I finished the puzzle by 2:30 and sat quietly beside the phone in case it rang.

A mixture of sun and clouds
most of the day.
By evening, it felt like rain.

That was a bit boring so at 3:00 I uncovered the pool table and took a few shots, I need all the practice I can get! I 'played' 3 games against myself and won them all! Woohoo! It passed the time and before 4, I swept the floors down the back hall, into the common bathroom, shower and laundry.

Gibbs walks so far and then stops
to decide which way next. 
Silly goofball.

Backing up the daily system and locking up was the last thing I do before walking home. It was very warm in the Suite after being in a cooler clubhouse so I took Gibbs for a short walk and we sat outside together until 5:30. Bill suggested a quick, easy supper so mac & cheese did the trick.

He had no night flying tonight because they will be hosting night flying on Friday night instead. I went to Games Night with the ladies at 6. Another fun evening playing Yahtzee. Again, I didn't lose but I didn't win. Who says 3rd place is hard to take? 😂

These clouds were hovering.

I was home by 8:30 and watched a bit of tv with Bill until bedtime. It has been a great day, 79F/24C and we may have a bit of precipitation tomorrow. 

Love these memories.
Feb. 13th, 2020
at Yuma Lakes RV Resort
visiting Sharon and Jim Mohl.
Ken, Kim, Keith, Bill & I.
Great times.
Good night!

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One Down, Four to Go, Beautiful Day

The Ridge

On Friday, July 7^th we took our time getting up out of bed. Waking around 7, it was what you would call a lazy morning. Once up, we got ready for our day. I had to be at M’s for 9 and Bill wanted to leave the Suite by 9. He had his first physio therapy session in Walkerton this morning. He was a little concerned but only because his arm has been improving by the week and usually physio makes you sore for the first few sessions.

So, after I finish my blog, I usually
sit in my chair to watch tv.
Last night, my chair was fully occupied.

When I tried to rouse him, he made himself
more comfortable so I sat in Bill's chair.

He left, I left, Gibbs stayed home to look after things. I had a pretty easy morning, first M and I drove down the road in his old truck to get skids from Alex and then back at the shop to do some taping. M had almost covered the van completely but I needed to paper the remaining sections that he will not be painting. We took a run into town for him to stock up for the weekend (I hope) and then I finished my job.

While we occupied ourselves today
Gibbs found a middle ground, as per usual. 💓

I was home by noon and Bill was home soon after from his appointment. He was smiling and was feeling just fine. It went well and he has some exercises to do on his own with instructions about heating and icing before and after. With 4 more sessions, hopefully he’s on the right track. We are feeling positive about this next step. 😊

Okay, all doors can be opened now.
Do you have the key?

We had some lunch and then took a drive in as far as Robin’s garage sale. She texted me this morning to tell me that she had my pay and that she sold Bill’s inverter. Bill has never met her so it was a good opportunity to rectify that. Robin paid me more than I expected but I wasn’t going to argue! She’ll keep in touch for when she needs me to help out next time.

He seems to like these cushions
I emptied 'our' pool today, we won't
be needing it for a while.

Back home, Bill worked on his cargo trailer and I worked on the puzzle. Long enough to finish it and at 5:15 Gibbs and I came inside. Okay, so he didn’t come in until about 5:30, but with the temptation of a treat, he joined me inside. For supper, I made homemade fries for Bill to deep fry and used the air fryer for chicken strips and the microwave for my squash. Supper was quite tasty and easy.

Supper

The day has been perfect! The rain has stopped for a couple of days and we had gorgeous sun all day long. We reached a lovely high of 21C/70F, a little warmer tomorrow and the weekend is around the corner. This has been a great day. Now, I need to go get some ice ready for Bill, he has completed his first round. ♥

The blue sky was dotted
with a few clouds

Good night!

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Back to Work! A Lovely Afternoon

The Ridge

On Monday, June 13^th I meant to get up at 6:30 but that didn’t happen. It was more like 6:45 when Gibbs and I got out of bed. Woops! I was washed, dressed and out the door by 6:55. Gibbs was disappointed because he didn’t get his walk – again. Poor deprived little boy. ♥

These are the oldest washers
The one on the left has a stuck coin dispenser
The one on the right fills with water as soon as you close the lid
and leaks on the floor - Geesh!

The Mat was empty when I arrived and I remained alone the whole hour. With a couple of washers needing attention, I popped a text to Jamie so he was aware. He’ll be hoping that doesn’t happen too much over the next month or so. He responded with a thank you pretty quickly. I have to admit that the laundromat does look good with the two rooms cleaned up but my future there is still uncertain.

At the stop light in Hanover, this
remodelled old classic pulled up
The tires are sure not like Tommy's
but it is on the road at least and looks cool

When I left there, I popped down the street (that is what I love about small town living) to the Home Hardware. Josh, the owner, was at the front and took me right to the spot where the outlet covers were that Bill wanted. 😊 He’s a great entrepreneur, cares about his business and his staff and customers. He knows that place inside out and we value his expertise whenever we go there. M had asked if I would go to Hanover for him and deposit some cash at his bank so that was my next destination.

My kind of afternoon
Quiet, calm, warm/hot, nothing but birds chirping
and the occasional bark from my security dog
when a loud truck goes by

He pays me for the hour and fuel since it is an hour of his time saved. When I got home at a few minutes before 9, I sat with Gibbs and had my tea and played my games. I took him out for a short walk and just relaxed for the day. It was warmer outside than I first thought so I had to change out of my long sleeve tee shirt. It would be warmer still working in the auto body shop. I drove over to M’s at 10.

There was some rust in the corners of the truck bed that I needed to use the small air grinder on but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. That little machine and I took a while last year getting familiar with each other but I pretty much picked up where I left off. It moves quickly, depending on my steady hand, and I need to be in control. The time went pretty fast and I finished up the driver’s inside door before I left at 1.😊

Gibbs likes the hammock 
I think because he's up higher and can see
further 💖

I got out my new lounge chair and the hammock bed and changed into my bathing suit. Gibbs and I shared the hammock in the part shade and then when he got too hot, I moved to my lounger and he stuck to the shade of the picnic table. What a lovely day! I’d had cereal at 9 so wasn’t starving but by 3, I made myself an ice cream cone. Tsk tsk all you want, it was delicious! Gibbs got a chewy treat too.♥

When the clouds moved in, they were welcome

Bill got home around 4 and when he came in for a snooze, I moved Gibbs over on his rope to the Bunky with me. He’d been free a fair bit today but still behaves very well on the tether. He’s a good little guy – mostly. Ha ha. I worked on the puzzle until 5:30 when I came in to prepare for supper. Bill came up from the Hangar at 6 and grilled our sausages.

This little lady made her way up the hill
but I told her no egg-laying up here
She moved on after 20 minutes 

They took forever, we’re wondering if the bbq got water-logged from all the rain. They were worth the wait though, yummy! We had our last strawberry tarts for dessert and Bill went back down to work on a plane. There is a flying event this weekend so he’s seeing what he’ll take etc. I worked on my post with the tv on in the background. Gibbs finally went to sleep on the floor. He’s so busy all day, you know!

Yum, I kept saying, yummy.

This was a great day. I loved the long weekend that I had and look forward to the next one. However, earning some extra cash is also a good feeling. 😊

I thought this was a good time to show you how The Ridge looked
when Gerry and Donna purchased it

This is the area where we park now, being levelled and 
the berm created 

The laneway was built up quite a bit
after the brush and weeds were cut down

Donna starts the large flower garden
Notice the small blue spruce trees?

The corral was pretty overgrown
but Donna looks happy at the prospect

Our first trip up here with our
Jayco Designer and first King Ranch
This was just the beginning for us
October 2014. 💕💕💕
Good night!

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Feeling My Age (or older!), Lovely Spring Day

The Ridge

On Friday, June 3^rd it was another mixed weather day. There was sun and there were clouds but only because I knew the forecast did I know which would win the battle of the sky. 😊 It was about 6C/43F when I left the Suite at 7:20. Bill hadn’t been picked up yet but I wanted to get my first job done. I cleaned the big dryers of their lint and pocketed 70¢, then carried on and finished everything else.

Beauty start to the day

This is what decision making looks like in Gibbs' mind
He stops to decide if he wants to carry on or go home
I just wait for him to turn one way or the other 

As much as I love a clear sky, the clouds
sure make for a pretty picture
when they are thrown in the mix

When I returned home shortly after 8:30, Bill was gone, expectedly and I had my cup of tea sitting with Gibbs. I also had some of my oatmeal with yogourt and then sadly had to leave him alone again at 10. One more 3-hour shift for M today, working on the truck. I thought I’d be working on the roof and driver’s side but my boss had other plans. Darn!

Our Corabelle is beautiful in the whole growing
process but once it blooms, it lasts forever

Winter geranium are blooming
and the tall irises are stretching up with buds
I wish there was an easy way to stake them up once
they bloom, they get so top heavy

The roof would have been a challenge as it was but he had the tailgate down and we needed to sand the whole bed for painting. I use the term ‘we’ lightly as that is my job, leaving the ‘bumps, bruises, dents etc.’ to him. That’s the deal and as much as I didn’t like the idea of hand sanding in all the inserts (have you looked in the back of a pick up lately?), I set to work. If I grumble, he offers to get the cheese to go with my ‘whine’. 😊

While I worked on my puzzle, Gibbs sat outside
in the shade

I used the power sander on all the raised flat parts that I could and did it in pretty good time. The hardest part was crawling around on my hands, butt and knees. I do use a pillow but a body can only take so much! Anyway, by the time I finished all the flat surfaces, it was 12:30 and I worked only until 1. I was feeling pretty tired so did the inside of the tailgate and the driver’s side back panel instead of getting back up in there. That will be Monday’s job, the hand sanding. I can hardly wait! Ha ha.

The camera is so quiet but he hears the 'click' and has to pose 💖

Before I left, we talked and he praised me for the good job, even though he does need to correct the way I’m holding the power sander a few times. I can’t keep it straight: flat or on a tilt? It depends on which section I’m working on and if there is a bevel/curve or not. Anyway, he advised me that starting Monday, I would get another $1/hour raise. woohoo! 😊 😊 So, that helped.

After I got home from work, I needed to rest
This is Gibbs' "can you pay attention to me?" pose

He admitted that he can’t sand and crawl around the way I can because of his back problems so he fully appreciates that I can do that for him.  For now, at least. There will come a day when it will be too much for me too and that could be as soon as next summer so we’ll just go with what we’ve got right now. At home, I felt too stiff and sore to plant my vegetables so that will be a Saturday job. I’d better do a few yoga stretches tonight before bed.

This is his "See how cute I am, Mom?" pose 💗💗

Bill arrived home before 3 and while he came in and dozed, I worked at finishing the puzzle. I have to admit it did not defeat me BUT it came close! That’s the hardest puzzle I remember doing in a long time, right down to the last 4 pieces. Phew! I still enjoyed it and can’t wait to move on to the next one.

Tadah! Finally!

I offered to cook the pork chops in the oven so Bill could work in the Hangar for a while instead of grilling them.  With corn on the cob, fried mashed potatoes, the chops, it was a good filling meal. The sun took over the sky around 5 and if the winds had been less than they were earlier, we likely would have hopped on Jazz for another short ride before we ate. They weren’t and we didn’t. ☹

Tired right out too

Bill is back down to his hideaway as I type this but I make no promises that it will be done tonight. My fingers are stiff (typing probably helps), my shoulders and back too and I’m feeling kapooped. I was too cocky yesterday thinking I was in pretty good shape! Ha ha. As for the blog, you’ll read it when it’s done. 😊

Good night!
(ignore the window reflections, pls)

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An Early Start, Fresh Air

The Ridge

On Memorial Day Monday, May 23^rd we took full advantage of the outdoors. We were up at 7:30 and Gibbs and I started our day with a walk to the corner and back. It was a pleasant morning with the sun making promises we hoped it would keep. 😊 Gibbs is continuing his fussy eating habit, so much so that we have resorted to hand feeding him. Hopefully, that won’t last but for now, he’s at least eating. The funny thing is that he'll even eat the original food out of our hands now. Can't figure him out!

Our walk started like this

We turned back at the corner 

At 9, after my tea, I went outside and got my mower out. I wanted to finish as much as I could in the areas that Bill couldn’t get to easily with the big mower. I was pleased with what I got done before my battery died. Not sure if an hour and a half is normal, can’t remember, or if the battery needs to be replaced. It will do for now, I’m not spending more on it right now.

Some flowers that I'm proud of
Oh, and the hostas are really growing!

I love my deep purple irises

Bill came out and set to work on the water pump. He has spent a lot of time on this already, last summer included, and today was no exception. 

Gibbs and I were resting after cutting grass
and I saw Chippy but he didn't 

When Bill took the rider and little trailer down
the lane, Gibbs was afraid of the black thing
sitting down there 😂
He's so funny, barking at a trailer

He worked steady; first making sure the pipe that goes into the pond is situated properly with bottles for floaters to keep it in place; then getting a bladder of water from the Acreage to prime the pump and lastly to trial and error; working diligently with the pump. He had successes then puzzlement when they didn’t last.

Gibbs doesn't get in the way of cutting
but does stick close to us

I got the new picture rehung
on the Ridge's entrance sign

I’ve never known someone so dedicated to at task not to mention the patience! It was 4 o’clock when he stopped for the day, transferring the remainder of the water bladder into the Suite. While he did that, I weeded the big flower garden, mostly from grass growing up through the phlox and geraniums. 

Bill can't slip out without someone 
noticing

Twice, I disturbed Mama Robin, who was sitting on her nest with new hatchlings, when I forgot and walked into the garden. She squawked at me and left her babies unattended. I tried to finish by crawling low to the ground. Soon they’ll be grown and gone. 😊

Jack, I know you're in there

I think you'll agree that I don't need any
mulch in the flower garden this year 😀
It has filled in quite nicely over the past 6 years

Gibbs was the best little guy today. When he was off leash, he did tempt fate a couple of times by following Daddy into the field where he was cutting and wouldn’t return when called. That’s how he ended up on the rope leash at the Bunky door. We both were close by and he just sat and watched us for the whole afternoon.

Bill works and Gibbs supervises
Hey wait! Looks like someone is sleeping on the job!

Bill has put a lot into this job
I'm sure he'll get it working yet!

One of the successes, we just need
it to last

When I finished weeding, I started a new puzzle. What did I get myself in to? It’s a new 1000-pc puzzle and wouldn’t fit on the round table without me having to put many pieces in a box. The border was a challenge but one I took on eagerly. When we came inside, I still had 2 border pieces that I hadn’t found but there is always tomorrow. I made a tea and Bill poured himself a rum and Coke. I felt chilled so needed something hot.

Bigger than I thought - hmmm

I'll need to work this one a different way for a while

It has been a really nice day for being as chilly as it was. 14C with some blue sky but mostly clouds after 12 noon. We didn’t have much wind and hardly any pesky flies around us as we worked. 

The canola fields are more brilliant than I ever remember
I can't recall the last time this was planted here

It was a good working day and when the sun returned, it was very warm. For supper, we had pork chops with stove top dressing instead of potatoes and a vegetable.

Entertaining? Of course, he is!
The overflow from our fresh water tank
doesn't go to waste with Gibbs around

Monday night is our night for television so we spent a quiet evening together. Gibbs was tired out from all the fresh air too and it wasn’t a late night. Work for Bill tomorrow and cleaning for me in the morning. 

Supper was delicious
The pork chops were grilled perfectly

By the way, last night we saw who was ‘crowned’ the American Idol but I won’t spoil it for anyone. We could’ve been happy with any of the final 3, heck, the final 5, but were very pleased with the victor! ♥

The sky cleared out again by supper time
Hoping for warmer days ahead - this time to stay?
Good night!

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