The Ridge
On Sunday, June 1st we entered a new month with a smile on our faces. The sun was shining, the sky was clear blue, not a cloud in sight. I know from reading comments that some of you out west would give your eye teeth for some of those clouds and even some rain. Are any of us ever happy with our weather? If only sharing was allowed. There are changes 'afoot' here, at least.
Good morning!
What do you see?
Blue sky!!
So, my day started off by helping sort clothes, a quick wash (had my shower last night) and headed out the door with my tea at 7:10. By the time I loaded my 2 machines, 2 other customers had arrived. Regulars for Sunday. 😊 No pay yet, from Sandy, but I'm sure it will be there on Tuesday for me. I finished in an hour and a half, semi-folding the wet clothes for hanging later.
Clothes on the line
just as the clouds started moving in.
Gibbs waits on the shaded step for Mom
On the way in, I stopped at Ultramar for fuel. I was happy to see that the price had dropped 8¢ from yesterday. Why it had jumped in the first place last Thursday is beyond me. All games. She took $45 to fill from 1/4 tank so that was pretty good. When I left the Mat, I drove to get our bottle of water filled and then headed back towards home.
By the time I headed back to pick M up,
the white had almost covered the blue.
I'd responded to M's request yesterday that I would help him clean the now empty apartment. So, I stopped at his place on my way back, it was 9. I have to admit that I was very surprised that it was totally empty. M was doing the vacuuming (which I hate with his piece of sh** shop vac) and I worked in the kitchen.
I know it is rustic but I think you'll
agree that this is a HUGE change from Friday.
The fridge, stove, microwave, cupboards and floors before moving into the bathroom. As I mentioned earlier, she was not dirty, just messy and disorganized. So, it was no big feat wiping everything out with a cleaning vinegar/water mix. I was finished, leaving him just the bedroom floor to vacuum, in an hour and a half.
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| The kitchen is quite adequate, perfect for Andrew and his son who are moving in this afternoon. |
Before leaving, he handed off a few things, if I wanted them. Large bottles of Zero Coke, a nice handled cutting board, a lap tray and lastly, a Gardenia plant that was dead. I said I'd try and bring it to life (hahaha) at least give it one more chance. 😊 He paid me and I scooted around the corner to home.
I was surprised to see the Dahlias breaking
up through the soil.
My flowering raspberries aren't wasting
any time either, in the left picture.
He needed to go into town but tomorrow was out of the question for me (I had plans!) so I agreed to take him after lunch. Beer store, hardware and Foodland. Bill wasn't home when I got there, to which I wasn't surprised. It wasn't flying weather after all but the boys would be enjoying their time anyway. I hung the clothes on the line and prayed the clouds would stay away.
Gibbs and I went to hang signs
I prepped my lunch and that was when I saw Mike drive in very slowly. The papa goose was leading him up the lane! Too funny but that is why I put signs up, which I did later on today. Bill was home on time to visit with Mike for a few minutes before he left. Within minutes, I left Bill and Gibbs for the run into town.
Gibbs gets a warning when he gets
too close to the pond.
Good that he doesn't like the water or
he'd be in.
Signs on trees going up the lane.
Bill was planting our lilac tree when I got home so yay to that! I hope it does well in that spot. I watered my other plants and prepared to cover them if the forecasters are right about frost overnight. No comment, I'll just be prepared. 😟 Gibbs and I hung our metal signs down the lane and at the gate, warning of turtles and geese and then filled the birdfeeders. By then, I was ready to quit so we came inside.
Steep hill sign
Gibbs is on top of it!
(It wasn't supposed to be a race, but he won!)
He went to sleep in my chair, I started my blog and then I saw the clothes on the line. So much for the rest! Bill was down in the Hangar working on his plane and we agreed on burgers for supper. It is a chilly day, only a high of 13C/56F. We are grateful for the sunshine, it makes a world of difference!
There will be 2 ladies, besides me,
riding in Ptooties tomorrow so I had to at
least make an effort to clean her off!
Bill came up after 4 for a snooze and I stretched out in my chair beside him. I wasn't there to sleep but to play my online games. I missed the morning ones totall! Feels like I haven't stopped! Donna and Gerry were at the Acreage for the afternoon and popped in for a bit on their way home. Bill and I were bringing the clothes in when they arrived.
Our lilac tree is planted
in our 'patio garden'.
Bill and Gibbs share kisses
while the burgers cook.
Our bacon cheeseburgers were delicious, as usual, and boy was I hungry for it! We finished off the wee bit of ice cream in cones for dessert. There is that temptation gone! Just a few dishes to clean up by hand and Bill made his lunch before setting the dishwasher to run. I can't believe toorrow is Monday already and yet each day I have had to stop and question 'what day is this?'
Delicious!
This was a good day. I don't often accept 'extra' offers to work on a Sunday (other than the Mat or bnb) but the bottom line is that the $60 in my pocket doesn't hurt one bit! Happy June!
Good night!
Thank you for popping by, just like Mr. Hummingbird at our window, your visits are lovely.