Cool Day Before the Warmup, Rock Hiding, Mobile Suites, SPRING

On Tuesday, Mar. 20^th, officially Spring, I woke up from a dream, this one about my daughter, Bridgette and son, Patrick. So vivid! Yesterday, I woke up from a dream about Mom and my Uncle Don, who passed at least 8 years ago. Nice dreams though which is always a treat!

I was surprised to get this much this morning
and then the clouds closed up again

It was 7:30 again when Clemson and I made our exit from the family bed. Bill seemed to be still sound asleep. I took Mr. Piddle-bum out and then he went back to bed with his Daddy. At 42F outside I only debated for a minute before grabbing my hoody and wind breaker and getting out there. With no real strong wind, yet, it was a nice refreshing walk. The clouds indicated what kind of day we were going to get so I was surprised to get this sneak peek.

The trees have just POPPED yelling SPRING!

Nothing exciting on the walk today so after doing my mile, I returned to a still quiet Suite. As I began making my tea, Bill also rose to greet the day. We drank, read and ate our grapefruit together as per usual and at 9:30 I made bacon and eggs for breakfast. Ron and Freddy were out for some morning exercise and stopped by to make some plans for tomorrow. We are enjoying the time we can spend with them.

Looks like the wind got the best of this canopy

After cleaning up the dishes, we took turns getting cleaned up and very simply decided that it would be a ‘nothing’ type of day. This would be our coolest day yet if it even reaches the forecasted high of 55F. Bill called his sister, Carol, to catch up and follow up on Jess’s wedding invites. Just need to make sure they were emailed and received accordingly. I’d planned to cook ribs for supper tonight so got those out to thaw.

The heron is sitting on the log, taunting me
But at least I caught him

Going back to when we were at Bottomless Lake S.P. I told you that I walked a composite walkway back to some sheltered lookouts over the wetlands. What I didn’t tell you is that I found something. In the corner of the unique branch-built shelter was this rock. I love finding things but usually they are more of the nature-type. This was obviously strategically placed there, obvious because of the note on the back.

I went on Facebook as instructed and posted a picture that I found it and where. Now that the children have left this area, I want to place it here in this park in the hopes that someone finds it and continues to help it travel the country. I love stuff like this, that is probably the kid in me, something I am not opposed to admitting. 

So, this is what I posted on Facebook

The rest of the afternoon, or should I say the bulk of the afternoon, I sat in my chair with Clemson and watched recorded episodes of This is Us. I know the season finale is tonight and it will record until I’m caught up. I love the show, it never fails to make me laugh, cry and remember.

Loree dropped over at one point and gave me a business card for a hair salon in town. They got their hair cut today and the price is right. So, I’m going to call in the morning to get an appointment. Ron popped in even later still and brought us a book that I think I for sure am going to enjoy. Billy Bathgate by E.L. Doctorow. It will be a change of pace. We firmed up plans for tomorrow’s dinner and said goodnight.

Mobile Suite Estates next door
They're from Stillwater, Oklahoma

We got new neighbours again today. I didn’t even notice because we close the blind opposite the television to prevent glare on the screen. I could hear noises going on outside and never even thought of it. I was so engrossed in my shows. When Bill came down, he commented. A Mobile Suite Estates is next door! Ron also commented that this must be ‘Rich Row’.

Today, I’ve boiled a rack of pork ribs and with mashed potatoes, broccoli and corn, that will be a traditional supper saying goodbye to WINTER. Something my sister back home would have, except she wouldn’t likely be bbq’ing. 

and supper was perfect

Supper was delicious, each time we do ribs they seem to taste better and better. We cleaned up dishes and I changed my mind about a walk. Brrr.

Wouldn’t you know it, at 6 o’clock, the sun made its first appearance of the day. Instead of griping about it I looked for the silver lining and waited for the sunset in the clouds, of which I was sure would be pretty. I hadn’t been out yet to ‘hide’ my stone so I decided to wait. I think there is another ‘spring break’ happening as our neighbours have 3 grandchildren and the Bounder that just came in also has at least one child running around.

We only made it to 50F today so we are really looking forward to some warm up tomorrow. It has been a good day and with reruns taking the evening by storm, I might be watching more recorded programs. I hope yours was an enjoyable one.

Goodnight all

The sky is continually changing but I'm done opening and closing the door to capture each special moment.

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