The Ridge
Today, Saturday, Apr. 17th, there won’t be much going on around here so I’m imagining that I’m going to a party!! Mom would be turning 95 years old on this day. I’m sad that she isn’t here to hug and kiss and laugh with but I’m also very grateful that she isn’t stuck in a home, not remembering anyone and us not allowed to see her. So, the party is in heaven. Daddy, my brother, Bruce, my Grandparents, many aunts and uncles, a cousin, far too many great friends and of course, Clemson will be in attendance. The last one mentioned will be on Mom’s lapre of that. 😊
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Our day
started out with Bill driving in to Durham to get a propane tank filled
and our water bladder filled at the Aljoe’s residence. Soon, we hope to be able
to turn the pump on over at the Acreage for an easier access. Bill had no
problems and didn’t get stopped. What a crazy feeling. 😝 It is essential for us so we aren’t worried
about those trips. He had some toast before he left and I had a guilt-free cupcake
to get us through until we are ready for a late morning brunch.
it was foggy for a lot of the morning
I sorted
the auction clothes into lots according to size to drop off when I do a curb
pick up next. Bill has been outside most of the day, securing my clothesline as
it has been wobbly for 4 years. I would keep using it as is, but he has wanted
to get it fixed for me. He started the fire to burn cardboard and wood pieces
but I really felt the chill today so stayed indoors for the most part.
Digging the hole 
Burying the base form and adding Quick Set 
After it dried, filling the hole
We are
looking at a forecast of 11C/53F today but it didn’t start warming up until the
heavy fog rolled out. Finally, around 3, the sun was making enough appearances
that I braved the outdoors and spread some mulch around a tree and in one of my
small flower gardens. That just finished one bag and that was enough for today.
I walked down the lane and then sat with my book by the fire until the wind picked
up enough to send me inside.
We kept the fire going for the afternoon 
The clouds were heavy to the east 
Blue sky coming from the west but so were the winds
Bill
finished his puttering around 4:30 and went inside too. I read a few chapters
and then we both dozed in our chairs for a bit. At 6, we cooked supper. Fish
and chips tonight and they were both done perfectly. Instead of dessert, we
agreed to have a snack later. A favourite of both of ours was potato chips and
cheddar so why the heck not?
I see a lot of things when I'm outside 
From a distance, I had no idea what this was
It has to be Father Goose in a sleep state although I've never
seen them sleep on the water like this
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| Coming back from my walk |
The news
gave us a bit of relief when we heard that the Police forces in the surrounding
areas will NOT agree to randomly stop drivers or walkers. We still won’t get
crazy by going out just to be out, but it takes a pile of stress off our
shoulders to know that we won’t be stopped and questioned while we go about our
normal ‘essential’ business.
Yummy supper 
Mom loved dressing in her Legionaires suit 
Missing this special, beautiful lady today
Happy Birthday, Mom!💕💗💖
Thank you for your visit today! Good night!