License Plates, Driver’s License, Health Card, Grocery Store, Meat Market, Liquor Store, Oh My! (now you don’t need to read my post!)

It was 6:30 when I got up this morning, Thursday, Sept. 6^th. My body was achy and I stretched out the kinks but I needed to move. I slept well until 2 when I heard Bill letting Clemson out again. Oh dear, not another night like that! Turns out it was only a couple of times and all is forgiven in the morning when we hear his little tummy gurgling. He’s not feeling like himself, that’s for sure.

A cloudy sky but a peaceful surrounding

I went for my walk at 6:45 and was back in 30 minutes. It was a cloudy start to the day but very refreshing and ‘not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’. I’m sure a lot of creatures were but I just mean it is so very peaceful at that time of the morning. It is getting easier and easier for me to make that part of my daily routing. I’m not talking myself into it anymore, it seems. I wake up with the desire to walk.

I've seen this rock many many times. It is at the base of our mail box post
Today, I saw a face

When I returned, I turned the Keurig on and opened the outside door to let some fresh air in. Bill was getting up by the time I made my tea so I made his coffee too. We read some blog posts together and Bill gave Clemson some loving. He couldn’t get settled on the couch and I should have got a picture of the two of them, but missed the window to do that. We had to leave him alone while we drove to Hanover’s Service Ontario office so hoped that there were no surprises upon our return.

Service Ontario at 10:00

It was time to renew vehicle plates and my driver’s license and health card needed renewing as well. And I needed to have my picture taken this time. This is so wrong, getting our pics taken with these rules. They aren’t like my ‘selfies’ where I put on my best smile. No smiling, no glasses……..basically, 'look like someone else'. LOL We renewed the car plates for 2 years but can’t do the same on the truck for some reason. Oh well, it made a big enough dent in our account as it is! 

this is a great sign

We did all those things listed in the Heading of this post and came home with everything purchased for the weekend and month, in some cases. It's good to take care of some things that needed to be done by month's end. What a change. The air is much cooler today, 69f/20C making it a good day to work outside. At this point, I don't know what I will get into today, bending over is not a pleasant experience right now. 

I do like the view up the hill
Pretty much straight on

It was lunch time by the time we got home again and I made myself a coffee. I even had a cookie dunked in it! That’s a treat for me, I seldom eat cookies. Bill needed something to eat as well so made himself a sandwich when I said I wasn’t keen on bacon and eggs today. Clemson’s tummy has settled down and he is sound asleep on the couch. Inside, we started looking at things to put on a list for our next Costco visit. Things for heading south. We all know there are brand name things that we can’t get south of the border.

And a little to the left, you see the full Suite view

When Bill went out to the Hangar, I thought I would stay put but instead went out and stained the chairs one more time. The stain only takes an hour to dry but it is recommended you wait 8 hours before a re-coat. They look better and I’ll check and see if a 3^rd coat will be necessary before giving the stain back to Donna. Since I was moving and active, my back was easing up. I’m sure the 2 Advil, that I took before I went out, helped too. Something I seldom take.

Bill actually enjoys cutting the grass because he gets to ride his tractor

I fiddled around with the train clock that has made the rounds from Aunt Mary’s house to our house to Dad’s house and back again to the bunky. I couldn’t seem to get the time to work even after replacing the battery. Weird. I spoke too soon about Clemson’s tummy upset since even though it isn’t gurgling, something is not right. He has had more accidents in the house, always on the carpet (darn!). Pretty soon, the whole living room area will have been scrubbed by hand. good thing we have plans to shampoo it before heading south.

this guy must have dropped from the tree onto the chairs

I think he was lost so I used a leaf to move him out of my way

When Bill was done in the Hangar he hopped on the riding mower and cut the grass. It was the perfect day for it but mine would have to wait until tomorrow morning. I followed him down the laneway to empty the mailbox since I knew the mail lady left something in there. It was the statement for our vehicle insurance so I left it on the table for Bill to open. I know, I know! I should be more involved, my name is on the envelope and the insurance too!

I actually spooked a couple of ducks but they were too fast
leaving behind a whirlpool

Inside, I saw Clem drinking and a light came on. Hmm. Maybe his problem is the change in water. Every once in a while, I give him water from the tap but since we got the filter to take the iron out, I decided 3 days ago to give it to him more regularly. That is probably what the upset is all about, it would cause diarrhea. So, I dumped his dish and will get him back on bottled water for a while. Poor little guy didn’t know what hit him. I hope that is all it takes to resolve it.

I went out into the Cedar Creek (Rob and Pat's fiver) and pulled out their sofa bed to make it up for Saturday night. Rob had told me it was a double bed but I didn’t have any double sheets. No problem, my queen sheets will work just fine. It was warm in there so I opened a couple of windows and made the bed before folding it back up again. I closed windows again and will open it up in the morning if it is hot.

Wiggle wiggle

When I finished that, the sun was nice on our patio so I poured myself a Cherry Soda Water and sat outside. I was curious whether I could steal some more free WiFi from the neighbours but no luck. It wasn’t even showing up which makes me think it was a special for August that they were trying out and decided not to buy into it. I got my book and thought I’d get into the next Jack Reacher story, The Hard Way. Now that sounds like J.R. to me, does he ever take the easy way out?

On the way back up the lane tonight, Clemson was not waiting for me

As soon as I got comfortable, the sun went behind the clouds and the temperature dropped a few degrees. It felt chilly in my sleeveless top and shorts so when Bill finished the berm and both fields, we came inside. The temperature is dropping as we speak, already down to 69F. With the exception of the door screens, I have closed all windows in here. After the heat we’ve had, it actually feels cold. My goodness!

No, I don't need kisses

we need to have a talk

Bill lit the Weber Q at 6 and grilled 4 small chicken thighs. I made up a garden salad and a packet of Swiss Chalet sauce. Yum. We were eating by 6:30 and had supper and dishes all cleaned up by 7. Just reruns were on tv so I took a walk down the lane with Clemson. Well, I walked, he first trotted in front of me, wiggling his little bum, and then he took off at a run. He never stopped until he got up on our patio mat. I think he’s feeling okay.

supper was good

dessert

The supper he showed very little interest in before we went out all of a sudden must have looked quite appealing when he returned. Bill and I still had some stewed rhubarb to eat up so he heated some up in the microwave. I had cream with mine and a couple of peanut butter cookies. Double yum. 

sky pictures to end my post tonight

across the field to the north

to the north west

Back inside, I settled down to finish this post. Once I sent it off, it was time to get into my book again. This has been a good day here on the Ridge. How about yours?

Good night from the Ridge

Thank you for stopping in to check us out today. Your comments are always read and appreciated.

Laundry Cleanup, Suite Cleanup, Bit of Cooking, Booze Shopping

On Monday, July 24^th I slipped out of bed at 7 and Clemson followed soon after. This looks like a drizzly cooler day so I knew I would not be hanging clothes out. No problem. Bill got up before 8 and we had our morning slush together while I posted my blog.

I sorted laundry, only a couple of loads today and I was off to Durham. The laundromat and the adjacent chiropractor just had their parking lot redone and it is really nice to drive onto now. Fresh lines painted on. too. They were lucky to get it done in between rain showers yesterday.

The rain started soon after I got there and didn’t stop. So, when my clothes were dry and folded, I hung around until it lightened up a bit and made a beeline for the car. After leaving there I parked on the main street and zipped into the bank. I like to have cash for our Lady fest (with my sisters) for certain things. I had a Lottario ticket I wanted checked too so went next door to the Becker’s but it was a dud. Darn!

a few cooler choices
If one stands out as a favourite, I'll share it with you

One more stop at the liquor store for a variety of drink choices. I came out with a nice selection of new ones to try and a familiar wine that was recommended to me a year ago by my girlfriends. Laurie B., Laurie A. and Heather suggested I try the Gewurztraminer Riesling white. I did last year and loved it. The nice lady found it for me but that bottle will stay home for Bill and I to share.

 Bill vacuumed the Suite while I was gone, can’t work outside so he did a thorough job. He separated and pulled out our recliners to get that hidden dirt and dust. It didn’t appear as bad as I thought it would look behind and under there. We needed a food break so I munched on some yogourt and a hardboiled egg and Bill had some toast and peanut butter.

A good day for inside reading

I’m sitting here writing and looking out at the dull dreary day and I see our geese have returned. We haven’t seen them for over a month. There are 5 of them all swimming in a perfect line from the big pond at the front back through the ‘islands in the stream’. Cute and welcome back!

Bill and I settled down with our books fighting the heavy eyes. These past few late nights have done us in! We managed to fight the urge and I successfully finished Cat and Mouse. Wow, what a story! Down to the last few chapters and I still didn’t have it figured out, I like a book like that.

Pretty much all packed

Our ‘last supper’ for a few days won’t be anything fancy but it will be a nice meal together. Mini sausages, French fries and either a salad or a vegetable. I’ll be cooking inside for sure tonight. Talking about cooking, I decided I should contribute to the next few days’ morning/lunch meals. I found an easy egg, bacon and cheese casserole for breakfast one morning.

Gayle, sister #3 from the top, is our host every year. She has the largest house and the most beds available. Her place is close to Owen Sound and we are out in the country so it is perfect. She also has a hot tub which is a bonus. Oh, yes, I must remember my bathing suit.

So, my sweetie tends to spoil me once in a while and today was no exception. I was in doing laundry and we both knew the gas tank in the car was dropping rapidly. Since it was a wet miserable morning and I was taking care of the clothes he drove back in to Durham to fill it up with gas for me. I’m taking the Toyota to Chatsworth and now I won’t have to worry about it. Small things are important.

I set about packing for the three days I’d be away. This is new to me, not having to pack up to go ‘camping’ or when we move locations. My clothes are always with me so the overnight on Saturday and overnight in Chatsworth took some thought. What will the weather be? How often will we be outside? How many changes of clothes?

Egg, bacon and cheese breakfast for the sisters

Well, I have packed 2 bags. One bag with clothes and I have another for my laptop, cosmetic bag, shoes, book and jacket. I’ll take my camera (of course!) and tripod to get the group pictures. We have a few adventures planned, new things that I haven’t done before and some that none of us have done before so looking forward to a lot of laughs and possibly tears as a result.

My supper has broccoli and Bill's has mixed vegs
We both have home fries done in our little fryer

I haven’t taken many interesting pictures today, so I hope you don't mind. There won’t be a sunset and the evening will pass with the television playing reruns mostly so nothing exciting to add. I hope you’ve had a pretty good day and that the drizzle hasn’t dominated your day.

NCIS reruns are our favourite

Thank you for reading. Hey! I’m early publishing for once!