A Sunny Hump Day, Crafting, Riding, Happy Hour

Park Place RV Park

On Wednesday, Dec. 18^th I slept soundly until 6:30. I never heard Bill and Gibbs get up at 6 because I was so lost in dreams. Stupid dreams. It was a warmer morning, 46F/7C so I didn’t need my windbreaker over my fleece jacket. It was a great walk but even though I waited until 7:20 to leave, I was still home before the sun rose. 😊

Good morning!
Not an impressive picture
unless you note that this is our horizon
each day and these mountains only improve
in appearance as the sun rests on them.

The rest of the morning fell right into play, pretty much, and was gone before I knew it. I took Gibbs for his walk before 9 and walked to the clubhouse. Patty was a bit under the weather so after Coffee Hour, I hitched a ride with Jess to her class at Desert Camel. This is the 3^rd class for me. There were 7 attendees this time, her biggest class yet. We had a great time, 4 of us were ‘regulars’ and 3 were new to quilling. There were a lot of laughs, chatter and we were still done by 12 noon. ♥

This is a better picture of the library
tree.

Bill and I had lunch when I returned, minced ham, lettuce, and cheese sandwiches. I’m really enjoying this Soja bread. I could have gone to the puzzle but I decided to take my chair and book over to the sunshine and try and finish the last 3 chapters. It felt wonderful to just relax and soak up some rays. I haven’t done that much since we arrived.

The sun gets ready to rise just
as I'm turning into the park.

Around 3:15 or so, I decided to leave it though and take my wheels for a spin. I need a name and will soon choose a suitable one. 😊 You know me! I had a nice ride around the big block. My legs still need some practice because I was very glad to turn into our site. A great cardiac, muscle and bone exercise! I’m glad Santa came to me early.

This is my craft today.
It is hanging on my tree.

This is another one of Jess's creations.
I had to buy it for our tree.

Patty and Duncan joined us for H.H., yes, she was feeling much better, and when they left at 5, Bill helped Bette finish putting her new Blackstone bbq together. She does a lot on her own but when help is needed, Bill will always step up, if he can. ♥ I took Gibbs for his walk around the park while the convection oven pre-heated and then we had fish and chips for supper. They were delicious!

My walk with Gibbs and we can see
the pink mountains in the east as the sun sets.

After we cleaned up, Bill had his shower and will watch a movie upstairs. I will watch the finale of Survivor downstairs but that will be after I finish this post. It has been a lovely day from beginning to end. We reached a very warm 75F/24C and that is what we’ll be seeing here until Christmas Day. Bring it on! ♥

Our supper was good.
Good night!

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A Cool Start and a Sunny End, Time to Vote!

The Ridge

On Thursday, June 2^nd there were a few things going on to keep the day from getting boring. Well, at least the afternoon. This morning started with Gibbs and I going for our walk. It was cool, bordering on cold at 6C/43F. There wasn’t a lot of sun to brag about but we might see more later. It was a nice walk.

I was back to long pants and jackets
for our walk

Bill didn’t have to drive to work today, Billy picked him up since he goes through Durham to their next job site in Owen Sound. 😉 That’s nice, saving a bit of $$ and I have Ptooties today. After my tea, Gibbs and I played our Wordle games and then I read for a bit. It’s a James Patterson book called Cross My Heart and of course, I was hooked after the first chapter. I really like his Alex Cross stories.

I heard a bird repeating its song and I finally
focused on where he was
First, I recorded the sound and it was identified as an 
Upland Sandpiper! It is rare for our area.
That's exciting!

My oatmeal with stewed rhubarb
from the garden
Yummy!

At 11:40, Gibbs and I drove into Durham Vet for the little guy’s appointment. His heart work test, his rabies shot, weigh-in and to pick up his ♥gard and flea and tick meds. He has dropped a couple of pounds since his last weight check but it’s nothing to worry about. She said he was such a good boy. No news to us, we already know that! He loves everyone!

Waiting for the vet to come and get him 💖

It took longer than I thought, they were backed up a bit, so I didn’t get home until 1 o’clock. I’d planned on working for M again, for another 3 hours but didn’t get there until 1:30 after I’d had my lunch. 

The good news is that M was able to clear up the ‘back pay’ issue he had and now I’m paid right up to date, including today’s hours. Yay! My back account will be happy again, it is looking pretty sad. I worked steady on the truck and have one side completely sanded.

After 6 hours of working on it
one side is almost ready for paint
The roof and other side will be tomorrow's job

It feels good getting my hands dirty
and putting my 'lessons' into practice

I thought my arms might be sore or draggy today but I’m in better shape than I thought, apparently! 😊 I can say that, they’re my arms. Ha ha. I left with a pocketful of cash at 4:30 and drove home, 15 minutes after Billy dropped Bill off so we timed that pretty good. He’ll be going back to the same work place tomorrow and part of next week so the vehicles will only move if I take them. Speaking of vehicles, I called to make an appointment for Ptooties oil change today.

We have another classic waiting for us
1982 Datsun 280 ZX

I had my tea at home, wasn’t as dirty so didn’t need a shower this time upon my return. Today, is the Ontario Provincial Election day so we decided to go before supper. Instead of being able to vote down Baptist Church Road which we’ve done before, we had to drive to Flesherton which is to the east about 19 km. The sun had come out late this afternoon so Bill suggested hopping on Jazz. Was it warm enough for me? Yes!

Heading east on North Line
It's hard packed smooth gravel
and an easy ride

A small pretty lake near Ceylon and Flesherton

It was 19C/66F and not too windy so that’s how we went. I put my long johns on under my jeans instead of my chaps and we were warm enough for the 15-minute drive there and back. I’m glad we are hopping on more and more, we want to get our use out of the motorcycle this summer. 

There is something about cemeteries that 
appeal to me
Either ancient decrepit ones or newer
well manicured ones

There was no lineup at the Kinplex to vote, so we timed it right

I had pork chops out for grilling with leftover potatoes and a vegetable BUT it was 6:30 when we got back and grilled hot dogs just sounded faster, better and easier tonight. 😊

On the way home, I took a picture of this beautiful RED
shed

It's especially nice because it's the one Mike's Home Improvements
team has built and is still working on 💓
(ps - Bill is part of the team 😀)

Just about ready to turn in our lane
It was a great refreshing ride!

There is a wiener under there and I really
enjoyed this simple meal

Yes, I ate the whole thing!

They were very good and we finished supper with a ‘too big’ bowl of ice cream. At least for me, little piggy Patsy. Bill went to the Hangar after making his lunch and I worked on my blog before sitting with Gibbs and my book. ♥ Just two of the things I love.

Here is our little love bug

He's so tired from all his play outside
but he doesn't miss me getting my camera out

This was a good day. I’m grateful for the work that I’ve found to do, it’s all a blessing for more than one reason. I feel very fortunate.

A peony to end my post tonight
They are all in bloom at once!
Good night!

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The Campout is Over, Jazz Gets Out, Gibbs Gets Responsibilities

The Ridge

On Sunday, Aug. 15^th we were awake around 6. After a trip outside Bill and Gibbs came back to bed until 7:30. That was nice as I was still feeling tired and rested for the hour with nothing pressing on my plate. The forecast for the day wasn’t going to be unbearable, 24C/75F, so I knew I could walk a bit later than normal.

Gibbs and his shadow (me)

Almost home

We had our drinks and around 8:30 Gibbs and I headed out. It was lovely and I didn’t need a jacket even though it was just 12C/54F. The absence of wind makes a huge difference if the sun is out. We didn’t get to Turbine Lane again, he just stopped in the middle of the road and looked at me. Funny little bum. So, we were back home within 45 minutes. He knows the word ‘walk’ now and is anxious to get his harness on. 😊

He gets a nice shady spot if he works in the morning

Tuckered out from his walk, we
waited in the shade watching Daddy
for a few minutes

Bill went down to the Hangar and got his Telemaster out of the cargo trailer and worked away at a couple of adjustments it needed. Our guests, (can I call them that when they are sleeping in their own unit?), were packing up and so I set up my funky tripod for a group shot before they pulled over to the outhouse to dump at our ‘station’. They pulled out at 10:15 and Bill went back to the Hangar.

A group picture of our Ridge
campout guests this year

Kim and I sat while they dumped tanks
and saw this woodpecker in our tree
Downy? Pileated? Baby?

We won't see them back up here this year
but it has been great having them again!

Gibbs and I sat on the patio, me trying to read while keeping an eye on him and what was going into his mouth. I don’t usually get more than one chapter read at a time when I'm out with him, which really breaks up a good story, but I knew he’d be inside by himself later in the day so put my needs aside and paid attention to him. For about 30 minutes and then I moved to the sun, away from him. I'm not a saint! 😇

I watched this young bird trying to land on the
slanted hand rail and finally succeeded!

I made us bacon, eggs and toast and Bill had packed up just on time to come and eat at noon. We don’t have it as often anymore so it tasted really good. I even rolled up some egg and bacon into a slice of toast. Yum! We started getting washed and dressed for a ride on Jazz. My daughter and I had been going back and forth about Goodreads, books and Libby (Overdrive) on our phones so she called to make it simpler.

I'm loving the bacon cooked in Rosy

Good thing, I am not great at some of this stuff so her help was greatly appreciated. She reads multiple books at one time (I know!) some in hard copy, some on her phone and some audiobooks she listens to. I can focus on one only but from her synopsis of some of her books, I want to read them too. Now I have a better idea (I’m not saying I won’t be contacting her again!) of what I’m doing and how to go about it. 😊 Thanks Bridgette!

I not only missed the lovely view of the Georgian Bluffs (?)
but I missed Meaford's sign too

Papa V's in Meaford
in case you're hungry!

We left the Ridge, leaving Gibbs free in the lower level of the Suite and in charge of looking after the house, at 1:15 and headed towards Meaford. Bill wanted to show me the Papa V’s pizza place they worked on and also the town. It was a lovely ride and Jazz performed very well. I wore my light leather jacket and boots but Bill was quite comfy in his t-shirt and shoes. To each his own and I have to dress for myself. It was perfect for me too.

Views of the harbour/marina

I didn’t have access to my camera on the way there so missed out on some ‘key’ view pictures but at the Marina, I got it out and took some shots of the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay. I never realized it was such a ‘touristy’ town with beaches. Good to know! We were home after 2 hours and stopped at Mitch’s around the corner to check out his Garage sale. I hadn’t seen him for almost 3 weeks so I was glad to see he was doing well.

Gibbs greeted me at the door and did his usual little drops of excitement piddle before running out to meet Bill. Nothing was amiss, nothing was chewed on so we are feeling confident about that. He hadn’t touched a chew bone I gave him so that is proof that we were missed and he likely slept near the door the whole time. ☹ Oh, he’ll get better, we are sure of that and he sure ate the bone when we got home!

Checking for a different route home

We saw a few classics today

The two of them had a snooze up in the bedroom and I sat and read my book downstairs and then went outside to the shade. Boy, it had warmed up considerably again, since the wind died. 

One small cloud made a huge difference in the
riding temperature while it hid the sun

We had bbq’d pork chops for supper with veggies. I fried up the last of the potatoes for Bill and I reheated some cauliflower rice for me. It was all very good and for dessert, we shared the stewed rhubarb I made mid-week. I added cream to mine just because I like the fat content and it tastes yummy to me. 😊

Home again, safe and sound

After dishes, we relaxed for the evening. Well, I did. Bill had to make his lunch and have his shower so he didn’t relax until those things were done. This was a good Sunday even though we had to say goodbye to our company.  We’ll see them again and definitely keep in touch as always.

Gibbs with his chewy bone
Happy that his parents are home now

Sunday night supper

Dessert included
Good night everyone!

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