Making Decisions, Poker Pool, Clouds Move In

Park Place RV Park

Monday, Jan. 9^th arrived and another week here in ‘our’ paradise begins. The sun was out first thing yet when Gibbs and I walked, I noticed a bank of solid clouds were moving in from the west. It was warm though, starting at 44F/7C and rising to a lovely 70F/21C by the day’s end. 😊

Pop comes the Sunshine!

This is the gravel roadway (no vehicles)
between our park and Arizona Sun Park
behind us
Gibbs knows and likes this path full of smells

I skipped my morning walk and instead sat at my laptop trying to make a decision about something I wanted to order online. Comparisons with a few similar products were made and by the time I had to get ready for poker pool, I still wasn’t convinced enough to place the order. I left Gibbs at home and our group of 4 regulars had 6 games before noon. We have a lot of fun and John (cohost) is still whining about a man’s game. Ha ha, the ball is in his court.

I love the Broccoli Cheddar soup

Bill had returned around 10:30 from the field and we came in and had lunch. I had, you guessed it, broccoli cheddar soup and Bill made a sandwich. My soup is sooo good and very filling. I don’t mind saying so even if I did make it myself. 😊 I sat with Bill and we made the move to place an Amazon order for a hexagon portable gazebo tent. Since we’ll be here for long periods of time, I’d like to have a covered space for my crafts.

Just the grapes left on the puzzle

We nipped into town for a few minutes, Bill found a handy organizer box for his hobby but I didn’t find I was looking for in the Food tent. I went to the puzzle after lunch and worked away until almost 4. Gibbs and I slipped out for another ‘around the small block’ walk and then it was time for tea. The sky is gray now, heavy with a blanket that has spread widely over us. A few rv’ers have left and I think 3 new ones have arrive today.

I wasn't kidding about the clouds
but at least the warmth remained

When Bill was grilling
he called me out to show me the mountains
lit up in the east

For supper, Bill grilled cheeseburgers and we had another quiet evening. Yesterday was not only Hadley’s birthday, it was also the birthday of one of our favourites, Elvis. That meant a special was on and we enjoyed the entertainment until bedtime. I always end up sad about such a waste of a life. The previous night, we finally watched the Elvis dvd that I bought him for his birthday. I ended up in tears over that one, it was very well done although not 100% true. ♥ 

From my view, not much of a sunset
but the proud flag is flapping

Another great day and if I can find any ice cream cones in the cupboard, that may be our dessert. 

Just a simple cheeseburger for supper
can taste so delicious!
good night!

Thank you for your visit!

Hump Day, New Month, Premier's Decision

The Ridge

Before I start with today, Wednesday, Sept. 1^st , I need to share last night’s beautiful sunset sky. Were we in Arizona? It was too late to add them to my post so here is your morning wakeup!

It seemed to colour everything pink

Bill only had to drive to Durham for work so he was able to sleep in until 7, when I needed to get up. I left the Suite at 7:15 for the Mat. Two customers were present when I walked in and there were 3 machines I needed to test. The change machine didn’t give change to one customer and a dryer wouldn’t take quarters.

I don't think we're in Ontario anymore!

The washing machine I checked had a note on it that it wasn’t working but it was just fine. Other than that, the floor was the only thing dirty - with 8 dryer sheets. Call the presses! I guess I’m a bit bitter still about the ‘whiners’. I left an hour later, leaving a clean laundromat and the floors shining. As much as old waxed floors can shine. 😊

A healthy lunch today with twisted bacon

As I turned onto North Line, I was surprised to meet Bill as he was ready to turn on to Baptist Church Road. I wasn’t aware of his start time, hence the surprise. I had my cup of tea and some banana/zucchini bread warmed with cream for breakfast. I felt a bit of a nosh for some reason. I called the new doctor’s office to remind her about sending our forms. Bill still hadn’t got them. Nice start, huh?

Passed out and very comfortable

 It was cool overnight again, and I might have slept better had we put an extra blanket on. Bill had offered to turn the furnace on but that seemed a bit much so I declined. Perhaps he was right? ./;.''Instead of cleaning up the brush today, I opted to work on my cross stitch. I was giving myself an afternoon off. The day was pretty quiet and Bill arrived home from his day around 4:30. We watched some NCIS and at 5:30 I started making spaghetti for supper. It was quite good and a nice change.

While Gibbs was outside on his tether,
he did some weeding for me

while digging new holes in the gravel

After dishes, Bill made his lunch and tried to print the documents from our old printer. I say ‘tried’ because of course it jammed. If we didn’t have frustrations, life would be perfect, wouldn’t it? 😊 

I decided to sew Gibbs' bed today and
see if he still wants to chew it
He is a couple of months older now so we'll see

Speaking of frustrations, I admit to being one of those constituents not happy with our Premier’s decision to go along with the Health minister’s recommendation about Ontario vaccine passports. Because we have family and friends on both sides of the fence, I think it is a step too far, a step towards even more segregation. 😕 I know many don’t agree and do not care to open a discussion about it.

I made some more progress on the 'forever' cross stitch

We watched the second half of America’s Got Talent together before calling it a night. Not too many pictures again today, making for a short posting. I hope you’ve enjoyed your day. I did mine!

tonight was Italian!
Good night!

Thank you for popping in.