Still Running but Closer to Home

The Ridge

On Wednesday, Oct. 14th I was in no hurry to get up since we didn't have to be anywhere today. I did have to clean the Mat but I had other things to do in town as well that didn't open until 9:30 or 10. So, I didn't get out of bed until 7.

Good morning!
It was dull and drizzly all day.

I had my tea and stayed put until almost 8:30. It was quite a change in the overnight temperatures, cooling off in the Suite very noticeably. Bill didn't have to be anywhere either, which I'm sure Gibbs appreciated more than we know! 

Looks like some hope
but no, we were not fooled.
😂

I drove straight to the Mat and proceeded to do the big dryers and then the normal cleaning. It wasn't too busy, just 3 or 4 customers that didn't hang around inside while the cycles ran through. That helps, if there are no feet in the way when mopping and washing floors.

My boys are planning their
day. Well, Bill is.
Gibbs is watching out for goblins.

When I left, it was after 9:30 so I drove to the Beer Store to drop off my empty bottles and cans (98% from the bnb). That $2.30 may as well be in my pocket rather in the recycle bin. From there, a stop to see Mark at Battery Pro for a bottle refill and chat. Nice to get a chance to say goodbye.

Driving to town.
Look at that heavy sky blanket.

Then I drove to the bank and deposited my work cash and rolled coins before swinging around to Pat's to drop my 2 containers of craft paint at her house. Unfortunately, I missed her (both times I stopped) but she left Bill and I nice birthday cards and gifts. I love my shirt! ♥️

On the way home, I stopped at Eckhardt's to cash in a free lotto ticket and buy another. Our last opportunity for that big win here in Ontario. Wouldn't that be sweet? 💰💲Bill was at home, a bit disgusted with the miserable weather. He had things he wanted to do outside but it was a no-go.

I'm pretty sure someone is happy
Mom and Daddy are home today.
Little cuddlebum.

Robin had messaged around 6:30 asking if by any chance was I available to clean today. It was a runaround kind of day but I knew I could squeeze it in - for her. Her guests last night were 2 permanent renters from her Manitoba Belmont home so it would be left in good shape.

Isn't the bnb pretty in its
autumn dress?

I had a quick bite to eat and at 10:45 headed to Williamsford. Lisa and Lorne were still there when I arrived but she was just finishing up vacuuming! All sheets and towels were washed, put away and beds made. Wow! I only had to do a couple of things, empty the dehumidifier, a bit of dust up and wash floors so it only took about 40 minutes today.

I drove into Durham, messaged Bill that I was at the gas station to fuel Ptooties up (again). He met me at Murray's where she was going for her winter hibernation too. I usually take a picture of her sad face but she seemed quite happy to have a warm place to stay inside his barn. 😊

Our Catch the Ace ticket sales
have been saving money for the
Xray machine at our hospital.
Another $25,000 was presented tonight
from the Lion's club.

Back home, we rested with Gibbs until 5:15 when we drove back into town for our last Lion's club meeting and dinner. It was a long one with a guest speaker (Lol) but the meal was delicious. We said goodbye to a few people and will see others at the steak dinner on Saturday night. Our last Ontario event this year.

Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy
carrots, coleslaw and a roll with
garlic butter.
Can you say YUMMY?
A pumpkin tart for dessert.

What a busy day! We got things done and with tomorrow forecasted to be a dry day, we'll finish up around the property. We had a cool windy day of only 11.6C/53F and a low 7C/45F overnight. Oh well, all the more reason to move south.😉 

Good night Ptooties!
Last year's picture.

Thank you for staying tuned! 

Bring it On! Cleaning and Errands for M

 

The Ridge

On Tuesday, May 20^th, we are all recovering from such a lovely long May 2-4 weekend. Ha! NOT! We are recovering but it isn’t from heat and the great outdoors! Oh well, enough of that. Today is gorgeous, at least it will be once the light layer of frost is gone. Bring it on, the good weather, I mean.

Good morning!

The sky was mostly clear with just a few white smatterings of clouds across our area to the east. Bill left at 7 in a bit of a rush, and by 7:15 I was on my way with a cup of tea in one hand and our duvet, my purse and bleach in the other. I’ve been forgetting to take the duvet for the last week.

Nice to be able to hang things
again.

When I arrived, there was no one at the Mat which allowed me to move a bit quicker. I knew I wanted to wash the whole floor today rather than just spot wash, which I’ve had to do when there were so many customers in there doing laundry. One lady did come in but I was already bringing out the bucket. 😉

The rain is helping the farmers too.
Already we are seeing something green
coming up in the field behind us.

With such a lovely day afoot, I brought the duvet home along with a nice white cloth shower curtain with rings to hang on the line. The curtain has been there for a few days in a place where it was being offered. I don’t need it but I washed it and will ask M if he wants a new one for the apartment since it is in really nice condition.

Cutting around the gardens helps
Bill to know where to stop

M had asked if I would run him into town for his errands today so I picked him up at 10 and off we went. After his 4 stops, we turned for home. With cash in my pocket, I felt I was back on track for the summer. I made my bp coffee at home and had my quesadilla along with it.

Setting up the Bocce ball court,
I had a supervisor the whole time
from the shady sidelines

When that was done, Gibbs and I went outside. I wanted to do some weed trimming, since we’d be getting 3 or 4 days of rain starting tomorrow. Wonderful. ☹ Bill hooked up the hose from the rain barrel to our hand water pump so I was at least able to fill the watering cans easier now – allowing me to use that rain water.

After I trimmed up on the
berm, again Gibbs approved.

Well, weed trimming was not in the cards. After adding gas to my Featherlite, the pull cord got jammed and I knew I wouldn’t be using it today. I returned the gas to the can and got my half-charged mower out again. I went up the berm and cut around the small gardens at least.

Gibbs and I walked for the mail
and I kept him distracted from this
water snake as we walked by.

Bill and I talked about setting up a ‘temporary’ bocce ball court here at the Ridge, we’ve said it ever since our first or second winter. We loved playing it at Pilot Knob Rv Resort in Winterhaven and, now again, at Yuma Lakes Resort this spring. So, until my mower died again, I cut a swath 12’ x 60’ long to resemble a court up on the berm.

We sure haven't seen many of these 
little critters this spring.
Can you see her on the log?

It isn’t completely level and without barriers, which we won’t bother with, balls could roll over the edge to the parking area. Oh well, now we just need to convince guests to participate! My right shoulder blade area (trapezius muscle?) was a bit sore this morning after fighting to get that R of S out of the ground, but this helped work it out. 😊 Nothing else is bothering me. Ahem! ♥

My gate garden is popping

I put things away when I’d gone as far as I could and staked the corners to show Bill. It just might work! Bill was home early and Gibbs and I were sitting outside when he drove up the lane. I had my netted hat on for most of the day and long sleeves but I’m feeling a bit itchy tonight as I write. Hmmm.

The corral garden not so much.
Until the primrose bloom, it is usually dull.
Bill keeps the grass cut around it though.

For supper, we had wieners/hot dogs and beans with the last taste of the strawberry rhubarb crisp. I’m glad I thought to add strawberries or we’d only have had one night to enjoy the rhubarb, 2 cups doesn’t go very far. After the dishes were done, Bill decided to go get a bladder full of water. Our gauge was ready 0 (zero).

A quick, poor man's supper.
It hit the spot.

This was a good day. I know the frost warnings are done for the week but I’m still hesitant to put my plants in the grow bags yet. It looks like 2 of the tomatoes are not doing well and I’m not sure why. Good thing I got them so cheap! 😊 We didn't get as warm as the forecasters thought, but did reach a pleasant 15C/59F with a low of 7C/44F overnight.

Could be a lovely sunset later
but these are what I've got so far.

I hope you had some nice weather today too. I got a bit of weeding done as well and that makes me happy. I wrestled with replacing the duvet cover on that fresh smelling duvet and it will keep us warm tonight. 💗

Good night!

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