One of Those Go-Go-Go Days, Company!

The Ridge

On Friday, Oct. 11^th the day began in a fervor. I was up before 7 and out the door by 7:15. The Mat was empty when I arrived and remained that way until the last 5 minutes. It was nice to see this lady, I was able to say goodbye until spring and tell her where I was headed for the winter. 😊 She said she’d miss seeing me, which was nice of her to say.

Good morning!

It was another cold morning, only 4C/39F but there was plenty of sunshine on the horizon. It was an hour and a half at the Mat and I nipped down to Foodland to pick up a ham and turnip for supper. Bill and I wanted to provide a mini Thanksgiving dinner for our friends who were arriving today. Bill had been cleaning up a few more branches off a tree up behind the when I returned home.

At the Acreage, we drove back to where
their trailer is parked.

He had arranged to meet Donna and Gerry at the Acreage at 10 to help winterize their Landmark 5^th wheel and to close the well pump for the winter. Since we only have one vehicle now, I drove him over just after 9:30 and then went straight to M’s for his 10 o’clock run into town. Durham was bustling, of course, with a long weekend beginning and the typical Friday rush all rolled into one.

Coming out at the back end of their
property.

It was 11:15 when I went back to the Acreage to see how things were going. Bill helped Gerry get his motorized bike and mower packed away and Donna and I caught up. They had a few things to finish up before everything was done but we left them to it and returned home for lunch. Just sandwiches today but they did the trick!

Duncan and Patty arrive!

I started preparing potatoes and turnip inside for our meal and it was shortly after 1 when Duncan and Patty pulled into the lane. ♥ It is nice that we can be a stopover for them when needed, plus always nice for the extra visit! Short but sweet, and we gathered outside for a Happy Hour around 3:30. 

We've had our last mail delivery this year
so the mailbox comes in for storage.
Our mail gets forwarded to Donna.
They also took Bill's Canada flags down at the gate.

Supper of ham, scalloped potatoes, turnip, sour dough bread and Patty contributed devilled eggs and apple crisp for dessert was ready at 5:20.

I was happy that supper turned out so well.
Turnip takes a long time to cook!

Patty's apple crisp was delicious!

Soon after finishing and a quick clean up, we whisked them off in B.B. into town to the Durham Curling Club. West Grey Lion’s Club were having their Chase the Ace draw tonight at 6:30. Hence, our earlier supper. Bill and I have just started participating in this draw so wanted to witness the actual ticket draw once before we left the country. 😊

It was a beautiful evening.
Driving into Durham around 6:30

Alas, we didn’t win but will occasionally keep in touch with Brian over the winter and purchase tickets. It was fun and something different for all of us. Back home, it was darkening so we said good night and came inside. 

Okay, so we didn't win this time but
we may be purchasing tickets over the winter.
It's a $12,000 jackpot right now. 😄

I just felt exhausted so didn’t even try to write a blog post. Not many pictures were taken either – that’s a switch! It was a great day, 20C/69F, and even with the wind, it turned out quite lovely.

It was a small but excited crowd at the
Curling Club. The winner was not present and did
not find the Ace of Spades. However, he won
$616 which is quite nice!
Good night!

Thank you for your visit!

It’s Been a Go-Go-Go Day

The Ridge

On Thursday, Oct. 21^st I woke up when Bill brought Gibbs back to bed. I must have been deep in a sleep again, never heard him get up earlier. Having the cone on for sleeping doesn’t seem to be too much of a hardship for the little pup but he does get anxious when we start taking it off for him to eat. Some dogs can manage it around their dishes but it didn’t seem like Gibbs was getting the hang of it.

My first picture was of Bill
changing Jazz's oil

It was raining, not heavy but pretty steady so Bill returned to lay with us for a while. He wouldn’t be working this morning at least. I got up around 7 since it was a cleaning day for me. I was pleased that Bill was home so I didn’t have to take Gibbs in the car again. The Mat was in fair condition, just normal cleaning was necessary. It surprised me that nothing on the door lock had been touched since Tuesday. Wonders never cease! 

The cows were either laying down or thinking about it
Rain?

After damp mopping the floor, I headed home. Bill and Gibbs were in his recliner and the little guy had been good without the cone. 😊 I sat and made my tea while conversing with my sisters on Messenger. Bill went out and began changing the oil on Jazz, getting her ready for winter storage. Thankfully, Murray has room for us to store her there with Ptooties. Like a family affair.

Gibbs' drink choice of the day
Chocolate milk 😂

I took the opportunity while Bill was outside to vacuum the Suite. It has been a few days, tsk tsk. Gibbs thinks it is a game, where Clemson just knew to get up on the couch out of the way, Gibbs runs in front and at it with my back-and-forth motion. He makes me laugh and he seems relieved when I put the ‘floor monster’ back under the bed.

Look at that sky, all week we've heard 94% chance
of precipitation all day today
I'm glad they were wrong

Then at noon we went out to see what Daddy was up to. I had a brain wave, that since Bill wasn’t working, and it was our last mild day, we should be taking Jazz over today to Murray’s. Bill thought it was a great idea so Gibbs and I went for a walk while he cleaned up and leathered up. 😊 Picture that if you will! It was windy but the 17C/62F would make for a nice ride. And it did. I wish I’d been on the bike for a last one too.

Following Bill out the lane

Gibbs and I followed in Ptooties and after covering the bike we returned home. It was 2:15 and we realized we hadn’t eaten lunch. Woops! Bill had had cereal at 6:30 and I had some yogourt after returning from town but who wanted to eat at that time of day? Well, we needed something so we had some cheese to fill the small hole of hunger. This afternoon, we got a lot more stuff put away. Things removed from the front yard and Bill did the last lawn cutting in that area. It looks very bare out there now!

And down the highway through Durham

I do believe this is the first time I've noticed this sign
at Murrays

We have things yet to store away and others to cover. Once we’re done in the storage shed, we can put the riding mower away and take the shelter cover off. My wagon went inside the outhouse so I pulled the toilet paper off the roll and stored it in the cupboard since we can’t use that anymore. Our motorcycle gear all went into the Bunky as it is insulated and we have never had critters in there. Again, I hope I haven’t spoke out of turn and jinxed something! 😊

The barn where the vehicles are safely stored
I should have taken a picture of Jazz in there but will get one
later when we take Ptooties
Daisy is the security guard 💘

I made a tea inside and wrapped the ‘auction Angels’ I got way back last winter. I’ve chosen a few special people to receive them according to their birthdays, since they are labelled for every month of the year. Silly, maybe, but also something I want to do so it doesn’t matter. 

They sleep

Bill and Gibbs both snoozed, Gibbs in various places and Bill in his chair. The wind has calmed somewhat and we have not received any more rain since this morning.

This is the whipped cream maker
I made a real mess because I followed the instructions
on how much cream to put in - duh!
It turned out fine but what a waste of good whipped
cream
Cleaning the 'plunger' was not easy

That all changed at suppertime. Just before I started reheating our leftover spaghetti, I noticed rain on the window. Here it comes. As things heated, it became heavy and the television went haywire off and on.

Gibbs in one of his favourite positions with his Daddy

Supper was very good and I was surprised that there was enough leftover for both of us. I’d mixed up some chocolate mousse for dessert and even test out the new Pampered Chef whipped cream maker I’d purchased.

Well, that was quite the experience! Ha ha. I’m sure the next time mixing up a batch of whipped cream with it will be an improvement. My main disappointment was not being able to lick beaters but my main joy from using it was that I didn’t have to get the mixer and beaters out! It worked well though and I’m happy with the purchase. 😉 After dishes and Gibbs had eaten, he had to go out. Bill and he got quite wet, his timing is impeccable. (sarcasm)

A quick dessert to make and yet tasty
Good night!

This was a good day, I feel a lot got taken care of again. Pictures tomorrow, once it stops raining, of how our front lawn looks.

Thank you for the drop in!

Tip Top Today! Another Go-Go Day

The Ridge

We slept well, I guess I should speak for myself. I slept well. I was awake at 2:30 but dropped off easily until 5:30. I had my window open and rain was blowing against the blind so I closed the window. At one point, it was quite a heavy downpour but no need for the warnings in our area. Bill’s alarm went off at 6:30 today, Wednesday, June 3^rd. He was giving himself some extra sleep time as he made his lunch last night.

I didn't have many pictures today so I have
one from a blogger friend's blog that I borrowed
The credit goes to Bob
Each time you check in to his blog, the pictures are different
he has 100 on the roll, each one awesome
(I hope you don't mind, Bob! These are so beautiful and real although they look like toys)

He hopped in the shower and gradually around 7, I got up too, feeling great. I’d stripped and remade the bed yesterday with fresh sheets, I might have told you that, and maybe that added to the nice sleep. A lighter top cover helped too. It felt like a summer sleep! I brought the bundle of sheets and towels downstairs and opted to wait for my tea. It seems to taste so much better if I have worked for it either at the Mat or on a walk. 😊 Head games.

I read a couple of blogs quickly and at 7:20 said goodbye to Bill, who leaves around 7:30, and drove into Durham. No one was there when I arrived but soon enough it became busy. All friendly people. Some just washed and others washed and dried their clothes. I had a nice chat with the owner of the Krazy Dollar at the edge of town. Nice man who filled me in a bit on why he never closed when the pandemic hit.

Yesterday, I finished some rocks
They didn't turn out great but it was fun

I loaded a washer and went about my job. It took a little longer today, working around people isn’t as easy, but after damp mopping the floor I was out of there before 9. I haven’t made up my work chart yet and I’m not sure if it is even necessary. Jamie trusts me and I just need to keep track for myself and tell him my hours on ‘payday’.  Back home, I hung the sheets and came inside for my tea. Aaah.

The sky started out ominous enough this morning but we knew it wasn’t supposed to be a wet day. A hot one for sure, but not a rainy one. I changed into my grubby clothes and attached the last segments of the dreaded hill. Determination got me through and it was after at least 2 ½ hours I was finishing up. Because there is still grassy/weedy areas on all sides of this ‘newly planted’ area, I placed rocks sporadically as an edging. Bill can now whipper snip knowing where to stop without nicking my plants. He would surely be in trouble!

And yes, finished for now
I may square it up across the bottom but it is hard work

When I was done, I felt such satisfaction and since it was 1 and I’d missed my coffee break, made one and my lunch plate. I washed and changed into summer attire. Yesterday, I had called in a prescription renewal for Bill so headed back into town now that stores would be open. Drug store, Bank, Liquor Store, Foodland and then home by 2. I was done for the day. Literally. My left arm was aching from the work and possible arthritis so I knew not to do anything else.

The sun reflections on the pond never cease to please

I took my book and went outside with my water. Before settling at the patio table though, I walked down the laneway. It never fails. I seem to get rewarded when I do that and I can’t wait to show you, even though it is somewhat confusing to me. I specifically looked at the spot where Mama Yertle was sitting yesterday for her egg-laying. When I saw the hole in the sandy gravel, I expected to see just that. Lo and behold, her eggs were in plain view.

I thought they would be in danger so pushed a bit of gravel over them not knowing if this was the right thing to do. ☹ The pictures that I took are exciting to me as I’ve never seen them before. I wonder if this was the Mama who was up to visit me yesterday. Of course, they all look alike, don’t they? I just don’t understand why she left them. I walked back up the hill and Googled what I could about turtle eggs. It wasn’t a lot of help.

My lucky capture of the day
Looks like about 4 that I can see

I wasn’t sitting long at the table when Bill called and asked me to meet him in Hanover at Heinz Auto Body. They have the camera for our tailgate in now and can put it in tomorrow. He will leave BB tonight and I’ll take him to work in the morning. We have dinner plans tomorrow so I will pick him up early afternoon.  I grabbed my purse and headed out. Even though I didn’t dawdle, with construction on the highway and the distance, I knew he’d be there before me.

When we returned home, I asked if he’d help me get the sheets off the line. It isn’t hard but with the wind, it is much easier if he can hold the umbrella line from spinning. Sounds silly but it saves me a bit of aggravation.  First, he said he needed a shower, it was a dirty job today that they got into. With the sheets folded and put away, we agreed on a simple supper. Not keto though but he at least is doing well with his weight. He must be working it off!

It was an awesome day
Ghosty is back
good night!

After he rested for a while, we had toasted bacon, tomato and cheese sandwiches. They were very good and an easy clean up afterwards. The sky was clear of clouds tonight and after a 27C/81F day, the breeze between 7 – 22 mph has been totally welcome. Our sheets dried really quickly and it has been an enjoyable day to be outside working. Both Bill and I can attest to that. This was another great day.

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