With the windows open all night, I
woke at 6 on Friday, July 6th to a whole different day. The air
coming in the window was fresh, really fresh! Yay! The humidity and heat spell
has broken for the time being. I don’t think we got any more rain overnight, at
least I didn’t hear it. I don’t sleep with earplugs when I’m alone in case my
phone goes off and I need to hear things. Clemson doesn’t snore.
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| The view from our back window facing east I love the fencing around the property |
So, I got up, began making my tea
when Bill called for our morning chat. We all miss each other, the daily
routines and having someone nearby, but I know we are all grownups (even
Clemson!) and are able to occupy ourselves otherwise. I’m just a tad
disappointed that the last two days were so hot and humid that I wasn’t able to
do anything outside while here on my own. Now that it has cooled down,
considerably…56F this morning…I have things planned.
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| Looking out over the pond to the north east |
First off, after my brew, I took my
camera and went for a mile and a half walk. What a change, I needed my
lightweight hoodie and I was able to walk briskly. There was no breeze moving
the trees when I first got up but by the time I returned a wind was blowing
enough that I closed windows for a bit. The Suite hasn’t been 71F inside for
quite a while! This is lovely and I know it won’t last but hey, it is summer in
Ontario.
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| This one looks more north |
While Clemson makes his usual
rotation around the Suite, from bed to my recliner, to Bill’s recliner to the
couch (following the sun) I prepare to drive to Hanover for a trim this
morning. If you look at the picture, you’ll see how the sun has moved and the
destruction in Clemmy’s wake. The blankets get bunched up 20x in a day and we
keep straightening them. God, we love this little guy. Reading Barbara’s post
about losing her little gal buddy makes me appreciate this one’s antics all the
more, if that is even possible.
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| He starts in the left recliner, hops over the console to Bill's and when the sun leaves there, this is where he ends up |
I drove to Hanover in Black Beauty,
feeling kind of powerful up in that seat, looking down over the peons around
me. Ha ha, not really, the truck is big but not as high as a 4 x 4 (TG). I
pulled into the parking lot at First Choice expecting to be in a waiting line
but there were 2 in the chairs and I was next. When a 3rd girl
walked out from the back and it was Brandy, my regular gal, I was thrilled. It
isn’t difficult to do my hair at all, snip here and there, but it is nice when
you have someone you are familiar with.
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| I love this view and it is the hill Clemson always runs up |
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| Walking out the lane this morning |
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| Country roads, take me home, to the place, I belong! |
She was done in no time and with a
senior’s discount of $1 off plus an added tip, I toodled out of there in 15
minutes tops. With no time limit on my schedule, I went to Mark’s in the same
mall area and then Walmart. Both had great sales prices and I picked up a
couple of things for Bill, Mom and even for me! I was gone longer than I
expected to be but looking at sandals for me and shoes for Mom is always a
challenge. I hope at least one of the pair I chose for her is suitable.
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| The brush pile: it is a good thing that it composts down on its own |
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| I like the clothing at Mark's but not always keen on their prices Do love their Clearance sales though |
I drove home and sorted the goodies
before having some egg and a yogourt. I can’t believe that it is only 66F/19C
today, after the last week and a half, that is unbelievable and so nice! I
changed and put on some work grubs and went out to do some more trimming down
the lane. Perfect day to do it. After working at it for about an hour, the body
temperature sure warmed up and I was ready to call it quits. I filled one wagon
load, pulled it up the hill and dumped it in the brush pile.
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| Today's wildflower bouquet The daisy's are gone but the gorgeous Queen Anne's Lace wins the prize |
Clemson likes it at the Acreage but
if I plan on relaxing at all, I decided to feed him first and leave him in
charge of the Suite. He said he is okay with that. Otherwise, I’d be on
constant alert wondering where he’s wandered off too. When I arrived, I saw
John and Gayle’s Montana parked behind the Ponderosa cabin, where all their
other 5th wheels used to be parked, years ago. We used to all get
together with our rv’s or tents on the August long weekend. Since we got the Suite
and the Ridge, we don’t take ours in the Acreage. It’s too big to risk on the
sharp turns.
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| You'd have to actually see their driveway from the road to know what the challenge really is getting a large unit in here Mike's travel trailer on the left |
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| Home for a few days John will stay in it while us sisters invade their home |
It was a bit tricky getting their 38’
in there but as Donna said ‘I’m just glad I wasn’t there to watch’. Donna
offered me supper so after John left, she prepared spuds and chicken breasts.
They love their Weber Q and are becoming pros at making great meals on it. It
sure tasted good to me!
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| They love Weber Q as much as we do |
Bill called after we finished eating and told me that
Patrick, my son, picked up his new to him tent trailer. Yay! I’m so excited for
them, purchasing their first rv.
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| My young'un and his new trailer :) |
Gerry has had a couple of new house
listings fall into his lap so they’ve decided to go home tonight and get a
start on evaluating them. I headed back home around 7:15 to find Clemson standing
at the door waiting for me. What the?? Can he hear the truck? Is it a familiar sound
frequency or how is it he heard me? He was at the door when I came home earlier
too. So weird. Maybe he’s been bluffing the whole time and laughing behind our
backs. 😊
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| Tools of today's chore |
The wind has settled down a bit and
it is a gorgeous cooler evening. I will be happy to have my sweetie home
tomorrow and it is already sounding like a busy day. As I drove up the driveway
with Black Beauty, I had a brainwave. Instead of leaving the trimmings on the
side of the lane for morning, why not toss them up on the back of the tonneau
cover? That worked like a charm and in one trip, the evidence of my hard work
was cleaned up.
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| This tomato plant wins the day's award for most tomatoes It's growing in a pot (garnished with goose feathers) and has 17 tomatoes!! |
Sitting here alone, I decided to pour
myself a Caesar. I’d mixed some up to take to the Acreage and ended up just
drinking water. Maybe with an ice cream cone, that I know Clemson will have to
share, and a drink and a good book. But first! I have a post to finish so I
downloaded my pictures and set about doing that. This has been a good day, I’ve
enjoyed my shopping spree, some quiet time, some work, some walking and a nice
dinner prepared by someone else. Bonus!
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| And just before I posted tonight, My little brother from Cold Lake, Alberta sends me this picture. They left on Wednesday for Ontari-ari-ari-o! Boondocking in Parry Sound, On.! Yay! We'll see them Wednesday. |
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