Paisley, On
Monday, Jan. 25th, another gentle kiss on my cheek to wake me up. Geesh! I thought I was just awake and he was in bed beside me. Bill was gone by 6:30 and the day was clear and dry. I dozed, although I didn’t think I was asleep, until a few minutes past 7 and then got up. After getting myself washed and dressed, I brought my tea up to drink while reading our friends’ blogs.
A surprise this morning to see the crossing guard
and a few school buses
I heard that 7 school boards in the rural area agreed to
let the children go back. All grades 1 - 8 are
required to wear a mask, not just the senior grades
I left
the house just after 8 o’clock and had an uneventful drive. It hit me as I drove
how good it felt to be out again. Funny what it does to your frame of mind when
you can’t get out because of the weather. The Ontario Lockdown, which lasts
until Feb. 10, hasn’t made us feel that way since we’ve been able to go to our
jobs. The weather was the culprit that kept me home 3 days and 4 because
Thursday is a day off.
County Road 3 was bare pavement and Conc. 8
was only patchy in spots
I took
Concession 8 off Bruce County Rd. 3 because it didn’t look too bad. The outside
temperature was -3C/26F but with no wind, it felt surprisingly mild. It was 9
when I got to work. I don’t know why but it took me an hour and a half to clean the Mat rather than my usual hour. Was I moving that much slower? Weird.
I did have to do the floors with the broom and dustpan after trying to use the dry mop
because the floor had wet spots in a few places. That just got messy.
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| As I nipped through Hanover, I noticed the piles of snow at the parking lot edges for the Dollarama and Giant Tiger |
I don’t know what it was but never-the-less it was 10:30 when
I turned my back and walked out. When I left Durham, I had thought I’d just go
straight home today and not stop at Walmart even though there were 2 or 3
grocery items to pick up. I’d wait until Wednesday in case there was something
else to add to the list. However, as I got close to Hanover, I decided to pop
into Dollarama for a few things on a different list. They are open and that shopping would be done. Essential? For me it is.
Every time I come this way home, the view of
the long concession strikes me
Then I
scooted for home, turning onto #10 across to C8. I got caught behind the snow
plow at one point as it was going to be a challenge to get around him as he
dodged in and out to miss farm mailboxes. I waited until it was obviously clear
and got around him. After I got across Hwy 19, I could see a large bird in a
tree so slowed down and grabbed my camera. Oh my, he was beautiful! By the time
I stopped the car, got my window down and camera zoomed, I almost missed the bald eagle in the branches.
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| Ahead of me, the snow plow doing its job I was grateful but at the same time didn't want to stay behind it all the way to the highway |
These are
the moments when I’m happy to be alone and behind the wheel. I am always on the
lookout, in the trees, for road conditions for stopping, vehicles behind me and
coming towards me. I wish I was a few seconds quicker but this is still a nice
picture, I think. I backed in at home and carried my stuff into the house. With
coffee still left in my thermos, that is what I took upstairs. It was almost
noon hour and Wes and Susan would be eating soon.
He is readying for flight
Darn! He was so handsome sitting up there!
I washed
and changed and then got caught up in purging clothing from the closet. Our
first couple of months here, I bought a few new items for the cooler weather
and was finding that things were getting congested in our space. I also received a few
heavier tops from Donna, thinking I would wear them more often. Turns out, with
my new winter coat, I don’t need the sweaters after all, they are too hot and I prefer layering. I sorted
through my favourites and stacked a pile of about 10 items for donation.
Next trip to Value Village
With the
leftover vegetable soup in my belly, a pepperoni stick and the last carrot muffin,
I took my dishes down to the sink. I’m almost finished the book I’m reading but
don’t want to get into it yet. There are only 40 pages left to read but it is
such a lovely story that I don’t want it to end. Isn’t that silly? I might have
to keep this one to read again, I’m loving it so much. I have a puzzle to work
on as well as my walk to get in before it’s too late. 😊
One more picture from my drive home
This one for Nancy K
These 3 horses were actually playing in the snow
Are they Clydesdales? I don't know but they have the
nice long hair around their feet
This time I couldn't stop, a vehicle was behind me
Seeing
that it was already after 2, I decided on the puzzle first, while I still had
the light. I’m into all the background pieces which are various shades of pink
so the brighter my area is, the better. At 3, I grabbed my coat, which I’d
brought down earlier, and went for my walk. It was nice at -1C/30F but I wore
my short boots without grips so stuck to the sidewalks on Queen St. and then a
few back streets.
The Saugeen, starting to get more iced sections
It was a
nice walk and with my work this morning my Fitbit was smiling at 8,200 steps
aka 3.74 miles/6 km. No mail today, Wes was walking up when I returned home
earlier so we are still waiting for our US Visa cards. If they don’t come in the next couple of weeks, Bill may be calling again. I’m still waiting (hahahaha)
for the refund on my Wish coat that never arrived. Remember ‘someone’
conveniently cancelled it? It was only $65 but still, that is my $65. Not sure
if Visa will do anything.
the little creek that runs under the little bridges from the Saugeen 
This is the Freshmart, Paisley's grocery store
I've been in it once and it seems quite nice
It will be for emergencies
I cleaned
up this morning’s dishes, got a package of 2 thick pork chops out of the
freezer for supper and made my tea. Bill texted that he was on his way so I
unlocked the door before coming back upstairs. The chops have been in the
freezer for a while and I really don’t like them that thick but we’ll do them
in Madame IP and hope for the best. I crawled up on the bed and crocheted
another couple of rows. This shawl/shrug may never get finished but it is a
good hobby. 😊
The Teeswater River on the other side is freezing up too 
Not sure if you can see this shallow area on the far side of the dam
but it is beginning to freeze
Mind you the mild temps are going to prevent a
thorough freeze-over
Bill
dozed, he looked very tired when he came in the door. Last night was not a good
night’s sleep again. I almost feel guilty when I sleep so well from doing next
to nothing and he works hard and doesn’t. Of course, seldom do I sleep in an
afternoon so that makes a difference, I suppose. I went down to start with the
chops, sautéing and then adding potatoes to the pot for everything to cook
together.
I don't know how long the Gingerbread men will be here
so another picture to make us all smile
I did a roundabout behind the main street on the east side and then
up and down Queen back to home
The red brick building on the right, you can see our window
beside the light pole
I cooked our veggies in the microwave and we finished our tasty meal with the last piece of our first lemon pie. We did dishes and it was just about 7:30 when we came upstairs.
Supper was pretty good, even though the chops
are not my favourite meal by any means😋
No Jeopardy! for me tonight as I wanted to finish my blog and then go
and watch 9-1-1 with Bill at 8. It was time to delve into my book. I’m not done
at this point but already I recommend it if you haven’t already added it to
your ‘to be read’ lists.
The group at Bloggerfest in Quartzsite, Az
Jan. 25, 2020
A lovely Arizona sunset
Good night!
Thank you
for your visit today. It was another good one and the weather was on our side. 😊