A Short Term Job, Back at the Shop, Auction Hunt

The Ridge

On Friday, June 23^rd, I believe we all got up together, around 6:45 after Bill took Gibbs out. I received a call yesterday from Robin, at the old schoolhouse, asking if I could water her outside plants for her over the coming week. Robin is the gal who always has a large garage sale at her place on the highway, many times through the summer. Now, she has a huge double partitioned garage and can leave the items in there for whenever she chooses to open the door to sell. 😊 She’s a really nice lady.

Last night after I posted,
the sun was disappearing behind the clouds
with style

They own a few Airbnb’s in Canada and they were flying to the one in Saskatchewan this afternoon. Of course! I said, and will stop in every other day to make sure they survive her absence. I dropped in around 8 this morning for her to show me where the hose was and which plants I would need to water. There are really only a handful but they are important and would/may not survive if we don’t get the rain that is forecasted. Money in my pocket, although the amount is to be determined upon her return! ♥

Bill and I drove to Rockford to view
the auction items.
It is always a nice country drive.

I sat with Bill and Gibbs back home until almost 9:30 when I went over to M’s shop for some work on a van. He has any necessary welding and body filling done so the lower 12” of the van on both sides needed to be grinded and sanded to get ready for paint. It has been waiting for my attention so I used both the air grinder and sander to clean it up as best I could. I’m obviously out of practice because the motions I was using soon had me feeling worn out. LOL 

Back home, I noticed that
he got his flag hanging today!
It's lovely but the apple tree does
need more trimming.

At a few minutes after 12, I had to stop. I’d done what he needed me to do and my back and arms were ready for a break. Three hours of work were noted on his calendar and I drove home to my sweeties. I noticed right away that Black Beauty had a nice bath, she put Ptooties to shame this day! 😊 Regardless of the rain, which was light and sporadic from our rising, Bill wanted to get the main dirt/dust/grime off her before it got any worse. She looks great! I should have taken her picture.

the puzzle is coming along nicely

We had some cream cheese banana bread to finish it off and Bill made himself a sandwich. I’m glad I’m done work for the day and weekend although I might need to take M into town one day. I did tell y’all that he lost his license, didn’t I? He didn’t get it renewed, after the Covid fiasco, to which there is no excuse. I had a reader ask what happened so wanted to clarify why I was driving him all over the place. For a price, of course! 

Our rose bush from our London home
This is the best it has ever done
and I didn't trim it back this spring.

Another question I had was about the Mat. When Kaitlin and Sandy bought the business from Jamie in August/22, K seemed to be running the show. We got along great and I looked forward to seeing her again this spring. I haven’t seen her yet. 😌 She was feeling overwhelmed with the whole thing over the winter, and has backed away from it. I’m sad to hear that but Sandy, her husband, is very attentive to my needs and to the laundromats needs as well. It still would be nice to see her again. 

This is why we dug it up and brought it.
it's beautiful!

Bill and I took a drive to the 6and6 Auction site and viewed the items on sale. We’ve been watching a few things and wanted to see them in person before we made bids. I’m hoping for a,..... wait for it, bird feeder shepherd's crook but we’ll see how the price goes as it is ending this evening. Fingers crossed, I’m so fed up with the critters stealing the seed! I’m sorry, Chippy, but it’s not for you! I suppose I should buy peanuts for him. That would fill his tummy too. 

While I prepared supper,
someone slept in my chair 💓
Be still my heart!

I made a cup of tea around 4 and took it out to the Bunky to work on the puzzle. Bill and Gibbs had dozed and then Bill went to the Hangar while Gibbs ran around outside. I looked out to check on him and he was up on the front step. I asked him if he wanted to go ‘in the house’ and I got a positive response. He went in without batting an eye. He may have thought I was going to follow but seemed fine as I walked away. 😊 The puzzle pieces were falling into place quickly and before I knew it, it was 5:25!

The pork was delicious!

I prepared and baked the pork loin in the convection oven, peeled and boiled potatoes, boiled Brussel sprouts (might be my very favourite!) and cooked some mixed vegetables for Bill. When things were ready, I carved the pork and Bill mashed the potatoes. It was a wonderful meal! Reminding me of a Sunday meal again. After cleanup, I worked on my blog and we both kept an eye on the countdown of the auction, me in the Suite and he in the Hangar.

we might have to have a Friday meal on Sunday!

This has been a nice day. It feels good to get back to work although at the same time, I came home feeling like I’d been dragged through a parade! Ha ha, muscles I haven’t used in a while. Our day was filled with light rain showers but not steady by any means. It also reached a humid high of 19C/67F with the humidity at 85%. Lots of rain coming our way and warm nights for sleeping. Both are okay by me.

Here is our little fluff ball, 
in 2021 at 3 months old. 
Hey! I just noticed how much better our grass looks now!
Good night y'all!

Thank you for coming by for a visit today. I hope your Friday has been a good one.

Surprising Myself, Gorgeous Summer, July Day

The Ridge

The hot summer days are never ending. At least that is what we’re experiencing right now. No complaints on this home front! Bill wasn’t expecting to be working today, Thursday, July 2^nd, so no alarm. Me, I had to clean at the Mat but was in no rush. We got up shortly after 6:30 to greet the day. I left at 7:15 for Durham and took the chair covers, our towels and sheets to be washed.

At the end of the lane, the cows were gathered

No one there at first and the front and back doors wide open. Three men arrived  individually soon after to do their laundry. I needed to help a couple of them out with coin from another machine and I was out in an hour. Bill called at 8 to say he’d been called in to work for a part day so he was heading out. On the way home, I looked for Mitch at his place as I drove by but didn’t see him out and about. I went home and had my tea and finished yesterday’s blog posting.

These boxes are bursting with colour and petunia blooms
There are 8 out front at the road

Around 10:30 I walked over with garden gloves, my ball cap and water thermos. I knocked on a couple of his back doors when I noticed all vehicles were there but didn’t get an answer. I went for a walk down to Turbine lane instead. On the way back he was out the back of his shop so I stopped in. We discussed a few details about the work and how much time he expected from me. That settled, I started.

And 5 here down the side and lots of watering cans

For an hour and a half, I deadheaded his 13 large boxes of petunias in the heat. At 1, I signed his calendar with my time and walked home. He offered me his Acadia but I declined. 

My lunch wrap hit the spot

At 1:30, after a nice healthy wrap with tuna, shredded cheese, cottage cheese and Carol’s leaf lettuce, I drove Ptooties over instead of walking. I knew what I’d be doing so took my old work gloves and Mitch took me in to start on what he called 'MY' project. Way until you see!! The pictures will tell the story.

'My' project consisted of prepping this '29 Plymouth for painting
so, today I sanded around the windows for starters
The owners have many classic cars that they take to car shows all over

At 2 Bill texted that he was home and had a good 4 hours of work. I carried on until 3:30 and headed home. Now, I was arriving home almost as dirty as Bill does. The black from the vehicle and sanding paper was on my gloves, hands, shirt and shorts. Surprisingly, it felt good! I got washed up and Bill said to rest before bringing the laundry in off the line. An easy supper of toasted tomato sandwiches was also Bill’s suggestion. He is definitely a keeper!

Taping the windows so i can sand around them

I admit that I was worn out after I got home and happy just to sit for a while. Bill dozed but I couldn’t seem to drop off. At 6 I needed to start toasting the sandwiches. Usually, I let Bill make his first but I hogged in and took the first one. I was the hungriest. 😊 

This cars interior is in excellent shape

After dishes, we both went out and brought the items in off the line, put the chair covers on and folded the sheet and towels. Then we had a bit of ice cream cake with the strawberries and whipped cream. There are too many containers in the fridge so we emptied a couple. (Then I washed those too)

Cool wooden rims

We watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy while I worked away at my post. For having the blinds closed and windows open all day, the Suite felt quite comfortable. As long as we weren’t doing anything too strenuous. Bill went to the Hangar and I turned my recordings on of Downton Abbey. This was a good day. I feel that I stepped up to the plate and pursued the job with Mitch. I found that it was better than expected and I was left alone for the most part unless I asked for an opinion.

Supper tonight

Thought this was cute
Good night!

I hope you’ve had a good day too. Thank you for dropping by.