Just Another Sunny Sunday, A Go-Go Day, Sister’s Special Birthday

The Ridge

On Sunday, Aug. 27^th it was 6:15 when we all got up. We’ve both noticed how dark it still is lately at 6 o’clock. We’re not ready for that to happen yet! Bill hopped in the shower while Gibbs and I began sorting the dirty laundry. 😊 Bill had his cereal and then loaded the car. I had some yogourt and made my tea in a to-go mug. With the coolness of the morning, Bill turned the heat pump on to take the chill out of the Suite. 

Playing with colours 
on the sunrise

Ptooties, rearing to pull her 'cargo'.
she did good but ate up a fair bit of fuel.

Last night, Bill hooked up his cargo trailer to Ptooties so he could go flying this morning. Worked for me! 

Look at that sky!

We could see over-lying fog ahead

We drove to his flying field first, 35 minutes or so, then on the way home, I stopped at the Mat to clean and to wash the clothes. M had also asked if I would wash his comforters so I had picked them up yesterday afternoon. With 5 machines loaded, I cleaned.

Can you say fog?

Can you say old?

Bill is the first to arrive so unlocks and opens
the gates.

The field is peaceful, the grass is wet from dew

And I did as he asked and left him alone to
wait for his friends to arrive.
He's happy, he loves the hobby so much. 😀😍

On the way home, I stopped to pick some little sunflowers

They were also wet, so I didn't venture too far into the field
but there are quite a few!

There were a total of 6 (or 7) customers that came in while I was there but the last 2, just as I was leaving. I dried M’s comforters at the laundromat but semi-folded our stuff to bring home and hang. This was the perfect day, even though it was a cool 8C/48F to start. The sky was clear although we hit patches of heavy fog in spots and even worse when I came back. We have another 3 weeks before fall!

My helper, on security duty.

I hung the laundry and knew it would dry fairly quickly. Gibbs helped with that too, of course. I was feeling peckish around 11 so had some sour bread rye toast with one of my little tomatoes and at the last keto biscuit that was still in the fridge. Both were good and filled me up with a coffee alongside. 😊 At 10 to 1, I drove over to pick M up for a run into town and give him his clean blankets.

A new gladiola in bloom and another moonflower. 💕

It didn’t take long in town and at 10 to 2, I called Bill to see if he was ready for us to pick him up. Little whimpering Gibbs came with me and by then, Bill was alone at the field and all packed up. He hooked on and Ptooties brought the cargo home. It is a heavy trailer so she uses up more fuel, I’ll need to fill it up again tomorrow. LOL 

Watching and waiting for Daddy to come inside.

Back home, I brought the clean clothes in off the line and had a tea. Gibbs had a cookie and we had a small snack until supper.

Seems like it's time for a stogie.

I snipped and placed the sunflowers in our vase.

Hey Buddy! Bill counted over 14 buds so I'm waiting
for the first one to POP! So worth the wait
every year.

This was a wonderful Sunday dinner.

It has been a really nice day, although I do feel a bit run off my feet! Movement is good, no complaints, as it means I am still able to do it. 😊 For supper, Bill grilled a pork chop for him and a kabob for me with a potato and veggie. I hope my sister, especially, has enjoyed her Sunday since it is her three-quarter century birthday. In the midst of the moving process, it has been very hectic for both her and John, with many challenges along the way. We were back up to 20C/68F today so quite lovely.

Happy Birthday, Gayle!
Good night y'all.

Thank you for stopping by today!

Too Busy to Keep Up! 😊 A Fun Reunion

The Ridge

On Saturday, Sept. 19^th it was a go-go day right from the start. We had had a frosty night, so it was the right thing to do – covering my garden veggies. However, I didn’t have my head on straight and forgot the hibiscus. I think I am responsible for its demise. ☹

Before the sun came up, I used my watering can to sprinkle water
on the whole plant
I was so sad that I forgot to cover it

First thing, I bundled up and went for a nice walk to Turbine Lane and a bit beyond. First thing for Bill, he took Black Beauty to the Acreage for water. We were almost out and needed enough for a few days but not a full tank. We both arrived back home shortly after 8 within minutes of each other. Then I began making chili. Bill and I went into town for a couple of things and filled a 40 lb. propane tank.

It was a fairly heavy frost in areas so the sun had its work
cut out for it

This is prelude of our future, but this is frost
not snow

A close up of the frostiness on blades of grass

At 12 noon, we left the Suite with chairs, our patio tables, the big cooler with food and drinks and Madame IP. Donna and Gerry were meeting us at Teviotdale, about half hour from home for each of us, and they followed us to Bridgette and Chris’s. Gayle and John were going a different way and were already at their house when we arrived.

I was readying to take the picture below of the cows
from Baptist Church Road and I saw this little Chippy

Then a picture of the cows back across from our place
They don't mind the frost

After my walk, things were 'thawing' out a bit

Bill said hello to our hosts and dropped the cooler with food and me before heading out to New Hamburg. It turned out that his cousins were having a surprise 86^th birthday party for his Aunt Ruthie today as well. He wanted to make an appearance to some family and specially to wish her well on her special day. He was back at Bridgette’s at 5, just in time for supper. I couldn’t see A. Ruthie so recorded a short message for her on Bill’s phone.

Waiting for Donna and Gerry at the Teviotdale truck stop

Lots of farmers in the fields today

Driving through the small town of Shakespeare

And enjoying the fall colours

It was a great afternoon and evening with bbq’d burgers and sausage plus all the potluck additions guests brought. There were precautions in place for safe visiting and everyone made their own choices regarding that. We counted heads and came up well shy of the new allotment (changed as of today) of 25 together outside. Good grief, we are back at Stage 2 again even though our area is not responsible.

the narrow drive that the Suite would NEVER fit in

Some of Chris's family and some of Bridgette's
made for a nice mix

They have 2 driveways so we just rode out one and in the other

Bill and I had a bit of fun on Chris’s Yamaha while there, missing riding a bit. It is a beautiful bike that sits in their garage. Chris got a fire going at dusk in the large pit and we were all cozy and warm until it was time to leave. We said our goodbyes around 8 and D & G did the same to follow us to Teviotdale again. We had them quite lost! It was 10 when we texted each other that we were home. Bill and I were exhausted so went straight to bed. 

Bridgette has a handful (at least) of my favourite flower
growing in her wild flower garden
They were planted from seed and are really tall!

Chris had a roaring fire for when the chill seeped in

And kept it well stoked
Bridgette brought a few of these logs home from a recent cutting
down the road
Chris's Mom, Mary on his right and his cousin, Sara, and her
daughter and boyfriend on his left.
Nice to meet them (again)

Surprisingly, the Suite was not too cold inside but we turned the propane heater on low for sleeping.

And a quick sunset capture from the firepit angle

And of course, a picture of our sweet hosts
Thank you guys!
Good night!

It was a wonderful day approaching the beginning of a strange week for us. 😊 Thanks for stopping in!