The Ridge
– Saturday, June 29th
When I
went to bed last night at 10, I was not necessarily zonked but it was more out
of necessity. I wanted to get up at 6 for work and knew I needed those hours of
sleep. Bill remained downstairs until closer to 11:30, so I’m told this
morning. So, it was the first time I’ve felt a real void at bedtime. I always
have a little buddy to go with me. One who curled up at my back as I faced the
window. I felt that I (we) had been very brave yesterday and didn’t get too
weepy for the most part.
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| Clemson's sweater fits Serguei quite well |
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| Clemson slept beside Serguei a lot |
That
changed soon after I crawled under the covers. Enter Sergui. Someone you may
have ‘met’ before but I don’t think so. He has been in pictures with Clemson,
you couldn’t take him away if Clemmy was on the bed. He’d chase after him and
grab his paw to lay his head on his back or nose.
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| Meet Serguei |
While at the house, we had a
husky. Not full grown but not a pup. He was a big beautiful dog in our small
house. It didn’t work out for one reason or another and we found him a
wonderful home with a custodian friend of ours.
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| It was a very foggy start |
We picked
up a stuffed husky from Wintergreen one year, at the School Board
warehouse and brought him home. He has sat on our bed there and in every rv
since. Last night, after not being able to settle my sobbing, I retrieved
Sergui from the floor where he sleeps and placed him against my back. I never
heard Bill come to bed so I assume that was the ticket. I am happy to have him
to say my ritual “Goodnight, Clemmy, have a good sleep”, and will appreciate that pretense, especially when Bill
is in London overnight.
This
morning it was foggy and sunny to start but that didn’t last long at all and we prayed the clouds would disappear soon. I left for work
at 6:15, had an uneventful hour other than a pop in visit from Rob on his
morning walk. I left there and stopped at Foodland for some groceries needed
for Monday and returned home. Once my tea was done, Bill was headed down to the
Hangar to put trim pieces up. He is really putting the push on now as it is so
close to completion.
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Yummy devilled eggs but not many got eaten as someone else
brought them too |
My eggs
were already boiled and cooled for devilling so I began mixing and stuffing 52 of
the little ‘devils’. We held off for our bacon and eggs until just around 11
and then I had my shower while Bill put planes and tools away. He has to move
the BIG Telemaster out onto the grass when he works in there so it doesn’t get
bumped accidentally. Inside I had finished up in the bathroom when he returned
and it was his turn for a shower.
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| It turned into a beautiful day for an outside event! |
Because
of the early morning rising and the 2 hour drive to and from our destination today, we
thought it wise to try and have a snooze. No hardship for you know who, but
after 15 minutes, I got up and finished making myself presentable. We were
ready with the cooler and chairs loaded in Ptooties by 1 and on the road
shortly after. Woodstock area was our destination and as we turned onto
Zorra-Tavistock Line aka Bridgette and Chris’s road, we realized we were
following my sister, Wendy. 😊
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these pictures will only mean something to Bridgette and Chris
but you can see the large yard they have at the back |
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| After taking the last pix, I couldn't see Chris so he sat up for me |
We
arrived at their house around 3:30 and I was delighted to see my
son, Patrick, his Dad (my ex), Fred and my oldest Grandson, Taylor. I didn’t
know they would be there. Fred and I have a decent relationship now and
although we can’t live together, we get along just fine. It was Taylor that was
the biggest joy for me. It has been 3 years since I have seen him so I hurried
over for a ‘3-yr. hug’ just in case it is that long again. He is a young fellow
who is difficult to keep track of.
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| burgers on the grill |
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| La Chef! |
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| La Hostess! |
The party
attendees arrived as did coolers with food and drink. Chris’s new band, The
Wheelers, was setting up in the garage and music was playing non-stop in the
background. We all gathered, introduced ourselves to each other and enjoyed the
wonderful afternoon.
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| Wendy and I - both with mouths full - LOL |
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| A very thoughtful creative gift from her friend Lisa |
A lot of Chris's aunts and uncles were present which was nice. Now that I see a
better view of the property, I can see how beautiful it is for them. Nice lawn,
nice flower beds, trees for shade and a huge fire pit for evening gatherings.
Chris barbecued burgers and sausages and around 6 clanged the ‘dinner’ pot and lid. He
needs a triangle or a bell.
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| They received many unexpected gifts |
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Bridgette and a dear long time friend from London,
Nice to see you, Alana! |
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The garage didn't only have food
Bridgette and Chris's bikes |
It was a
very nice time and when The Wheelers began playing the tunes, we were impressed
with the talent. Chris plays lead guitar and plays it very well so I hope they
do well and have fun in their new group.
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| Nice big house |
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| The Wheelers sang some good tunes |
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I tracked Taylor down to get a picture
He is shy and his girlfriend, Hallie is even shyer
so didn't get to chat with them |
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| Bridgette's youngest, Jacob and my youngest sister, Wendy |
It was 8:15 when we said our goodbyes
and left for home. The party would go on into the wee hours, I’m sure, and they
have friends sticking around for that including Tj, Jake and Wendy, who is
staying overnight. The house is turning into a ‘home’ now and I’m so happy for
this transition in both Bridgette and Chris’s lives.
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| A cute picture of Bridgette and I |
It was 10:15
when we turned up the lane and without too many words about the quiet in the
Suite, we pulled blinds and went to bed. It was a good day for sure and we were
so happy that the clouds cleared away for the house-warming. I hope you had a
good one as well.
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| Part of the drive home, we were facing this ball of sun |
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| Good night all! |
Thank you
for your visit today!
