Tidying Up, Bill Gets Two Extra Hands, Company for a Fire

The Ridge

On Saturday, June 17^th we weren’t in a rush to rise. It was almost 7:30 when Gibbs and I got up, earlier for Bill. He’d showered before I even knew he was out of bed. Needless to say, I slept well. I had my tea and after he had his breakfast, he said goodbye and headed to the field. It didn’t take him long to hook up the cargo trailer (with all his planes etc.) and pull off down the lane. Gibbs watched him go, quietly from my dining chair.

Good morning.
You can see how things have grown since we returned.

Two views of the wildflowers we picked on 
our morning walk. This one with no sun.

In the sun's rays.
I like them both!

It was a Fun Fly day at the Saugeen Flyers field so, although I forgot, he had lunch there with the guys too. I busied myself, first by taking my book outside and finishing the last few chapters. What a nail biter! I love stories like that that keep you guessing. With that done, I got the mower out, my small one, and cut the grass in areas that Bill couldn’t get at the other day with the rider. I didn’t want to get the weed eater out so put my gloves on and pulled tall grasses as I went. I like to see things looking neat, we both do. 😊

Waiting for someone to come home

The Supervisor from inside
watching Daddy park the cargo trailer

I was done on time for my ‘coffee break’ and took it outside in a to-go mug while Gibbs and I filled the bird feeders. Then I decided to move the 4-hook shepherd’s crook from the fence (where Chippy has full access) out to an area where I could easily pound it into the ground. It isn’t sturdy enough for a heavy plant but it is perfect for a couple or three bird feeders.

I hope this works, the
birds have found their feeders

I’m quite pleased that I was able to get it pounded into our rocky ground and am even considering picking up one more. I’m so frustrated with Chippy and our newest visitor, Mr. Squirrel, knocking the feeders out of the trees. Plus, the whole hummingbird feeder thing is not working out too well this year either. I’ve come to the conclusion that they are all leaking, no way will the few hummers and orioles empty the whole thing in one day. I’m not sure yet what I’ll do about that. ☹

With 3 good hands and one bum arm,
they worked easily and quickly
on cementing the flag pole into the hole Bill had pre-dug
a couple of weeks ago

I invited our friends over for a couple of hours this afternoon only to have to renege on the invite a couple of hours later. Duh! 

Gibbs checks it all out

I’d forgot that Gerry and Mike were coming to help Bill mix cement and pour it for his flag pole. The dreaded cement that is the cause of his discomfort right now. I didn’t know how long they’d be here so thought it better to postpone the visitors until tomorrow. I hope it works out, we’ve only seen them once this spring.

Now to let it set before we fill it in with the rocky soil
again

Bill was home by 1 and Mike arrived by 1:30. Gerry didn’t make it as he got called away but the two of them were able to get it done by shortly after 3. I know Bill is a happy man as he loves the whole flying flag idea. 😉 

While in the Bunky, I noticed this
painted turtle meaner by

I worked on the Noah’s Ark puzzle and Gibbs ran around and supervised the boys. Checking things out in the hole and keeping an eye on Mike’s water bottle. Actually, he kept trying to steal it!

It's coming along quite well and
it's fun to work on.

We enjoyed the rest of the afternoon and since we had no hamburger buns left, had grilled burgers in sausage buns. We’ve done that before! They were filling and tasty.

Just after supper, a fewclouds found their way
to join the sun before it set

Bill started a fire in our pit, first one this year, and Donna, Gerry and Mike joined us around 7:30. It was a beautiful day, starting out around 12C/55F and reaching a pleasant 21C/69F by late day. The winds were strong for a while but calmed down, as they always seem to, by 7.

Good night!

On the 16th little Alexander
turned one month old.
This is his super hero pose. 💓

Another beautiful grandson to cherish.
Krystal posted these pictures so I had to share.
Now, good night!

Thank you for your visit! Happy Father’s Day tomorrow to all you Dad’s out there! ♥

Tidying Up, A Beautiful Mind, A Sleepy Boy

The Ridge

Last night before I went to bed, I confused Gibbs by laying on the floor at the bottom of the bed and did some yoga stretches. He jumped off the bed and stretched himself across my neck and body. I guess he thought it was play time. 😊 I slept well, dropping off immediately but woke once at 2:30 when Bill got up and then couldn’t get back to sleep for a while. My mind was full of ‘stuff’.

The sunset last night 
left us a pretty sky

Bill was up ahead of me around 6:45 with Gibbs on Sunday, May 7^th and finally at 7:30, I joined him downstairs. My ‘everything’ was still a bit punchy but not bad and it was just proof of using muscles yesterday that don’t get used often. We had our morning drinks together and although mild, we experienced a wet cloudy day. It really is getting depressing and it is the opposite feeling out west where they need it so badly. We reached 13C/55F today. 

Today's clouds were heavy with rain
in various forms - heavy, medium, light

Four of these loads went
into the brush pile

Before the rain started, we all went outside. It was around 9:30 and I set to work loading the wheelbarrow cleaning up the piles from yesterday. Bill had his own little project. He got the wind spinner that we bought last winter out of the shed and noticed that it was damaged. Today, he created a new wooden stand for it, burying it beside the wood pile along the corral fence. It’s brilliant! 😊 He’s my hero, yet again.

Having a brush pile is much better
than bagging it up for a city pick up
like we used to have to

Gibbs and I were done working
so we just sat on my bench

When Gibbs and I finished, we came inside and Bill went down to the Hangar. By then, it was raining pretty good. We had toasted westerns for lunch and Bill went upstairs to have a snooze and to watch a movie or two. That gave me the opportunity to watch more episodes of Mrs. Maisle. 

One of my favourite things about spring
is watchiing the phlox begin to bloom
My garden turns purple 😊

I found the 'boys' stones so put them out

Gibbs has been sleeping most of the day. He moves from one warm body to the other and when one isn't available, one of our chairs does the trick. 💖With the dampness, we both felt the chill inside so had a cup of tea and watched recorded episodes of NCIS and 9-1-1.

Our whirly-jig metal pole was stripped
so this beautiful mind created a new one

And it is perfect and
Gibbs approved.

For supper, we had leftover scallop potatoes, mixed veggies and small sausages. It was very good and easy enough to prepare. Then we watched Bosch on Prime until Sullivan’s Crossing came on Shaw at 9 while I wrote my blog. Although, a wet miserable day for the most part, we still managed to get a few outdoor things done.

A good supper
Good night!

Thank you for the visit, I hope you’ve enjoyed your Sunday.