A Bit of a Stock Up and a Bit of Shopping, Weird Weather

The Ridge

On Friday, Aug. 26^th, Bill woke up with an upset system, to put it mildly. He took Gibbs out after 6 and spent a fair bit of time in the bathroom until it passed. 😊 It was fortunate for him that Billy said they didn’t have work for the day. He wasn’t down for long and it eased. I had to go clean the Mat so did that, with only one customer coming in as I was leaving.

Lots of clouds but a peekaboo
blue in the wings

Back home, we discussed our day and decided that I would drive to Hanover for a few food items rather than all of us driving to Owen Sound. Bill needed to just relax for the morning. I finished my tea and left around 10:30. At a stoplight in Hanover, it was funny to first hear and then notice Jamie right beside me. No time to chat, the light turned green. 😉

Gibbs slept while I worked on the puzzle

Look closer, he has his
rope in his mouth
A little goof, he is. 💗

I popped into Giant Tiger, Dollarama and finished up at Walmart, coming out with all items on my list today. I was in no hurry so when I saw it was noon, I texted Bill to go ahead and eat if he was hungry. By the time I got home, he and Gibbs were inside the Suite waiting for me. Bill took care of recording the receipts from my purchases on Quicken and then we had something to eat. He’d waited for me. ♥

The buffalo are almost finished
All the pieces are basically the same shape
so no sorting  into groups other
than colours

The day was a strange one. Only 20C/68F today, which isn’t a bed temperature when the sun is out but it was mostly overcast and looming chances of rain. Not a day to count on doing outdoor things. 😊 As it turned out, Bill felt good enough to go out and cut grass and Gibbs and I went to the Bunky for an hour or two. I lost track as I usually do with a puzzle.

Since we didn't make it to Keady Market
this summer, I found these
chair covers at Giant Tiger
for $6 each
A better price!
Here Gibbs models it for you

When Bill finished both fields, we came inside and he took the opportunity before supper to go to the Acreage and get a bladder full of water. We were just below half a tank. When he returned, it was time to start grilling the sausages for supper. The meat was good but the last two buns in the pack weren’t the freshest and fell apart. I was glad we had two pieces of pie for dessert, to top off the meal. No lunch to pack for Bill so he loaded the dishwasher for a quick run of 30 minutes and went to the Hangar.

The sausages and the pie were great

I worked on my blog post and called it a night after watching Beetlejuice. Such a fun movie. Gibbs wasted no time and disappeared upstairs onto the bed. It was only 8 o’clock! This was a good day and the weekend is upon us. Tomorrow will bring a bit more exciting things to report. I hope you have enjoyed your Friday!

On Aug. 26th, 2017, our very first rv'ers came for 
the weekend
This was their first time out with the Rockwood

Bill, Neil and Megan
Good night!

Thank you for the visit.

My Friday, Your Thursday, The Rains Came

The Ridge

On Thursday, Aug. 25^th Billy picked Bill up here at home. They’d dropped the work trailer here for the night so hooked up and drove to the job site in Durham. No point in driving Black Beauty in when parking is at a minimum. Between Mike’s truck, the trailer and the huge lift they rented, the street would be jammed. It was agreed that I would pick him up this afternoon when he’s done. 😊

a lovely morning if you look to the west

Gibbs and I walked two ways this morning. First, we turned towards the highway but there were just too many cows in that field and they were too close to the fence for L.J. to walk properly. First, he growled, then he barked, then he stopped after every few steps to check on them. I suggested we go home and he eagerly turned back. What a goof!

the sky looked a little 'iffy' to the south

He walked past our laneway towards the new neighbour territory. Okay, fine with me. The first house, Shawn and Margaret’s, was quiet. Prince, the Chihuahua was not out. We carried on to Meagan and Dakota’s place. We weren’t so lucky there. Luna, one of their husky dogs, was sitting on the porch. By the time I’d seen her and turned around, she came down the porch steps and trotted to their cedar rail fence. Oh-oh. 😟

to the north, we have cows, cows, cows

I knew they were putting an invisible fence in a couple of weeks ago so wasn’t too concerned, especially when she stopped about 2’ from the fence. Gibbs was keen to meet her, of course, but he was very quiet. Within a moment, she was through the fence running at us. Of course, I kind of freaked, but quietly, and instead of acting normal, tried to pick Gibbs up who was by this time tangling around my legs fighting with Luna. I use the term fighting loosely.

Before supper, the sky opened up a few times
And it got quite windy

There were growls, barks and a yelp. Not sure whose. Both dogs were fine and had calmed down but my leg was wrapped in the leash by the time I heard Meagan’s voice calling Luna. She was in barefeet and felt truly sick over the whole thing. She continually apologized after sending the ‘regretful husky’, I’m sure, back to the house. ☹ Gibbs and I walked back home, he with his little head in the air and a skip in his steps. He was just fine.🐶

the parking area is surrounded by water
Hey! We have our own manmade swimming area now!

Meagan followed up with a text, hoping that Gibbs was okay and to let her know if he had any issues. ♥ She’s a good neighbour. The rest of my morning was spent working at M’s rental apartment. We installed a small cupboard, removed the stove, fridge and another counter cupboard from the kitchen so I could repaint the cement floors again. With the bathroom and kitchen done, I went back to sanding the primer on Mike’s truck for my last half hour.

The prelude to the storm

Some perspective tenants are coming to view the apartment tonight so I offered to go back when the paint was dry to help replace the appliances etc. I had some lunch and my shower before Gibbs and I went outside. The rain was expected around 2 this afternoon and it wasn’t far off. Soon after it started, Bill texted that he was done work and would meet me at the bank. I had a document to drop off so scooted into town.

It got a bit nasty but we were safe inside the Suite

On the way home, we stopped to offer assistance to M and he accepted gratefully. His friend didn’t show up to help with things so Bill hooked up the stove for him and after laying the carpet, he moved the appliances and cupboard back into place. He’s a keeper! M offered to pay us for our time but we did it as a favour and wished him luck with the visitors tonight. The rain was coming down hard when we ran to the car and drove home.

Back home, Bill showered during the storm. I had to actually close the windows, which we never usually have to close because of the slant they are one but it was coming in on both sides. The winds reached about 25 mph for about 10 minutes and blew the hammock over into the ditch. Woops! Bill snoozed, oh and so did our little fighter ♥, and I changed our plan for bbq’d sausages on a bun to toasted western buns instead. No one would be bbq’ing here tonight. 😊

This was such a good sandwich,
I'll do it on a sub bun again

The westerns were amazing! I toasted the sub buns as best I could by splitting them in half and turning them half way through the toaster cycle. I’m quite impressed and supper couldn’t have ended better than with another piece of peach pie and whipped cream. Bill made his lunch and loaded the dishwasher before going to the Hangar. The rain seems to have stopped but I don't think that is it for the night.

Another delicious picture

Gibbs and I stayed indoors tonight, I worked on my blog and watched tv. It has been another nice day here. Bill is finished working at the site in town so we’re not sure where he’ll be tomorrow. I know where I’ll be! Not working. 😊

Too funny! Looks like we had a similar supper 2 years ago
on this date
Breakfast casserole
Some things never change! ♥
Good night!

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