Enjoying Life on the Ridge

The Ridge

On Saturday, May 25^th we enjoyed a ‘free’ day together. Bill had a bit of a restless night but he did sleep yesterday afternoon before supper, or was it after? He thought he was ready to get up after taking Gibbs out but soon fell asleep in his recliner again. 😊 I was up late, 7:45, and came down for my tea. Nothing, I repeat, nothing, was taking us away from the Ridge today unless it was for pleasure.

My sleepy boys.
Gibbs at the end of the day yesterday
and this morning before they started their day. 💖
It was too wet for Bill to go flying so he
was in no rush for a change. 

So, after playing my morning online games, I took Ptooties into Durham – for pure pleasure. I wanted to check out the prices of vegetables at Foodland and also look for a bag of fertilized soil to mix with our top soil here at home. Foodland had some nice tomato and pepper plants for $3.49 so, I’m sorry Mason, but I completed my shopping here. They didn’t have the soil so I went across the road to FS-Co op and they had exactly what I needed.

Not Chippy but a gray squirrel visits today

A rewarding trip into town
I finished my vegetable planting.
Small but adequate for our needs.

Before leaving town, I stopped in at Rethreads, the second-hand store. I was looking for and found a couple of clear vases and bowls for a new project I’d like to try. A friend in our Arizona park showed it to me on Facebook. Then, I went home. Bill was just returning the mower and little trailer to the shed after moving some dirt up at the front gate. His back and pants were soaking wet. It had started raining when I was in town. ☹

Together, we spread top soil to fill and even
out the holes on the property.
Makes it much easier for cutting.

We came inside to wait out the rain, knowing it was going to be a mixed-up weather day according to the forecast. Surprise! It was cooler this morning, only around 11C/52F so it was looking like we’d be indoors most of the day. We stayed inside until lunch time, ate and by then the rain had stopped so out we went. Bill was going back down the lane to move more of our top soil around so we left Gibbs in the Suite and I went with him.

They are starting to look for places to build nests.
She is headed up to the berm.........Gibbs just touches 
them with his nose and moves on. 

I didn’t think I’d be much help but Bill was happy for it. We took our time and rested after every 5 or 6 shovelfuls. 😊 We’re sure not young anymore but the weather co-operated and we finished a lot of what we wanted to. There is still more dirt to move there as well as up here on the berm but……….well, we’ll wait and see. We did take a walk over to see what our neighbours are up to. They’ve been digging at the road, removing all the scruffy cedars etc. that line the road, hiding their beautiful home. We think they’re improving the property 100-fold.

Lots of activity next door.
They own a construction company so the
tools of the trade are close at hand. 

I planted my new plants and I believe I’ve got enough. I’ll hope they produce while I keep them ‘fed and watered’ toward that end. We stopped for the day and Bill went to the Hangar and I painted more on my rocks before coming inside. Gibbs was Gibbs and chased Chippy, rested in the cool grassy shade. Moo Cow got outside once but when I walked down the lane, Gibbs dropped him and came to meet me. Bill scooped him up and put him in the house. Sssh! 😊

My Bunky is pretty messy right now
and so is my paint table!

For supper, we had pancakes and mini sausage. I found a keto recipe for this treat and my, oh, my, I have found a winner! Bill got the regular pancakes and we both had real local maple syrup, yes indeedy! No skimping there! There was enough batter for each of our recipes for another night in a couple of days or I may freeze it.

Chippy is in the wood pile, Mom!

After dishes, we snooped more on the neighbours and their ambitious activities, curiosity kills the cat. We met one of the son’s, handling the machines, (a Bobcat and ‘digger’, (what did Bill call it?) and he is very nice, not minding the ‘nosy neighbours’ at all.  

I can't come in yet, Daddy is still out in the Hangar. 

This has been a great day. We did reach a warm high of 21C/69F with a fair bit of sunshine this afternoon. I'm happy with what we accomplished. Last night, I watched the finale of Survivor 46 and was very pleased with the result. There were two I would have been content with to win. 

Honestly, these pancakes are good!!

Tomorrow will be busy in a different way, work calls in a couple of different locations, as well as here at home. Sunday won’t be a day of rest up here on the Ridge. ♥

Thanks to Bill's weed trimming,
my corral gardens are looking good.
The rail fencing - not so much. 
Good night!

Thank you for the visit.

Oh, What a Feeling! Birthday Wishes

The Ridge

On Friday, May 24^th it was 6:30 when I first woke. Gibbs and Bill had already been up and our little scruffy mutt was back asleep beside me. Bill was downstairs having his breakfast. Last night, I decided that I wouldn’t be going to clean the Mat until 10 since that was when Gibbs’ groom appointment was. No point in making two trips this morning.

Good morning!
Gibbs and I headed into town
noticing that the oil truck has covered
the gravel. Thank you, the dust was bad.

After we made a phone call to Bill's oldest daughter, Yvonne, to wish her a happy birthday, Bill left at 7:30. I finished my tea and got washed and dressed too. No time like the present to get the vacuum out, the floors were in need of attention. Tiny stones, gravel and grass clippings are underfoot. Drives me nuts! Gibbs managed to stay out of the way, jumping from chair to couch to steps to bed etc. until I finished all areas. That looks better! I played my online Wordle games and by 9:30, I was ready to go.

Happy Birthday, Yvonne!

We left the Ridge around 9:40 and I drove straight to the Mat and left Black Beauty in the lot while we walked the half block to Bath and Biscuit. Kate was ready and waiting for Gibbs. We love the job she does, each and every time, but my goodness her prices are shocking. We figure since we can’t do all she does, it is worth it and he certainly is! She only took 90 minutes today which saved me driving home again. It is usually 2 hours.

Tadah! I wasn't going to include the pix on the left
but he looks like he is in such bliss, I had to. ♥♥

I finished cleaning, chatting with a couple of customers to put in time and then walked back. He was ready and waiting patiently. Our new doggie must be feeling such a wonderful s relief. He probably lost a couple of pounds! We drove to the Water Store where I filled our 5-gallon jug and then home where Gibbs wasted no time running around the ridge like a little fool. I just laughed at his antics, which reminded me of our first day home this spring. ♥

A tasty salad plate

I didn’t have anything else planned today but it was noon, so made a ham and cheese salad plate. It hit the spot and then I moved my gravity/reclining lawn chair and round table into the tent shelter. No more bug bites for me today! It was lovely in there but without Moo Cow, Gibbs opted to stay indoors. We don’t let MC come outside. I relaxed in my chair and enjoyed the heat and the peacefulness. Only that was interrupted by the many bird songs but I love it. 😊

I won't say that I didn't doze out here,
because I know I did. I'm glad Gibbs was indoors.
I was so relaxed!

Around 3:30, Gibbs came out and I went into the Bunky to paint a few rocks. Nothing is finished but base coats. Gibbs stayed just outside the door in the shade and never moved very far. He is feeling quite content. We walked down to get the mail, and he is getting used to that routine, and while down there, I transplanted some of my phlox in the gate garden. It adds some colour and should do fine.

I'm getting the look
"another picture, Mom?"

Bill was home shortly after 4:30, which was nice on a Friday, and Gibbs and I were waiting in the tent for him. Daddy’s home, Daddy’s home! He gets so excited and has to get over there to greet him before he runs back to let me know. ♥ Where would I be without him? Bill hopped on the mower to cut the berm, corral and hill up to the area I cut. I sat in the tent with Gibbs with my book. It is a good little story.

Let's get the mail, Gibbs.
He walks beside me - sometimes.
When he was very young, this orange stripe
was very prominent down his back. Now it is
mostly only visible after a hair cut. 

I fell off the keto wagon tonight and had a toasted bacon, cheese and tomato sandwich with Bill. My slices of the sour dough bread were small but delicious! To make it worse, we each had some of the raspberry rhubarb crisp for dessert. I avoided as much of the topping as possible and added some 18% cream to ‘sweeten’ the deal with sweetening it – you know? 😊

Sitting in the shade, waiting for Daddy to
cut grass.

Bill was going to do some weed-trimming but after sitting for our meal, he was fading fast. After work, I never encourage him to do anything else around here but pleasure stuff but he is who he is and likes to get done what he can before the rain. Rain, yes, more coming again tomorrow. Our temperatures are also dropping again for a few days this coming week so we’ll enjoy it while we can. Maybe things will be different after June arrives next weekend? Hah!

Sour dough toast is good!
Good thing I keep it in the freezer so
I'm not tempted. Back on the wagon tomorrow.

This was a good day, sunny skies and a high of 21C/70F.  No complaints! Robin sent my pay for yesterday and the food items so that adds to my savings account. She said she is very happy we met (a couple of years ago at her yard sales) so I know I am appreciated in more ways than one. 😊 That is a good feeling.

Here is another laugh for you if you've ever been
frustrated with your sewing machine. This past winter I was.
I have called to take it in so when my girlfriend posted
this on FB today, it was perfect timing! 😀😂

Good night!

Thank you for popping by!