Taking it Really Slow Today

The Ridge

On Tuesday, Sept. 15th my plan was to stay in bed for as long as I wanted. No place to be but when it came close to Bill's departure time, I got up to say goodbye and use the facilities. That was around 7, I think, and then I went back to bed with Gibbs until almost 8 o'clock.🤭

Good morning!
This was the kind of day
we were going to have.
G'night Gibbs.

I had my tea and sat to finish my blog. I want to get back on track with my posts, for me, it doesn't feel right waiting and trying to remember! I did some texting, some online games, a bit of Google/Amazon surfing and then hopped in the shower. Remember my comment about the weight I gained? Hmmpf, I was down 2 lbs!  🤣

Today, is to be a wet day from beginning to end but quite mild/humid by end of day. It started out quite chilly first thing. Bill left and when I noticed it was only 15C in here, it explained why I felt cold. The Suite does hold heat and cold so I turned the furnace on for my shower.

Some thickness would be lovely,
but for now, the longer wispiness stays.
🤣😉

I debated trimming my hair since I cut my bangs yesterday but this is the longest it has been in a very long time. It does need to be shortened, it so wispy and fine that I'm frustrated with it BUT, not today. 🤭 Dot, Pat and I have finally settled on a date for a lunch/shopping day, our first and will be our last this year!

I want to order more business cards and was reminded of that on Sunday with the girls, so went to Amazon and prepped an order. There are a couple of other things I/we want and we like to do them together so I will wait for Bill and use his laptop and account. 

My new design will not be exactly
like these but still nice.

We, Bill and I, had plans for Saturday the 19th and have been scrambling trying to find someone to look after Gibbs.......well, let him out once or twice, since it is in Fort Erie, almost a 3 hour drive one way. Just as we found someone, things turned upside down and it has been canceled. Too bad, it was our opportunity to see Bill's sisters and Marilynne.

Gibbs and I watched 
a movie upstairs this afternoon.
I was laying on my block and
felt immediate relief.

I had my Mexican beef wrap for lunch and couldn't finish it all. They were big pieces! My sciatica is not liking this weather, methinks, so Gibbs and I went upstairs at 2 to watch a movie. It was cute, called No Place to be Single but no actors I was familiar with this time.

So, last night Bill let the cat out of the bag
that he'd bought my birthday present.
Something we seldom do for each other.
Of course, I pressed for more info without
wanting the whole enchilada.
When he said it was a $250 gift, I was happy
to present him with this 'gift' from Goodwill
for..........$2.50. 
💕😂
He didn't care if I went searching.

Bill was home at 5:30, just as I was thinking about turning the oven on. Tonight was baked pork chops, leftover fried mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. I was feeling better, off and on, but it was nice that Bill could turn the oven on for me. It is a bit tricky, lighting the pilot light.

Supper was good!

Supper was late then but it was all very good. Gibbs enjoyed the remnants of the pork chop too but for me, it is the Shake 'n Bake coating that helps me to eat it. 🤷‍♀️ Without that, give me a
smoked sausage. Only one pan to wash so we did that and I'm determined to finish my blog tonight!

And how sweet it is!
Good night!

A cloudy, dampish day but mild enough. Fall is definitely in the wings. I've had a nice peaceful day and I hope you can say the same.

Thank you for stopping in.

 

Right Back at It - No Rest for..........you know.

The Ridge

On Monday, Sept. 14th I woke up hearing Bill moving around downstairs. I never heard him get up with Gibbs at 5:45, so I slept well my first night home. I felt warm and soon discovered Bill had turned the furnace on for a couple of rotations.

Good morning!
Yup, still going although the
slugs got to this one first.
Bill kept up the tally in my absence.💕

Boy! I'm getting slack in writing but I knew I didn't have to work this morning and I was very tired when I went to bed. I sorted laundry after Bill left for work at 6:45. They are starting at a job in Port Elgin, right next to Alan's Fireside Grill, where us ladies had supper a couple of nights!

I feel I am being blessed by this
Angel this morning.
Isn't she beautiful?

I took my time getting into town, arriving after 7:30 and the Mat was empty. Ron had emptied two full washing machines on Saturday (he cleaned while I was away) of clothes that were left. He dried them and put them in Lost and Found. My first job was to sort and empty that.

Another lovely pond picture
on my way to town.

There were probably 20 pair of socks, whether they matched? 🤷‍♀️ I didn't check. They'd been there the whole week, Ron said. Anything decent went into a bag either for our exchange or Rethreads down town. The socks were disposed of.

My loads were in two machines and I went about work. Already, 30 minutes had passed. One of my regulars came in to do his load of laundry and we chatted while I worked. He has a hearing issue so it was a bit challenging, having to stop work and repeat but he's a very pleasant man.

This new gravel is important
but when the grader isn't finished,
it is tricky getting by them through
this 6" pile of gravel in the centre.

From the Mat, I drove to Foodland, Bill was almost out of milk and bread so I picked some up and went further to see Mark for 2 bottles of water. He has not had a working machine for over a week. Today was no different and I know he is quite frustrated as his customers are having to go elsewhere for ice as well. Hopefully, tomorrow.🤞

The Blacksmith's bnb
is still my favourite.

I mentioned that Robin texted about cleaning and I had the 'when' she texted messed up. It was this morning she asked while I was in town so I quickly decided to dry our clothes right there. I had time but it meant I wasn't home until after 9:30. The bnb was empty but I still didn't get there until 11:30.

On my way home from Williamsford,
this erratic driver caused me concern.
He passed me as I was doing 90 (in an 80),
had to brake for this Suburban all the way to
Durham. Talk about tailgating!
I'm debating calling the business, it was
awful!

Her guests, I don't know how many had stayed but they left the place very nice. Btw, our host at Southampton left a review for Gayle, that the sisters left her home in really clean condition too. 😀 I did do a sweep through before we left and Cathy swept the back door entrance.

We walked to get the Canadian Tire flyer

Gayle sent a special note to her informing her that her cleaner needs to pay attention to the 'under bed and dresser' locations. Dust bunnies lived there and we each found a couple of toys that weren't ours. 😉 We gave her a few suggestions too, easy ones that would have been nice.

We have discussed next year and already booked one of Robin's places, so that is something off our minds. Settled early with a cancellation clause, of course. When I returned from cleaning the bnb, I felt kind of run off my feet, which is an exaggeration, but you get my drift.

Gord next door is building us a table/hutch for under our back window, where our couch was. It will be multi-useful for both of us! This is in repayment for Bill painting their basement apartment rooms for them. It will be very nice for us.

Gibbs thought he heard someone
at the end of the lane, I'm sure.
He waited and then decided he
needed a tummy rub.
Tail wagging, he waited for me.

Knowing that he said it would be by this weekend, I had to clear my craft mess out. 🤭 It took 3 loads in and out to the Bunky to clear my folding table off. The Bunky is very crammed right now too but it will get organized soon. We only have 5 weeks before we pull out of here!

The remainder of the day was filled by a walk to get mail with Gibbs, a bit of random weeding and going through my closets once more. Sunday is our clothing exchange at Joanne's and I always 'try' to get rid of unworn and unwanted items. 

A carb filled supper but
so good! I've broken my rule
often this past week!

Bill was home by 4:30 and he caught up on the fuel purchases for both vehicles in Quicken (ouch!). The ladies and I split the fuel cost for Cathy and my cars and it was surprisingly low for all the driving around we did. I was pleased. 

For supper, we had a Swanson chicken stir fry, a one pot meal and quite easy and tasty for a change. Bill cleaned up the pot and the evening was spent in front of the tv. I had a hard time keeping my eyes open but I did watch a movie with an older Michael Douglas called Looking through Water. It was good.

Chapman's black cherry ice cream
hit the spot.
Good night!

Bed was at 10 and I dropped off immediately. I will get back on track with my writing, I really do appreciate all of my readers and commenters! It was a nice day, cooling off by late afternoon again but good for sleeping. Fall is around the corner!

Thank you for stopping by.