The Ridge
OnThursday, June 6th I was surprised to see no rain although, it didlook wet outside. The ‘big storm’ did not arrive here last night, a couple offairly heavy showers around 8:30 and then 10 before it moved off to the north.The winds did increase but no records were set up on the Ridge, only 22 mph atit* peak. 😉 I hope that is the way the summergoes too! Wind warnings, especially, up here can be scary.
Good morning and Good day!
As you can see, the day improved.
Wewatched the last episode of Season 1 of the sitcom Elspeth. The previews madeus curious and it turns out she is adorable in a quirky kind of way. But wasn’tColumbo? We look forward to watching Season 2 when it is available. Bill thenwent to the Hangar and after watching a movie of my own, Wild Horses, (so,so),I went to bed around 10:30. Some windows were left open, upstairs and down, butour ‘flat opening’ ones were closed.
My first Moonflower bloom and I almost
missed it altogether!
Also, my first two-toned iris - all wet and soggy
Thismorning, we were up and moving by 7. Bill left in Ptooties by 7:30 and Gibbsand I had the day to ourselves. No work of any kind away from home so that wasnice. Now that I’m not working for M, I feel such a sense of freedom. The bestpart is that I’m still earning money towards my personal and our savings withmy other two jobs. I’ve expelled a lot of stress, too, by not dealing with himon a day to day basis. 😊
3 of my new planters.
They are lovely in their bright colours.
2 geraniums and 2 impatiens
What didwe do today? My first priority was to call Costco about our olive oil sinceBill has heard nothing about our order being compiled. I did get resolve withthat, they have it on file but it hasn’t been shipped as of this morning. Good,that’s all I needed to hear. Secondly, I contacted a live person on the FedExwebsite about the parcel that didn’t arrive last night. Rather than wait, Iwanted to get on it in case it was still on the truck.
It was a roll in the grass kind of day. 💓
Of course, he got his belly rub. How could I refuse?
I alsogot resolve with this query when Mary-Jane opened a case file for the parcel. Iwas happy with that and because it was an overcast kind of day, returned to thewool bag to try and get on those slippers! I’d unraveled the ones I had startedthe multi-coloured wool was not easy to work with for that project and I wasn’thappy with the first slipper I finished. Today, I used the bulky wool with asize 10mm hook and it is going much better with a solid colour.
Chippy deterrent (I hope!)
When thesun came out, Gibbs and I went out to fill bird feeders and just enjoy theRidge sounds, fresh air and views. I did go up to the peony bush, sorry WE,went up to the bush and deadheaded the spent blooms. They look terrible now,especially after a rain. Word is that it will produce more blooms next spring –as if it needs more blooms! 😊 It was a gorgeous display while it lasted, which is neverlong enough.
Did Gibbs help? Of course!
I deadheaded and he guarded me from the Chippys
We hadlunch inside and then went back out to the Bunky. Gibbs chased Chippy around itwhile I painted inside it. I had to use duct tape around the edges of the lidbecause if he keeps at it, he’ll be inside the pail. The little sh*t!! You’recute but you’re not eating our bird seed! I sprayed the rocks I’d finished andplaced my ‘sunflower’ rocks at the service berry beside the Bunky. It is brightand looks charming – I think. Thank you, Bridgette, for that idea. ♥
A Sunflower rock for Daddy 💘
It's abeautiful day and since I hadn’t heard from FedEx about my parcel, I assumed itwas safe to walk down to get the mail with Gibbs off leash. I was just afraidif they turned in, he might chase when he doesn’t have anywhere to go in thelaneway. You talk about FRUSTRATED! Now is when I discovered just how manyturtle eggs were laid over the last couple of days. The skunks have found themAGAIN. I wanted to cry as I picked up all of the shells so Gibbs wasn’t temptedto chew on them.
This was only one of the very deep holes.
A lot of time was spent here, first by Mrs. Yertle
and second by the bad old skunk!
There wasone turtle in the middle of the lane up between my garden and the outhouse sowe walked around her. I just want to gather them up and take them to a safeplace to lay. ☹ Shortly after 4, I heard a vehicle inthe lane so called to Gibbs, thinking it was Bill. He started barking and whenI realized it was a white FedEx van, I called with more force and Gibbs came tome and stopped in his tracks. ♥ I was one proud Momma, let me tell you!
My garden here is looking very full and healthy
Thedriver saw the turtle and, very considerately, stopped and waited for it tomove. He was quite enthralled until I told him about the skunks. He says hesees a lot of them on the roads that don’t make it across so he heeded oursigns. Bless his heart. My parcel is here and you ladies may appreciate whatgoodies I have ordered. You men, just move along. Ha ha. I paid enough, plus the exchange from the US, but after trying themon, I’m thrilled. Plus, a free hair wrap! 😊
Yup, it's delivered! 
I've bought TrueKind bras before, which these are,
but these are more form fitted with thinner straps
for style.
I made mytea and we sat inside to wait for Bill. Supper will be burgers, if he doesn’tmind bbq’ing (not usually when it’s burgers!) and who knows what the eveningwill bring.
My views from the patio.
I like the one on the left best. ♥
We’ve reached a lovely 21C/71F today and although it is calling forrain showers beginning in the wee hours of the morning, lasting all daytomorrow, we’ve enjoyed this day to the fullest. I’ll be back to a bit of workin the morning but should have the afternoon to enjoy with Gibbs.
The sky got very dark again while Bill was bbq'ing
but it moved on, leaving only light gray clouds.
Bill washome around 5:30 and we were finished eating just before 7. All was good! Thesky is overcast again but winds have calmed considerably. This was anotherpleasant day on the Ridge.
Another delicious burger on lettuce.
Good night!
Thank youfor the visit. Your comments are welcome!
