Another week has flown by with not much new and exciting happening...pretty routine around here. We've had a mix of beautiful, sunny, warm days...as well as badly needed rain. Fall is definitely in the air!
Earl and Allison came over for dinner Friday (Sept. 29) and we played Rummikub afterwards...seems to me that Earl was the main winner of the night, although Steve and I managed one each. Nada for Allison, surprisingly!
Saturday (Sept.30) was an absolutely spectacular day! Lots of clear blue sky and sunshine which had the airpark very busy! Our morning walk took considerably longer as we stopped numerous times to watch small planes take off and land. Everyone was getting their flights in on this gorgeous day!
This part of the path is at one end of the airstrip...as the plane was coming in, it felt like it was going to land on top of us!
Sunday (Oct. 1) was another sunny day but a bit cooler than yesterday. We had morning video calls with both of our sons and their families, and then headed out for our daily walk.
Afterwards, Steve went shopping for another electric heater so we'd have 2 to help us get through the winter. We only like to run the furnace when it gets very cold and there is a threat of frozen pipes. He also came home with a new winter jacket. While he was doing his shopping, I did laundry.
Steve here: I took a walk down to the bridge to check out the fishers at the river. It's a busy place these days...
This is the sandbar I've fished from. Every fish I saw caught was snagged.
Just before 4:30, I received a text from our neighbour, Maureen...are you still up for happy hour? Well, of course! We enjoyed beverages and great conversation...and then the next thing I knew, Maureen was taking over my kitchen! She had all the fixings ready for chicken quesadillas, so quickly went home, gathered them all and made us dinner...sweet!
Back to some sunshine Tuesday (Oct. 3)...which was a good thing so Steve could get the boat loader out of Earl and Allison's yard and back onto the truck. We had planned on doing that yesterday but that was a bust with the rain.
Wednesday (Oct. 4) morning we thought we would go to Nymph Falls for our walk. Lots more water rushing down the Puntledge River but still no fish trying to make their way up the fish ladders...
He finished off the afternoon by washing the car.
Again, the last couple of days were pretty routine. The weather has been good, allowing us to get out for our daily powerwalks...other than that, just the usual.
Friday (Oct. 6) and an absolutely gorgeous morning! Steve captured this picture of our site nestled against the beautiful fall colours. Gerry and Maureen left their site on Wednesday.
We had a pretty routine day...sitting outside for the most part. I picked up a few groceries since we are planning a campfire and hot dog roast tonight...and needed buns.
It's funny that after being retired for almost 13 1/2 years we still enjoy celebrating Friday nights...especially now that we try not to imbibe during the week any longer. Today we were looking forward to our happy hour around the campfire...our first REAL campfire since we arrived here in April. The campfire ban finally ended last week. A few old pieces of wood had been left in our firepit, so that along with the firewood that Gerry and Maureen had left behind was just enough for a great fire. Thanks, guys!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Looks like things are cooling down there! Love all the color on the trees, great weather for flannel shirts and roasting hotdogs over the fire!
ReplyDeleteIt’s been a pretty mild fall so far with highs of 20C/68F this week but it’s about to end with lots of rain in the forecast next week.
ReplyDeleteToo funny that Turkey! Happy Thanksgiving. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Ray!
DeleteBeautiful fall color! The weather still sounds pleasant.
ReplyDeleteFall is definitely in the air! The weather has been good but there is definitely a coolness even when the sun is shining.
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