After the Relay for Life, waking to sunshine and warmth. I think of the kids (some kind of big ones) who spent the night walking the Relay for Life. I see Tara’s car home fairly early. I think of the hundreds of luminaries that lined the track representing the survivors and those gone from this disease. Because I didn’t make it too far around the track, I only read some at the front. “The Islanders” were singing up a storm, as usual the music was lovely. I saw Lyle, Gordie, Peter and George perhaps all represented today! I sat under the canopy wrapped in a heavy blanket (Tara’s). In the Silver Wings allotted area, listened, and enjoyed. I’m sure attracting friendly flies sitting out in this morning sunshine. Blackflies that is! They don’t mind taking a bite. The robins are mating again this morning, getting ready for their second family. They’re calling for rain too. Wonder if they are right? (Yes, they were). I forgot to mention the beautiful cake on display with “HOPE” written on it, as the evening progressed it seemed to get smaller! I sat with Weston, Peter and Irene, enjoying a great coffee, good food and conversation. Georgina and Lina Holmes were there. I met some of the family.
This week I’ve been on two leisurely drives just eyeballing the spring blossoms. Roadsides are lovely, so many fruit trees. Now the hawberries are loaded with blossom as well. I saw the first swallowtail butterfly Wednesday on the almost-over-already lilac. There sure aren’t as many as there used to be. Saw one Monarch this week too. I thought of going to someone else’s yard to capture a swallowtail, when I saw this one flirting with a little brown butterfly, but then I don’t know if they are male or female. It doesn’t matter for friendliness sake, but it does for procreation I think. It’s sad to see the butterfly population so on the decline. This yard of mine, the lilac trees would be covered with the swallowtails.
Cribbage: 2 high hands, Laura, 24; first, Lori and Rick, 934; second, Brad and Dorothy C, 931; third, Freda and Sandra, 927; low, Lyla and Hugh, 839; door, Bert, Sandra, Keith; last week’s door winners, Doris, Bert and Noreen. This third Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 pm is Tehkummah Euchre Tournament. Thursday evening Eileen Leeson and I, K.P.; ladies’ high, Shirley, 86 and 4 lone hands; low, Rose, 51; men’s high, Dave Kelly, 80; men’s lone hands, Rick, 5; low, Raymond, 53; door, Raymond Chatwell. They’re talking about starting Bid Euchre in Tehkummah.
Almost 11 pm, just stretched out on my bunk filled with great music from my first exposure to Bluegrass in the Country. What an amazing line-up! Even the weather was co operative. The last act of the evening, the poor fiddle player spent almost as much time swatting at the mosquitos as playing. He may have been a magnet, as the other musicians didn’t seem to be bothered!
Every group seemed to have their own style and only a couple of songs were duplicated (like Wagon Wheel). I was impressed by the young banjo player introduced Ben Lentir’s band, and blown away by the “Next Generation Leahy.” How can so much talent fit into one family? It sure takes a lot of dedication, even from young folk. Most of today’s youngsters wouldn’t even try. I salute this family, and if Bluegrass in the Countries invites them back, they’d better get a much bigger stage. They didn’t have a lot of move-around room from their dancing and with three more children coming into the picture, well! I believe it was Rescue that had Canadian tribute song “A Great Day.” It’s funny, Sunday morning I wrote a poem “All about Time” and our minister’s theme/sermon.
After church I met Joan and Bert at Carol’s and Earl’s for lunch. Mum’s back was bad but I beat her today at cards (she was weak). Celebrating Heather McGauley’s birthday at the Garden Shed for breakfast were Lori and Dorothy, a good trio. Heather’s birthday was Friday. Sorry, Fanny Albrecht sometimes they can’t read my writing.
I forgot to mention the Square Dancers at Bluegrass in the Country. They went through two sets perfectly. Decked out in their red and white outfits for Canada’s 150th Birthday, they looked beautiful. Quite a lot of Special Olympians in the sets. I had noticed Clarrisa first in her lovely red dress. Later on when Matthew came in to speak to Sherry, our family was all introduced to her.
Thank you, Elaine Viola, for your kind words and most beautiful card. It’s folks’ encouragement that has been my energy and inspiration. I do appreciate you all!
A lovely young lady named Bobbie (did I spell it right?) McAllister waited on us at Grill and Chill this week. Twice we have driven the back or side roads, admiring the scenery of our fair Island. The rail fences showy with blossoming trees of every kind. This week the Hawberries are making a show. Has there ever been a spring with so much beauty? A nice lady named Carol Strover, I think, popped through my door to ask about the purple smoke tree. Sounds like they have an interesting menagerie, reminds me of Sis Susan’s hobby farm? Susan went to Sudbury Friday to have an eye done? (Caddibals, I think. Ha) Helen Osawald too, Bertha took her over. Helen has lots of excitement in her life. Isn’t it strange how aging connects us to the medical profession? Helen sounds good this Sunday morning. I surprised her with a call. Helen reminded me too, of the birthday people. So Happy Birthday to Susan (Monday), Helen (Thursday) the 15th, Simon (next Monday) the 19th, Ellen the 15th.
Helen read me a beautiful poem she had written this week about the apple tree outside her window. Cousin Jean was to Sudbury this week had another stent put in through her arm/wrist. Amazing what goes on/ or in/ with the medical profession.
Talked to Kim on Sunday morning; he was heading out to the garden.
Ray got Gordon dug here on Sunday. Tara found three small goldfish when she cleaned the pond. The frogs didn’t make the winter, yet they did.
Happy Birthday, Jeff Pyette, on the 11th.
July 2, Knox Anniversary 140th church service at 11 am followed by potluck lunch.
Fairview Church invites you to Tehkummah Hall June 25, 11:30 am, potluck and music, June 24, Fairview at Tehkummah Hall Strawberry Social, 7 pm.
