Steve and Gail Martin have been at the camp for the weekend with their son William, who they claim is part of the working force now. Gail (they) gave me some honeycomb and liquid honey from their bees. I mentioned lavender honey and Gail said she planted 200 this year. Their bees will be happy as well, as they enjoy the scent and beauty. They were having a visit with Grandma Jean. Susan was in Sudbury on the weekend, she always does some shopping for Mum.
Here it is Thursday and I’ve missed most of the week. Did a small amount of garden cleanup the first of the week. All sorts of stuff for roadside planting (for the bees). Got to get it moved soon.
Mum has my bug now, though she said she feels better today. I’m still battling a sore throat and sore eyes.
Thanks, Dorothy, for doing cribbage for me.
I did get out of bed in the afternoon and baked biscuits and ginger bread. Had stuff for Sissy; couldn’t find her!
Cribbage results: high hand, Beverly and Edgar, 24; first, Graham and Sheila, 943; second, Ted and Ruth, 939; third, Rick and Lori, 938; low, Janet and Glenn, 837; door, Sheila, Bill and Ruth McGregor.
On September 10 The Little Schoolhouse Museum celebrates Heritage Day, starting at 1 pm. They have the BBQ and their delicious food that day as well.
Euchre results: men’s, Dave Nelder, 81; lone hands, Dave, James, 5; low, Graham, 46; ladies’ high, Barb Forth, 77; lone hands, Shirley N., 5; ladies’ low tied, Betty Jean and Laurene, 53; door, Annette.
I did go to the market this morning, still two more weeks. The busiest day ever it seemed to be, beautiful fresh produce.
Cal stayed for supper, early night for me.
The shadows are lengthening and the nights darn chilly.
Played cards with Mum. I’m giving up; beat, beat and skunks are all I find lately.
Saturday, I just got home from a lovely relaxing ride to Mindemoya around the lake and Prov road home. Saw 8 deer, a couple of bouncers and tail flashers, flocks of wild geese? We had supper at Island Fish N Chips, the last weekend.
An early morning trip to the Laundromat.
Frost looked like snow on the hay, but tonight it’s rolled up and ready.
I was Garden Shed’s official last breakfast until next season.
Mum said Connie and Stan stopped in to say goodbye on Friday, they fell in like with Mum, and they are the friendliest folk. Same day she had a visit from Eugene Manitowabi. You never know who might surprise her. I was gloating today after I won the first game, then a little skunk came calling (never count your chickens, OK.)
Mum had Hortensel (the second/third?) visiting at her place today! The very first Hortensel was hanging through the wire fence, looked like she was standing there waiting for someone to love her. One day when the smallest children went to the garden they found her there. By this time she had a face. Are there any children with imaginations today? I don’t know her final fate, perhaps some of my family do? She was a vegetable marrow who was hauled around in a little wagon and played with, as a doll would be. I hope now we didn’t eat her, anyway, today I looked at the newest Hortensel’s sweet face. One imaginative young lady liked her, too, just as her grandma did years ago. I expect this butternut squash, as cute as it is, will be dinner one day sooner. Or who knows, maybe she will be a wren’s house next year!?
The hummingbirds are sure going through the food these days, getting ready, I guess.
Joan and I went to Carol’s and Earl’s for our lunch; Kathy Holtsop shared the table with us, a nice visit.
Anna, Hart and his two brothers sat across the way, their summer time is over. She was swimming this morning, brrrr. The time went fast, and we will miss them.
Linda McNaughton brought the most impressive fall bouquet to church: grasses, reeds, cattails and autumn headed sunflowers, lovely.
Marg Reekahn is here from Elliot Lake. She did an anniversary supper for Tara and Ray on Monday night; I think it’s their 13th?
Happy Birthday, too, Reegan.
Just call me Noah, for I’m about to start Ark building today.
For years we haven’t had much in the way of thunderstorms. Monday morning already has exceeded all!
This year we have had a noticeable amount of storms. I haven’t got out of bed yet, but I’d better dig out the rubber boots when I do.
I think I’m feeling better this morning (Monday). At least my eyes aren’t crusty, and my throat feels better.
I’m in the best possible place to enjoy the rainfall, the musicians are singing loudly, 11:30 am. Do you think it’s time?
Eileen phoned. September and things are back on schedule.
Hey, kids, happy school time, and the drivers, and watch for kids!
Thursday evening, Bid Euchre.
