Drivin' on down the road

 We took off for a craft show nearby! It looked like a great day for it. A little chilly, but sunny. 

This is the reality of rural life. Isn't it a huge vehicle?! The people driving behind us were a bit miffed that they couldn't drive 20km over the speed limit. With all the oncoming traffic we had to go 20 km under it. 

Rural living!

The parking lot was full, and we parked on the highway. Thank goodness for wide shoulders. Admission was a toonie ($2) that went to the women's shelter. We donate monthly, but there you go. 

It is a lovely location on the water. We browsed the booths, and Joe bought some jam. I was looking for Christmas/birthday presents, but didn't see anything suitable. Still, a nice trip out.

Joe wanted a hot dog, but they were not ready to serve. We went home for lunch.

As we left, the geese flew over in formation. I got rid of some of the hydro lines with iPhoto. 

The sumacs are looking magnificent.

I was happy to get home. A lovely day. We didn't buy much. I was finding it hard to find something for presents. I couldn't concentrate. 

🚪 The beauty of the day was marred by two Jehovah's Witness (?) who came to the door. The 100m private driveway and gate doesn't dissuade them. They come by once in a while to preach to the infidels, Oct. 2025, March 2025. This dude tried to engage Joe Brian in a philosophical discussion, "Do you want to live forever?" JB said he didn't want to have a discussion at the door, kindly asked them to leave.  I just don't engage in conversation. 

I wasn't feeling 100% well and had put my feet up. I am glad I wasn't here alone. Two men at the door? No way. As I heard the discussion, I thought to myself, "Give me your home address, and I'll bother you at your house." I just don't now how they think this is OK. I want to find out where they came from, and tell them not to visit anymore. The arrogance. 

🛫 This is a new phenomena: preaching on airplanes:

An evangelist was removed from a United Airlines flight after ... 

Rant over!  

Book Review: Joanne Kilbourn Mystery Series

 Written by Canadian Gail Bowen (1942 – June 26th, 2026): Joanne Kilbourn Mystery Series. I am really enjoying them. She was well-educated, and was an educator and professor. The books take place in Regina, Saskatchewan. Her plots are diverse, other than sub themes of politics, and following the character development. She doesn't mind killing off some of the characters! 

The weather is typical Canada on the prairies. Winter storms, rains, rural and cottage life. Sometimes setting is a comfort.

I'm on book #17!

What I enjoyed about the book is the diversity of her characters. She has subtle ways of highlighting the diversity of the characters. She manages to identify First Nations members, people of colour, and respects their heritage. 

I go to the 'books in order' webpages, to determine the order. I print it off and number them. They aren't always on the shelf, nor in the fly pages, in order. It is peculiar that our small library doesn't have them all. I put numbers beside the one I shall look for.

 

In my research, I realized she died just this year, in June. 

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Bowen was educated at the University of Toronto, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964. She then studied at the University of Waterloo, where she received a master's degree in 1975, and the University of Saskatchewan. She subsequently taught English in Saskatchewan, and was associate professor of English at First Nations University of Canada before retiring from teaching. She thereafter lived in Regina, Saskatchewan.^[1]

I found Verdict in Blood, based on one of the Joanne Kilbourn series (IMDB data base).

Enjoy the colours!

 The colours of the maples are lovely. 

This one began at the top.

We had a ton of rain 16.5mm (0.65") and the goldfish pond is filled up. 

We watched a BBC TV Series called Showtrial, Season 1.  One of the scenes takes place at this spot: The Glass House, in the Cotswolds. Built on a former quarry, it is a gated community. 
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Saturday morning it was 4 ℃ and it's going to get colder! Zero will bring frost. We shall see.

 We've had cold nights, warm days. Froggie best find some leaf litter in which to shelter. This may be the last tree frog I photograph this year. I don't mind it sitting there, it keeps the spiders off it, but did it have to poop on the camera?!

Well, it doesn't keep off the spiders, apparently.

Saturday's Critters

 I was thinking of bats the other day. Colonies have been decimated with White-nose syndrome: impacted bats. Bats only produce one kit a year, recovery will take time. Around here they will hibernate soon. Bless our little bug eaters. We often have one in the house, but not this year. 

Our red fox continues to patrol, mostly in the dark. They are sensitive to humans, and know we sleep at night!

   

 The buck was around. Soon it'll be mating season for them! 

   

 The coyote zipped on by. Well, not exactly 'zipped' as he stopped to have a pee on camera, as they do.

   

 This one was watching for something. I don't know if it was me or not!

   

 In the day time, Cinnamon and I check out trailcams. No sign of Barry Beaver.

   

 No Barry, but a beautiful doe.

 

Visit more critters here: Saturday's Critters #668!

Welcome to October

 It was Orange Shirt Day September 30th, held since 2013. It honours Residential School survivors. It is about the children. 

Phyllis Webstad's Story - Orange Shirt Society

I tried a panoramic photo, and it looks odd. This arc was more of a straight line. 

Autumn continues to glow

Joe Brian drove me into Carleton Place for my 🦷crown. It was a lovely drive.

This poor old house had an incident: Trip to Carleton Place. They are rebuilding. 

If they build it, they will come.

We are in a municipal election: Town Reeve, and councillors. 

These are clever. 

"Forward with Dorward!"         and      "A vote for Paul is a vote for all!"