Plans A, B and then C

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We had big plans to go to Richmond Fair last weekend. That didn't happen. We had a last-minute appointment for a Bone Scan. I had a planned Wellness Retreat.

Then the rains came! After a titch of frost and a frozen bird bath, 0 C. Friday a.m., then two lovely, warm days.

It's such a change, both the cold weather and being in the big city.

Ottawa apartment building

I've put up the bird feeders, and had a lot of traffic. I had a mystery bird. I had to post it in order to ID it. I was deeply suspicious. It has the rose-breast of the male Rose-breasted grosbeak, and the head h colours of the female. It is a juvenile male of the species, after a couple of confirmations.

juvenile male Rose-breasted grosbeak

I had a lovely Wellness Day doing meditation, a rebirth circle, a yoga dance session, a lovely catered lunch, a Reiki session, and then a Aboriginal circle, with a First Nations couple, one of whom is a Shaman. Apparently, I need to see the doctor about my chest pains.  I started having some pain, despite being relaxed, just as Ross touched his chest. There is much we do not know.

A lovely summer-like afternoon!

I know they are signs of my high blood pressure, despite being on meds, and so I will do so.

We were hoping for the Sock Fairy to come and match them up, but she did not. The Mismatch Fairy seems to be winning!

Dorah and I worked hard indoors, while it poured rain, on the duvet cover I am building for my cousin.

Such a helpful Dorah - keeping me company.

I had to keep putting the duvet cover on the bed to pin it, and plan it. Daisy thought it a good idea to hop up and see what was up. She was wet from the rain. I kicked her out into the Muskoka Room. Buster was quietly sleeping after bringing us 5 mice.

I couldn't figure out why Dorah was half under the dresser. I lay down beside her, peered under the bed, and found a 54cm Butler's garter snake.

My snake, Mommy. You can't have it.

I released it

  

The rains passed over, the sun came out, and hubby took his cat for walkies in the back 400.

After this, we sat for a time on the bench in the sunshine, watching Dorah and Sadie enjoy the day.
In the evening, Dorah was exhausted. Hubby kept asking me every 5 minutes if I was OK. Yes, just trying to relax.