We had an adventure! Part 1

I am finally feeling a bit more like myself. I'm still having the odd pangs when I see a Daisy May photo in my archives. It really shook me for many complicated emotional reasons, betrayal, why she couldn't get along with her siblings. Knowing someone (JB's cousin) who knows her new mom helped. Everytime I pick up my laptop, I see where I had to repair the cord she liked to remove!  [A funny story about Sugru] It's a magnet, and she knew how to take it off.  The pain and grief lessen.

I just wanted to cocoon for a long time. I suggested an adventure on Friday, March 1st. A sunny day, it was lovely. I've been visiting my client twice weekly, and racking my brain to entertain her, and get her lifted up with funny self-deprecating stories. It's a tough slog some days. I've been resorting to reading the sales flyers, and talking about items on sale. We can't discuss news, for three hours, as I'm looking for uplifting topics. She knew I was troubled with Daisy May. She's been happier that I'm better. It's easy, when you're stuck in the house, to horriblize. My mom worried like this, anticipating the worst outcomes.

I bought my client this window feeder, but she doesn't have many birds now. Anyone have suggestions? This is where she sits and looks out the window. I hope that her bird situation changes in spring. Perhaps we just have to be patient. I spotted a blue jay there, once. This was prior to the snowfall.

I suggested we go to Westport for lunch. Off we went.



Cold work, outdoors!

Now, those are chains on the tires! I had JB turn around in order to grab a drive-by photo.


First stop: we headed for Narrows Lock, to check for birds.

Soon, the summer markets will open.


We've never popped in here, it's a perfect studio for an artist. Our walls are full. What can I do?!


There are many open fields, but in many places you can see the critters tracks, if you looks closely.

Yes, I have to get my camera cleaned. <sigh>


Lots of Ontario farms and barns.


Interesting decor! This photo was through the left side back passenger window. Not bad for a drive-by shooting.

Next stop: the swans at the locks!

Saturday drive and Cyclosportive Perth

Saturday, after Saturday lunch, we kept on driving south. Gardens are at their best, drought aside.

I had JB turn around to take a better photo. The next 4 photos are all this property.


Then, there were the clouds. These are the remnants of Hurricane Florence.

She spun counter-clockwise, and flipped off some clouds as she advanced up the continent. Still no rain.

Eloida Lake Boat Ramp

We stopped at a boat launch, I wanted to dip my toes in the water. Sadly, there was a tailgate party. (Totally illegal, BTW.) The truck was parked right in the water. Their dog ran up to us and shook its coat! They asked if we were launching a boat, and if they had to move their truck. We said no!

On the road again. Nice shack.


Can you tell that there is an election on Oct. 22nd?


My traditional post photo.

Forfar Cheese Factory

We were keen to explore the North Shore Rd. I was disappointed that there was big signage saying it was a private road. I am dubious.

Cyclosportive Perth – A friendly fall cycling event

There was a bike run on Saturday. It was a big one. They put marks on the road. I am happy that our local roads now have a wide, paved shoulder. It's much easier to navigate our way around them.
I saw a few people who were lost, despite the marks! You are supposed to download the route to your gps.
There were 154 riders, according to the blog post. The routes listed on the webpage have disappeared, but there were routes from Perth to Westport, 100km and 175 km.



I love this sign. The doe and fawn are happy to wander onto the road.


Home and safe.