Wind and weather, the home front

It's wonderful getting up in the morning. Three hungry cats love to lobby for breakfast. I feel so needed! The house is a mess, although I managed to vacuum yesterday. The kittens are getting accustomed to the noise. My priority isn't there. The kids were to come over for the weekend (we haven't celebrated Josee's 12th birthday yet), but we cancelled. We're just too sick.

This morning, Annabelle came into the bathroom with me. She played under the door with the kittens who park themselves outside, waiting patiently. In this photo, Annabelle is at Nutmeg's bowl, Nutmeg (right) is at Annabelle's diet food, and only Cinnamon is at the right spot, eating the rich kitten food.

This is our Christmas tree. The white lights were broken by the cats.

 I bought some $4.99 coloured lights, but the batteries died. I'm so disappointed. What did I expect from the drug store??!! They were fun.

tree lights from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

It's been a bit chilly.



Wednesday was quite windy. I went in for physio, then a quick grocery shop. I was exhausted afterwards. Poor JB has a huge cough, still. Mine is lessening. The poor man had to sit up in the chair for a couple of hours overnight, just as I did a couple of weeks ago. This bug is really awful. He's run through his antibiotics, so it's difficult to tell if it's still pneumonia or if it's just viral. He has another appointment with our GP for Monday.

Last time JB was out shopping, Nov. 20, he bought tissues. We're going through them like mad. Normally, I use handkerchiefs, but tough times call for tough measures!

We had a skiff of snow. The wind just whipped it across the road. This is the dashcam.

windy day from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Today I drive to Carleton Place to pick up some more of JB's supplements. It's a lovely, sunny day. Good thing.

3. Lunchtime in Long Sault!

Following the cemetery (1) trip, we drove down Chesterville to Long Sault(2) we were ready for lunch. A beautiful spot for a springtime lunch. There were birds, and wind, and boats! This is a lovely little restaurant, Nautilus, they were crazy busy and everyone seemed to know one another. There was a Canada Goose, I think nesting one the old dock, as well as a pair of mallards sleeping. An osprey flew by with a fish in its talons. Our server was a cutie pie, and explained they were crazy busy and it'd be awhile. We didn't mind, it wasn't difficult sitting there in the sunshine, chatting, and watching the birds.

Wind, snow and hummingbirds fighting over space

Below is a short video of the wind, snow and hummingbirds fighting over space at the (4-seater) feeder!

On a lovely May day, we found heavy winds, snow, sleet and hail. The temperature was barely 4 C., and the hummingbirds were fighting over the food at the feeder. By the end of the day the skies had cleared, but it remained colder 'n spit.