Strange Sort of Day

I had a plan of attack for today, but things rarely work out the way they are supposed to! It was beautiful when I got up this morning. I went out for a walk, dropped a few bits off at the post office and headed home. 

Middle son called, chatted, chatted some more. I got a few bits done. He called back saying his power was out. He had to work (he works from home since he moved back) and could he come over to work and to do his washing. Certainly. Only we have no table. The table was put out to be picked up and husband hasn't unloaded the other one yet. We had a small portable table which son set up and was going to work from. Power company informs him that the power has been restored so he decides to head home. I said I'd finish his wash, and he could pick it up after work. He gets home to find out he has power but no internet! Back to our house he comes and sets up to work. 

Thankfully, now he only lives 10 minutes away from us. 

Our other son didn't come home as planned as he was on overtime too! I'm probably going to have a couple of grumpy, tired men for the next few weeks! 

I've set up another plan of attack tomorrow! Hopefully son's internet will be back working otherwise he will be back to work here again tomorrow. 

Photo for today - a nice surprise while I was out walking. There have been a couple of Sandhill Cranes at Asylum Lake. I saw one nesting, sitting oh so patiently. This morning, I spotted a little Colt with them! How lovely! 

Back From the Weekend

The weekend away was...okay. It was a bit strange going away with this other couple. I felt a bit like the odd one out as my husband and the two of them know one another quite well. The lady L likes photography, but we approach it quite differently. She's more of a hop out of the car, take a couple of photos and get back in. I'm more of a get out of the car, wander around a while, enjoy the place, take some photos, sit a while, enjoy and then get back in the car. I felt a bit awkward, definitely as though I was holding people up. I don't understand the need to hurry. Husband used to be like that, but he's learned to enjoy the moment and take time to just sit for a while. 

I did enjoy the scenery, and I saw a sunset and a sunrise. The first day we got there the weather was alright, then it rained and rained and rained. It was good that we were able to see things before the rain came! The other husband wanted to do a bit of shopping, so we walked around the tourist-y shops for a while. The area is well-known for cherries and there was a whole shop of cherry things (and bits to try). We also went to a local cheese shop and tried some different cheese. 

I did enjoy being away though. It was nice to have a break. The hotel was good, nice and clean and quiet. It wasn't too far from the beach, so I was able to drive myself to a small park and have a walk along the beach. 

Off For a Couple of Days

 Just a quick post. I'm off with husband for a weekend away. We're going away with one of his friends and his wife as it is his birthday. We're going to visit a couple of lighthouses, have a couple of meals and (hopefully) see a sunset or two!

I'll be back on Sunday

It will be nice to have a little break. Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Mid-Week

Had a pretty nice walk this morning. It was nice out but that meant there were quite a few people around. A little bit too people-y for me lol. I ended up walking in the woods where not many people go. I saw one of the owls again and a turkey! I didn't get a lot done. I'm in a bit of a blah mood. I ended up sitting outside, wallowing and watching the birds. I did see my first Oriole of the season! They are lovely birds, bright and cheerful and have a lovely song. I took some photos but - story of my life - I'm behind sorting them so here's one I took last year. 

I definitely think the list making helps so I've written one for tomorrow. Hopefully it will keep me on track. The weather is supposed to be lovely, and I'll be tempted to sit outside when I should be getting things done! 

Monday/Tuesday

It's already Tuesday night. The week is flying by. The shredding still hasn't got done. I really, really need to stop procrastinating on that! I have yet to take the book boxes to be donated. I don't think I'm going to make it there tomorrow either. I have a hair appointment midday, and I have to go to the post office and pick up a couple things at the shops. Unfortunately, the library (where I donate the books) is nowhere near where I'm going. They will have to sit there until next week. Sigh. Maybe I can fill another box by then - the limit is four boxes. Perhaps I should make that my goal! 

I chatted with Baby A for quite a while yesterday. She was quite chatty. She doesn't say a lot of words, but she was certainly telling me something! It was funny as, at the end, she'd wondered off somewhere so daughter and I chatted a bit more and then daughter said goodbye. She rang back almost immediately and said Baby A wanted to say goodbye! Apparently when daughter was saying goodbye and hanging up Baby A rushed over wanting to say goodbye. Baby A gave me a couple of waves. She is adorable. I'm on the countdown until we go see her! 

Today I spent far too much time wondering around the woods. Literally. It turned out really lovely after a chilly start. Lots of birds singing and signs of Spring actually starting to pop. The leaves are starting to come back on the trees! I forgot to take photos while I was in the woods, but I took one when I got home!

The evergreens, well, the leaves are always there lol, but the tree next to it is starting to look quite leafy. I'm so happy as it's at the bottom of the garden and once it fills out, I can't see the neighbour's house back there anymore! I do like to be able to sit out on my (really small) back deck and watch the birds. 

A few birds from the garden

Easter Weekend

Saturday morning, I went for a walk. It was pretty chilly and not that great out, but I did get out for a bit. I saw the owls again - 2 babies and 1 adult on Saturday so that was kind of fun. I did get my list done for Saturday - well, except for the shredding which seems to keep getting pushed back to another day! I don't know why I keep putting it off. Maybe it's because the shredder isn't handy. It really does need to get done this week! 

Husband and I went out for our Sunday Adventure on Sunday. We walked at a different park we hadn't been too before. To be honest, it was a little disappointing. The website showed wooden paths and bridges over some water. They were all blocked off due to damage. They looked very neglected as though they hadn't been taken care of for quite a while. There was a little bit of pretty blossom on the trees. It was certainly beginning to look a lot like Spring. Some of the trees are beginning to get leaves on them too. 

On the way back home we stopped at another small park. Not a great long walk, but by that point it was rather pleasant outside. 

I really liked this tree. So unusual

I could almost imagine something living in there!

Later Sunday Afternoon, son J stopped by and stayed for a little bit. Daughter sent lots of photos of Baby A enjoying Easter. It brought back memories of how busy and joyful Easters were when the children were little. 

Here's one of Baby A. She was wearing a mask. She didn't seem to mind it! When daughter took her to see the Easter Bunny on Friday she was not pleased! Baby A definitely takes after Daughter. 

It wasn't a bad weekend in all. How was yours? 

End of Week

Another not-so-productive day. I did have two chats with daughter and Baby A today so I'm not complaining too much. It was lovely and mild outside. I would have spent longer on my walk this morning, but a stray thunderstorm came through and I went back to the car as the rain rolled in. Oh well. I did sit out in the garden for a little bit.

It's another of those posts where I might moan a bit too much. There's so much depressing news going on right now. 

So...

Things That Made Me Smile Today

* Talking to Baby A. She's so adorable. Only three weeks until I see her again. After that, it's not so long between visits :)

* Daughter sent me photos of her visit with Baby A to see the Easter Bunny. A didn't like it too much - she takes after her mum as daughter didn't like anything like that either!

* Seeing the owls in the woods again

* Warmer weather

* Getting rid of a few more books

I usually don't make lists for the weekend, but I have made one for tomorrow. I've been procrastinating all week and now it's time to play catch-up! I am allowing myself to have as much time as I want out wandering around taking photos tomorrow. I'm not talking all day, my ankle/leg isn't up to that yet, but I want to not have to worry about the time. Husband and son are going out late afternoon/evening so I'll feel free to continue on with projects later in the evening. 

What are your plans for the weekend? Do you do household jobs on the weekends? 

I saw a face in the tree that made me smile. 

Thursday

*Hope you can see the photos - they have been causing me trouble today!

I can't believe it's almost the end of the week. It definitely hasn't been a good productive week. I'm behind more than ahead. Sigh. I shall write it off and start afresh next week. I'm still in a blah kind of mood, but I'm plodding on. I've been forcing myself out the door in the morning even though it's been chilly. The other day there were icy pellets as I walked along. I didn't stay out long that day.  One day - I think it was Wednesday - I went splat in the woods as I tripped off a vine of some kind while looking at plants. My camera survived the fall; the lens hood hit the ground but that's why I have it on there! I thought I was okay (though I did let out a string of naughty words). Since then though I've had a pain at the back of my ankle and up my leg. I think I pulled something. I have been taking it easy but still walking a bit. It seems to tighten up if I sit for too long. Hopefully, all will be okay in a few days. I shall have to be more careful when walking around the woods!

I had my small group camera meeting yesterday on Zoom. I was still nervous, but a bit better than I was the first month! It's lovely to chat with other like-minded women. Today I messaged with sister. Usually, we do Fridays, but she is going out with her husband tomorrow, so we decided to do it today. Nice to have a chat. She enjoyed her mini-break away with her children and grand-children. They didn't like the campsite as much as others they've been to before, but all had a nice time. I can't wait to go away! I haven't been away since New Year (too long!).

Tomorrow, I plan on a small walk, some daily house stuff, some washing and then some book sorting. I have a bit of space left in a third box that I want to fill as I want to take donations next week to the library bookshop to get them out of the house. 

A few phone photos from my walk today

There was another lovely sunrise

Really purple and pink skies

Later on, lovely skies

And a Pileated Woodpecker

She sat quite quietly on the tree and let me take quite a few photos. They are usually a lot jumpier! She was alright though as a bit later she flew off making their really distinctive call. 

I Was Going to Have a Moan....

...but I've decided not to. 

Things that made me smile today

* a lovely sunrise

* a nice mild day

* a video call with granddaughter (really quick one but I loved her smile!)

* Seeing the owl again today

* Chocolate

* Wearing a tee shirt and not a jumper! 

Sunday

It wasn't a bad day today. No sunshine though. The temperature wasn't too bad. Husband and I went to a park and had a good walk. I think we did about 3 and a half miles. Husband hasn't been walking much lately and said he was sore later when we were home! 

I can't say I did a lot when I got home. I have done my meal planning for next week and started a list for the food shop. I have also written a list of things to be done tomorrow and things I want completed for the week. Sounds quite impressive, but apart from being indecisive about things it didn't really take that long. At least I've got a good start on the week!

A few phone photos from our Sunday Adventure

I really liked this hat. I'm not sure if it was a real hat or a piece of art someone had left along the trail lol

It was quite a relaxing day. Now it's time to jump back in and hopefully get some things done!

Hope everyone had a good weekend.