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As I mentioned yesterday ,our annual weekend village Fall Festival ,is beginning with rain- but hopefully the sun might come out later in the day. And Sunday might be drier but it always attracts a crowd.
Yet it is only 48 degrees here, and might not get much warmer.

When I was a Fire department volunteer ( we also had the volunteer ambulance staff and 2 ambulances within the Fire Department) it was usually such a hot dry weekend that there were always bee sting calls to the crowds in our large outdoorr food and crafts areas that the ambulance responded to fast.

Also for some reason, (I live on a very narrow winding country road at a high elevation, with cattle crossing signs and also horse back rider signs) a few families decided to join a family to have a large Yard Sale- I have never seen a yard sale on my hill in 35 years.

They live on a slope with a small driveway where the sale will be and I hope there are not too many people parking on the side of the road because there really isn't much of a side to the road. And they picked a weekend where many would rather go to the local festival.

But I am getting a take out meal today before the Parade begins and tomorrow I am getting a different meal as a take out and that will last me for 2 days or more. $12.00 bucks each-but you get a lot of good food. They used to have a local man who had helicopters , who would fly over the football field ,at the festival, and someone would throw out lots of wrapped candy for the kids. I always wished I could be in that helicopter ( a clear see -through "plexiglass" body with no doors.)
Then ,years ago at a Balloon festival, the man was there with his 'see through' helicopter and I got a ride on it!
There was a seat belt , and I took many photos while on it , and the ride was FABULOUS!!!!!
 

Enjoying the morning fog, and the sunshine that seems like it will follow. More Fall preparation of the ground (cover cropping etc). Also, I plan on contacting the local small-engine guy, due to a problem I can't seem to remedy with my chainsaw's engine. Some tidying-up of the house, which my wife will be doing too:... on Monday friends will be coming for dinner, celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving (this time, local food potluck at our place)).
 
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Preparation for the change of seasons. Yesterday I did the change over of spring/summer and fall/winter clothes between the main closet and guest closet. Washed and ironed many items before moving them. Since I’d decided to start paring down my wardrobe, I have less than half; it feels good. I’ll still use the two closets, since it’s easier to see what I have. It feels good to not have so many to choose from.

I have two framed pictures that I rest on a stand. The spring one will go away and winter one will come out.
The winter blankets are on.

May do some removal of outside items. Can’t do the gutters and windows until all the leaves come down. We don’t take the screens off until bug season is over.
 
@Supernatural How long has it been since your DH died? Give yourself time. Lots of time. However much time you need. He probably didn't say anything because he didn't want to worry you. Funny how that works! Try not to dwell on it.

My DH died as a result of injuries from a motorcycle accident. I found out while he was still hospitalized that he'd had several heart attacks, and he never mentioned anything to me even though the docs said he'd have known there was something amiss.

Ignore those who tell you to get over it and move on. You don't get over it; it just gets easier to bear.

Dating? Flirting? Pffffft. When the time is right, you'll know. Don't dwell on that, either.


It's a lovely day in the neighborhood. It's Drop, when the leaves drop off the trees. Our leaves won't drop for at least 4-5 more weeks, but it's cool and sunny and positively...here's that new word again...cromulent:)

When I got up this morning, it was still warm-ish at 60. Now at almost noon, it's 61. That's how I know it's Drop. Our high temp today isn't likely to hit 70. Tomorrow, either. Tonight's gonna be nippy, but not nippy enough to harm the flower garden. Let's hear it for nippy!

TL showed up at her usual 20 minutes past starting time. Again. There will be a repeat tomorrow morning. Oy. What is it with employees who look at a schedule as a mere suggestion?
 
Hm. @Jules maybe I should hunt up some cool-weather clothes. Geez...that's such nuisance. It's not like I have anything else pressing to do, but...

Yanno, thinking about Drop and missing "home" in the UP, I miss things like small-town doings. There's an annual apple festival not far from my hometown that is always fun. And another one in a smaller town about five miles from where we lived called Pumpkin Fest that starts on Thursday evening and goes on until Sunday evening. Living here in such a huge metro area, there are seasonal things to do, but they just aren't the same. And they're very expensive.

DH/DSIL are going up there next week, Wednesday through Monday, and I'm soooo jelly! It's peak leaf season. I told them to take warm clothes because according to NOAA, they're expecting sNOw...
 
Widow of Vietnam Vet said:
As I mentioned yesterday ,our annual weekend village Fall Festival ,is beginning with rain- but hopefully the sun might come out later in the day. And Sunday might be drier but it always attracts a crowd.
Yet it is only 48 degrees here, and might not get much warmer.

When I was a Fire department volunteer ( we also had the volunteer ambulance staff and 2 ambulances within the Fire Department) it was usually such a hot dry weekend that there were always bee sting calls to the crowds in our large outdoorr food and crafts areas that the ambulance responded to fast.

Also for some reason, (I live on a very narrow winding country road at a high elevation, with cattle crossing signs and also horse back rider signs) a few families decided to join a family to have a large Yard Sale- I have never seen a yard sale on my hill in 35 years.

They live on a slope with a small driveway where the sale will be and I hope there are not too many people parking on the side of the road because there really isn't much of a side to the road. And they picked a weekend where many would rather go to the local festival.

But I am getting a take out meal today before the Parade begins and tomorrow I am getting a different meal as a take out and that will last me for 2 days or more. $12.00 bucks each-but you get a lot of good food. They used to have a local man who had helicopters , who would fly over the football field ,at the festival, and someone would throw out lots of wrapped candy for the kids. I always wished I could be in that helicopter ( a clear see -through "plexiglass" body with no doors.)
Then ,years ago at a Balloon festival, the man was there with his 'see through' helicopter and I got a ride on it!
There was a seat belt , and I took many photos while on it , and the ride was FABULOUS!!!!!
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Sounds like fun where you are, even though rural. I saw a picture of your area; so pretty. You sure make your life interesting. I hope your rain lets up. It's raining down here in CT, too.
 
I am starting a project to put cherry wood-grained formica on my workshop countertops. They are both 4 ft x 8 ft, and ideally, I need 4 hands to position it after spraying the adhesive. Unfortunately I only have two hands despite my high school girlfriend's claim.
I think I may have figured out a way to do it, but I won't actually know till it's too late to tun back and the adhesive is ready to grab.
So it may be successful or may be a disaster. 🤞
 
Georgiagranny said:
@Supernatural How long has it been since your DH died? Give yourself time. Lots of time. However much time you need. He probably didn't say anything because he didn't want to worry you. Funny how that works! Try not to dwell on it.

My DH died as a result of injuries from a motorcycle accident. I found out while he was still hospitalized that he'd had several heart attacks, and he never mentioned anything to me even though the docs said he'd have known there was something amiss.

Ignore those who tell you to get over it and move on. You don't get over it; it just gets easier to bear.

Dating? Flirting? Pffffft. When the time is right, you'll know. Don't dwell on that, either.


It's a lovely day in the neighborhood. It's Drop, when the leaves drop off the trees. Our leaves won't drop for at least 4-5 more weeks, but it's cool and sunny and positively...here's that new word again...cromulent:)

When I got up this morning, it was still warm-ish at 60. Now at almost noon, it's 61. That's how I know it's Drop. Our high temp today isn't likely to hit 70. Tomorrow, either. Tonight's gonna be nippy, but not nippy enough to harm the flower garden. Let's hear it for nippy!

TL showed up at her usual 20 minutes past starting time. Again. There will be a repeat tomorrow morning. Oy. What is it with employees who look at a schedule as a mere suggestion?
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Thanks @Georgiagranny . Makes me feel better.

I've someone I know has their eye on me 🙃 he's a widower as well but very shy. I've left a message with the group so it's in his courtyard ☺️. However, his son suffered a catastrophic injury to his ankles. So, I believe he's preoccupied by that, so I'm staying quiet.

The other day for son's birthday, we'd been in our favourite takeaway. The owner gave me and daughter some free ice cream and said, on the house as you're such lovely ladies. Another one earlier this year, asked me outright for a date. I was flattered but discovered he was in his 40s. Way too young. Turned him down gently and whenever I'm in the shop he still chats away. 😳

Sending pm for this part. Hoping that's okay with you.
 
Well... it's been a very odd day today weather wise.. We had Sun for a while, then cloud, then sun, and now cloud at 5.45pm...warm 74 deg..

Went out and took some local photos and then stopped at the pub for a drink with my friend...some places have all the trees turning gold, and others have been barely touched yet..
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Georgiagranny said:
@hollydolly Quaint. It's the only word I can think of that describes your pix of the countryside. Quaint. Like the places in the Miss Marple series. I love 'em.

They remind me of traveling through the countryside many years ago when I visited. Calm and peaceful.
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well that's what comes of living in the rural shires....even our little market town looks very St Mary Mead in many ways.... :D

a corner of our market town centre.. and the rest is pretty much the same..

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Just saw a stray cat go under back porch, black/white/yellow cat.....posted it to next door...I think I have several strays under
here.....on the other hand, my hands are shaking almost unstopable.....prob the new scrip, prednisdone that doc put
me on ...started it today.....pesty.....:cautious:
 
Georgiagranny said:
@hawkdon Those kitties will probably keep other critters away.

One of the side effects of steroids is causing shaky hands, sort of like essential tremors. Dang!
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that's very true...when I was on prednisone.. I was diagnosed with Benign essential tremors..

I was kinda concerned a little bit ..because my father died from Parkinsons' , and I thought I might have it.. but no it was BET
 
Took another road trip into the countryside here. For years I have been trying to find a certain spot where the road takes a 90 degree turn away from a group of huge oak trees. I found it one winter almost 30 years ago after dark when I resorted to back roads, detouring around an accident in heavy snow that closed a main road.

Despite poring over maps and satellite photos and taking experimental drives based on my dimming memories of the twists and turns I had taken slewing my car through that snow... so far nada.

That area isn't very far from here, but its is beyond the marshier lowlands my community sat in (before drainage and built up housing tracts). We still have the largest lake in this part of the state. Those mid-uplands were once renowned for the oak forests, though generations of clearing and drainage to create farmland have all but eliminated them. Now only isolated clumps, strips, and pockets of "old timer oaks" remain.

Still, the snipe hunt gives me something to do, an excuse to get out and about admiring the turning leaves. For all I know the trees have long been chopped down.
 
dilettante said:
Took another road trip into the countryside here. For years I have been trying to find a certain spot where the road takes a 90 degree turn away from a group of huge oak trees. I found it one winter almost 30 years ago after dark when I resorted to back roads, detouring around an accident in heavy snow that closed a main road.

Despite poring over maps and satellite photos and taking experimental drives based on my dimming memories of the twists and turns I had taken slewing my car through that snow... so far nada.

That area isn't very far from here, but its is beyond the marshier lowlands my community sat in (before drainage and built up housing tracts). We still have the largest lake in this part of the state. Those mid-uplands were once renowned for the oak forests, though generations of clearing and drainage to create farmland have all but eliminated them. Now only isolated clumps, strips, and pockets of "old timer oaks" remain.

Still, the snipe hunt gives me something to do, an excuse to get out and about admiring the turning leaves. For all I know the trees have long been chopped down.
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I have a similar story with regard a huge lake & Lagoon in Southern Spain..

Once when leaving my daughters' mountain home in Malaga , I decided to take a completely different road back to our home in Valencia.. and took the road leading to Granada.. I'd never driven that road before, and there's hundreds of KM's of motorway.. ..at one point we pulled in for a rest and discovered well out of sight, a huge lagoon, Dam, and lake... it was just stunningly beautiful, sunny, crisp and cold on Christmas day.. ..barely anyone else there... and it was like a little piece of heaven..

Do you think I've been able to find it since ?... nope...

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@dilettante I guess you're not a Yooper judging by your references to "housing tracts" and "creating farmland." Housing tracts or a need to create farmland in the UP...LOL!!!

Now that I think about it, though, it's possible that in the "cities" like Marquette and Escanaba there might be what could be loosely described as subdivisions.

Not to worry. Not every Michigander is fortunate enough to be a Yooper. Some Michiganders are Trolls, assigned at birth, and some are transplants. In either case, beyond one's control to be so unfortunate as to live Under The Bridge. I promise not to hold it against you ;)
 
Widow of Vietnam Vet said:
As I mentioned yesterday ,our annual weekend village Fall Festival ,is beginning with rain- but hopefully the sun might come out later in the day. And Sunday might be drier but it always attracts a crowd.
Yet it is only 48 degrees here, and might not get much warmer.

When I was a Fire department volunteer ( we also had the volunteer ambulance staff and 2 ambulances within the Fire Department) it was usually such a hot dry weekend that there were always bee sting calls to the crowds in our large outdoorr food and crafts areas that the ambulance responded to fast.

Also for some reason, (I live on a very narrow winding country road at a high elevation, with cattle crossing signs and also horse back rider signs) a few families decided to join a family to have a large Yard Sale- I have never seen a yard sale on my hill in 35 years.

They live on a slope with a small driveway where the sale will be and I hope there are not too many people parking on the side of the road because there really isn't much of a side to the road. And they picked a weekend where many would rather go to the local festival.

But I am getting a take out meal today before the Parade begins and tomorrow I am getting a different meal as a take out and that will last me for 2 days or more. $12.00 bucks each-but you get a lot of good food. They used to have a local man who had helicopters , who would fly over the football field ,at the festival, and someone would throw out lots of wrapped candy for the kids. I always wished I could be in that helicopter ( a clear see -through "plexiglass" body with no doors.)
Then ,years ago at a Balloon festival, the man was there with his 'see through' helicopter and I got a ride on it!
There was a seat belt , and I took many photos while on it , and the ride was FABULOUS!!!!!
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I very much liked your mini autobiography about the many roles and adventures you have had. Seems you were a busy little bee and still are today. Hope your fall festival goes well. Cheers!
 
Just watched 2 hours of Strictly Come Dancing... I fast forward most of the comments but it's my happy place on a Saturday night... it was Movie night tonight and it was just joyful...
 
JBR said:
Enjoying the morning fog, and the sunshine that seems like it will follow. More Fall preparation of the ground (cover cropping etc). Also, I plan on contacting the local small-engine guy, due to a problem I can't seem to remedy with my chainsaw's engine. Some tidying-up of the house, which my wife will be doing too:... on Monday friends will be coming for dinner, celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving (this time, local food potluck at our place)).
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Is Canadian Thanksgiving Day a traditional family gathering as it is here in the 'States? Here, it has changed over my lifetime. As I remember it growing up as a child my parents only had Thanksgiving Day off from work, and I had only that day off from school. Since it is always on a Thursday we'd all go back to jobs and school for the Friday following it. But, today working people often get the whole week off and schools/universities close for the whole week. Today the airports are jammed with travelers going home for the holiday and returning, whereas before few had the time to travel very far. Has the observance of Thanksgiving Day in Canada changed over time as well?
 
Robb.hisself said:
Is Canadian Thanksgiving Day a traditional family gathering as it is here in the 'States? Here, it has changed over my lifetime. As I remember it growing up as a child my parents only had Thanksgiving Day off from work, and I had only that day off from school. Since it is always on a Thursday we'd all go back to jobs and school for the Friday following it. But, today working people often get the whole week off and schools/universities close for the whole week. Today the airports are jammed with travelers going home for the holiday and returning, whereas before few had the time to travel very far. Has the observance of Thanksgiving Day in Canada changed over time as well?
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I get the idea that Thanksgiving is probably a bigger deal in the U.S. Here, many jobs give employees a three-day weekend. I think at least some schools are doing that, too. It is a family thing. But, due to where various people live, a lot of us (like myself) have surrogate "families" made up of non-blood "relatives" whom we feel close to.

I'd say the commercial passion, which includes selling air-travel tickets, is somewhat less in Canada than in the U.S.

You know, because the English were one of the first European people to colonize the Americas (definitely so in North America), our two nations both have roots in what history remembers as "the pilgrims". That's where the idea of "Thanksgiving" comes from, right? After the American independence from England, the sense of British roots has been much slower to fade in English-speaking Canada. (The French regions had no sentimentality about Britain.)

I believe the date of Thanksgiving in Canada was selected for a couple of reasons: First, Thanksgiving is a harvest festival. Being a northerly country, harvests come earlier in Canada than in much of the U.S. And second, so much culture (with hype) comes across the border, I think there was an incentive to have our Thanksgiving up here before you do down there. But feelings of gratitude, on both sides of the border, are the same, I think.
 

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