Spring cleaning is complete. Our Ken finished the walls of the great room and all vestiges of soot have been removed. The area is certainly ready for the increased light presence that is the holiday season. Earlier in the week, there was a card meltdown at Home Hardware. Flustered and out of sorts does not begin to describe the alpha male's state of mind on his return. Resetting the number and activating the card would be, of course, Lee's role so off it was to the local machine. Mission accomplished with time added to admire the updated and spiffy new Superstore in the community. With a village numbering less than 10,000, the area is very well served by two excellent grocery stores. High quality produce, good meats and a large selection of counter items is surprising given the area's proximity to the city. Daily specials are in evidence in both stores and on this day it was back ribs - almost at give away prices. Of course a rack came home. Christmas was in evidence but not in an overwhelming way. Alll in all, a pleasant little outing. As an antidote to polishing and washing, Our Ken diligently fed birds. There were 16 doves in the cold morning branches, urging their food purveyor to greater speed. The blue jays were busy and the one window interloper peered into the kitchen on a regular basis. A chickadee finally joined his big friend and it was a race for the special food in that feeder. There are now three pair of chickadees, perhaps more than any other year. The day warmed slowly so the air sparkled with an ice frost all morning - an unusual event.
The canine crew managed the cleaning process. Billy actively participated, staying well underfoot as a reminder that he was in charge and well involved. Piper maintained a presence in the kitchen, assisting Lee with every move made. Dolly landed on Lee's feet every time a noise was made by the wall crew (Our Ken and Billy alternated between sighs and banging buckets). Marilla maintained an outdoor presence with Rocky. Charlotte slept through the whole exercise. With the ins and outs of the vehicles, by mid-afternoon Alex and Virginia were ushered into number one run for the first time. The wails and hooting that followed were sounds that Steven King would hear only in his dreams. Lily and her family are thriving. The babies are becoming puppies, still lined up with military precision and managed in a similar manner by their exacting mother. Growth is almost able to be watched.
Dinner was a favourite - pan fried haddock with fresh asparagus and roast potatoes. Life unfolds.
The canine crew managed the cleaning process. Billy actively participated, staying well underfoot as a reminder that he was in charge and well involved. Piper maintained a presence in the kitchen, assisting Lee with every move made. Dolly landed on Lee's feet every time a noise was made by the wall crew (Our Ken and Billy alternated between sighs and banging buckets). Marilla maintained an outdoor presence with Rocky. Charlotte slept through the whole exercise. With the ins and outs of the vehicles, by mid-afternoon Alex and Virginia were ushered into number one run for the first time. The wails and hooting that followed were sounds that Steven King would hear only in his dreams. Lily and her family are thriving. The babies are becoming puppies, still lined up with military precision and managed in a similar manner by their exacting mother. Growth is almost able to be watched.
Dinner was a favourite - pan fried haddock with fresh asparagus and roast potatoes. Life unfolds.
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