This past weekend at the cottage was stellar...
Calm water...plenty of sunshine...and of course storm clouds that just drift down to the US on the south side of the lake...
The Hollyhocks are incredible this time of year...I think they like the cooler temps...and the bees were plentiful...thank goodness for that!!!
I hope my Obedient Plants are blooming this weekend...the Hummingbirds and the Bees love them!!
The Canada Geese are planning their strategies over the Lake...
They gather in huge numbers...and practise their flight path!!!
We love when they fly right overhead....honking and flapping...
Nothing like it!!
Even the Sea-doo doesn't phase them...
The Monarchs are still loving the Milkweed plants...
We are lucky enough to be on their migration path down at the cottage...
I laid out 3 more driftwood hangers, and got them put together...
I have another basket collected for my boyfriend to drill for me...
Wish I could convince him to try drilling the beach glass we find...would love to make something with them!!
We eat pretty darn well when we are at the cottage too!!
This was chicken Ceasar salad...with added corn from the night before...
It was delicious!!!
And...breakfast on the sunporch is the best!!
Back here at home...the burgers were excellent...and more corn!!!
The Grasses are putting out their Fall plumes...
And the best little swimmer came for a sleepover...and swam ALL DAY LONG!!
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Hope you are all well...and enjoying these last few days of August...
Thinking of the people in Texas...such a horrible thing...
I follow a lovely blog from Texas...hope all is ok with her lovely family...
Sending good wishes to you Tanna...
We are off to the cottage in the morning...
Chili all made...ready for all the kids on Saturday...
Have a great long weekend everyone...
Stay safe...
Cheers! :o)
linda ♥️
Last Thursday we took a drive out to the cottage, as we knew that we would be home here on the weekend.
It was so darn windy!!!
"How windy was it?" you ask...
80km winds!!!
That is pretty darn windy!!
you couldn't hear yourself think...
With the combo of the trees and the waves crashing in...
But...we managed to find a cosy spot to sit for a while, and enjoy the show!!
On our way...we stopped at one of our Thrifty shops...
I got this nice tin Tole painted candle holder...
It has already found a spot on my bedroom dresser at the cottage!!
I also picked up this Christmas plate for my son...I had already given him a Christmas Sled by the same pottery company...made in Japan...Hand painted...he loves anything vintage!!
My Miscanthus Grasses at the cottage are putting on a great show right now!
I will be cutting some to bring home, to decorate my yard for the Winter...
They add quite a nice statement...
Especially with lights on them...
I am happy!!! hahaha!!
Here at home, the afternoon Sunshine has been magical...
The weather has been unbelievable for this time of year...and the rest of the week is to be spectacular...up to 17c!!!
Way above normal...
I ain't complaining!!
Friday night was dinner for the birthday boy...
Rack of Lamb...with scallops as an appetizer...
OH MY....they were so delicious!!
We dined by candlelight!!
Saturday was the day the kids came over...Miss V wanted to put sprinkles on Papa's Pie!! No Problem!!
She also was very serious about eating her piece ♥️
My daughter Lissa brought me these cute little Christmas Gnomes...
Aren't they just so adorable?????
Let the decorating begin!!
I actually did my front today, as my other daughter Erika gifted me with a beautiful front Christmas Urn...just gorgeous! But...
I neglected to take a photo....really??? Yes....really!!
I will get on that tomorrow!
I also returned to Fitness this morning...it was so nice to see all the girls, and go for coffee afterwards...I really must stick with this...and I do believe I will!
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Wasn't that SuperMoon something??? I got a lot of beautiful shots...don't think I'll be around for the nest one!! hahaha!
Hope that you are all well...and...enjoying this weather!!
Tonight is Fish night here...the Cod is soaking in Buttermilk as I type this...
Some nice fluffy rice...Parmesan Zucchini...and a Ceasar Salad to start...
One of my fitness gals said she loves to read about my meals on the blog...
Here you go Lauren!! hahaha!!
Have a great week...
Cheers!
linda ♥️
Yes...it is true...he has arrived in Southern Ontario...
As seen through my windows as he arrived!!
Actually got outside today...
Enjoyed his arrival with Miss V...
Don't kids just love the Winter?!
I will share a few photos of the fun soon...
Have a wonderful evening...
Cheers! :o)
linda♥️
Where I live...
This November has been spectacular!!
At home here...and at the cottage...
We have had a lot of days, where the temps were in the teens...{celsius}
The colour on the plants and trees has been amazing...
The weather has been up and down as well...
Horrific winds...plenty of rain...and plenty of warm sunshiny days...
We have been able to get out, and enjoy the lovely Fall weather...
Certainly makes the Winter look far off...
And...
I like that!
Here are a few of my November pictures...
Hope you enjoy them...
Here at Home...
And at the Cottage...
Beautiful,eh??
I am certain that your colours are just as spectacular...
Hope you have enjoyed them!
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Today started out sunny...but...I am afraid the clouds are rolling in!
Although...it is fairly warm out..the winds are starting to pick up...
We promised Miss V a bike ride after her nap...
Her and I prepared 2 banana/spice/raspberry loaves before her nap...
They have baked...the aroma is wonderful...
And we will enjoy a slab when she wakes up!
Her Mommy is under the weather...ear and sinus infection...
She will stay and have dinner with us...
And...then...we will drive her home...
We are having pasta...ceasar salad...and some nice crusty bread, that Miss V and I picked up at the grocery store...before heading to the car wash!!
What a good wee girl she is...enjoys the baking...helping..."I am a good helper,Nana"..."yes you certainly are my dear!!"
We gave Red the apple core from her lunch...
Still waiting for him to come and fetch it...
He was enjoying all of the bird seed!! grrrrr...
Hope you are all having a great day...
Isn't November flying by??
First day of Winter not 'til December 21st...I believe...am I right??
It will soon be time to go and pick up a tree...
And start the Festive Season...
What fun!!
We think this may be our last chance for a sleepover at the cottage...
We are gonna chance it!
Who cares if your head is freezing while in bed....right?
hahahahahahaha!
Enjoy the rest of your day...
Cheers! :o)
linda
