Stormy Weather & A Few Pretties....

Hi everyone...

Hope you are all well and enjoying Summer...

Last weekend at the cottage, was the worst stormy weather I have ever seen there!!

The wind cranked up out of nowhere...and the heavens opened with buckets of rain! For 2 days!!! Non-stop thunder...lightning...100km winds...and RAIN!!

Saturday was very windy and rough, but managed to stay dry... 

Our beautiful sandy beach was clobbered once again...

Nothing like the fury of a Great Lake...

And of course...a few pretty flowers for you... 

          Enjoy your week...

                  Cheers!  :o)

                           linda ♥️

 

We Took A Drive Yesterday....💨

We decided that yesterday was a good day to visit the cottage...

When we left home, the sun was shining brightly...

As we got closer to the cottage, there was a noticeable difference in the sky!! 

Along the way, the snow cover got less and less, compared to what we have here at home...

In the picture above, you can see the wind picking up the snow in the fields, and making small "haboobs" with the snow...

You can tell that we are getting close, as the wind turbines start to appear...

They built a LOT over the past 2 years down by the cottage...

They don't bother us, as they are not really close to us, but a lot of people say they are very noisy!  

You can see how the sky is getting darker, the further south we go...

The wind really picks up, as we drive by large empty fields...

Making the road visibility somewhat difficult...
 

When we finally reach the Lake,you can see the snow showers across the lake, on the American side. Buffalo NY is South East of our cottage, and we always enjoy watching the snow storms and rain events travelling across the Lake!!

The view from inside was spectacular!!

Hardly any snow...and green grass!! 

The Lake was getting a good workout...for sure!

Sooooo windy...must have been gusting to at least 70km/hr!! 

I made it down to the beach for a quick visit...geesh!!!!

My hair was in a knot! hahaha!!! Thank goodness for hooded coats!!
 

That very dark left hand corner, is where Buffalo is...the storm was headed straight for it!!

There was no snow where we were, but as we were leaving, it began.

 

I always love how peaceful and tidy it is inside...ahhhhhhhh!!

You would never know what was going on outside! hahaha!! 

Upstairs...on the North side of the cottage, there was some frost happening on the inside of the windows...
 

As we travelled home...heading North...the skies were clear and blue!!!

When we reached Lake Ontario, we could see the Toronto skyline in the distance...

Never a dull moment at the Lake...♥️

Hope you are all well....and staying warm!!

It is still VERY windy here...and darn chilly too!!

-8c with a windchill of -18!!! BRRRRRRRR!!

We are expecting a ton of snow starting tomorrow afternoon into Saturday...

Having dinner guests tomorrow night...got a few presents wrapped...things are going well...and...I am loving my tree now!! ✨🎄✨

Dinner this evening is homemade beef and barley soup with chicken,lettuce,tomato and bacon sandwiches!! A real treat for us!!


Enjoy your evening...thanks for all who keep commenting...love it!!

                 Cheers!  :o)

                        linda ♥️

 

The Last Week or So......

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 ♥️

 
 

Beachy Bits & Bobs.....

As you all read this....

We are on our way home....

Another lovely Florida vacation has come to an end....

We really had a relaxing....carefree month....lazy lazy lazy....

Thoroughly enjoyed the weather....started off a bit cool and wet...

But....

Ended with the big finale.....wall to wall sunshine....and the sunsets....♥️

But....alas....all good things come to an end....

But....the thought of being home again....is....very comforting to me.....

I have missed my kids tremendously....and one special little munchkin....

Who is almost 100%....but....sadly.....now her Mommy is not well.....:o(

Nana to the rescue! Hahaha! Hopefully we can be of help to them....

So....

If I don't reply for a few days....

Just hum that old Willie Nelson tune....

"on the road again"....hahaha!

Hope you all had a great day....

Can't wait to see what's going on at home and the cottage....

Want to feed the birds....and give Red a peanut butter crust!

Oh.....and some peanuts too!

Enjoy your evening....

               Cheers!  :o)

                       linda ♥️

ps....thanks for all your lovely, caring comments while I was away...