A Few Pictures

Not much happening around here. We put up icicle xmas lights along the roof yesterday. It was a beautiful day and not that cold so we figured why wait until it's bitterly cold and probably snowing to do it. Early this morning, while it was still dark, we turned them on and went outside to see how they looked. We both agreed that they looked very pretty especially against the new house colour. I'll be doing one of the archways with fairy lights and putting a xmas tree on the deck with lots of lights.

The word is, that there is a bear still hanging around. We haven't seen it but the woman just down the road has had her garbage torn up again and the people across the road have seen it in their driveway. They should all be heading off to hibernate by the end of the month.

A touch of frost.




Lunaria Coins


The look of Autumn


Still hanging on.


These berries always remind me of jewels.



Jay



One of the brothers settling down for his afternoon nap.

Tuesday

It's been another lovely day. We had planned on going to Gander tomorrow for shopping but realized it was Remembrance Day, a holiday so I don't know if much will be opened. We've now decided to go on Thursday.

Today we got the lawn mower put away for the winter. I cut back some more of the perennials and raked up leaves for the compost. I don't say I'll get much more done now but am satisfied with how things have gone so far. At one point I was starting to panic a bit thinking I wouldn't get much done but now I can sit back and relax.

The cats are just about back to normal re: the cold they had. Himself is also looking much better.

A few pictures taken of the sky this morning.







My Christmas Cactus is now blooming.

Brilliant Day.

I expect it's the bit of snow on the ground that's putting me in the Christmas spirit today. We've been talking about putting the outside Xmas lights up and I've been thinking of hauling out all my craft supplies once again to make a few gifts. It's the most beautiful day, clear blue sky although quite chilly. We woke up to temperature at -6 C this morning and it hasn't gone up much since then.

The cats are getting over their colds thankfully. They've been pretty miserable. Stuffed up noses, sneezing and lack of appetite. If only we could explain to them why they were feeling so sick and that it would be all over soon. Roger is looking much better today. Things are starting to look up I think. Friends are coming to lunch so I must get a move on.

Malachi in window.


Woodie.


The Moon in blue sky.

It's Snowing.....

Looks like winter has arrived. It's been one heck of a week. Roger ended up in the hospital on Tuesday morning. We had to get a friend to drive him to Gander, an hour away, and take him to emergency. He had been up the two previous nights unable to breath and no sleep. The car was off the road because of problems and we were waiting on another car that we were buying. They kept him overnight and he came home the next afternoon. They couldn't figure if it was his heart or a hyatal hernia that was giving him the problem. They monitored his blood pressure all night and it was up quite a bit. He arrived home bearing pills for angina, blood pressure and cholesterol and pills to calm him down if it happens again. I think he was in a bit of a dither as he's not use to taking pills and now he's loaded down with them. He's having a hard time getting his head around it all if you ask me.

Then three of the cats came down with a cold. One went missing for almost three days and I was heart sick. He showed up today at lunchtime. I was almost in tears when I saw him. I figure he was feeling so sick that he hid away somewhere to get away from everyone. He's much better now than when he left. He, being the first one to come down with it.

Then, we picked up the new car this morning. Drove to Glovertown to the insurance company to get the paperwork done on the insurance. One of the agents came out to take a picture of the car for the files and saw that the gas tank was leaking. I couldn't believe it! We had to immediately come back home and take the car to the garage. It will be looked at later today.

And now it's snowing. We could get up to 25 cm.

Not much down yet.



Jays earlier this week.

Saturday Night!

Saturday morning dawned with clear skies. We were just sitting down having lunch when in through the door came Laurie totally unexpected. She had told me a few days before that she couldn't make it out this weekend. She decided to come after all and surprise me and what a surprise it was. It made my day!

The pumpkin.....I cut the rotting section out. It was on the side, and then made a false section out of tin foil to hold the stuffing in from falling out of the hole. It worked perfectly. I must say that I was well pleased with how it turned out as was everyone else. So that with a big salad and olive bread made a wonderful meal. Triffle for desert which was darn good as well.

It turned really mild during the evening, warm enough to open windows. The wind was very high, howling around the house and making the trees sing. It was a perfect setting for the evening.

The tree.

The cat in the hat.


Goblets.


The table.





The stuffed pumpkin.


Two of the crazy friends, lol.

Samhain.

Before Halloween was associated with Christianity—the eve of All Hallows', or All Saint’s Day—the ancient Celts celebrated the eve of Samhain, the death night of the old year. Druids (priests) lit huge bonfires, while people dressed as demons and witches paraded noisily through the streets to frighten off the roving souls believed to be seeking new homes for the new year.


Tonight is a night for remembering those friends and relatives who have passed on. Among other things we will bury apples for the souls going through this night and set a place at the table in honor of our loved ones who have passed.

Every year at this time we put out bread and milk for the fairies so they will treat us well during the coming year.

Tonight is a night not only of remembering but of fun, good friends, good food and wine.

My Pumpkin's Rotting!

I have people coming for dinner tomorrow night, looking forward to baked stuffed pumpkin and MY PUMPKIN'S ROTTING!!!!!!! Frantic calls went out to the stores around and they're all sold out. I guess this is where ingenuity has to take over.

The car's engine is about ready to drop out so we can't drive it anymore. However, we are buying another but we're waiting to get it to a garage for an inspection certificate. The problem is that we don't know when we can get an appointment for this as the garages are overloaded with people getting their snow tires on. Why.........

Because it snowed all day a few days ago and everyone is in panic mode. Mind you it melted as soon as it hit the ground but never the less, it's a sign of what's right around the corner.

Then, on Tuesday, I decided to put a colour in my hair to give me a lift. A light ash blonde. The picture on the cover looked to be the same colour as my hair so I put it in. It turned out almost black....sob...

On the up side, it looks like we will finally get a bit of sun today. Himself and I are so excited that we've been talking about all the things we can do outside. All work!

Sunrise.

Shades of Autumn

A brush of snow overnight put me in panic mode. I was out early bringing garden ornaments to the larger greenhouse for the winter. I didn't get it all done, there are still clay pots to be put away and half a dozen or so ornaments left out. I'm hoping for a few sunny days this coming week to finish up. It's been wet and dreary. Makes one want to curl up by the wood stove with a good book.

Freya is doing well but not out of the woods yet. Still a little wobbly but certainly a lot better than at the start.

Not many birds around these days but the ones that are, are making good use of the suet blocks. It's been very cold at night and guess they are filling up on the fatty foods to keep warm. A couple of Jays, Chick a dees and Woodpeckers, that's the lot this past while.

I've decorated a bit for autumn and Hallowe'en. Took a few pictures of some of the leaves as well. Other than that, not much doing on at the moment.





The ground is pretty well covered with leaves.


By the stream.


Now a bit of fun stuff.

Gate on deck.


Kitchen.




And last....I got a lovely brass bowl at the Goodwill.

Mostly Ducks.

Freya has had a marked improvement over night. It looks like the medication is doing a good job of it. She's walking around although a bit wobbly but no where near how she was yesterday. And eating well I might add. The vet said that one of the pills might make her eat and drink more than normal and I think she was right.

The weather is still overcast and wet. I'm so looking forward to a few sunny days to get more of the garden put to bed for the winter.

Some more pictures I took at the park in the city. As we got out of the car in the parking lot, a woman pulled in and parked. When the ducks and pigeons saw her they all went running towards her. I expect that they must recognize her as a person who brings food.