Sunday, May 26, 2013

Glorious Sunshine!

Though our temps are still unusually cool, I got out Saturday for a nice, looooong walk. I nearly thought my sweater would be enough, but on the way out I grabbed my windbreaker thinking if I got too warm I could always tie it around my waist. I never did! I had seen a few signs for rummage sales on the way home from an early breakfast with Hubby, so I thought since I'm without a car anyway, it would give me a good walk, going from one to the next. 

I never did find anything worth buying. There were some maps I wanted for scrapbooking, but they were being sold as a set with a flying instruction manual for $20.00. I didn't need all of them - especially at that price - and I certainly wasn't going to be learning to fly! 

Continuing on, I did get to see the inside of a house I've always admired and wanted to see. The children were selling out everything since their father who owned the house had died. The woman was very friendly and talkative and I told her I understood what she was going through. I told her how I always admired the house and wanted to buy it at one time. The inside did not disappoint, but it wouldn't be big enough for us since there is no basement for my Hubby to play in. ;) There wasn't much there for me either since most everything had been sold the day before and chances are he wouldn't have had the things I'm looking for anyway. I did pick up two Dynamo label makers - she made me take them for free just because I picked them up LOL! She was trying so hard to get rid of everything. I can use them in my crafting - so it was a win, win. 

I continued on to the scrapbook store and since I was now wearing a blister on my left little toe, I decided I would stop in for a chat with the ladies and give myself a bit of a rest. They were happy to see me as always and made sure I had a bottle of water before going home. I showed them my label makers and they have refills when I need them...40% off! 

All total, I walked 2.58 miles. I'm feeling it a little today, but not bad. 

Hubby did some trail work, came home and planted some peppers, tomatoes and spinach in pots since the ground is still quite cold and the danger of frost is not yet passed. He bought a cart so we can move them easily around the yard to follow the sun and take them in the garage at night. I put out the hummingbird feeders and this morning we have had several visitors. One of them has taken up residence on my clothes lines! He just sits there! I know it's a bad picture but my camera is not very good. I hope you can make him out.



Later Hubby led a group of mountain bikers on a ride...it was "ride the Keweenaw day". 

Tired from my walk I sat down and finally found where
I could watch Downton Abbey online for free, however some of the episodes had been taken down, so I had to jump from site to site. I hope I found one now that will be reliable, because, though it's not my absolute favorite show, I'm hooked into the story now and want to continue. I finished all of season one. 

After lunch today Hubby went out and tilled the garden
plot again and watered the container garden. We are planning a bike ride for this afternoon and church again tonight. 


3 comments:

  1. That was quite a walk! I'm glad you finally got a decent sunny day to get out.
    I haven't seen any hummingbirds yet. Of course I haven't gotten out my feeders either. It's unusual to see one perched like that. It might still be a little cold for them so he was just sitting to warm up a bit. LOL
    I hope you have a great day today. ♥

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  2. I love the sunshine! Sounds like you had a great walk!

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  3. A good walk, and a nice 'reward' with the label makers! We love Downton Abbey and look forward to the next season. We have seen them all, so far. No hummingbirds here, yet. Don't think I've ever seen one around. Maybe if we put out some sugar water, they would come!

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