I woke up early which was annoying. I like to get at least two hours extra on weekends to feel rested. I puttered and then decided it was sit and crochet time before it got too hot. Really shouldn’t have started a blanket when I did. I melt with it on my lap as I piece it together. Today’s movie was ‘Traffic’ Wow, 20 years old, so many stars and just a great glimpse into the cartel/political world of drugs. There was no wrap it up, happy ending. I really liked it.
When it was done, I did my dishes and was pleased that Zoe came over to get Old Man Jake, the gnome in my garden for her collection. I jumped on my bike and headed over to help Jake who really doesn’t know how to Tetris a life into a car or in this case, a rental minivan. As I have done these long distance moves around the province a few times now I spent a couple hours helping him. We unloaded what he had already done and when we were finished there was a double bed including mattress, a dresser, desk chair, 6 totes, 2 suitcases, a bunch of electronics and appliances, wall art, floor lamp, guitar and more!!!!
He sent me home with a bunch of things from his fridge and cupboard, a chair and some other treasures followed in Roger’s truck later. It is not good-bye as he will be back soon to get the last carload. Glad I decided I wanted to expand my bubble as just the immediate family I interacted with today numbered 9!
Came home and had a small relax before the whole clan arrived for a pool party and BBQ. It was so awesome to have kid hugs again! We had ridiculously good food and great fun. They all left and I tidied up , did dishes and then sat by the fire in the calm of the evening. I stayed out there until it burned down to ashes , put the screen cover on it and came in. It was nice but the air is pregnant. I do believe the storm forecast. Before I came in I made sure everything was secured, the lawn furniture was under the gazebo and the pool cover was securely over all the floaties.
Chose a shorter movie as I crocheted and waited for the place to cool down and it was charming. A Secret Love which is a documentary about a player in the women’s baseball league that A League Of Our Own was based on. A testiment to love and commitment, worth the watch.
When it was over I settled to write this and before I got far the noise began and then the place shuddered. I couldn’t believe how fast the storm moved in. I had to run and close the windows in living and dining room. I was videoing when I noticed the wind had brought the fire back to life so I ran and threw a bucket of water on it. Probably need not have as the sky opened up a minute later. Dare say the gardens got watered tonight! Tremendous thunder and lightening and wind whipped up . At 11:47 I heard the first boom of thunder and now it is 12:59 and still going on but moving away from the sounds of it. It does so echo in the area it is hard to tell.
I have my camper trailer set up and was worried the tarp may have blown off and then I noticed the cover and all things once floating on the pool were gone so I put on a rainjacket, grabbed a flashlight and in my jammies ran out to take care of everything. All inflatables were trying to escape the yard. A tarp had come loose and things were blown around that I didn’t expect. I got it taken care of enough for tonight and came back in. I am really glad I took down my hanging baskets, I doubt they would have survived it. I will rehang and secure them better tomorrow.
I did a live feed to Facebook while it was really bad but in the dark didn’t even notice the camera was facing me but the sound was great and the reflection on my glasses was cool. Was fun to have friends in at least 4 parts of the world share the experience with me. Gosh it is still thundering.
I am a little jacked up from the rush so will try to get some sleep now. Sweet dreams
triumphgal 