Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there, and to all the Mother's who have done their own job as well as that of a Father to their very Best !

My own Father, Harold Edwin Masterson, known as "Fritz" passed away 33 years ago June 1981.

I miss my Dad so many days ....

Over the past couple of previous days Rob managed to get the load of gravel we had delivered Friday spread as well as grating our driveway.

Hopefully this will solve our problems of low spots where water sits, and the problem of the muck we had after the Winter thaw.  Time will tell after our next substantial rainfall.

Rob also rigged up the solar light in the Gazebo.  He told me they had been on when he arrived home at 4 am this morning.  I hope I remember to check them out after dark myself this evening.

Today I thought Rob deserved to be treated out to a Father's Day Brunch.  Coal Shed Willie's (where I used to cook at a few years ago), recently has been purchased by new owners, who renamed it "Dockside Willie's".  We thought we would try it out today.

Wiarton Willie, whose home is along the same building, was out grazing on his lunch when we had arrived.  Rob was trying at all costs to avoid my taking his photo with his little "smile" on his face.  We both had the Western Omelet.  It was good, but nothing out of the ordinary, wherein I would more so rate my own omelets exceptional in comparison, however it was nice to be waited on, cooked for and walk away without the mess.  Total for 2 Western Omelets, 2 coffee, tax and tip was $25.00.  We will try it again.  The view is amazing overlooking Bluewater Park and Colpoy's Bay.

Rob decided we go for a wee walk throughout Bluewater Park.  The view are always stellar are they not?  The Sun was out in full force with a cool breeze coming off Colpoy's Bay, but still quite comfortable with a light jacket or sweater.  Lots of people had been out picnicking in the Park.

When we got back home Rob and I actually got to have about 1/2 hour of R & R in our new Gazebo on our new deck together.  This was the first.  Bandit apparently was feeling a bit bored and decided he was going to work on waking Rob up with many many kisses.

He almost had the look on his face of "should I or shouldn't I".

Our rest was short lived, as Rob was called out and had to head over to Owen Sound.  I thought I might as well get the 3 patio tomatoes I had bought a week ago planted, since I had picked up some black earth when we had been out.

Last Fall I had gotten otherwise busy and left the tomato baskets in the Garden, where they got bent beyond repair after that hard Winter we endured.  Thank goodness for my friend, Judy, who had given me some baskets she had no longer any use for.  I got all three planted, two for me and one for my friend, Pari.  These two will be added to the other one I had already bought earlier.  Since I gave up the garden this year thinking I would be too busy for one, I hope we have a nice yield from the Patio Tomato plants.

Once I had retrieved the laundry late afternoon from the clothes line, and made up our bed fresh, Rob and I started our Dinner together.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin, oh so ever slightly pink inside, along with fresh Brussel Sprouts and a Baked Potato.  Very good.

As I sat down after Dinner to do my blog post, Rob got called out again.  No rest for the weary.  Still I hope I made his day a bit special.  Paul, Aiden and Connor called him just before we had Dinner, so that in itself was "special".

Tomorrow I have to remember not to have a cuppa tea when I get up, as I have to fast for some blood work I want to get done tomorrow.

I think I will take all our Aussies out and about for a bit, then maybe go sit our in our Gazebo to relax for a time before calling it a night, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.

Out Of Commission

This morning I really thought I had a fantastic grasp on the situation here at the home front.  The hallway and foyer cleared of any obstructions, swept and ready to be washed.  Then the phone rang and that ended the got a "grasp" on things.  Once I had ran the errand I returned to get a load hung out on the line, another in the washer and the foyer washed.  This I was grateful for if nothing else got done.

Forgot to post this photo yesterday when we had been in Home Depot.  Rob checking out his new future tub, not a new Crabby Cabbie vehicle ... ha !

Back to today ....

Rob got our Gazebo put up !  and it is awesome.  I can't wait to get indoor/outdoor carpet in it and some patio furniture to put it to great relaxing use.

After lunchtime the Wiarton Home Building Centre truck showed up with the lumber to replace our decking at the side of the house, as it is really really in dire need of replacing.  Love the `brown`pressured treated wood rather then the `green``.   Also on top of the load was our new Window for our Bedroom ... hooray !!!  Not to certain when this project will get underway however we are ready for it when it does.

Once the deliver truck had arrived, my poor Rob mentioned how bad the pain in his right side was.  He has had this pain for over a week now.  Dr. Diodati is on call at the Wiarton Hospital on Mondays, so I loaded him up and delivered him to the Emergency Department.  Rob just got released at 6:30 pm, after about 4 hours of being there.  Rob has had blood in his urine for the past year, and the Doctor suspects he might either have a kidney stone or the on set of Appendix could be beginning.  Rob will go for an Ultra Sound tomorrow to try and determine what is going on.  Hopefully there will be some light shed on his nasty pain in his right side (we know it isn't Gall Bladder, as that had been removed).  Poor guy was most certainly out of commission most of his day.

I stopped by the Wiarton Tourism Office today down in Bluewater Park, where my friend Holly works.  Congratulations on your 20th Year Anniversary of working there Holly !!! what a milestone this is for you.  And really Holly doesn't look old enough to have had been working there for 20 years.  And really can you believe this girl also works alongside her hubby, Bill, running their downtown Wiarton Business, The Cluttered Cupboard.  She is solid as a person and an inspiration, and I am fortunate to have her as my friend.

I was there checking out the Day Hike Guide 2014, wherein The Crabby Cabbie has been listed as the Taxi Service for any requirements of hikers needing to get from Point A to Point B.  Actually Rob had his first Hiker fare today from Lion's Head to Tobermory.  The "Crabby Cabbie" is very pleased to have had the opportunity to be listed with the 2014 Guide.  Should you require this great Hiker's Guide, please do so at any Bruce Peninsula Tourism Information Centre at a low cost of $11.00, providing extensive maps within the Guide.

Just thought I would share how my days "Always Begin and End with Our Aussies" ....

This morning first thing while having my cuppa tea, I have a very intense boy and his ball, and last night while sitting on the swing, Lexus keeping me company and having a swing along with me.

Funny thing was Lexus not realizing I was stablizing the swing while her and I had been relaxing on it.  This morning she decided she would jump up on it for a little more relaxation and when flying when it went a swinging .... poor girl that was the end of that for her !!!

My laundry is off the line and folded (however not put away yet).  My husband is feeling a little dopey from the pain medication they had injected him with, and our Aussies still all need some attention before bedtime.  I was going to have myself a cuppa tea, but thinking I might have a hot shower instead and have myself an early night, Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard.