More Kid Time !

The fun continued on last night before the boys left to go back to their weekend lodgings.  Boys will be boys regardless their age.

This morning my day started as usual with my Aussies and the two remaining puppies.  After my shower the day took an unusual twist then its norm.  I had a Taxi Run set up for a 9 am pickup.  Off I went to return back home sometime around 10:30 am.  This will be a regular Sunday morning event for me I believe.  My Crabby Cabbie needs some sleep so I have to help the "odd" time if I am able.

I had just arrived home when the kids arrived.  They were going to spend some one on one time with me today.  Since Rob hadn't gotten home until 5:30 am, I thought it best to take them off premises.  I loaded all five of them into the van and headed on out to ....

.... the Bruce Caves for us to have a hike.  Hike we did.  We even found ourselves a cave.

Each and everyone had found themselves a walking stick.  Connor started out with pretending he was an OLD man using a cane.  The girls were quick to follow suit.

We all had so much fun.  On the way back they got themselves all organized for a group photo on top of a huge rock.

We had came upon another huge rock which had graffiti that was at least tastefully done.

Back home everyone was hungry after our big excursion so I got busy with a whole loaf of bread and cheese slices whipping up everyone a Grilled Cheese with leftover Birthday Cake for dessert.  My friend, Gayle, had also dropped by and was hard at it in the garden tackling the first crop of weeds.

By the time the five kids left the premises I was ready for a snooze.  Our house looks like a Tornado went through it.  It will be remaining this way for a bit, as tomorrow I might find myself busy with something else, Tuesday morning I will be at a meeting, and before I know it Wiarton Wednesday will be here and I will be busy with that.

After a wee, and I do mean wee, bit of a rest this afternoon, Rob and I headed out to fill up the Wiarton Crabby Cabbie vehicle with fuel.  When we got home it was then time to get our Dinner going.

Grilled Striploin, Baked Potato and a Side of Salad.  My steak was grilled to perfection, thanks to my Honey Rob.

The group leader and coordinator, Tess,  for the Wiarton Pioneer Club has approached me to see if anyone would be interested in doing a bit of baking for their cause of raising money to Send A Kid to Camp Program.

This is Tess's request:

We have been invited to sell baking at the Queen's Bush bluegrass event

on July 19th - 21st.  I am looking for donations of baking, squares, cookies etc. individually wrapped to sell to the campers over that weekend.  Of course all the proceeds will go to our "send a kid to camp" campaign. 

Should anyone like to donate, please contact Tess at the Wiarton Salvation Army @ 519-534-0353.  Your contributions are ALWAYS appreciated.

Dishes are done, Aussies are all waiting for their last run of the day, and then both Rob and I will be calling it a day, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".

Get The Red Marker and Calendars Out AGAIN !

Okay tonight I must remember to drink a mug of warm milk and pure cocoa, as I forgot again last night and was awake almost the whole dang evening.  I am looking forward to my bed tonight !

To add "insult to injury" Rob just got down to work and called back home.  His "Crabby Cabbie" vehicle died and would not start .... oh happy days again for us !  NOT.

Thank goodness our driver came out to cover for him while he had his friend tow it back home to Wiarton to our Mechanics, who in turn accommodated him right away.  Thank goodness for good friends I say.  They found out the fuel pump was done.  Our usual spot didn't have one in stock, however we were fortunate enough to get a used one at a local Wreckers.

By the time I went to pick Rob up from the mechanics, go get the part, drop back to the mechanics, stop downtown on two errands, it had already been lunch time when we got back home.  So much for my plans today.

The "Crabby Cabbie" vehicle was fixed and ready to roll by 1 pm.  My Rob headed on back down the highway to pick it up and drop off our "backup vehicle", as it is in need of a new steering column; oh woe is me.  Really how can a guy make any money when Mr. Murphy keeps throwing wrenches into his vehicles for the past 4 months.  Give me a break !!! as we are in dire need of one at this point.  

Owning your own Business is highly overrated.

Once Rob did leave I did manage to get the one thing that had been bugging me.  The stairs and landing at the front door got scrubbed.  Not that they will stay that way long with rain in the forecast and Mr. Mucky feet Bandit in and out all day long, but at least in my mind I know they were done.

I am going to be trying out a "new to me" Penne Tuna Casserole tonight if Rob ever arrives back home for Dinner.  I will update about that tomorrow.

In the meantime, Get the Red Marker and Calenders Out AGAIN !!!

Thursday, April 27th:

Friday, April 26th:

The Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church at 699 Goderich Street is having one yummy Homemade lunch at a cost of only $7.00 this upcoming Friday that you do not want to miss out on.  Trust me, I have attended them myself to their lunches and will not be surprised if I go again this Friday.  Need directions? just *click* HERE. 

Saturday, April 27th:

"Located at the Wiarton Arena at 563 George Street, Wiarton.  This is an event you won't want to miss, as I have a feeling it is going to be HUGE !  The Wiarton Optimist Club will also have the kitchen open for your foodie needs (All Homemade too, I will bet my bottom dollar on that one)."

Saturday, April 27th:

The Salvation Army's "Pioneer Club for Kids" Fundraiser

Where:  St. John's United Church Parking Lot (inside the Church should there be rain)

When:  Saturday, April 27th at 11 AM to 2 PM

What:  Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Pop, Baked goods, Penny Auction, Face Painting, Fish Pond and other fun things for kids to do.

~ All Proceeds Raised Will Go To "Sending Kids To Camp"

Saturday, April 27th:

"The following Event will also be supported by MY very own "Crabby Cabby".  Any fares made from this Event The "Crabby Cabbie" will be donating 50% to the Mckenzie Family Benefit.  Be sure to take the "Crabby Cabbie" to further increase your support in Paying Forward to this Family who lost so much."

AND now until May 12th (thanks Jean):

Pssst .... I know I am a pain, but until the 12th of May I hope I am a lovable "pain".  Because of YOUR support and daily votes we are now at 338 Votes, 24 more then yesterday.  Many thanks to friends who have also been sharing the link to their own personal Facebook pages, what a wonderful gesture on all your parts. 

Hardly enough when I look at some people's Small Businesses with Votes already in the high hundreds, however I still need to try my best.   Once again, please Vote daily for MY "Crabby Cabbie", until the 12th of May, here is the link:

https://www.loveourlocalbusiness.com/base/lolb2desktop?region_id=ca-en&content_id=20580

As always, and forever, Thank YOU !!!  from me and my ....

Serving Saugeen Shores & Area.  

Southampton:  519-373-7700 or Port Elgin:  519-379-7700

I am confident I have done my part in supporting our Communities for the Month of April.  Jeez April is one busy Month, as you can probably tell with all those Red Marker dates circled on your Calender, right ???

Holy Moly, it is only 3 PM and I am done posting for this day.  I have to get going as there is a couple Aussies requesting my attention at the moment, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".