Beaner The Weiner

I was up and out of bed by 7 am this morning, as I had a run to Owen Sound leaving here by 8:30.  My poor dear Rob didn't get home until 4:30 am this morning, but was out of bed at 10 am when I arrived back home.

While the guys had a visit, Vicki and I had doggie fun, as the girls hadn't yet met Beaner the Weiner.

Lexus absolutely LOVED Beaner.  She is such a player and barely could keep up with this little guy's puppy energy.  

Where did she go?  Next out was Missy Mercedes who loves to play but not quite as much as Lexus does.  Left alone again ... our little 10 month old Miniature Dachshund who is 8 lbs soaking wet.

Once the play time was over with the doggies being all worn out, we decided to get our bikes out and head up North of the Checkerboard for a ride.  It was a bit overcast, but nothing really too much to worry about.

Yes my Rob is a "certified" DOT.  Further up the Highway the farmer's were hard at work trying to get their hay off.

We made it to Lion's Head, but were quick to turn around to head back as the rain drops had begun to fall.  Back out towards Hwy 6, past my Dr. Loney's office where I spend each Friday morning.

When we got home, barely wet as it hadn't been too bad, we went back out in the Van to head over to Owen Sound to have ourselves some lunch at Swiss Chalet.  By this time I had the beginnings of a migraine.  Fortunately I had some T-2's in the Van which helped take the edge off a wee bit.  By the time we got home I felt sick to my stomach and headed straight to bed at 5 pm, sleeping it off until 8 pm.

Back up at 8 pm a T-Storm was moving in.  I hurried out to get Buddy for a bit of a walk in before it hit, then Lexus, then Mercedes, and hearing the Thunder Bandit would not budge from the house.  Back in just before the torrents of rain, much needed, arrived along with some Thunder and lightening.  It lasted maybe an hour is all.

My Auntie had called me with some disheartening news last night.  My dear Uncle Basil had a small stroke in the way of a bleed, not a TIA.  He is in the Owen Sound Hospital being taken care of with limited movement in his right leg and some in his right arm.  His speech is fine, thank goodness, as I know how difficult it had been for the family when my Grandpa Masterson, my Auntie & Dad's father, had lost his speech from his stroke many years gone by.

For information on strokes, please check out the following website put out by the Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150/DSECTION=causes

Auntie called me tonight and Uncle will be kept with an MRI ordered for tomorrow I believe, and physio for his leg and arm to begin thereafter.  Prayers are always in order, and most appreciated.  Thanks to all in advance for all who are able to pass one up for my Uncle Basil and Auntie Gladys.

Now to lighten things up a bit, this is a video I took Wednesday evening of Ralph & Friends who performed for Wiarton Wednesday.  Ralph and his family were neighbours to my Grandparents at one time many years ago in my Hometown of Southampton.

Ralph & Friends enjoy performing for the Seniors throughout some of the Nursing Homes in Bruce County.  I personally have had the pleasure of listening to them at a couple of Wiarton's Day Away Programs at Gateway Haven.  Most enjoyable and fun.

Vicki & I are heading out early tomorrow for this Sale, as I haven't yet been at the new Owen Sound Value Village.

Here it is after 9:30 pm.  I hope I am able to get myself some sleep after having slept the migraine away after 3 hours, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard". 

Another Wiarton Wednesday And ...

Last night found me exhausted this morning as I felt as I had barely slept a wink at all.  Pain was searing through my neck and other parts of my body.  I really can't remember me feeling this badly for some time, which is a good thing.  

Poor Rob had a call at 3 am from the OPP for him to go pickup some people over by Oliphant, so I am certain with his sleep disrupted he was feeling pretty tired too.  What a pair we make some days ... good thing we have each other, this I am thankful most always.

Apparently last evening was another Blue Moon.  Not have a high tech camera as some of my friends do, I was still able to capture a glimpse of it this early morning before it got started.  

This morning I headed up to Hope Baby to pickup these two lovely young girls who were having themselves an adventure by hiking the Bruce Trail from Wiarton to Tobermory.  They were have a break in the trail by having The Crabby Cabbie drive them from Hope Bay to Lion's Head where they would take up the trail again.  They were doing it as a project through the London YMCA Youth group.

When I returned from Lion's Head I had to get going on still more Crabby Cabbie stuff.  Really can I believe it ?????  Finally with that accomplished I managed to get a sink full of dishes washed up and my bed made.   All that was getting done around here today !!!

Heading down to meet Rob in Southampton was the next thing on my Agenda for my afternoon.

As I was about to pull out this little guy caught my eye.  The little fledgling that had been just out of the nest yesterday was hip hopping all around lickety split.  Way too cute.

When I finally arrived in Southampton Rob treated me to nice cold Fruit Smoothie at the Tim Hortons.  I had a Tangerine Mango I believe.  A little bit on the too sweet side for me, but now I have tried one and know.  Yes my poor tired Crabby Cabbie going over the paperwork I had brought down to him.  It had to be dealt with this day.

I left him behind as I headed back home again for about the 4th time this day.  When I got home our new Wiarton Driver, Jeff, had been in our driveway under a shade tree.  I had barely said "hello" to him when we had received a call from the Hospital to do a run.  I went along for the ride to show him the paperwork. Once done he dropped me back at home and went on his way, I had some Aussie time, then sat on my kester for a bit as it had been too hot to do anything butt but.  No pun intended .. *smile*.

Finally my Crabby Cabbie Rob arrived home.  Too hot to cook anything I thought I had better use up the leftover chicken I had in the fridge.  I decided to cook up some bacon and make him a Toasted Chicken Club Sandwich with Potato/Egg Salad on the side.

Really who doesn't love a Clubhouse Sandwich?

With dinner done and out of the way it had been after 7 pm by this time.  I had to run downtown if I was to take in the Entertainment for Wiarton Wednesday, especially since I knew some of the entertainers.

Entertainment at Wiarton's Berford Street Parkette was Ralph & Friends.  

Bob Love, Ralph Shular, Doug Sutherland, Brenda Sparks .....

... and Bob Corp were the people I knew, other then Lyle's daughter on Guitar.  It was a good night and they brought out lots of people who enjoyed their Old Time Country Tunes.

Before I knew it, it was 8 pm and time for Ralph & Friends to pack up.  I had to drop around to see my friend, then head it home to look after all the Aussies for the last time this evening.

9 pm found me sitting down reflecting back on this day, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard".