Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Wednesday October 28, 2020 Yard

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Wednesday October 28, 2020

Gosh, I run out of pithy titles to use when I have done close to 3,000 Blogs. I again thank all my readers profusely for hanging in with me. Without the photos and Blog to occupy my time, it would be decidedly boring here. Today I am excited because I really did get some great shots, especially of my photogenic Golden Silk Spider. I know, I don't like spiders much either, but this one is exciting to watch. I was going to make a video but then he quit moving... sorry.

Leonel was here to cut the lawn at 7am. We got 3 bags to the curb before the garbage truck made its pass at 8:30am. At 10am we had 5 more bags stacked in the back. When it gets to the point that we can't spot the doog poops in the jungle, it is time for a lawn manicure. Leonel is generally pretty good at responding to our call and does a consistently good job.

We took out a package of meat that Cristina must have bought because it was like one elongated steak. She likes her portions cooked thin so she cut 1/3 of the steak to her liking. I got the corn and potatoes ready before frying the steak medium-well. It just isn't worth the bother of using the BBQ for just the 2 of us, especially when we have to now move it out from under the patio roof which will be a pain, and a 2-person job. The steak was very disappointing, stringy in spots and tough. It just isn't worth it to buy a cheap cut like that. The dogs were happy with the feast they got.

Cristina went to get her hair tinted closer to her natural colour and just came home with her hair still cooking... The water is off in the neighbourhood, so she is using our reserve water tank supply to rinse out. Thank God that we have that useful option. We also have a cold water reservoir in the fridge.

I am well into the season 2 of Breaking Bad and am plugging away with it but may be getting bored with it already. Even the Better Call Saul character is now a regular. I need a change away from the drug wars I think.

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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Leonel cutting way in the corner

Multi-coloured rosebud

New peach rose and ladyfriend

Another peach rosebud

White rose

Golden Silk Spider

GSS 2

GSS 3

GSS4

A few birds (32??)

Steak for lunch with Montreal Steak Spice

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Tuesday October 27, 2020 Thunder

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Tuesday October 27, 2020

Both Negro and Charlie were out to greet us on our walk this morning which we started at 4:30am because a couple of the dogs were restless. I was very tired after all the short sleepless nights, so a quick nap was in store again after chores.

Cristina slipped out for a couple of things and came back with some potatoes to use with the leftover hamburger, which I was more than happy to cook up together. A delightful meal, 2 days in a row is always welcomed.

The neighbour has put up another wall on that second storey structure so they can no longer view into our yard from there. The wall is also about 20 feet high so we are more secure and private. I am a happy camper.

We zipped into Tulua and brought a cat food donation to the lady that rescued the tiny kitten that needed a surrogate mommy. This lady also has a cat supply store. Cristina is so thankful that such people step up to the plate to help the defenseless critters.

Then we swung into Olympica to stock up on birdseed and livers, etc for the dogs meals.

I really don't like driving in the cities any more because the motorists, bicyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians, dray wagons and pedestrians all have a death wish. They have no concept about road courtesy or rules other than the Latin American "me first" philosophy. If I wasn't a defensive driver, I don't know how many of these swerving idiots I could have maimed or killed by now. Sheesh!

We came back to Andalucia and dropped in on Victor Hugo to give him a gift of some expensive fruit that they can't afford to get very often. I love that young man. He has such a sweet disposition all the time given his circumstances.

Then we got caught up with the world again before heading for a real meaningful nap with half of the dogs. It clouded over and really booming thunder continued for 1/2 hour but with virtually no rain... The thunder was sending most of the dogs for security under the covers. The thunderclaps were as loud and close as I have ever heard, but almost no rain... I can't figure that one out....

But we did get a good nap in the cool after the storm's passing and feel almost human again. It is not often that it is 25.2C at this time of the evening.

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