Category: Journal

Last night the temperature fell below freezing for the first time. The day has been sunny, but crisp and cold. My parka and sandals walking ensemble now boasts socks with the sandals. I am slowly conceding to nature’s ways. Time is flying by these days. Other than forays out to replenish our supplies, and health… Continue reading The Lucky Ones

Tonight the temperature is supposed to fall to 0C for the first time this autumn. Today our breakfast strawberries were not sweet. If there is no heat, they do not develop sweetness. They still have a lovely strawberry flavour, and they are not sour. Attila harvested all of the strawberries from the garden, they were… Continue reading Last of the Strawberries

Today Attila and I received our senior’s vaccinations for the flu, and for Covid. My Mom did the same. Attila and I expect to feel a little under the weather for a few days, that is what usually happens. The process is well worth any discomfort. The grocery store was the next port of call.… Continue reading Vaccinations

Time is flying by! I am sitting with my feet up, it is 6:19 p.m. I am looking out of the window at the darkening grey sky, listening to the wind roar. I feel pretty good! We have already been out for a walk, and it was glorious. Although very windy, the temperature is summery.… Continue reading Strawberries

We suddenly decided today to head out to the Camp. It was a lovely fall drive, the sun shone, the leaves were turning colour everywhere we looked. Every fall we need to prepare Grace the trailer for the winter. This is not very involved, because there is no running water, and no hydro connection. It… Continue reading Closing up the Camp