BREADED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, CORN AND BY GOLLY EVEN A BROWNIE FOR DESSERT

A much needed gentle rain started late Saturday evening & continued for most of the night before moving further north.  Just what area farmers needed for their dry fields.  A first test of our sunroom after Bruce repaired a leak several weeks ago near our skylight and I'm happy to say 'no more leak'.  It had simply been a caulking issue.

THIS BLOCK OF PHOTOS ARE THE ONLY ONES I TOOK THIS MORNING IN GODERICH

A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR OUR CAR BUFF READERS

AND I’LL BE DARNED IF THOSE GEESE WEREN’T UP TO THEIR OLD MOONING TRICKS  AGAIN …THEY MUST HAVE SEEN ME COMING

GONE WERE SATURDAY’S PLACID WATERS & TODAY THE LAKE WAS CHOPPY

Pheebs mood seemed to reflect the mornings gloomy overcast sky so knew I had to get her out for a happy Jeep ride.  We went to McDonalds in Goderich for breakfast.  Again down around the harbor & a short walk along the slightly misty shoreline at the doggy walking area.  Cool brisk wind in off the lake & I should have dressed a bit warmer.  We were home again in about an hour.

THE REST OF TONIGHT’S PICTURES ARE A SMATTERING OF PHOTOS I TOOK OVER THE LAST COUPLE DAYS……NOT OFTEN WE SEE PLANES WITH PONTOONS OVERHEAD HERE

SAW THIS RV’ER IN McDONALDS SATURDAY MORNING THEN WALMARTS PARKING LOT THIS MORNING

IT’S BRUCE WORKING ON THE BOX COVERING THE GAS PIPES SATURDAY

A COUPLE LOCAL FARMERS ‘OUTSTANDING’ IN THEIR FIELD,….(DID YA GET THE DOUBLE MEANING)

ALL KINDS OF FARM MACHINERY CONFIGURATIONS THIS TIME OF YEAR

SOME FELLERS JUST PREFER TO KEEP THINGS SIMPLE

AND HERE COME A COUPLE OF THE BOYS NOW

JUST A COUPLE LONG HORNS CHILLIN IN THE PASTURE

AGAIN I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT KIND OF MOSSMAGATOR THAT JOHN DEERE TRACTOR IS PULLING

MUST BE SOME SORT OF CHOPPED UP BUZZARD LUNCH IN THAT NEW MOWN HAY

I was pleasantly surprised not to see any new spam in the Shout Box this morning.  Like I said, for the time being I will just keep deleting them as I come across them.

Bruce rolled in around 10 & finished off the reno room’s trim today.  I vacuumed things up & began putting the room back together again.  Bruce then put the finishing touches on the new furnace door panel but wants to give it a few days to let the glue dry before hanging it.  After that I can paint it.  Good thing I can do something eh.  So glad to have someone like Bruce to help us out with some of these things from time to time.  A very capable guy indeed & a pleasant fellow to have around.

HERE’S BRUCE WORKING ON THE FINAL STAGES OF OUR FURNACE DOOR THIS AFTERNOON

Had us a storm cell roll through about 1 this afternoon complete with lightning & thunder.  Luckily we just caught the edge of it & half an hour later the sun was in a clearing blue sky.  Well that is until the next storm cell rolled through a couple hours later……and missed us again:))

EVER WONDER WHAT MAKES THESE KINDS OF TRACKS IN SOME FIELDS & WHY??

WELL IT COULD BE ONE OF THESE APPARATUSES SPRAYING THE CROPS FOR INSECTS OR BLIGHTS OF SOME KIND

Pheebs & I really out-done ourselves for supper tonight.  None of this peanut butter sandwich stuff or another bowl of Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats.  No Sireeeee, we did er up right this time.  Breaded chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and & by golly I even fixed us up a brownie too.  I never cease to impress myself with my culinary skills in the kitchen:))  And just like George over at Our Awesome Travels I even took a picture of my masterpiece…..which you can see at the bottom after Groaner’s Corner.

GROANER’S CORNER:((  So Moses is up on Mount Sinai and he says to God, "God, I have a pounding headache!"  And God says, "Here, take these two tablets."

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Did you know drinking coffee can make people do stupid things even faster & with more energy.

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A devoted wife had spent her lifetime taking care of her husband. Now he had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day.
When he came to senses, he motioned for her to come near him.  As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were there to support me. When my business failed, you were there. When I got shot, you were by my side. When we lost the house, you gave me support. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. You know what?"  "What dear?" she asks gently.  "I think you bring me bad luck."

SORRY FOR THE BLURRY PHOTO BUT I THINK I WAS SHAKING TOO MUCH FROM SHEER ANTICIPATION OF THIS ABSOLUTELY WONDROUS MEAL OF MINE TONIGHT…..DON’T LAUGH i THOUGHT IT TASTED ABSOLUTELY GREAT………YES REALLY

IT WAS A GEESE & WATER KIND OF A DAY

Needing to exchange 3 pieces of left over room molding for 2 pieces of a different type Pheebs & I were on our way the Rona Store in Goderich by 9 this morning.  With a couple extra dollars in my pocket after the exchange we boogied up the road to McDonalds & grabbed us a muffin & coffee to go.

NOTICED A SPECK OF COLOR WAY OUT THERE UPON THE VAST WATERS OF LAKE HURON

MY TELEPHOTO LENS REVEALS A LONE KAYAKER PLYING THE COOL CLEAR BLUE WATERS

AND IT’S A LADY TOO

LAKE HURON IS THE 3RD LARGEST FRESH WATER LAKE IN THE WORLD

Heading on down to the harbor I didn’t see any cars parked at the dog walking area so Pheebs & weren’t long in getting our paws on the ground.  Always a nice walk overlooking Lake Huron & this morning was no exception.  The big fresh water lake was calm with its numerous shades & hues of blue and green stretching & blending together far off into the horizon.  Great place for Canada Geese when waters are calm.

A relaxing quiet afternoon.  Painted a couple window frames in the reno room & did some spackling around some trim joints.  Bruce is coming Sunday to finish things & I’m hoping I can get everything cleaned up before Kelly gets home either Sunday or Monday.

LOOK AT THE ‘SMARTY PANTS’ GOOSE OUT THERE MOONING THE CAMERA MAN

GROANER’S CORNER:((  A little boy opened the big old family Bible and with fascination, he looked at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out of the Bible and he picked it up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that had been pressed in between the pages.  "Momma, look what I found," the boy called out.  "What have you got there?" his mother asked.  With astonishment in the young boy's voice he answered: "It's Adam's suit!"

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After she woke up, a woman told her husband,
“I just had a dream that you gave me the most beautiful diamond necklace. What do you think it means?”  “You'll know tonight.” he said with a smile.  The woman could hardly think of anything else all day and she couldn't wait for her husband to return home.  That evening, the man finally came home with a small package and gave it to his wife.  Delighted, she opened it excitedly to find a book entitled…  “The Meaning of Dreams”

POKE SAYS IT HAPPENED WHEN HE SHOVED THE SLOOB IN HIS EAR

LILIES GROWING WILD ALONGSIDE A COUNTRY ROAD

Sat in my recliner for the longest while this morning thinking of where little Spoogers and I could go for a change that we haven't been to 150 times before.  Well there's lots of places of course but I do kind of like to keep our excursions to within 30 or 40 miles of  home.  With our location right here beside the lake we do not have the option of a 4th direction unless we strap some pontoons on Libby & paddle ourselves Westward.

GERALD, THIS IS YOUR DOG WALKING LANE

Before going anywhere this morning I had a couple small wood panels to paint outside before they come inside to become part of the overhead box enclosing our gas pipes.  Finishing that Pheebs and I headed off over to the Hullett Marsh.  Knew Bruce was coming over later in the morning so we had to have ourselves back before 11 and we did.

JUNE IS A GREAT MONTH FOR WILDFLOWERS

On the way back I mentioned to Pheebs it was a darn good thing Mom wasn’t home or both us guys would have been in some mighty big trouble once she saw the little mud Puppy I came home with.

DON’T EVEN ASK ME WHAT THE INSIDE OF THE JEEP LOOKS LIKE RIGHT NOW:((

SECONDS AFTER TAKING THIS PHOTO PHEEBS JUMPED RIGHT INTO THAT MUD WHEN SHE SAW A DRAGONFLY LAND

ANOTHER NICE MORNING IN THE HULLETT MARSH 

RED WING BLACKBIRD

For supper tonight Pheebs & I had us a grilled cheese sandwich & one fried egg.  Only one because that’s all there was left in the fridge.  For dessert we chased that down with a stack of Kelly’s hidden waffles we found in the freezer.

IRIS’S IN A RURAL FARMER’S FRONT YARD FLOWER GARDEN

It seems the Shout Box spam has a habit of coming in overnight so first thing this morning I deleted 14 of them right off the bat.  Until we get this problem resolved do not click on any of the spammers names.

I THINK PHLOX IS ONE OF THE PRETTIEST WILDFLOWERS WE  HAVE & IT ESPECIALLY LIKES GROWING ALONG FENCE LINES & DITCHES

I’m not a Facebooker but here’s something I spotted on Facebook from Sam Weibel at Sam & Donna-5th Wheel Vagabonds.  Sam said, “For all our friends and relatives out there.  Here s an update on Donna.  She came through 2 hours of surgery and the surgeon said she is doing just fine.  They inserted a steel rod down the leg bone that was broken in 3 places.  She will probably post something tomorrow. I'm tired out and going to bed……Wishing all the best for Donna and Sam.  And speaking of wishing the best has anyone heard any more how Retired Rod is doing??

SPOTTED SOMETHING MYSTERIOUS MOVING IN ONE OF OUR HANGING FLOWER BASKETS

TURNED OUT TO BE A BUTTERFLY:))

GROANER’S CORNER:))  'Seniors' Personal Ads seen in 'The Villages'' Florida newspaper::
FOXY LADY:
Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty,80's, slim, 5'4' (used to be 5'6'),searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion.  Matching white shoes and belt a plus.
LONG-TERM COMMITMENT:
Recent widow who has just buried fourth husband, and am looking for someone to round out a six-unit plot.  Dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath not a problem.
SERENITY NOW:
I am into solitude, long walks, sunrises, the ocean, yoga and meditation.  If you are the silent type, let's get together,take our hearing aids out and enjoy quiet times.
WINNING SMILE:
Active grandmother with original teeth seeking a dedicated flosser to share rare steaks, corn on the cob and caramel candy.
BEATLES OR STONES?
I still like to rock, still like to cruise in my Camaro on Saturday nights and still like to play the guitar.  If you were a groovy chick, or are now a groovy hen,let's get together and listen to my eight-track tapes.
MEMORIES:
I can usually remember Monday through Thursday.  If you can remember Friday, Saturday and Sunday, let's put our two heads together.
MINT CONDITION:
Male, 1932, high mileage, good condition, some hair, many new parts including hip, knee, cornea & valves.  Isn't in running condition, but walks well.

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‘AL’s Old Scratchings’…….. Sometimes it’s just fun to let one’s mind go and write something silly.  Let all that gray matter have some fun with itself for a change,  Doesn’t have to make sense, doesn’t have to rhyme, doesn’t have to be anything other than what it is.  Wrote this one in the early 70’s and it’s called…………’Poke’

The snow fell off the mountain that year.  No one remembers except old Poke.  Poke was living on the mountain when the snow fell off.  Poke fell off too.  They say the Moon did it.  Poke says he did it.  Nobody really knows what did it.

Old Poke says it happened when he shoved the Sloob in his ear.  Messed with his mind and the snow fell off.  Even the Out House went.  Too bad because that was where Poke was. 

Poke says 'everythin started shakin and fussin up noise'.  Says the Sloob did it.  Started makin the snow scared.  Scared snow moves right fast.  Least ways where Poke lives.  Poke says the whole mountain started movin.  I knew we was fallin so I fetched more Sloob.  The snow really got scared then.  We moved, all of us, the snow the Sloob the Outhouse and me.  We went right on down the mountain.  We was all fallin when we stopped.  Even the Sloob stopped.  There we was, the whole dang mess of us piled up at the bottom.  They say the Moon did it.  Old Poke says he did it.  Nobody knows just what did it.