It looks like we're in for some serious rain all day today so needless to say Lloyd's first day on the construction job isn't happening. Maybe tomorrow. Not to worry, he's been busy making pickles and will likely do some more today.
The weekend actually started out pretty good. We stayed in town on Friday after work and picked up a case of wine at the liquor store and then headed over to Victoria Row for a bite to eat. I had told Lloyd about the fabulous hot lobster dip that Brenda and I had enjoyed at the Globe so we thought we'd give it a second try. It was a beautiful evening and my recommendation totally lived up to our expectations. We followed that with some nachos. When we were done those, Lloyd still wanted something but decided on another order of the lobster dip instead of desert - now THAT'S a first! There was a really great band playing on the Row and the music was fabulous. We ended up staying there for quite some time enjoying one of the last warm nights sitting outside on a patio and enjoying a beer and some great food.
I worked on Saturday and when I got home Lloyd took a break from building to come and have a cup of tea. It was actually very warm and sunny so he found it hot working out there. I set about making supper as Linda and Joyce were arriving at 6:00. They had postponed their deep sea fishing so it was on to plan B. I put a chicken on the BBQ while I steamed some new baby potatoes to finish off in a pan with butter and chives later. Some new carrots from the farmers road side stand and some peppers, tomatoes and onions tossed with some BBQ sauce in a closed container on the BBQ finished off a pretty simple meal that had started off with Julia Child's extremely simple (and very frugal) Potato and Leek Soup.. We ended with some home made Banana Cream Pie. A really nice time just sitting at the table and catching up as we haven't seen Linda since 2010. Too bad about the weather for the rest of the weekend though, especially when you're on holiday.
Sunday was a really quiet day. Lloyd had gotten up insanely early, then went back to bed for a nap after I got up. I set about making a batch of Brenda's fabulous multi-grain bread and the loaves are now in the freezer (all except the sample loaf!)
When he woke up, we had brunch and then spent the rest of the day just lounging around reading. It was just that kind of day. (well except for a bit of time working outside while dodging rain drops at the end) It occurred to me that this will be our life once we retire and you know what? I can't wait. I put some pork chops and potatoes and baby onions into a cast iron pot and let them simmer slowly in the oven for the afternoon. The delicious smells wafting from the kitchen and the rain falling outside made for the perfect afternoon to just sit and read. There were a million other things I could have been doing, but that just seemed like the perfect afternoon. I also folloowed up on the Van Gaals adventures in Holland by checking Lloyd's facebook account. It looks like a great time has been had so far and I see that Holland has dropped in for a visit to the blog - coincidence? I think not! (especially since Brenda did leave a message!)
Lastly, we received a call last night from Lloyd's sister advising that their brother, Everett, who lived in St. John's Newfoundland, had died suddenly on Sunday morning. Lloyd always takes a trip out there every fall to spend some time with him and hadn't had the chance to do that yet this year. It was quite a shock and we don't have any details as yet, but it's suspected it may have been a heart attack. Lloyd will find out more today when he talks to Everett's son.
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