July 07, 2016
We had a scorching day, the it collapsed the last few days recently have plunged into gloomy and coldish. Today high of 16 predicted. Furnace was cleaned and pursued with great vigor, filters. Computer is perked up and running, and I am too it seems. Ready or not here comes the highlights of the summer here.
Unhurried commencement it seems, to the tourism season, nevertheless this weekend, a thud and thump to the humdrum. The car show gets going. The big little city, hops with antiques on wheels extravaganza. Main street is closed off for parking, of the vehicles‘, and later dancing in the streets. It all moves to the park down the street for more fun and adventure.
We had, a phone call, with a request to stay, a guest with the right of return. I recognizing her, and what she does for a living the minute she arrived at the door. Arriving to leave, again, as all guests must do, for her holiday in the Madeline Islands, situated in the gulf of St Laurence. The chase is for the ferry boat, on another island, this time Prince Edward.
Preceding this, another delightful couple, he teaching in middle school Math in Malaysia. She returning to British Columbia after a sojourn to McGill University to study a Masters level, water. They grew up in farming communities, handy to each other. Fun and free spirited debates started immediate upon their arrival, about and on the entire world, ensued. Subjects usually at breakfast avoided, that being politics, sex and religions and then some. None, none, nothing, no specialty, subject matter, or ordination, orientation was avoided or did we steer clear of, leading to a behind schedule start for all. Very enjoyable all round, given the grins waving goodbye.
Trip to the ocean confirmed that the water is still cold, Lucy even avoiding taking a plunge without me. Lemon bread baked and ready to go, dusting done, groceries to purchase. “”Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best. St. Jerome