Saturday was my first official day working the dump. I was filling in for Erla who was filling in for Dave. Got there at 9:45 am - forgot my water and apples. Got the gate open and headed up the road to the dump. No one had dropped any garbage by the side of the road so I didn't have to worry about picking it up after the birds and critters got at it. There were no bears or raccoons up there either - just the big ravens. I got the trailer open for business - then I just waited and soon they started coming. It is a social outting to come to the dump - you have to be friendly and talk to the people - you get to catch up on the stories and where they have been fishing etc. You also have to record the number of bags and their permit number - I would write it down first then search for their cards to record it. Short term memory loss you know. When you have been retired for a little while you tend to lose some of your smarts. Then I had to remember to change the bags when they got full of the recyclables. Cans, glass, plastics etc. all have to be tied up for the recycle guy to take away. I spent my down time picking up the garbage around the dump - just because it's a dump doesn't mean it has to look like a dump. I got 2 1/2 big garbage bags full of garbage from around the place. The place looks great. There was some drama there too. Mike from Kego's had pulled out an old lawn mower and the guts of a three wheeler from the steel pile and was going to go load it up when he was finished. But some guy I had never seen before was asking about it and was looking for it also. I thought there was going to be fisticuffs at the dump but everything turned out ok. You know you are a red neck when you go home from the dump with more than you brought. Then my pals from Axe Lake came to check on me later that afternoon - John, Skip, Randy, Zeke, Rolly and Keith were there and brought me a beverage. I needed it as I was quite thirsty by that time. (Jenn had brought me my water and apples and I gave her a tour of the dump - she was impressed.) Finally 2'o'clock came and I closed it up and delivered the keys and money to Joanne where I found the Axe Lake guys so I had to stop for another beverage. I had fun and I have offered my services when they need someone to fill in. At $10/hour I can supplement my pension.
The leaves are just stunning - the reds and oranges are spectacular. On my 10 k'er this morning
which I did in 1 hour and six minutes (is that good?) the morning light was just perfect on the trees. Still tons more to change.
Andrew and his father were up for the night on Friday and we met them in Thessalon for the first fish fry of the year at the legion - Andrew was very impressed that beer is so cheap at the legion - I think he might join. they were on their bikes - Andrew's beautiful Harley and Dennis on his (I'm sorry I don't know what kind it is but it was yellow and white.
Got to go for a walk right now with Steve and Jenn and Rejean - it will be short because we are all tired from blazing trails all day.
See Ya Bye
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
WHERE DO I BEGIN...
WoW - has the time passed - first I apologize for the looooooong delay in blogging but I have been out having a wonderful time - first with my sisters and their husbands - Susan and Jack and Joanne and Mitch - it's as tho no time has passed between visits - we just really enjoy each other's company and we have a blast. I have taken the liberty of showing a picture of Susan on her side with a four wheeler leaning on her. The Sisters were out for our usual foray into the bush with our ever trusty fish boxes and the cocktails. I was riding with Joanne on the back of Rejean's bike and Susan was on my 250 Honda. She usually rides an automatic but mine is a shifter. We were going up a hill and Susan mis-shifted and she just started listing and in slow motion she went over. I was on the bike behind her and all I could think of was broken leg, boken arm, blood but no. I made sure she was ok and then I took the picture - I made sure she wasn't in any pain and she gave me permission - Look - She's Smiling. Just one of many stories.
Everyone was gone on Sunday then on Monday we went to Windsor for the nuptuals. As always there were doctors appointments, shopping etc. to fill the time then the big nite. We got dressed and Rejean put his suit on for the first time in over two years and it fit. Not bad. I was getting dressed in a low cut dress - Yes, the Girls went out. It made the night all that more fun. They were a hit. But I was freezing - I was hoping for a flash to warm me up. Jimmy was looking good in a suit and tie - I usually see him in waders. But Steve and Jenn made the night - it was a beautiful service - just the right length of time. Jenn was a bit teary and that made it emotional. They make a handsome couple.
Then the next day was the big race for Stacey. She wanted us to get the garden funiture from the shed and set up on the front lawn because they would be going right by. Sounds like fun. We cut the grass, got out the funiture and set them up right up at the road. We had 6 lawn chairs, 2 footstools, a table with an umbrella -Mary-Lou came over and Betsy from next door were joining us. Stacey had bought noise makers - those big clapping hands and some tamborines. We had pop and chips if anyone wanted to make a donation. Well we sat down and had a beer or two and started waving to the people going by and almost everyone waved - and then we started clapping hands at them and hooting and making all sorts of noise. Betsy then made a sign to HONK 4 ALZHEIMERS and boy did they ever. The Windsor Star took our picture. But when Stacey ran by in the 89K!!!!!!!!! run. All the runners appreciated the cheering and they even stopped for a moment and watched us. Then off they went. Way to Go Stacey!!!!
Then I got a picture of Andrew on his HARLEY!! Nice bike. Mitch must just be drooling...
It was good to see my friends.
Enjoy the show...
See Ya Bye
Everyone was gone on Sunday then on Monday we went to Windsor for the nuptuals. As always there were doctors appointments, shopping etc. to fill the time then the big nite. We got dressed and Rejean put his suit on for the first time in over two years and it fit. Not bad. I was getting dressed in a low cut dress - Yes, the Girls went out. It made the night all that more fun. They were a hit. But I was freezing - I was hoping for a flash to warm me up. Jimmy was looking good in a suit and tie - I usually see him in waders. But Steve and Jenn made the night - it was a beautiful service - just the right length of time. Jenn was a bit teary and that made it emotional. They make a handsome couple.
Then the next day was the big race for Stacey. She wanted us to get the garden funiture from the shed and set up on the front lawn because they would be going right by. Sounds like fun. We cut the grass, got out the funiture and set them up right up at the road. We had 6 lawn chairs, 2 footstools, a table with an umbrella -Mary-Lou came over and Betsy from next door were joining us. Stacey had bought noise makers - those big clapping hands and some tamborines. We had pop and chips if anyone wanted to make a donation. Well we sat down and had a beer or two and started waving to the people going by and almost everyone waved - and then we started clapping hands at them and hooting and making all sorts of noise. Betsy then made a sign to HONK 4 ALZHEIMERS and boy did they ever. The Windsor Star took our picture. But when Stacey ran by in the 89K!!!!!!!!! run. All the runners appreciated the cheering and they even stopped for a moment and watched us. Then off they went. Way to Go Stacey!!!!
Then I got a picture of Andrew on his HARLEY!! Nice bike. Mitch must just be drooling...
It was good to see my friends.
Enjoy the show...
See Ya Bye
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