.......the seasons are changing for sure. No flurries seen here yet but this week's forecast is mentioning a rain/snow mix most of the week. Regardless of flurries or not, the entire week is supposed to be a washout. I think I mentioned that a week or so ago, I did the large greenhouse - covered the glass/plastic roof with wood and then covered with a tarp tied down and secured. I went in there to get something and noticed above my head that the plastic on the roof is sagging with water from all the rain we have had. This should not have happened! When I started to think further, I realized the tarp I used had been covering the sheets and blankets all summer and when I was clearing them up for storage, they were all damp, so I had to dry them. This tells me that the tarp is not repelling the water but instead allowing the water to go right through. This is not the purpose of a tarp and will not serve any useful purpose for my needs. I will have to purchase a new heavier tarp now, and dismantle what I have done and start all over again. The rains are to last all week so I may not be able to get this done until it clears up. Hope winter will hold up for a bit. I was very happy I had done this early so as to avoid the windy cold weather that really hampers the process. Guess I can't win on this one and wish I had realized this tarp was defective before I went through all the work, for naught. We got all our Hallowe'en bags of goodies done up today so I am ready for that - just have to decorate a bit outside and then find a costume to wear - the only way I can tolerate standing and dishing out candy is to dress up and become a part of the whole affair.
Another busy week ahead with appointments etc Tomorrow we take Harry to the specialist in Bracebridge ( 1 1/4 hours south) and Thursday I go back to the Dentist for a filling. Throw in another day to go to North Bay and that will pretty much use up the week. I know what you are saying Patty about always seeming to be going out to do errands, and then wonder where all the time went.
I started a new winter hat by knitting with some very bright variegated orange/white/yellow wool. I was very surprised to realize my poor old fingers did not want to work for me. I haven't knit since last winter and what a change in dexterity - tells me how much the summer outside work has taken it's toll. But I shall persist even if it takes a little longer. Anyway it's off to bed as we are leaving early in the morning to head south. Take care
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