September is Almost Over

Can't believe that September is coming to an end.  The true bonus has been the wonderful weather that we have been enjoying these past few weeks, only wished that it had started sooner i.e. July, promised myself that I wouldn't be greedy and say June.  Now the wish is for it to continue another month, and then we'll be heading south.

Strawberry Hall Area

Yesterday, Paul and I decided to a drive about to take in some of the wonderful weather and enjoy the autumn views. Leaves are intact for the most part so the trees on the hillsides look magnificent. We had no destination in mind, and more or less wandered aimlessly about.  With the wonder of GPS we had no fear of getting lost. Lots of harvesting was happening, field after field the combines were going strong. There was a strong wind blowing so the dust pretty concealed the activity. It would of been nice to have gotten a picture or two of the combines in the field. Maybe next year.  We happened to find one rather majestic old barn sitting in a field of wheat, waiting to be harvested.  This barn was located in the Strawberry Hall area, which is somewhere not far from Warburg.  So after snapping off a dozen or so pics, we decided to move on.   

We came upon a huge farming operation, it was the Warburg Hutterite Colony.  There was quite a large barn (amongst many) that appeared to have only geese, at first sight it looked like turkeys but as we got closer we saw that they were white geese. (alright, already, I know my eyes are getting old)  Then somewhere in my memory bank I remembered that the Hutterites are known for their down duvets.   

East of Breton

After an hour or so found the highway again, and discovered we were just a few kms from Breton.  Being that we were so close, I just had to revisit an old barn that I took pictures of a few years ago to see if it was still standing.  The barn was still standing, unfortunately the brush is starting to hide the structure itself.  Needless to say it is still very pretty with the glowing autumn colors; so now there is an updated version with a little less barn.  

We continued on to Breton and grabbed a water and a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich.  By this time it was late afternoon and decided it would be prudent to head homeward.

We had the girls with us, they are becoming such good little travellers.  I think this is one of the many reasons people like the breed, for they are such great little travellers and so easy to take anywhere.  We flew with the last two and they never batted an eye.  The added bonus - when flying with two dogs, my husband and I got a row of three seats to ourselves.

Bella (aka Tiny Terror)

Today was a big day for the girls, they had their first groomer appointment.  They left the house looking pretty scruffy, and when they were picked up I couldn't believe the change that took place, THEY WERE SO CUTE!!!  I just don't know how they can be such little trolls at times, often I refer to them as my "Evil Twins" with their mischievous antics.  Perhaps I'm being paranoid but I swear they plot their plans of attack at night while I'm sleeping. The groomer gave them a glowing report for good behaviour. 

Anyway, the little darlin's looked gorgeous when I picked them up.  Their little "top-notches" were still in.  The lady who groomed the puppies is also a breeder, she figures that one of her dogs could very well be the grandfather to the girls for they are out of the same line.  She commented how much Bella resemble the male that she had or still has, really didn't pick up on which.  

Emma (aka Big EM)

 By the time the pictures were taken Emma had pretty much worked out her little "top-notch".  She has such a big coat of fur almost enough hair for two puppies, consequently making her look so much larger than Bella, but in reality their weight difference is very little.

Emma

Emma remains being the little tease.  Everything she finds she drags out to the deck.  Have never seen such a collection of stuff.  Said to Paul the other day if you are missing anything, shoes, socks, headsets,  combs etc just take a gander on the deck it might be there.




 No new sewing projects of significance. One quilt that I had finished quilting is hanging on the wall at a south-side sewing machine store in Edmonton.  It made me feel good that they even asked, at first I thought they were kidding. Finally quilted the wall hanging that a lady brought to me a month or so back. Had my HQ Avante in for some minor adjustments. Noticed a few consistent glitches such as tensions not holding and skipped stitches causing me grief that translated into redoing some sections.  The lady was happy when she picked it up, her concern was with the front  - not the back, it really wasn't that bad on the back.

Bella

Have been told that I'm rather obsessive about things being perfect, and in situations such as this is where it will show up.  I'm sure Paul walks away shaking his head.  Sometimes I literally will drive myself crazy.  Wished I felt the same about housework!!

Until next time.