Day 37

Thursday, April 23, 2020

It's been a very rough few days for folks in my home province. I'm sure everyone is well aware of the events so I won't dwell on them today. It feels like it might be better if I keep me and mine calm and hugged - almost all of those have to be virtual ones though.

The hummingbird paraphernalia has been brought up from the basement. I have sugar left over from last year and I will be cleaning up the feeders this week. There is a wonderful Hummer Map that a most-appreciated person puts together each year telling us where they are. Today I see two sightings in Maine so they are on their way. In past years, they have arrived in our backyard around May 9-10. I remember Mary at Thexton's Greenhouses saying that the hummers arrive on May 10 so I have taken her word every year since. By the way, she will be "open" on April 30 this year with curbside orders.

The Erebus and Terror ships from John Franklin's expedition,
in the bay where they spent the winter of 1845-1846,
illustration by Le Breton from L'Illustration, Journal Universel,
No 529, Volume XXI, April 16, 1853.
(Photo by DeAgostini/Getty Images)

I have been following the search for Sir John Franklin's ships over the years and was delighted when the Erebus and Terror were discovered a few years ago. I recently read Michael Palin's book about the Erebus - yes, that Michael Palin. He is an excellent writer and the story was quite amazing. Here is a story from Macleans magazine recently that I found very interesting. There is much more to discover.

I ordered groceries from Graves Freshmart in Bridgetown yesterday and the service was great again. And last, but not least, bread is in the machine!

Onwards!