Change....

It was a foggy morning...and yes!  So much cooler.

Little Wonder and I were up before 7.

Mid morning I went shopping for a set of sheets for one of the new twin beds.  Found what I was looking for, washed them when I got back to the farm and now the bedroom is all set and I should not need anymore anywhere.

Gary picked and outrageous amount of rhubarb and I made some sauce.  I still have a bag full left that I will deliver to Hanny tomorrow.

Picked some onions as I needed one for dinner.  They are positively gorgeous and we are loaded.

Little Wonder got in a short walk and ended up in his favorite spot.  Just one fan on low going today and he knew where to go so he could feel it.  Loved having windows open.  I got my clippers back from Jenny and just might try to groom him myself.  Hopefully it will make him feel cooler. There is a chance for rain 7 out of the next 10 days...at least the temperature should be alright.

We watched some of the World Cup match this afternoon and after Norway won....the team and fans in the audience did the Norwegian Row.  What a great tradition. Go Vikings!!! Normally I am not a fan of this sport, but there are times when I have been hooked.  Ariana and Kurt are certainly tuned in and they know everything about everything.  FIFA certainly does not have the best reputation but I must say that wherever these teams have been playing, they have been welcomed by Americans, Canadians and Mexicans.  Those who have been interviewed have been very complimentary about the receptions they have had.  It has given many a break from the daily disasters that have been happening in our country and tells the world that most Americans are still decent human beings.

I had some asparagus left so I sautéed some onions, threw in a couple plum tomatoes and added the steamed asparagus.

Put angel hair and the veggies in a cheese sauce and yum.....

Night all.

A Breath of Fresh Air

A very different 4th of July for America.

Last night Gary and I stayed up until 1:30am talking to Ariana and Kurt. Time flies when you are having a good conversation with people you don't get to see very often.  Needless to say we were all very tired this morning.  I was the first one up and there was an absolute downpour.  (Over half and inch in about 20 minutes).

We had breakfast and then Ariana and Kurt had to leave for the airport in Buffalo.  Fortunately it had stopped raining by then.

Little Wonder was weird....he did not want to go out and he showed no interest in his breakfast or carrots.  Eventually I did get him to do everything....except for eating his carrots.

The temperature was closer to 80 today, which was quite an improvement.  However, the annual Morgan Manning 4th of July celebration was cancelled due to the weather.  Last year it was packed.  Don't remember not celebrating there for decades.

I took a couple serious naps this afternoon, then went with LW for a little stroll out to the back 40.

Got to the house just before it started to pour again.

There was an absolute change in the temperature (and humidity) so at 7:40 I decide to hit the road for ride #20.

I sure don't get the same light quality in my video when riding this late in the day.

So done. I plan to open some windows tonight.

Night all.

Hail. Hail. The Gang's All Here!

Not quite as hot today, but the humidity was killing me.

Gary and I got the house organized for our company.  Ariana (our granddaughter) and Kurt were coming here this afternoon from Toronto.  I picked some flowers for the tables...

and then started on dinner.  Yesterday I made baked beans...this morning (after a quick trip to Wegmans) I put together a pasta salad and cut up some watermelon.

The traffic in Canada was crazy and Ariana and Kurt got here after four.

Made a pitcher of lemonade for starters.

At 5:30 Jenny and Scott arrived, followed by Heather and Coop.  Gary grilled the chicken and

we chatted for awhile.

Jenny made a Cesare salad.

It was quite a feast.

Finn has been working at Camp Abilities all week (at SUNY Brockport) but was able to join us for dinner.  

We had strawberry shortcake before he had to get back for his last night there.

Kurt and Ariana were in Toronto for the Croatia/Portugal World Cup match and were part of the parade as they went to the stadium.  Had to be pretty cool!

After many long and fun discussions we were all ready for a nap.  So fun spending this time together.

Little Wonder was ready to sack out too.

Night all.