It's A Good Thing It Was Windy

The temperature got up to 86 today.

After I let Little Wonder out this morning I had to pick some fresh flowers for the kitchen table.  These were the only three I could find.  Now all the tulips are gone and we are waiting for the Iris to bloom.

Around 10:30 I got on my trike and went down the lane with LW just so he could get some exercise.

It was already hot and he was panting on the way home.

Now look at the strawberries!  They are even starting to form.

Gary spent a lot of time in the raised beds.  So far he has cages on 17 tomato plants and he still has so many more to put in the ground.  They are going to have to go in garden behind the Studio along with cucumbers and pole beans.  We also have potatoes, beets and cabbage planted.

I don't know what got into him this year, but most of the raised beds have either got garlic, onions, shallots or chives in them.  He will have to plant peppers in the kitchen garden.

Around 4 we went to Brockport to vote for the Central School District Budget and board members.  Little Wonder went with us and we went in one at a time so he could stay in the air conditioning.

Dinner was a replay.

We had fans going today.

Night all.

 

Forgot To Take Pictures

So, it's all about Little Wonder and dinner.

90 degrees today.  Hot enough for me to go out and find some summer, non barn shirts.  I don't buy clothes very often. Woke up shortly after sunrise and was out in the kitchen a little after 6.  It was in the 80s by 9:30 and Little Wonder was feeling it.

I spent a lot of time on the phone in front of a fan this afternoon.  Gary went for coffee, put the air conditioner in the Studio and then went to Batavia for a dentist appointment.  Tonight he grilled a piece of ham for dinner, topped with a mixture of brown sugar and mustard.

In the meantime I made a huge bowl of Mac salad.

Another simple meal.

Night all.

PS

The photographer

who did a photoshoot of me (and snuck one in of Gary) for a show she is having in June, will be dropping off mats for us to write on before she frames the pictures.  I know what she picked for Gary and don't have a clue what she picked for me.  She had to come to the farm twice because the first ones were too tame.  I'm pretty sure she is going to surprise me with something from the second batch.  (The clothesline shoot).

 

Ride #10

The temperature was a little over 80 degrees today.  Once again I got up very early as the sun was so bright I could't sleep.  Lisa got up early too and was out of here by 7:15.

Eventually Little Wonder was ready to go out and I went with him.

Around 10:30 I loaded him in the car and he went with me to ANG in Churchville to pick up a few things.  It was already hot outside.

I dropped him off at home and made another trip down to Wegmans.  Had too many clothes on and was roasting by the time I got back to the farm.  Gary planted more tomatoes and worked in several of the gardens.  While he did that, I went for Ride #10.  There is a group I love to listen to, "The Brothers Comatose," and they posted this song with the guy who made it popular.  There is just something about it that grabs me.  Adding music to my trike videos motivates me to get out there and move.

We had biggasalads tonight topped with chicken.  So good.

Little Wonder wanted some.

Good light.....

Night all.

Turning the Corner?

Ideal conditions for part of the day.  74 degrees, a nice breeze and plenty of sunshine.  A little before 3 we had a torrential downpour and it is still raining.  

Woke up around 5:15 and went out to the kitchen before 6.

My plan was to go watch Lisa teaching part of a lesson, followed by a trip out to see Buddy.

Before leaving, I got on my trike and took Little Wonder for a walk out to the back 40.  On the way home he stopped by the outdoor arena and finally emptied out the food he has been eating....twice!  Made me so happy.  It's been a very long week worrying about him.

I did make it over to the clinic, and always marvel at Lisa's teaching.  There are not too many instructors (who are Grand Prix riders) that can explain things the way she does.  Others must have that figured out too, as she is doing clinics or judging all over the country.

I really enjoyed watching this horse and rider.

I could not resist grabbing this shot of Dawn's rooster when I was leaving

Then there is Buddy.  He has not gained any of his weight back and has aged at least 10 years.

His life is very different from what it was here and if he can stand to be by himself, I would take him back.

Jenny stopped up just when it started to pour and we ended up going over to Scott's house to check out the bedroom and walk in closet he has been working on.  They sure have a lot of good ideas.  LW went with us.

I made a good dinner when we got home.

Night all.