Staying Cool

The temperature was more reasonable than it was yesterday.  I actually sat out on the porch by the kitchen garden after Little Wonder and I had some chair time.  Gary always eats his breakfast out there.

LW took his usual stroll down the lane.

Then, he accompanied me to the library so I could get in some computer time.

After that I vacuumed the downstairs.

It was getting warmer, but there was enough wind for me to consider mowing the lawn.

...and I'm still doing the front paddock.

My afternoon was spent talking on the phone or doing nothing.  Gary went down to the library to get things set up for the Native Plant seminar he is hosting at the library tomorrow

Dinner was a replay.

Night all.

 

Soaked

This was my least favorite day so far.  Too muggy.  Gary and I both started off the morning picking at least 2 quarts of strawberries.  He took the bowl down to a friend's house for coffee and I made some refrigerator jam.  Also gave some to a friend and froze a bag.

At 1 I was at the library for bridge.  Rosalie and I came in dead last.  When I got there, it was 91 degrees.  By the time I left the weather started to change and it was pouring within 2 minutes.  As in a torrential downpour.

I had to stop at Wegmans and when leaving, got totally drenched.  Wet enough to have to throw my clothes in the dryer and had to dry my hair.  Eventually started on dinner.

Sautéed onions and peppers...finished with fresh tomatoes.

Tossed it with some angel hair and garnished with some fresh parsley.

So good.

Afterward, Little Wonder and I needed some chair time.

Normally I post right after dinner, but did not have it in me and took a short nap.

Hopefully it will cool down a bit tomorrow.  Should stay in the 70s.

Night all.

 

The House And Garden Tour

Hot. Steamy.

We rolled out of bed....

and eventually went down the lane for a little trike/walk.

Checked out the veggie gardens when we got home.  Everything has grown like crazy.

At 10:30 I left the farm and drove to West Herr to get a little more education about all the things our car can do (that I don't have figured out).

From there I went to my friend Nancy's house and got the full tour.  It was my first time there and we started in the gardens.

She has agility dogs and there is a full course in her back yard.

The inside of the house was charming!

So many beautiful pieces and very comfortable.

This pup is a champ at agility and knows so many tricks!

Afterward, we went to the Dakota for a very "bad" lunch.

Needless today I was not making a regular dinner.  Cottage cheese and fruit on greens.

Last night we had strawberry shortcake....  It's all about the strawberries.  Can't handle it tonight.

Night all.