5:50am...

Just can't sleep when the sun is up.

Long before morning chores I was out taking photos of the iris, and

even used two different cameras to see if it would make a difference.

 It was cool enough that I needed to wear a sweatshirt...loved it.

 Gary continued to plant onions, and has decided to give away at least 300 sets.

He's running out of gas.

 Elliott was here for the third Saturday in a row, helping with the gardens.  Most of the sticky weeds are now gone and the hosta garden has reappeared.

 They worked together to create a teepee for the pole beans.

I had a chance to read my current book and did not fall asleep.

 

At 4 we went to Mel and Helen's for a cookout.

This is their dog Bellini....even tho he has had many problems, he is still hanging in there.

I've shown you many photos of him in the past.  Such a sweet boy.

 We sat out on the back porch....the Melnicks were there too and we had some very interesting conversations along with a lot of laughs.

 It was all about those Nathan's hot dogs, good food and good company.

 I had chore duty tonight, so we were back at the farm by 7:30.

Now I'm so tired I can't keep my eyes open.

Night all.