Another Day Full Of Sunshine

Pretty soon I just may go out and do chores earlier.

When the sun is out before 6:30 my eyes won't stay closed.

 Once again the wind was pretty strong.

 After finishing chores I decided to mow one of the small grass paddocks.

 Then I worked on the front paddock

 and started stripping one of the run ins.

 I managed to do a little yard work before going back in the house and then went to Brockport to run a couple of errands.

 Little Wonder was in one of his photogenic moods when I got back to the farm.

 This afternoon we had a nice quiet time before dinner.

Leftover spags and a salad.

At 7:30 we were in our seats waiting to watch Sankofa.

(Sankofa is an African Drumming and Dance Ensemble at SUNY Brockport).

Here is a short peak of one of the numbers I videoed at the dress rehearsal.

From beginning to end, the show was high energy, innovative and a pleasure to watch.

Of course my drumming pals were superb!

I don't know if there are any tickets left, but I would highly recommend trying to get some.

Several friends who work for the Town attended tonight (first time seeing Sankofa...which has taken place for at least 23 years) and I'm pretty sure they will be back next year!

 And to think we can see work of this caliber less than 10 minutes away from the farm!

Night all.

Would You Believe 87????

What a day!

 Most of the fruit trees are now in full bloom.  Just two very young apple trees are trying to figure out if they are going to make it.

 This morning I went to a Department Head meeting at the Town Hall 

and did not get home until 12:30.

After lunch I went out to the south garden and picked our first rhubarb as I was making a pie.

 We were invited to dinner in Charlotte tonight and that's my contribution.

I got everything ready

 and forgot to take a photo of the finished product.

Tulips on the kitchen table today....giving the daffodils a rest.

 This afternoon

 was hot and

 windy.

 Karen had evening chore duty and we left for Ed and Lisa's around 5:30.

 Ed is a woodworker (retired) and Lisa continues to work as a consultant part time.

She has a great sense of design, and together they have redone every room in their home
(which is across the street from Lake Ontario).

 They have a perfect little greenhouse attached to their home...
Gary would love that, so convenient!

 Ed has installed cherry floors in a couple of their rooms....gorgeous.

 To the left of the pool, there is a fenced in garden which is about to get organized

for the season.

 Ed has made many pieces of furniture....like this coffee table

(and the table in the dining room).

 I can't believe I did not take a few shots of the kitchen!

A dream for anyone who loves to cook.

 We started off with a couple of great appetizers...

 and the meal that followed was perfect.

A salad with watermelon...

 corn on the cob...

 Grilled Del Monico steak...

 smashed/baked potatoes...

 and rhubarb pie for dessert.

Too bad I could not produce a clear photo.

A great evening, loved the tour and will return to visit the beach some sunny day.

Night all.

PS

I've been thinking about Gucci as we lost her one year ago today.

She was such a sweet girl and is missed.