A Sit Out

                                       Our compact deck is done and we luck out too.
                                       Planks were cut ,when trice measured, and stitched
                                       With the cordless tool.                                   
This little prow jutting free from the walls was finished 3 days ago when the daytime temperature was at a high of 5 degrees C. Yet the next day it was 15 degrees and climbing. By afternoon it was 21 C. and thus allowed the handy man to launch the first sit out.

Fossicking in the garden in cool October

Among the palm-like leaves, as shown in the top photo, are the female (L) and male(R) flowers of the Zucchini plant. In the second photo, the male flower lacks a swollen base, the ovary, the emergent zucchini. Both flowers are very attractive to bees which are the pollinating agents.

October 10 and there are still blooms on the plant. I did pan fry a few flowers and use that in an omelet.

Listening to Boomer and other random acts in Sept.28-Oct.1

Boomer is deaf but manages, and is managed, very well. He speaks with his eyes, tail and his barks. He likes to know where his caregiver is and follows the person's movements very attentively. But can be made to feel secure. Hence, I was able to attend a few very worthwhile and comforting community events.

On September 28 there was an unveiling of the celebratory and ceremonial bench at the Main street entrance of the People's Place. The bench is a labour of love and the lady artist made a friendly yet inspiring presentation. The next day my friend and I had a warm and pleasant visit to the artist's studio.

Today I hand over Boomer to his other caregiver who is even more empathic. Lucky dog.