Monday, June 28, 2010

The boat goes in

For what ever reason, we didn't get the boat in until this past week. The weather cooperated with clear skies and a calm lake. As always, B did his captain thing well. We get launched at the public dock and there were several boats there - one on the left of the ramp. As the boat pulled up (the people who store it also trailer it to the lake and all B does is hop on and back up to get it off the trailer) another boat on a trailer pulled around us (it was a smaller boat so it could do that) and backed down the ramp on the right. I was just observing over to the side with the iPhone to take pictures. (we are the pontoon boat) I wanted to smack this person who was so rude. I guess the driver of our trailer was irritated too as he just pulled up and put our boat down the middle. Down the boat went and B was in the lake before the other two boats were launched (ha, ha) and off he went.


Yesterday we did a brisket and some ribs in our new smoker. They were REALLY good. I took pictures and will post them shortly. We really enjoyed the day and sat outside most of the day. If you move around you can stay in the shade all day. There was a bit of a breeze blowing. I cleaned up a bunch of pots and potted up several plants which are now scattered around down on the deck. Really looks nice!

Monday, June 21, 2010

A visitor


We got a bird feeder... yes, I know, this isn't a bird!


The chippies are cute. They also eat the bird feed.

Today, this guy (or gal) came to visit. They have been visiting rather often. Of course, this might be because B feeds them out back. The feeder is in the front and can be seen from the deck. It's right off the middle deck but we can see the feeder from the living room.

I took these pictures from the deck by the house. The flowers below the feeder are on the middle deck. The feeder is attached to the tree right next to the deck.
The chipmunk had a fine time. So did I, taking pictures.
I was trying yesterday to take a picture of the humming bird that visits us. However, by the time the tripod was set up, the bird went home. Oh well, I'll keep trying!
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After working for 40 years in education, I retired and with my husband moved to the "wilds" of PA. This blog is thoughts and pictures of what we are doing.