Summer Vacation

No, I'm not crazy or even near going there. It is summer time, and summer time is for vacations. Well, I've decided to take one. I'm going to what you see in the picture. I'll probably stay a few weeks, because this terrible weather is suppose to even get worse next week.

So why be here, when I can go somewhere, where the breeze is cool--the scenery is green and the nights are cold? That all comes with the travel package.

Had to wait a few days, since last night we had a big, wonderful neighborhood party. All of the Osage Gardens, Terrace and the Heights were invited, plus all the neighbors across the street. It was a big deal--Tents- Live music--balloons--flags of all sizes--popcorn--ice cream--prizes--hot dogs and hamburgers--Pop of all flavors and lots of fun. The staff and employees all worked so hard on it. And the rain withheld for the evening and again all day today.

School starts around here on Aug.15. Cindy wants me to come out to Garfield and spent a few days with the kids. Last time I played WI games with them for 2 days. Was that ever nice.

I've not been a big fan of sunflowers-but earlier this spring the residence planted about seven planters with seeds. They are short, but they are blooming. The blooms also are small in size, but do you know what ?--they are BEAUTIFUL, and add so much to the gardens.

I've been filling the hummingbirds feeders lately. Earlier I saw one, and now they come all the time and drink and drink. They don't just flutter by for a quick sip, but really fill up. Also keep the bird bath full. Used every day and need a refill.

Well, if you need me, I'll have my cell right next to me. I'll just stay cool and feed. Love Mom

Baseball

If it were not for TV, baseball-basketball and golf, I'd dpppppppppump the thing in the trash. You know? There is very little worth watching any more. Of course there is still Jeopardy--Wheel Of Fortune--News--Church programs from Pensicola Fl.--etc.

I can get all of the Cardinals games on channel 39. They just finished loosing 2games to 1 against the Cincinati-Reds. Tonight they don't play but I will be able to watch the Twins instead. Then Tues. they play a few games against the NY Mets. I'm glad I can sit in the cool living room instead of playing out in the heat and moisture.

I had my eyes tested. My left eye needs more adjustment than the right. Picked out a new frame. Hope you all like them.

Went to see dad this morning. He was doing well. We had a cup of coffee together-he smiled and laughed some. Ready for bed before the hour was up, so I just left.

Stay cool.

Heat

The result of this heat is even affecting us at the Gardens. We don't supply the world with food, but we do supply our little world her with beauty. We have a sprinkler system, but also do a lot of water can watering on all the annual planted plants.

It has been in the upper 80's and upper 90's for the last number of weeks now with no relieve in sight. I do under stand we are already in the "Dog Days" (what ever that may tell us) but even the nights start out in the morning in the lower 80's.

I'm really not complaining for I never had it so good as here. If I'm cold I turn the temp. up. If I'm hot I turn it down. Don't have to worry what the electric bill will be.

Really, it is all very pretty yet. We have tables and chairs on the garden patio, which I sit at often drinking a cup of coffee and enjoying the goings on. The other day it was so cute. A baby robin was learning to fly. He had big intentions, but each timed he tried to make it , the furtherest he could make it off the ground, was about 12". By now I'm sure he's accomplished the trick.

The garden is doing well. We got about 8 ripe strawberries this year. (first year planting). The squash-tomatoes and peppers are all blooming and getting produce on. We did get a late start with the planting, because we didn't get stuff in the ground before all the rain in Mar. The neighbor did and you should see his garden. Beautiful.

All is going well. Will go see dad again tomorrow. He had a wonderful birthday week.