August 9 2022
Crazy how fast the summer is going. for the most part is has been hot and a bit dry. garden is producing but slowly. and not as prolific as other yrs. critters have been having a feast out there too. peas were eaten repeatedly by something. same something is now dining on tomatoes daily and the potato bugs and japenese beetles have been eating a lot of leaves. i had great looking squash plants but something killed the vines and now just a few squash are hanging from nearly dead vines. disappointing....corn looks great. i tried something new this yr and canned my rhubarb.. trying to save freezer space. my strawberry/rhubarb jam/syrup is done and freezer corn has been completed. just tomato stuff to process yet. will probably have to buy tomatoes again. Friends from florida Fred and Sharon stopped for a visit on their trip around the upper USA. good to see them. Friends from hayward Mary and Karri came down for a day and we kayaked, had lunch at the Sandbar and kayaked back. Kevin and girls were here over the 4th for a couple of days. all visits were great!
We bought a second camper in late june, because u know, everyone needs 2 campers and a house!. named her sydney and she is a lovely 2012 and in great shape. going to leave the big camper in chippewa year round, travel with sydney and live in home in florida. our friend laurie will use the camper for her winter visit. now have to have 3 of everything! sorry boys! you'll have a lot to clean out after we are gone! took one trip to cabin for a 3 night visit over my birthday. managed to get to a few casinos.
had to cancel our trip to canada to see laurie. different medical issues with family members that needed to be dealt with. hopefully, summer will slow down a bit so i can enjoy a bit more bike riding and kayaking. everyday just seems so busy.
mary, karri and i kayaking during their visit
burned up some dollars for a firework display on the 4th
rare view of sunset from our PH campground
Kendall loves her jumping horse Tommy. Her love of horses reminds her of me. she is an excellent rider already
toms godson travis wenzel is the drummer in "the big Deeks" fun night at city park in chippewa. excellent band
joel,karen, tom and i enjoying the beautiful evening