I love my hikes in Lapham Peak. Nature offers something new every day!!
Beer Flowers???
And this is always one of my favorite sites on my walk in Door County while visiting Mike and Patty. This dollhouse is a replica of the main house. On my way out one morning, I saw Ken and Barbie enjoying water sports. On the way back they were dressed to go out.
Fun in the sun. Night on the town.
I had the girls today for kindergarten. We painted acorns and rocks, then had a tea party, finishing up with playing “kitty” in the basement. Marie said it was the best day ever. I agree. Cordelia kept us up-to-date with the forecast.
I’ve decided to cancel my trip to India. It just wasn’t feeling right. I was not getting responses from the travel agent or Ash, so I decided to call it off. There may have been a miscommunication, but when I sent Ash a message and asked what day in December would work to meet with him in Mumbai and go to the Art Village, he didn’t respond:
“Hi Ash, I’m planning my itinerary. I plan to fly into Delhi (because I will be leaving from there) and then make my way south. Should I meet you in Mumbai, or go directly to the Art Village? I will wait to schedule my flight until I hear from you. The Art Village is not taking reservations yet. My first scheduled event is on Dec.7 in Kerala, although that could be modified.”
He didn’t respond.
This morning I sent him a message and told him that I decided to cancel:
“Hello Ash, I hope all is well with you. I have decided to cancel my trip to India. Based on earlier communication, I understand that you are very busy. I know you said not to worry, but I feel it is prudent to have a solid plan in place, especially for a trip of this magnitude. It just doesn’t feel right. Perhaps another time.”
His response:
“I’m currently very busy because of my trip to IAMPETH. And few other house commitments. I surely can’t be with you all the while of your trip but when you are in Mumbai I can surely take time.
But sorry about not replying to your previous message. It’s been hectic! You know you are most welcome!”
In any event, it just did not feel right to continue. Now I’m hoping to get my reservation back for December in Boquete. Fingers crossed.
Still keeping busy outside. Caleb Seay is here for his last day working with us. He loves working with Dan’s Stihl blade. He’s cutting down buckthorn. Right now he’s on lunch break watching “Axe Men.” He is enamored with the 66″ Stihl chainsaw – the largest in the world. It’s only $4200. Perhaps Amy and Kevin will make this Caleb’s next Christmas present.
I thank Stephanie Tsoris for her suggestion on the “Florida Weave” for supporting our tomato plants. No more cages! Brilliant. Also thanks to Ana and Eileen for the plants!
Hoping the caution tape will scare the deer.
I’ve been so delighted with the prickly pear. I got new plants from Kathy’s neighbor, and they bloomed! This is a first for me. I have an older plant from Jerry and Esther Flakas, and it has not done well. My fault. It was in too much shade. I have now moved it to the spot with the new ones, and I am hopeful that it will make a comeback.
I am also very pleased with the window boxes. Based on recommendations of gardening friends, I have this year planted just low-growing and trailing plants. Now that we have casement windows, there cannot be anything very high in them. So far, they are doing well, and Dan thinks he may be able to winter them in the basement.
I’ve settled on a design for my Christmas card, and they are currently in production. The process is very satisfying, and so, again, it is challenging for me to stop doing that and work on the book. I’ve scheduled with my editor, starting on September 22, so it’s time to pay attention.
