To me, this scene illustrates late August. The lawn is a bit crunchy under your feet, the sky is clear and blue, and if you look long enough, the humidity can make you feel cranky. Okay, that last part isn't true about the photo, but it certainly is true about late August. The weather, actually, has been quite nice for August since it has not been scorching hot and the plagues of bugs (box-elder) haven't started yet. We could use a bit more rain, maybe an inch or two a week. I'm trying to be careful in my request after June's record wetness and the results we are still recovering from.
Speaking of, here is a recent photo of the outside construction. The framing is finished and waiting for approval from the inspector. After that, the electrician can start the wiring and the chimney for the wood stove can be installed. I imagine some drywall should be starting soon, too. The jack-o-lantern effect isn't quite so strong in person. *g* I'm thinking a tall trellis with a vine up the left side would be nice. What do you think?
One of our apple trees didn't flower at all this year. It was distressed last year and dropped lots of leaves. This year the leaves look great but no flowers, so no apples. That's okay, though, there's another apple tree in the orchard.
We don't spray nor did I remember to put out containers of my mother's recipe of vinegar and water in spring to catch the bugs before they found the apple blossoms. However, there are a few good apples for us and plenty for the wildlife.
This week has been a bit much for me, physically and mentally. I haven't been feeling 100%, I traveled to DC and back, and work has been piling on. On the bright side, I did work out yesterday at Curves and I think I'll be caught up with the majority of the excess work by the end of the day on Monday. I also made it through three rows of Forest Canopy on the plane Thursday before I fell asleep.
Today we are heading east over to Pleasant Prairie for a brat fry with DH's side of our family. I'll have some knitting time and it will be great to catch up with family. Happy Sunday!
It's all so green!
I hope today is restful and relaxing for you, sweetie. Sounds like you more than deserve it.
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Oooo, fried brats weren't a choice in KnittyOtter's survey, only roasted or barbecued! ;-)
Looks all lovely and green there, for sure. There's definitely a fall look to the light these days, so I can pretend it will be here soon even though it's still ugly hot out there. Hang in there! Soon the house will be done, the fall will be here with the changing leaves and the bit of frost and Halloween and all those wonderful things. YAY!
Posted by: Carrie | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Wasn't that humidity awful? It was hard to believe that the temp wasn't even 80 degrees; it was just stifling. But on Friday evening it all went away and now it is definitely cool here -- I had to close the bedroom window last night (wah!) for the first time since May or June.
Have a great time! There will be beer with those brats, right? ;-)
Posted by: kmkat | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Your addition looks WONDERFUL!! I didn't think "jack-o-lantern" until you mentioned it. Real windows and doors, siding (or whatever you're doing on the outside), plantings and furnishings -- it'll be FANTASTIC!
Posted by: Vicki | Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Rest, relax, drink a few for me! love your Halloween decorations! Still going with orange siding
Posted by: Stacey | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 11:05 AM