Monday, May 30, 2022
Of course I had to squeeze in another cigar while the weather was nice and before this much needed 3-day weekend ended. Post-strike work has been hell and rather than finishing early next week like we should we're going to the end of June to account for days the district seems to think we need to make up.
Monday, May 30, 2022
The peony bush Deb gave us a few years ago is really full this year. No flowers yet, but close. Andrea in Jean's old house and Josh and Breanna and their kids in Deb's old house have been out in the yard a lot this weekend. It's nice to see folks outside.
The whirly birds are dropping from the silver maples pretty heavily. Last year was a massive drop so hopefully this year won't be as bad.
Monday, May 30, 2022
Quite a bit of rain this morning and more is expected tonight. For the time being it's sunny and warm; a little muggy, but beautiful overall.
Our new neighbor, Andrea, who's living in Jean's old house, has had her mom and a couple brothers staying with her this weekend to help get her yard in shape. The mom asked Dale how old our silver maple in the front and Andrea's silver maple in the back are. Dale responded that they're very close to, if not a hundred years old. It's funny because I was mentioning to Dale yesterday how much I'm going to miss these trees when they're gone.
Monday, May 30, 2022
The Bridal Wreath Spirea and the ferns are looking full.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Dale and I ran over to Ace Hardware on Nicollet to pick up a push mower and some new lawn chairs. Some assembly was required and was fairly easy. Mowed the lawn but it took longer to mow than usual as the humidity got to me.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Gorgeous summer day today; perfect start to Memorial Day Weekend.
Dale joined me for drinks.
Great day for a cigar and backyard jazz.
The Lilies of the Valley were beautifully pungent.
Sunday, May 15, 2022
This string of glorious days is gonna spoil us although we really deserve it after an overlong grey and cold spring.
Temperatures are in the low 70s and the humidity is very low so it's still perfect leather jacket weather.
Friday, May 13, 2022
Didn't get into the 90s today but low 70s with sunshine is very pleasant. My leather biker jacket was appropriate for sitting in the shade.
School was hell today so it was nice to light up a cigar, listen to some music, and enjoy the weather. Dale joined me for a bit too.
Glorious afternoon and evening.
Saturday, May 1, 2022
Grey, gloomy, and cool today. Rain on and off but I was able to get out in the yard for a couple cigars.
Pretty late in the season for not seeing any buds on the trees.
However, there are some signs of hope.
