Peter and Papa Jim husking some corn for corn relish. Peter is getting pretty darn good at this task.
Let's cut up some peppers, onions and toss into the corn.
Now, let's simmer some more of that lovely vinegar so we can fill a few (0k, 18) jars.
I was going through some patio project pictures and I found this one...BEFORE, holy cow. When it is all done I will do more of the BEFORE & AFTER.
Look at the smile on this guys face! Jim called me outside and had these chairs ready for us to "imagine" the patio ALMOST finished. :)
Some extra tapping to prepare for the pavers!
Here we go with the tamper getting the ground ready for the pavers to be laid. We need to be sure it is all level and next step is some sand...wooo hooo...!
I came home from errands today and Jim told me that he went out on the roof to take a few pictures. This one is looking to the right of the patio. :)
This one is looking straight ahead, sort of. :)
This one is looking to the left. What do you think? Pretty nice so far and we are dreaming of sipping that glass of wine in the back yard. :) :)
Peter and Jim both are off to bed and sound asleep and the rain has decided to visit us again. I can hear my wind chimes off in the distance and the damp air surrounding me. If you have followed this blog before you will notice I need to add some color to keep my muse flowing. We had this melon this morning for breakfast, yummy!
One of my favorite summer places is the East Aurora Farmer's Market. I just love the unique vendors and the produce is the finest. I always bring home some flowers to make me smile.
So I decided to add a bit of the "action" here today. Crazy...rain drops keep falling on my head, garden, patio, mud...you get the idea.
So Jim is thinking that there should be dancing on the piers as we are nearing the finish line..OK, well almost. :)
Jim, Peter and I went to the Boston Hill Nursery with our plans and lists. Yes, everything done around here takes a plan and a list, after the research of course. ;) Love ya, Jimmy.
We came outside to inspect the water damage and Peter thought the new water puddle was a blast. He wished it was deeper to swim in it.
Well, here you go another wonderful day of rain. It was crazy! Lots of thunder and lightening with lots of rain in a short time...
OMG...so tired of this stuff...and the humidity, over the TOP.
With just a little sweep & dusting the glue is added to place the cap course in place. Filter fabric is added so we can put the top soil in for the garden plants.
I am thinking Jim looks a bit happy with the way things are going and so far not rain! Wooo hooo.
OK, this is how you grind down a blade that is used in a 60 year old worm-drive saw. Yeah, and I wash those clothes! Yuck...