The house smells absolutely lovely -- French Pear Preserve and Blueberry Jam. I had bought pears because YS and YGS absolutely love them ---- and then they didn't eat them. The blueberries were past their prime so now both lots are simmering away on the stove. The smell fronm the fruit and spices is wonderful !Tomorrow I may make some zucchini relish.
This moring while I was fiddling with the fruit DH was cutting the lawn. Right now he is using boiling water on some anthills. It seems they have become quite a problem this summer. Fortunately after having the tree cut, we no longer have a wasp problem.
Yesterday I went to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned. I had lost an old filling so will have that replaced next week- or sooner if there is a cancellation.DH was home with all three grandchildren. YGS stayed with us as he knew that his cousins were coing over. Off they went to the park and then he showed them his present favourite movie Box Trolls or something. They eat us out of house and home; treats, fruit, vegetables, it doesn't matter what it is !
When I came home from the dentist the alley was blocked by a garbage truck. The driver was talking to our next door neighbours. So to park in front of the house I had to do a circuit down another back alley . I was appalled by some of the garbage sprawled over some people's yards, spilling into the alley. We have had one mouse so far this summer. They are being displaced from the field with all the c onstruction in the new subdivision. With people leaving trash around, the mice have something to eat and someplace to hide ! Some of the back alleyway yards are pristine with lovely flowers. How discouraging for those people to have some slobs as neighbours. Although my neighbours have lots of 'stuff' in their yard, there is no garbage. I overheard them talking about building a house so I think they are storing construction materials. Unsightly though it may be, I realize it could be worse !
I read Diana Galbadon's books years ago and have througohly enjoyed the Outlander tv show.They are doing an amazing job on social media keeping us up to date and teasing as well. I have been voting on Radiotimes for ' Jamie' LOL It was fun ! I can vote, watch a show, knit all at the same time.
Tonight there is a possibility of a severe thunderstorm. We will see if the job DH and YS did on the sidewalk blocks holds up. There was a 'dip' where the water pooled. DH is off to the dogpark with Marley. It's her first time . He loved to take our dogs there so they could run free !
Back to jam making and knitting !
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