Our World - Let the games begin

Our eldest grandsons arrived yesterday and card games began (after dinner). Marianne is teaching Michael Russian Bank, a double solitaire game. Chris rests after the ride  from SC. Both will forego (somewhat) video games for old style card and board games while with us. Also in the plan are outdoor trips to the lake and maybe a museum or two. Next month the two youngest grandsons will be here for a visit.   

PhotoHunt - Dancing in the street

Two years ago, the American Traveling Morrice, a group of Morris Dancers, performed in Frederick. For more info (and photos) see earlier post of the group.

Sky Watch - Moon and clouds

On July 2 (the evening before the full moon) I spotted clouds approaching the moon and went to grab my camera. By the time I was ready the moon was obscured, but shortly reappeared.  

PhotoHunt - Zany farmers

A nice harvest of beach balls. (I think the polar bear was piloting the boat.)

Sky Watch - Hot sun and storms

Last Friday the sun left us very hot. And at night a line of thunderstorms roared through the region leaving trees down and power out across a wide area. Our damage was minor (see below) and our power stayed on. But a million and a half businesses and homes were not so lucky. Some will not have power until this weekend. It is still hot with temps near 100!

Light & shadows - Morning shadows

Our World - Kitchen update

We have now enjoyed our new kitchen for a little over a month and are very pelased with the results. Above is the old kitchen cleared out (except for our morning coffee) just before work began. Removing part of a wall opened up the kitchen to the dining room and more light. A single hanging globe light was repace by recessed ceiling lights, And Marianne has her pantry well stocked. And the cats have there special drinking and dining area.