Since returning from England I can't say there has been no excitement. While we were away there was a "storm of the decade" that flooded our basement. The rain gutters and downspouts couldn't handle the huge quantity of water that fell in a freak storm, and the back yard has settled along the foundation so that it forms a perfect funnel. Consequently, all the water ran into the window well to what appears to be a depth of about two feet. At best, some of it seeped into the basement, at worst, all of it found its way in. we are in the midst of restoration right now and should be back in shape by next week. On the bright side, we finally got Google Fiber installed. It has made a difference in speed and ease of streaming.
We have resumed our meal exchange with the kids and had dinner with Phillip and family last week. Also last week, Katy and Daniel adopted a lovely dog, named Luthien, from the shelter. She is a Pit Bull mix of some kind and is a wonderfully trained, and well behaved sweetheart of a dog. Saturday the family gathered to celebrate Meg's 10th birthday.
Back on my walking routine: the canal walk is beautiful
This tiny truck was a happy sight
Enlarged, you can see the high-water mark on the window screen
near the top of the photo
Everything is packed in the rumpus room
Fans and a big ol' dehumidifier do their work
Oliver is learning to play the trombone
Phillip took to it like a pro
The tomatoes are abundant and I made chili sauce
A satisfying endeavor
Friday night with the "group"
Janet's for Meg's celebration
Big smile
Auntie Em regaling us with tales of junior-high life
The mirth was unrestrained
Lu and Katy Kathryn having a cuddle
Pulling order from the chaos with new wallboard
Tomorrow is breakfast with the Hansen cousins in SLC, and in the evening Debra Sue arrives for two or three days. So life goes on.
That's all for now.
OXO
D.
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Never a dull moment!
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