Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Water recedes; flowers bloom
It's apparent that the dam is out and that it hasn't rained in July. The lake level is about 6" (15cm) lower than it was a fortnight ago and about 18" (46cm) of new land is exposed.
But most of the lilies are in bloom. (Okay, technically salvia are not lilies. They're a kind of mint. And psychoactive.)
Waiting for the tiger lilies...
But most of the lilies are in bloom. (Okay, technically salvia are not lilies. They're a kind of mint. And psychoactive.)
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| water lilies (above and below the surface) |
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| two kinds of day lilies |
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| maybe hostas aren't lilies, but they look like lilies |
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| bright red salvia for the hummingbirds |
Waiting for the tiger lilies...
Labels: July 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Tom Sawyer's fallen logs?
First I saw neighbor Mark and neighbor Dan talking near a couple trees that came down a couple years ago. Darrin, who was hired to cut up the fallen trees and haul them off began the job by cutting the trunks into sections about 30" long. Then Darrin got busy with other jobs.
So Mark and Dan were looking at the fallen logs.
Next thing I notice is that neighbor Dan has brought over his splitting axe and wedge. He's splitting one of the big rounds. Mark is nowhere in sight. (I should have gotten my camera out at that point.)
My first thought was that super salesman Mark had imitated Tom Sawyer, who convinced others to paint the fence he was supposed to whitewash.
However, after a few whacks, Dan was joined by Mark with his own axe and wedge. The two of them began to disassemble to fallen logs. It was such a great show, that I got a beer, found a spot in the shade, and admired the skill and strength of the log splitters.
After a good long while, they wore themselves out and split most of the easily accessible logs. Great work, guys.
The wood pile, though it's not obvious in the photo, is over 4 feet tall.
So Mark and Dan were looking at the fallen logs.
Next thing I notice is that neighbor Dan has brought over his splitting axe and wedge. He's splitting one of the big rounds. Mark is nowhere in sight. (I should have gotten my camera out at that point.)
My first thought was that super salesman Mark had imitated Tom Sawyer, who convinced others to paint the fence he was supposed to whitewash.
However, after a few whacks, Dan was joined by Mark with his own axe and wedge. The two of them began to disassemble to fallen logs. It was such a great show, that I got a beer, found a spot in the shade, and admired the skill and strength of the log splitters.
After a good long while, they wore themselves out and split most of the easily accessible logs. Great work, guys.
The wood pile, though it's not obvious in the photo, is over 4 feet tall.
Labels: July 2014
