What A Morninng

Kingfisher

Eagle

6:05

7:51

It's 7:58 and I have just returned from a 70+ minute paddle, over to Tom's Point and back. I was literally the first boat on the lake, and even now, I can't see anyone out on the lake. It was a pleasant 62º when I got up, with a high of 78º later in the day. As you can see, it was a great morning for birding. 

Kayak Morning

Paddling East

Woodlawn

Eagle

Eagle

Heron

Osprey

Yesterday was a cloudy day to begin with, but by noon, the sun came out, and it was a fine, sunny, though humid day from then on. I had my usual morning of paddling, blog and breakfast, then helped Evie with a couple of things before driving off to Maville to walk Webb's Trail since I couldn't bike because of the problem with my Subaru. It's my first walk in a couple of weeks and I was miserable most of the way, not wanting to do it and feeling tired and out of shape. I persevered and got in two miles, but it was not fun. Obviously, the carryover between biking and hiking is minimal. 

Webb's Trail

Summer Green

When I returned home, Evie was changing sheets, so I couldn't wait to get into a newly made bed. She offered to make me a toasted ham and cheese sandwich for lunch and I had the last of my soup/stew. I watched a series which I cannot remember because I keep starting new ones, then read some and napped on my newly made bed, the best. My nap was short, and I was down on the couch by 2:30, reading and waiting for Evie to decide when we were going to drop my car off at Keystone, my mechanic.  We left about 3:30 and by the time I drove into the mechanic's parking lot, the steering was virtually gone. So not only is there a check engine light, but I also have no steering. I hope it's as simple as being low on power steering fluid. 

When we returned, I cut some weeds and then took a swim to cool off. The water is amazingly warm. By 5:00, Evie had our dinner made, pasta and turkey meatballs, just before her Zoom call with her sisters. I talked with my daughter Jill, and they all seem to be doing well. We can't wait to see them in mid-July.

Dinner was tasty and filling, and we still have not found a new series so we watched a couple more episodes of Rita and one episode of The Resident before Evie went to bed. I then started a couple of cop shows, none of which grabbed me, so I went up to read and sleep, 

One Humid, Overcast Morning

 

6:32

7:58

It's 71º with 94% humidity and not a cloud in the sky, just an overcast gray blanket. A couple of neighbors are out skiing because the lake is flat, but that's about it, no fishing boats yet. I was out paddling for just about an hour, my usual trek. I shot a hawk or eagle on the tip of Long Point, but the photo is too dark. And I shot an osprey and a couple of herons, none that exciting.

Kayak Morning

Northern Sky

Great Blue On Woodlawn Dock

Hanging Around Victoria

Same Guy

Yesterday was not much of day, especially for Evie, because she had a bad tummy and was down most of the day. I was my usual self, up at 7:00 and coming home, finishing up the blog and having breakfast.  Evie was able to help make a list for Wegmans because we have to start thinking about the Fourth of July. I left at about 10:00, and it seemed like much of Jamestown had the same idea: shop for the fourth because Wegmans was packed, making it difficult to navigate the aisles, especially with a plethora of senior citizens like me. I particularly enjoy watching the husband tag along behind his wife, clueless as to where things are.

Hostas And Buddha

I was home by noon, and Evie was feeling better, although she spent much of the morning upstairs in bed. I read until 1:00, then heated up some soup for lunch and watched another episode of Sarah. After lunch, read and napped briefly, as uusal when I don't get a good night's sleep. When I came downstairs, I was curious what we did a year ago on the 30th so I looked at last year's blog, and guess what? Not much changed in my day, no surprise. I kayaked, maybe my lunch changed, but I read and napped and had dinner with Ron and Linda. 

It rained some in both the afternoon and evening, but I was able to cut some weeds before wine time. Yesterday, for the first time in a week or two, we didn't need air conditioning, although Evie used it last night. Dinner was easy: chicken, artichoke hearts and rice. We still have not found a series we like so we watched Colbert and another episode of Rita. By the way, our plumber was supposed to come by yesterday, but never made it as the dirty dishes piled up in the sink. Evie called this morning, and he is coming this afternoon, at least supposed to. I take back what I just said. Corry, our plumber just stopped by and checked our hot water heater, and all we need is a new zone valve, not a new hot water heater. Yippee.