Checked out one of the Street Pianos yesterday afternoon down by Lesley U, pretty cool. There was a nice little congregation of young folks there checking it out - perhaps they were students. Also last night, watched the debate tucked into my comforter because it's starting to get a little chilly now - the question becomes, as it does every year, how long can we go before having to turn on the heat, right?

I still need to write up about last weekend, maybe LD can guest write that on for me! It was a day to celebrate her after all, and how grateful and lucky I am because of her. I had a good time - the roof deck is definitely the best part of the place - I found it interesting that the water line of the pool and hot tub is even with the decking. Sort of like an infinity pool but you could walk around it. It's also really close to the bar, prompting me to wonder if anyone ever fell in. Guess the staff has to watch that pretty carefully.

Hope this week goes by quick - planning on a game night with some new people and a pancake breakfast near Buzzard's Bay. There was talk of me trying out Bubble Soccer but I don't see that happening... yet. And the week after that, I booked tickets to another musical! One we've seen before on Broadway but I was itching to see another live show.

The Greasy Pole

The Hotel

Joan of Arc

White Egret sighting along road

Schooner

*arrival
*growing pains
*views and vistas
*roof deck pool/hottub/mingling with folks
*dinner
*appreciaiton
*climbing rocks
*wildlife
*vinyl record finds
*art
*departure

Sunset - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Not sure what I did to my right shoulder, but it hurts like a MF. Might have to take it easy for a bit.

Oh, I finally figured that level out - not sure why that one took me a while. Our brains are weird.

Here's some more of the story. You can also google HM for tons more.

Now I want to visit the MIT Museum even more, not just for the robotic stuff (which I still haven't gotten around to), but to also view the slice of his brain there!

Mondays are so much fun.

I've played one before but I'll definetly try out some new ones!

Summer may be winding down, and that bums a bit, but some more cool things are coming up for September. Of course, might still hit the beach once or twice more, and continue to grill now and again. (Cue man-grunts). Soon will have to pull up whats' left of the garden veggies, finish some small landscaping tasks, and going to have to go suit shopping for a wedding coming up in late fall. One of LD's besties is coming up to visit for a few days, and of course, there's LD Appreciation Day. So, all in all, no complaints!

And finally, from the "things that make me go hmmmmm..." file, how would police handcuff a one-armed person?

This morning I did a little bit of landscaping trying to use up the last of the crushed stone and sand from the patio project. I get to use our wonderful new wheelbarrow again! I worked until it got too hot and might finish it up over the weekend - there's only a little bit to go - mostly just to get rid of weeds but that's a tough battle. Somehow some new sunflowers have started sprouting up on their own in a couple of places, which was unexpected yet kind of nice.

Also, on the newer reading list (and actual books):
A Seal Called Andre by Harry Goodridge
Dirt Roads and Diner Pie by Shonna Milliken Humphrey
Patient H.M. by Luke Dittrich and
All at Sea by Decca Aitkenhead.

I've linked to small reviews so you can see for yourself if you'd be interested in reading them as well.

Gotta catch some beach time before summer ends! Crabcake BLT for lunch - nom! More grilling tonight. Grilled last night as well.

The Fitbit I won last week arrived at the office today. It's a Flex.

Starting to reap some of the garden nowadays, including some of the broccoli florets, butternut squash, varieties of tomatoes of course, and celery. Still waiting on the eggplants and peppers. Overall, pretty pleased at what we were able to grow this year. Also got the grill tank refilled today - been grilling a lot this year!

I highly recommend this book.

Shifty?