Friday This and That

 

The Lovestead barn at summer's end 2025.  

We've seen more growth each year in  the Virginia creeper, which came with a start given to me by my friend Gail Redinger.

It's always amazing to watch it start from a small root and continually expand throughout the summer. 

That part is fun; the cleanup and disposal in the fall, not so much. 

Twas another day of schooling for CB yesterday.

  My sister Laurie has been coming once or twice a week to ride him, and I'm very appreciative. 

Plus, I think CB enjoys his continuing education. 

We met these two gentlemen earlier this week. 

Corley and Derek represent All about Chimneys. 

In addition to sweeping our chimney, they inspected the stove and the chimney itself. 

Turns out that, like so much of home maintenance, some work needs to be done on a portion of the chimney, namely replacing its insulation. 

As usual, this will involve some work on our part to prepare for their upcoming maintenance. 

Happily, the work will lead to our home being more safe during the winter months when we use our wood stove. 

So, we'll deal with the inconvenience as these experts fix what needs to be fixed. 

It was fun meeting Corley and Derek, and we look forward to seeing them again. 

Anyone who comes into our driveway may notice an oddly shaped bush near the barnyard fence, very full on one side and flat on the other. 

Over the years, the bush has been "pruned" regularly by our horses.

This year the flowering quince bush produced one quince.  I've tried to work with quince before and found them a bit challenging.  So, if anyone would like this quince, it's free.  

The last roses of summer are blooming and they are still pretty. 

It's been a great year for roses. 

Not much else to mutter about this morning.  I must admit that during blog time I've been writing while listening to the press conference providing information about the Charlie Kirk shooter. 

Lots to think about and ponder on that subject. 

We'll continue to tune in to the news and also move on with life----for me today a hair appointment and for Bill and me a shot in the arm.

Walmart has the newest Covid vaccine for those 65 or older.  This time the vaccine lasts for a year. 

So we'll get the shot and do our best to get past whatever temporary aches and pains it provides. 

Happy Friday.  Take time to smell the roses.