This is the scene on summer evenings after dinner for horses and peeps.
I walk to the apple tree, which is really loaded this year, grab some low-hanging fruit and yell out, "Who wants apples?"
Sometimes I might have to yell a few times because the radio is blaring in the barn.
Once they hear me, all three leave what they're doing and come out to munch on some apples.
A lovely visit and a fun photo op.
Yesterday Tricia Dickens and her mom Ruth and dad Don came over for a visit.
Ruth and Don live in Arizona, but they do spend time up in Sandpoint each year.
So, it's always nice to see them.
We sat in the front yard, enjoyed Miller's Country Store scones and coffee and did some catching up on life in general.
Always nice to see them.
Today Bill is helping out with some Kaniksu Land Trust stuff, and I think I might cook up my first batch of jelly.
It seems like the right time to, and I'm noticing that the supply is dwindling.
I'm looking forward to when gala apples are ready so I can get started with this year's applesauce supply. I tried galas for the first time a couple of years ago and really liked them.
That will mean a trip to Bonners Ferry and Sharon's Country Store. It's always a fun errand.
We're starting another tomato run.
Several ripened in July and then the rest took a break.
They've apparently decided it's time to move on with their life cycle because I saw several in various stages of turning red during my morning watering.
The tomatoes have been extraordinary this year, so it's nice to have lots of them.
Throwback Thursday: Images of past events, people, places and moments. Hope you enjoy the photos while scrolling along with the music.
Name these ZAGS!
Time flies. This family photo was taken at Samuels Store in 2003 the day Annie flew off to New Zealand for a semester abroad.
Now, it's almost 50 countries later for Annie and few for the rest of us too.
Willie and his sidekick Rusty.
My penpal who inspired both Annie and me to visit New Zealand.
Our correspondence began back in the day (in the '80s) when letters were written by hand and sent through the mail.
Robyn lived in Taupo, New Zealand, and when Annie spent time as an exchange student on the North Isle, she met Robyn and her family.
Soon after that visit in late 2003, Annie convinced me to travel to New Zealand.
Robyn and all her family were lovely people. I connected with her as a penpal after her younger sister Sally spent a semester at Sandpoint High School as an exchange student.
Sadly, Robyn died several years ago from brain cancer.
She was a great lady. I still keep in touch with her family, thanks to Facebook.
Welcome home, Cheryl and Jeff.
