The new whole-house fan cooled us down by 7 degrees in 35 minutes this morning.

The new window fan in the attic seems to be making a big difference as well.

Jen and Peter and families were here for a low-key get-together yesterday.

Oranges, coffee and TV tables (all Ron’s ideas) were a big hit. We also served watermelon, munchies, hummus and vegetables, and a dozen Sippewissett oysters.

We had enough chairs for everyone and the deck looked festive with our two tables and some bright flowers.

A neighbor cat received attention from Robert and Jen’s 3. The little guys also enjoyed watching the spinning sprinkler.

Ron did his usual great job of clean-up before we hunkered down for the last episodes of “Prime Suspect”.

Today we’ve done laundry and changed the sheets, and I’m having a hard time getting motivated to do much else.

I was a little disappointed with the Circle last night, too many people, and was surprised to discover today that the local winery is no more. Coonamessett Farm has upscaled, beautiful, but gone tourist. We bought oysters and beef.

I worked on a page for ducati128 and pruned and dug out a big pile of violets and weeds from the vegetable garden.

We’ve been watering since this morning. The little garden in the front was a mess but it’s been watered and cleaned up so it’s happier now.

Verdict is still out on the flower boxes.

Enjoyed resting in the hammock.

Ron spotted the orioles yesterday. The hummers are out today.

Tomorrow will be a busy one.

On Wednesday, we flauta’d ourselves to heaven at the new burrito shop.

Yesterday, I made tabouleh and turkey burgers. Today, I cooked up black beans, rice, onions and pepper for burritos.

Also ordered a dozen oysters from Coonamessett Farm.

One of the hottest days we’ve had this summer. Glad we’ve been watering.

Ron is at John’s Pond today.

I went to Wareham to get gas, pick up an umbrella stand at Lowe’s, and drop off donations to the Salvation Army. Otherwise, have been working on a page for Jim.

We ordered an awning for the south-facing bedroom window and a whole house fan. Bought a new little table for the living room at St. Vincent dePaul.

Great day today, great weather.

Ron worked at South Cape from 8:30 to 4:30.

Laura lent me their power washer, with great delight! I got through about half the deck and a good chunk of the right side of the house, plus several chairs. Will pick it up on Monday.

Did a little planting and a bunch of watering.

Jen was running late, so we punted on the visit until next Sunday. Much better, since Ron will be here.

Betsy and David belong to the Thorndike Club in Jaffrey.

We had a good day yesterday, topped by a listen to the Bert Weisman Smooth Jazz trio at the Commons last evening.

The interior doors for Emme and James got installed today at Edgewater.

Made jambalaya for lunch. Laura came over.

Made flaming feta and mussels for supper last night. The feta was a disappointment – too bland – but the mussels were good, although I think a different wine next time would be better.

Got my glasses fixed today and walked a mile on the sidewalk at Falmouth Heights for exercise.

Yesterday, I booked an appointment to install the bumper parts and did some grocery shopping. Ron worked an 8+ hour day at John’s Pond.