Laura’s Rhubarb!

Laura and Joe’s anniversary today. Brought them some Asti, hope they like it.

Ron had PT, then an appointment with his Primary.

Had a conversation with the well digging company. They are not encouraging, but willing to take a look.

I picked up some sad-looking ‘Bluesylva’ Forget-Me-Nots (Myosotis sylvatica) at a substantial markdown from the discount nursery. Groomed and planted them.

We went to Not Your Average Joe’s for the second round of Ron’s birthday celebration. Third round coming up later this week.

Stopped at Heritage, but the rhodies aren’t in bloom yet, need at least another week.

On our way home, got a call from the Town Clerk’s office asking me to drop by to be sworn in. At the time of the call, we were, literally, across the street from Town Hall, at the intersection of 130 and Great Neck South! I was sworn in without ceremony or photographers, thank goodness, and got a Certificate of Appointment.

While we were there, I also confirmed that Library Trustees are not considered Special Employees, which would have put a damper on my/our ability to fund-raise for the library.

Cormier’s did a recharge of my A/C, which now works great.

Ron is mowing the lawn in anticipation of rain tomorrow.

Pruned the hydrangeas in the back yesterday. Slight amount of rain this morning.

I fear that I’ve killed my poor tomato seedlings. I had the sprinkler on too hard yesterday and some of them look pretty bad today.

Saw Emma at the transfer station today.

We got everything done: Ron refilled the hummer feeders and cleaned out “Ron’s Pond”. We drove Robert to and from work, did laundry and changed sheets. Picked up vegetables at Pariah Dog and did a shop at Job Lot.

I worked some more on MRS.

I think I spread four bags of mulch today. Can’t remember exactly whether it was today or yesterday afternoon. Have been watering, too.

Joined Liz, Maggie and Amy for breakfast this morning at the Optimist. They have so many great ideas and war stories – really a privilege to talk with them.

Stopped at the Organic Farm for pork, cabbage plants and asparagus.

Good appointment with Dr. V yesterday.

Guys who worked on the house were very complimentary, said our money has been well spent and the house is sound! Short of putting in a well for watering, we’ve done just about everything we could to make the house efficient.

Patriot Landscape worked for a good part of the day at Laura and Joe’s. Then Mahoney’s showed up with 10 yards of mulch.

Meanwhile, the guys from MDH were here to install insulation, weather stripping, a Thermodome and a whole house fan cover.

Finally, a crew from Davey Tree sprayed a second round of Spinosad here and across the street.

Ron worked.

Won a spot on the Library Board of Trustees. Waited at Quashnet until 10 PM for the count to be finished. Deb Dami and her staff were thorough, professional and stalwart!

Up early to get to Orleans District Court at 8 am for Jury duty. What a fiasco. They told me I could leave because of my age, had an argument with me later when I decided not to stay, then finally let me go home. Bureaucratic BS.

Planted corn, bean and cuke seeds. Set up two new soakers, one in the new garden, one to replace a hose I’d sliced in the corner garden. Planted Glads in the corner garden. Bought and put up a new US flag, made in America.

Brought Alpha to the Mall. She graciously agreed to get the bus home.

Drove Peter to and from surgical center. His doctor called personally to let me know his status; doc was pleased with the outcome. Peter looked in good spirits this evening.

Ron put up the fence for the new garden today. Hard work, glad it’s done.

We did a couple of errands in Falmouth: Kappy’s, Job Lot. Brief visit to the beach. Burgers and fries.

Ended up ordering 1/4 inch grid hardware cloth online.

Adapter for the ice machine arrived yesterday.

Transplanted the poor bean plants, which were dying for lack of water.

Alpha and I visited the yoga studio yesterday. I got us two half-price month memberships. We made plans to attend the class on Wednesdays at 12:30.

Alpha baked brownies for herself, the boys and Ron.

Brought home plants today from two sales. The best was a new one at the HS. Got rosemary from the Master Gardeners but picked up a bunch of bargains at the HS, including 2 geraniums for a hanging planter; marigolds for the vegetable garden; and Rudbeckia, phlox and a purple something-or-other for the corner garden. Got everything in the ground and watered in two hours, and transplanted the big weedy thing from the veggie garden.

Unfortunately, I forgot to pick Robert up for work.

Finished about 95% of the grass cleanup in the garden in front of the fence. Managed to retrieve a good amount of soil and got all the tools in before dark.

Did remember to drive Robert home!

Zip code isn’t necessarily deterministic when it comes to developing an appreciation for the arts, an understanding of history, interesting friendships or a refined aesthetic. Seems to me those are the benefits of being in the upper/upper-middle class, and all of these can be had for free.

Barnstable is a Gateway City.

Its data profile makes it quite different from the others in many ways.