We’ve had almost two inches of rain in the last couple of days. The ground was so dry, but wet enough, that it didn’t even collect in the usual spots.

We’ve had a pretty laid back weekend. Ron paid for tires yesterday since it’s a state tax holiday. We looked into awnings for the back, but too costly. Aside from weeding, I haven’t done much yard work. We managed to get the transfer station run done today after the last shower.

I am heartsick about the state of the lawn at Edgewater – a disaster. Almost should be loamed and sodded.

I stood out on Friday for PAN Action and just completed my webmaster’s report for the week. Signed up for one or two days of Microsoft training next Friday and Saturday.

I don’t remember a summer this bad. Hot and humid every day for weeks and not enough rain.

I did a small bit of weeding, picked tomatoes, put Advantage on Fluffles, poached an enormous salmon filet and made a dill/cucumber sauce for tonight’s potluck.

Ron busted it today, though, from cleaning up after the cat to squaring away the kitchen. Then he decided to shred some gone-by vegetables for compost.

All in all, a lot of work, especially since he had a doctor’s appointment this morning and some errands to run.

Right now, I’m sitting in front of the air conditioner in a comfortable overstuffed chair. This is about as close to bliss as one could imagine.

We were lucky enough to be volunteers for Buckwheat Zydeco’s appearance at the Payomet Performing Arts Center in Truro this week.

Les bons temps started to rouler even before the concert. In addition to hearing a great sound check (in some ways, even better than the actual performance) and having a little fun directing traffic, we got to see a spectacular sunset.

We went to the Onset Blues Festival yesterday after a stop in Wareham for gas and lunch. It was hot and humid in Mashpee but much more pleasant in Onset. We brought chairs so we had shade and good views of the bands. As usual, it was a nice crowd. We even ran into a friend of ours from Falmouth.

Traffic was a mess getting back to the Cape, even at 6 at night, so we had a light supper at a sports bar in Buzzards Bay. Good food, friendly and efficient service, and we got to see a bit of the Olympics.

We went to the Jonsson Center tonight for a most informative lecture on sports technology. It started sprinkling around 3 and turned into a deluge by early evening. Ron’s van told us it is unhappy with its alternator.

Ron made his angel hair pasta/white clam sauce special for supper. I made a “kitchen sink” salad that turned out very well: tomatoes, cuke (from the garden), celery, beets, corn in a light vinegrette.

Ron has been my chauffeur today. I had an endoscopy this morning – everything is normal – and not only did he pick me up, but he drove me to Woods Hole for a meeting.

We wanted cold cuts, and I couldn’t stand the thought of a trip to Stop & Shop. So, we ended up scoring some great deals at Windfall.

Violent reactions to the unexpected, like hitting your head on a cupboard, then smashing it to bits.

We took the kids to laser tag and made mushroom steak and a German chocolate cake.

Ron watered just about everything today.

Ron sailed through cataract surgery today. We grabbed lunch afterwards and shopped around for gas (prices seem to have gone up overnight). Stopped off at the Blueberry Muffin in Cedarville, then to Stop & Shop for a prescription.

I finished up some stuff for O-F.com and Leuckart. Made plans with the kids for Friday and put together a pizza and salad for supper.

Got a stabbing pain in my left eye as we were walking to the surgery. I can still feel it nine hours later.

Sold the compound mitre saw yesterday. Ron took care of the buyer while I was getting ready for work.

We had a good downpour this afternoon. I was watching the radar from the office in New Bedford, so missed it, although Ron got caught, briefly.

I’m very happy that the transplants have received a good dose of water this week.