This and that

We haven't been doing much of anything and enjoying it enormously!

 Between second cup, swimming, walking, fishing, reading, visiting and happy hour, Dave has been chipping away at a few jobs around Beluga.

He has also taken all the cupboard doors off and refinished them.   They look like brand new!

I see you David.....

In between all his leisure time activities he finds time to sneak tastes of my baking when he thinks I'm not looking.   Rhubarb crisp cooling on the counter had his attention this day.


The weather has been on and off.   Either it's raining cats and dogs or it is very hot and so muggy that my sun glasses fog up when I walk outside. 

I love my views, the lake, the birds, and especially the beautiful cloud formations over the water.

we can't see actual sunsets here, but
the reflected ones are pretty nice

double rainbow and magnificent clouds

our hybrid duck mom has managed to keep all 10 of her ducklings
safe from predators - no small feat!

one of three noisy Kingfishers that ply our cove

they wave as they go by

Sometimes a large black poodle enters my view, doing what he loves to do......

bark bark bark bark bark bark    honk honk honk honk

Lewis gets wet retrieving his favorite red "fish" toy

Lewis enjoys patrolling the dock to keep pesky waterfowl away, he enjoys fishing with Dave, playing with his own red "fish" in the lake but most of all he enjoys helping Dave with whatever he's doing.    Earlier this week the task was building the bonfire for our annual 3rd of July Ring of Fire celebration.

Dave, Dave, where do you want me to drag this, Dave?

Dave's "creation" is covered to keep it dry before the grand lighting!

He also enjoys the party, many of his favorite people are here and he gets plenty of pets.    Unfortunately, the party falls on a night where most people around the lake insist on setting off huge fireworks displays and that he doesn't like one bit.  It's a good thing we're all friends because in order to use the bathroom that night, one had to step over and/or around Lewis's shaking body.    Most of us aren't flustered by having company while they.....well, you know, while they're in the bathroom, thank goodness.   No....don't look for any pictures.

Barb and Bob chat with Dave

Barb and Judi catch up

Barb waits patiently for the fire to calm down to
s'more making levels

TA DA!

crummy picture of the Ring of Fire - flares completely encircling the lake

That's all I have for you.   For us, here, summer is an uneventful time to relax and enjoy the company of old friends.    Not a lot of blog fodder I'm afraid!