The neighbor boys were over a week ago and did some fishing. Dylan got pretty lucky that evening -- catching one of the big bass in the pond. Carter caught bluegills like they were going out of style, and I believe Jarred caught a crappie. But it was Dylan who came away the big winner.
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| Dylan went home the big winner for this day, but the fish will have their day. |
Later that same week, one of the neighbors went for a ride on an experimental "wing." The pilot is an Air Force full-time technician who lives a couple of miles from here, and the neighbor (Dave) has a Cessna 180 which he keeps in his hanger just down the road. He has a real nice grass strip which he uses all the time. Well, the "wing" came in one night and picked him up. What a beautiful night for flying. I bet that was fun. I'll have to try it some time.
We also welcomed back the hummingbirds. I really enjoy being out back on the deck when I hear them, buzzing like miniature buzz-bombs, darting here and there, chasing each other, or just sitting quietly on the feeders.
We also had some ducks stop by for a visit:
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| Doug would have had a hard time with all the pollen. |
Summer is a great time to be here. I have sat out by the fire ring at least 6 times in the past two weeks. It is really nice watching the stars, listening to the fish jump, and the frogs croak. There's also a sense of comfort knowing these guys have my back, over in the cemetery behind the house.
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| There are 8 Civil War Vets buried out there. |
When you can think of yesterday without regret and of tomorrow without fear, you are near contentment.
Hooah
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