IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE OUR PARK CHANGED OWNERSHIP

 IRIS FLOWERS

Another in a surprisingly long stretch of bright sunny days.  A slight breeze from the East on this pleasantly cooler early June morning.  The dry land could sure use a good rain though.  Out to our walking spot, Pheebs and I carefully strolled the half-mile stretch of recently graveled dusty country road.  My hip did reasonably well for the short half-mile distance we traveled.  Although I walked slowly, Pheebs had a couple short bursts of happy energy and raced around like a little puppy dog racehorse.

 WE STARTED OUR JEEP RIDE OFF THIS MORNING BY DRIVING AROUND THE SOUTH END OF OUR PARK THROUGH THE FOREST

 A PASTORAL SCENE ON A QUIET SUNDAY MORNING

Thanks to everyone for your comments and concerns regarding my Aunt Jean's move and my son Sean's accident.  His wife Kim, sent a Facebook message today saying, "He is doing great work, he can lift his right hand up to his mouth.  It's slow and laborious, but he can still do it which is awesome." Speaking with him yesterday he said he would like to see me after he gets home rather than in the hospital.  I totally understand that.  Checking my Google Maps yesterday I have already figured out a quiet scenic back roads route to Jordan Station from Bayfield.

 IT WAS THE LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER  LAST YEAR THAT SEAN DROPPED IN TO SEE US

It was a year ago now that our Park officially changed ownership and I think I speak for everyone here when I say it has been for the betterment of the Park itself and of course all the residents.  We have all-new street lighting, a newly landscaped nice front entrance, the mail room has been cleaned up and the clubhouse refurbished with new paint, flooring, and ceiling I think.  Also, the Park now has a generator that will supply water to residents in times of power failures.  A new water pump has also been installed.  Roads are better maintained and the wanton destruction of our forest stopped immediately upon ownership change.  The new owner has worked hard to repair some of the damage caused to the land by the previous owner as well.  All old junk machinery scattered around has also been removed.  I'm sure there are other improvements I am forgetting but overall, the Park is a much better place to be now.  The new owners are pleasant, cordial, and communicative.  They tend to the Park in a sensible and responsible manner and have put on and joined in social functions.  Projects are well thought out beforehand and carried out and completed in an efficient way.  The rudderless ship being tossed about in stormy seas that we were all so desperately clinging to before the ownership change has stabilized. With a new rudder and experienced Captain and crew at the wheel now we are finally sailing in calm seas with light westerly winds and clear skies ahead.  The only dark cloud above is that the previous owner still lives in the Park and continues to be an annoying and interfering thorn in the side of the new owner.

 WILD PHLOX

With much cooler temps this morning I was able to get outside for a couple hours and do a lot of weeding and trimming.  It is the fastest-growing time of the year right now and I have to keep clipping back the foliage along my pathways.  However, by 1 o'clock I had to beat a hasty retreat into the house before the increasing heat and humidity turned me into a big ball of sticky paste.  Fortunately, temps dropped off to comfortable levels again by late afternoon.    

 THIS TIME OF YEAR KEEPS ME BUSY KEEPING MY PATHS CLIPPED BACK

Al's Music Box:))  C'Mon Everybody by Eddie Cochran was released as a single track on Liberty Records.  1958

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Stock market report...

Helium was up, feathers were down.

Paper was stationary.

Fluorescent tubing was dimmed in light trading.

Knives were up sharply.

Cows steered into a bull market.

Pencils lost a few points.

Hiking equipment was trailing.

Elevators rose, while escalators continued their slow decline.

Weights were up in heavy trading.

Light switches were off.

Mining equipment hit rock bottom.

Diapers remained unchanged.

Shipping lines stayed at an even keel.

The market for raisins dried up.

Coca-Cola fizzled.

Caterpillar stock inched up a bit.

Sun peaked at midday.

Balloon prices were inflated.

Scott Tissue touched a new bottom.

And batteries exploded in an attempt to recharge the market

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