I decided to go to the Saturday Farmer's market in Waverly since I was up and ready to go.
This stand is new... |
Here's the menu... hrmm, what could "watch me pedal" and "pedal your own" mean?...
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Why- it's a people power blender!
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Mmmm, snack- veggie samosa
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some sunflowers near the market
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ahh, wattamelon season!
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Later on, Paul and I were off to Steve and Lorrrie's place in the country for their annual party. (Remember them from HonFest?)
(They're in the bottom 2 pics) This little weiner dog is named Roxy and came with a guest. ;-) |
Their house and surrounding area is so completely lovely- they have their own pond!
Back when I was single (and the last time I was freelancing), I used to volunteer to house sit/cat sit. Staying out there was like a mini-vacation. |
View of the pond
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Steve put this water feature in several years ago- looks quite natural, don't you think?
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Paul and I were trying to figure out what kind of tree this is- anyone know? The fruit looked kinda like limes, but I don't think they grow well in this climate and they didn't smell at all.
Ideas? |
More lovely views of the pond.
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Looking at the house from across the pond.
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Fran enjoying some yummy corn.
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They had horseshoes, but I don't think anyone ended up playing yesterday...
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Lisa and me with our "no Leatherman in sight" shot. ;-)
(Oh, that's the blouse I got at the thrift store with Liz the other day, btw) |
Lisa and David in a cute couple shot.
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Look- it's Deirdre and Leo again (I ran into them getting off the light rail at Artscape last weekend).
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Here's Paul pushing Deirdre's husband Gary and daughter Fiona into the water.
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and here's Dad and daughter going for a little paddle round the pond.
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Steve and Lorrie think of everything.... here's some fans you can borrow if ya get hot...
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oh, and the "language of the fan" so you can communicate. ;-)
(I think this is a leftover from when they worked on "Washington Square" ;-) ) |
Steve and Lisa
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Blue hydreangea- looked almost fake it was so perfect looking.
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Their second of their two older organgey cats recently passed away (the ones I used to cat sit), and right after, they got a chance to adopt these kitten brothers. They were so cute!
Paul and me, and Lisa and David were all melting from the cat cuteness. ;-) |
kitten in a bag!
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Lookit the li'l brothers. (They're called Boo and Riley- don't know which is which yet though).
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Of course I had to hold one. Here I am making my silly cat face. ;-)
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It started to absolutely piss down with rain, so everyone took cover.
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Rain or not, I still had me a piece of Smith Island cake, which is Maryland's official State cake!
Super yummy, as ya might expect. ;-) Another fun summer day- it'll be over before we know it, so must savor every last bit. :-) |
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Looks like an absolutely idyllic day. I'm in love with that pond!
MelanieO · 2009-07-26: 04:43
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Tell them I'll catsit for them any time!
JenPat · 2009-07-26: 04:53
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Such a perfect day. I don't know what I love most, the peaceful shots around the pond, or the cute kittens.
KateR · 2009-07-26: 05:33
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My god, what an incredible house. If they want to come to the UK they can stay in my flat and catsit here, and I'll take a trip to absolutely anywhere to look after that place and those kitties!!! The fan language is just lovely. And the smoothie idea is seriously brilliant - I miss lassis.
allisonf · 2009-07-26: 05:40
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LOVE the mini-poezers!! And me and the boy went 'ooooh, mmmmm' at the cake ;-)
Tulpje · 2009-07-26: 06:36
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I love the cycle blender, and the idea of having an official state cake!
megaera · 2009-07-26: 06:57
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Pretty good! Excellent. Thanks for sharing!
davidcardona · 2009-07-26: 09:30
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sigh... you make my life look so absolutely boring.....acutally it IS absolutely boring... it's really hard to figure out pictures to take!
kitegypsy · 2009-07-26: 09:36
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What an amazing day- and kittens!! oh my gosh. It all looks fantastic. I love the water feature, and the fans. It's giving me some great ideas for my own little garden space.
msdanarae · 2009-07-26: 10:48
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Looks like a great party and a lovely garden
iguana · 2009-07-26: 11:25
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I love the big red sunflower. Ok, I really love the whole series. Did you go canoeing?
websterella · 2009-07-26: 13:22
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Not this time- we usually do, though.
thisismizb · 2009-07-26: 13:53
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great set
scicaro · 2009-07-26: 14:33
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I love hydrangeas!
elldee · 2009-07-26: 15:32
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Love the pedal your own - and the party looks great.
Fandy1 · 2009-07-26: 16:19
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Cracking up over the blender--I suppose I could do something like that when we're camping.
Oweena · 2009-07-26: 17:23
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What an amazing cake! But i love that crimson sunflower. I have never seen any but yellow before now. Thanks. Two amazing new things I haven't seen before.
ShangriLa · 2009-07-26: 19:51
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Love the blender idea - with the amount of smoothies I have, I'd be fit in no time! :o) Those kittens are SO cute, and the place and party looks like a whole lot of fun!
GinCanada · 2009-07-27: 11:02
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what an amazing place! Cute Roxy and kitties!
truenic · 2009-07-27: 11:21
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Beautiful shots! Looks like a perfect day!
Shannamuppet · 2009-07-27: 11:26
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Loving that unusual sunflower and that house is just too gorgeous for words!
DutchCookie · 2009-08-01: 15:13
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I have said it before but will say it again - you and your friends have the best looking parties!
Gallivant · 2009-08-05: 19:23
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